Africa-Europe Foundation (AEF) 2023 Partners Initiative Program: to empower Youth-Led Initiatives

The New Partners Initiative of the Africa-Europe Foundation (AEF) will provide support and expertise to develop youth-led grassroot initiatives aimed at engaging new audiences in Africa-Europe cooperation. The first cycle focuses on Blue Economy and Ocean.

We combine micro-awards of up to 5000 Euros with access to mentorship and expertise from AEF’s global network. Supported initiatives can take the form of grass root projects, workshops, townhalls and convenings to scaling the visibility and impact of projects on priority areas of Africa-Europe cooperation.

The first cycle of the Partners Initiative in 2023 is on the theme of “Blue Economy and Ocean Governance”, more specifically:

• Youth-led entrepreneurship and innovation in the domain of ocean/blue economy

• Partnership initiatives focused on ocean biodiversity, food systems and climate mitigation

• Table of Content
• About Africa-Europe Foundation (AEF)
• AEF Partners Initiative Program
• Aim and Benefits of AEF Partners Initiative Program
• Requirements for AEF Partners Initiative Program Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Africa-Europe Foundation (AEF)

Established in 2020 by Friends of Europe, the Mo Ibrahim Foundation, in partnership the African Climate Foundation and ONE Campaign, the Africa- Europe Foundation aims to empower a narrative shift about the relations between Africa and Europe. The activities of the Foundation’s High-Level Group of Personalities, and the work of its Strategy Groups on Health, Digital, Transport, Agriculture and Energy, underpin our commitment of reframing the relations between Africa and Europe. The Africa-Europe Foundation Strategy Groups mobilise and connect leaders and experts from civil society,... continue reading

AEF Partners Initiative Program

Aim and Benefits of AEF Partners Initiative Program

AEF is passionate about youth voices to be at the heart of the Africa Europe partnership. Accordingly, through the 2023 New Partners Initiative we are awarding youth led organizations with micro-awards of 5000 Euros to deliver cross-continental grass root projects addressing rising global challenges.

Award winners will enter a network of experts and leaders working across Africa and Europe and internationally and will have the opportunity to collaborate with AEF in helping to shape policy at the cross-continental and multilateral level.

Requirements for AEF Partners Initiative Program Qualification

Organization must be passionate about bringing youth together and curating impactful grassroot projects, then this opportunity is perfect for you!

Priority area: Ocean Governance & Blue Economy

• Ocean biodiversity, climate mitigation and waste management
• Trade, Energy and Food
• Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and an Inclusive Blue Economy

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Applicants must complete the enclosed application form available in English and French.

The deadline for submissions is 17.00 CEST (Brussels time) on Friday 7th July 2023 and must be sent to [email protected].

Please note that the sign-off of individual grants may be subject to the timing and regulations of AEF cooperation agreements with international donors.

For more details visit: AEF website.