“The liberation of the Earth, the liberation of women, the liberation of all humanity is the next step of freedom we need to work for, and it’s the next step of peace that we need to create.” Vandana Shiva

Open call:
Climate & Gender Fellowship 2024
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Who are we?
We are Amos Trust, a small human rights organisation dedicated to challenging injustice, building hope and creating positive change. Our projects centre around promoting the rights of marginalised groups, encompassing issues related to girls and young women, advocating for Palestinian rights, and addressing climate justice concerns in rural communities in Nicaragua.

We collaborate with grassroots partners globally, leveraging local expertise to address global issues. Our work is grounded in the belief that another world, where justice prevails and every voice is heard, is possible.

Climate & Gender Fellowship 2024
Climate change disproportionately impacts women, who make up 80% of the most affected population. Despite their heightened vulnerability to climate change, women are often excluded from decision-making in climate governance, perpetuating this pattern of vulnerability.

In this context, Amos Trust has been engaging with global female climate activists since 2019, leading to the initiation of the inaugural 2023 Climate Fellowship, which involved six young women from the Global South. Lessons learned from this pilot have informed the refinement of the Climate & Gender Fellowship for 2024-2026, with a focus on reducing vulnerability and enhancing women’s involvement in climate action in Mexico and Central America.

Who are we looking to participate?

• This opportunity has been tailored for a maximum of 12 young women climate activists in Mexico and Central America (Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama).

• Participants should be within the age range of 18 to 35 years old.

• Ideal candidates should have a desire to implement a project within a maximum time frame of 6 months aimed at increasing participation and reducing the vulnerability of women to climate change from a gender perspective.

• Candidates should express an interest in receiving training on various topics to enhance their capacity-building as climate activists, and they should also be willing to share their expertise with fellow participants.

• Recognising that gender is an intersectional issue, we actively encourage applications from minorities, including members of the LGBTIQ community, people of colour, individuals with disabilities, and members of indigenous communities.

How can I join?

If you wish to be part of the Climate & Gender Fellowship 2024, we encourage you to indicate your interest by completing the form available at the this link.

We are excited to learn more about you and your enthusiasm for the program! The deadline to fill in the return to us the interest application is 12th March, 2024. We are scheduled to start the program on 2nd April, 2024.

If you have any inquiries about the program, please feel free to reach out to Alexia Lizarraga Quintero, our Partnerships and Climate Fellowship Manager, via email at [email protected]

• Read more:
  Why Mexico and Central America?
  About the programme
  Youth-led climate projects