Are you between 18 and 30 years old? Do you want to implement a project that contributes to a sustainable future? Do you have a brilliant idea that could help your community address water and climate challenges?
Now is the time to act!
The third call for proposals is now open for youth-led projects addressing SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 15 (Life on Land). This initiative, launched by the International Secretariat for Water with the support of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), aims to mobilize one million youth actions for a sustainable future.
This year a special focus will be towards projects related to Disaster Risk Reduction and fight against Plastic Pollution !
Don’t hesitate to explore the 1MYAC blog to discover existing projects and get inspired 
✅ Eligibility:
Project leaders aged 18 to 30.
Applicants aged 10 to 30.
Youth-led projects focused on one or more of the above SDGs.
Complete at least one 1MYAC action before submitting your project.
💼 What’s in it for you?
Seed funding: from $1,500 CAD to $5,000 CAD.
Technical support, training, and visibility.
Peer-to-peer exchange and ongoing guidance from the 1MYAC team.
📅 Deadline: August 15, 2025, 11:00 PM CEST
Find out more and apply here: 1 Million Youth Actions Challenge – Third Call to Action – Youth for Water and Climate
Still have questions? Join our webinar!
- July 22, 9:00 AM (UTC-4) – English: Click here to register
- July 25, 12:00 PM (UTC-4) – Spanish: haga clic aquí para inscribirse
- August 5, 1:00 PM (UTC-4) – French: cliquez ici pour vous inscrire
