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Up next, 2026 Lead Young - we inch towards welcoming our new 2026 cohort.

It takes an ecoosystem to raise a changemaker! Thank you Ashoka East Africa for the opportunity to connect last mile changemakers to spaces like these.

We were proud to plug in changemakers to a powerful Changemaker Baraza hosted by Ashoka East Africa in partnership with International Trade Centre at Jenga Leo Co-working Space.

The conversation focused on Legal & Regulatory Aspects of Building Enterprises/Organizations and Sustainability Frameworks—equipping young people with the knowledge needed to build initiatives that are not only impactful, but also compliant and sustainable.

From understanding legal structures to asking critical questions around long-term sustainability, our changemakers showed up ready to learn and engage.

We also appreciate the collaboration with PaaMoja Initiative and Canada-Mathare Education Trust for enabling more young people to be part of this experience.

This is Awake Youth Konnect in action—connecting last-mile changemakers to spaces, knowledge, and opportunities that matter.

OPPORRTUNITY UPDATE: Limitless Youth Innovation Academy — Peace Edition
🤝 Designed to support youth-led solutions that promote peace and strengthen communities
🌍 Open to Red Cross and Red Crescent youth and partners (18–30 years old)
🧠 Includes mentoring, learning, and connection to a global network
💰 Up to CHF 8,000 in funding
💡 Early-stage ideas are welcome — no need for a fully developed concept
⏳ New deadline: 3 May
📝 How to apply: https://shorturl.at/OmmMC
✔️ Application link: https://limitless.solferinoacademy.com/

1 week to go 🚨

We’re closing applications for Awake Lead Young 2026 mentors soon. If you’re passionate about youth leadership, community impact, and peacebuilding, this is your chance to walk alongside the next generation of grassroots changemakers as they grow in leadership, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy.

📅 Apply by 1st May 2026
👉 https://forms.gle/Uk9AxYjB9ybN7Q1V7

Be part of the journey.

CALL FOR MENTORS – AWAKE LEAD YOUNG 2026.

We have completed the selection of the next cohort of changemakers. We are now inviting experienced and committed individuals to join us as mentors and support their journey.
If you are passionate about youth leadership, community development, and advancing peace, this is an opportunity to contribute meaningfully.

As a mentor in the Awake Lead Young (Peace Edition) program, you will support young leaders (18–24) from grassroots communities as they build capacity in: Leadership, Entreprenuership, Financial Literacy,

This is a structured engagement focused on guiding young people who are already taking initiative within their communities and are ready to deepen their impact.

📅 Application Deadline: 1st May 2026
👉 https://forms.gle/Uk9AxYjB9ybN7Q1V7
We welcome you to be part of this journey.