InfoNile Environmental Youth Activism Training Programme 2024.

Applications are now open for the 2024 Info Nile Environmental Youth Activism Training Program. InfoNile invites applications from youth activists from the Nile Basin countries (Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Egypt, South Sudan and Sudan) for an activists training program.

This program is in partnership with IHE Delft Institute for Water Education, with funding from JRS Biodiversity Foundation and IHE Delft’s Water and Development Partnership Programme and will be running for its second cohort this year,2024. The activists program seeks to enhance science communication among youth activists by equipping them with skills to effectively communicate and amplify stories around critical water issues. This includes addressing the widespread contamination that affects lakes, rivers, oceans, and groundwater, leading to the severe degradation of aquatic ecosystems and exacerbating water scarcity. The result is not only the destruction of vital aquatic habitats but also the increased difficulty in accessing clean and safe water, which is crucial for both human survival and environmental health.

Eligibility

The Activist training program is open to all youth activists in the Nile Basin countries, with a special focus on activists interested in addressing water issues.
Applicants must have access to the internet or a smartphone, be proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English, and reside in the Nile Basin during the training and campaign periods.
Applicants should be enthusiastic about engaging on social media, as the content produced from their campaigns will be shared and promoted across platforms. Active participation in pushing this content forward is essential.
Candidates should be able to fully engage in all scheduled sessions and activities.

Selection Criteria

Applicants will be evaluated and selected against the following criteria;

Demonstrated a record of community mobilization and collaboration to mitigate water issues
Commitment and preparedness to build a good relationship with community authorities and collaborate with stakeholders including journalists, researchers and policy makers.
Demonstrate commitment to collaborate with journalists to work and conduct water activism either within your local community or on a cross-border water challenge within the Nile Basin countries