Climate change and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are two defining challenges of the 21st century, each posing significant threats to health and sustainable development. Globally, air pollution causes 7 million premature deaths each year, including more than 5 million caused by NCDs related to air pollution. This makes air pollution the second leading cause of death from NCDs. The WHO estimates that 9 out of 10 people breathe air that exceeds WHO guideline limits and contains high levels of pollutants, with low- and middle-income countries suffering from the highest exposures.For this Challenge, one young world is seeking innovative, youth-led projects which tackle the causes of air pollution and focus on the long-term health of young people.
WORTH
- A US$50,000 grant from AstraZeneca Young Health Programme.
- 12 months of mentorship from a team of AstraZeneca Young Health Programme professionals
ELIGIBILITY
- To be eligible for this grant, the funding must be payable to a registered non-profit organization that is accountable for delivering the project.
- Projects cannot incorporate treatment of medical conditions or the promotion or prescription of medicines but should instead focus on the promotion of healthy lifestyle behaviors and the prevention of disease.
- Open to applicants from across the world
DEADLINE: November 30, 2022
To apply and for more information visit here
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