- Grant Amount – €10,000
- Deadline – September 01, 2025
- CLICK HERE TO APPLY
The Africa-Europe Foundation is proud to announce the 2025 edition of the €10,000 Africa-Europe Youth Awards Scheme, launched under the banner of #RoadToLuanda25. This special call for applications seeks to recognise, support, and amplify the efforts of young people who are driving meaningful cooperation between Africa and Europe.
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In the lead-up to the Africa-Europe Summit in Luanda, Angola (November 2025), this initiative focuses on making visible the contributions of youth to the bi-continental partnership. Whether your work is grassroots or cross-continental, this is your opportunity to inspire others and receive strategic recognition for your efforts.
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Benefits
Participating in the Africa-Europe Youth Awards Scheme offers multiple strategic benefits:
- Recognition at a Continental Level
- – Be recognised as a leading youth initiative contributing to international cooperation and development between Africa and Europe. Selected initiatives will be featured in Africa-Europe Foundation communications, events, and media outreach.
- Financial and Capacity-Building Support
- – Receive a grant of €5,000 to support your initiative. Awardees will also benefit from tailored capacity-building and mentoring by the Africa-Europe Foundation and its partners.
- Visibility and Influence
- – Engage directly with policymakers, experts, and fellow youth leaders. Your work will be showcased as part of the #RoadToLuanda25 journey, building visibility and influence ahead of the November summit.
- Special Award of €10,000
- – In addition to the general grants, a high-impact initiative will be awarded a €10,000 Special Visibility Award for outstanding contribution to cooperation, communication, and innovation.
Eligibility:
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be a youth-led organisation or platform, formally registered in an African Union (AU) or European Union (EU) member state.
- The initiative must be youth-driven, showcasing impact in the context of Africa-Europe relations — either locally, nationally, or across continents.
- Both ongoing and new initiatives are eligible, provided they are aligned with the values and priorities of the Africa-Europe Foundation.
We welcome initiatives across a range of fields, including (but not limited to):
- Climate and environment
- Education and innovation
- Gender equality and inclusion
- Peacebuilding and civic engagement
- Digital transformation and entrepreneurship
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