Connecting water & climate youth initiatives
to technical & financial resources

YWC is a place to help turn youth ideas into reality. We provide tools to improve projects and help youth leaders match and connect their initiatives with partners and resources.
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How it works

We provide tools and guidelines for youth to build quality assured projects. They are categorized by themes, regions, technical and financial needs/capital. Registered parties are free to browse and express interest in projects, supporters and donors. There are three main steps to submit a project proposal.
  • 1

    Find an idea that is in line with at least one of the 4 pillars of the White Paper.

  • 2

    Consult the learn section, complete your profile & fill the entire project form following steps.

  • 3

    Ask for help from our support team when needed.

  • 4

    Get your project quality assured & YWC labelled and featured in the market place under Projects.

  • 5

    Browse supporters to get matches and support!

The 4 pillars

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    Achievements

    1000

    Number of initiatives 
submitted

    500000 €

    Money distributed 
to platform initiatives

    40

    Total of initiatives started

    “The YWC platform is not only a springboard for initiatives of young people but also a meeting place of partners for the realization of these ideas. In short, the YWC platform is ideas, actions and experiences with and by young people.”

    Flamay Ahiafor, Togo

    Winner of the GWP project contest
    with Climate Saturdays

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