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“Rising Above: Women and Youth Leading Climate Resilience” is a dynamic community-based climate action initiative designed to empower women and youth as front-line leaders in climate adaptation and resilience. This innovative project combines climate education, green entrepreneurship, and local action to address the growing threats of climate change—especially in vulnerable communities—by equipping the most affected and most capable agents of change: women and young people.
To enhance climate resilience in at-risk communities by empowering women and youth as climate leaders, innovators, and educators.
Regional workshops combining education, storytelling, and practical skill-building in climate-smart agriculture, renewable energy, and green tech.
A support system for eco-entrepreneurs with mentorship, seed funding, and technical guidance for sustainable businesses.
Mobilize hundreds for tree planting, clean-ups, awareness marches, and exhibitions of youth- and women-led innovations.
Digital and in-person storytelling initiatives that amplify local climate stories through photojournalism, podcasts, and community media.
RSafe, inclusive spaces with access to training materials, solar-powered internet, toolkits, and seed libraries to support continued learning and collaboration.
| Budget Category | Details | Cost (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Climate Leadership Bootcamps (x5) | Venues, trainers, materials, transport, meals (100 participants per event) | $50,000 |
| 2. Green Start-Up Accelerator | Mentorship, seed funding for 20 micro-enterprises | $60,000 |
| 3. Climate Resilience Hubs (x5) | Infrastructure, solar power, learning resources | $75,000 |
| 4. Community Action Campaigns | Tree planting, media, tools, awareness materials | $20,000 |
| 5. Storytelling & Digital Advocacy | Equipment, media training, podcast series, social media content | $15,000 |
| 6. Project Staff and Coordination | Project manager, field officers, admin support | $40,000 |
| 7. Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) | Baseline/end-line assessments, tools, reporting | $15,000 |
| 8. Contingency (5%) | For unexpected expenses | $13,750 |
| Total Estimated Budget | $288,750 | |
Duration: 18 months
Climate change is not gender-neutral or age-blind. Women and youth are disproportionately affected—but also uniquely positioned to lead solutions. By investing in their leadership, “Rising Above” transforms climate vulnerability into climate victory. It’s about rising above the storm—together.
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