Originally created in Istanbul by Ashoka and supported by the Robert Bosch Stiftung, the ChangemakerXchange is a global collaboration platform for young social entrepreneurs. It gathers some of the world’s most exciting changemakers at summits around the world for the exchange and co-creation of ideas. The ChangemakerXchange now brings together young social entrepreneurs from 55 different countries in Europe, Turkey, the South Caucasus, the Middle East, North Africa and Asia
WORTH
- ChangemakerXchange covers 100% of travel costs and majority of the conference costs for all four nights and five days (Including hotel accommodation, inner city travel, food, entrance fees).
- However, participants will be charged a modest fee of EUR100 to cover part of the costs. Please note there are a limited number of stipends for those in special need- if that is you, please let us know in the application form.
- During the summit, participants will receive mentoring by established social entrepreneurs and international facilitators.
- You will become part of a community that continues to develop relationships and work together long after the summit.
- You will have the opportunity to submit ideas for cross-collaboration projects and receive seed grants to support their implementation.
ELIGIBILTY
Applicants for ChangemakerXchange:
- Must be aged between 18 and 30. Please note a limited number of three places is available for 29- and 30-year-old applicants.
- Should lead, co-lead, have founded or co-founded their own social venture which is up and running and addresses a relevant social problem. We are unable to accept applicants with an idea only or who are volunteering for an organization
- Must have a good level of English that enables them to understand, present, and collaborate throughout the summit.
- Should have the skills and know-how to be part of a special community of collaborative young social entrepreneurs and be willing to play an active role within this community.
- Must come from Europe, Turkey, the South Caucasus, the Middle East or North Africa (the Maghreb and Egypt).
DEADLINE: September 28 2016
To apply and for more information visit here
