The Women Environmental Programme (WEP), under the GIZ-led Human Mobility in the Context of Climate Change (HMCCC) Programme, is calling for applications to its Women's Fellowship on Human Mobility in the Context of Climate Change.
This regional leadership programme empowers young women across the ECOWAS region to lead gender-responsive solutions to climate-induced human mobility challenges. The fellowship is funded by GIZ, co-financed by the Swiss Development Cooperation (SDC), and commissioned by Germany's Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
Key Details
Deadline: 19 July 2026
Location: ECOWAS region, hybrid format (virtual orientation + in-person training + mentorship)
Funding: Fully funded training + pilot project grant of USD 500–1,000
Duration: 6 months (July–December 2026)
Eligible countries: Nigeria, Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone (Anglophone); Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea, Senegal, Togo (Francophone); Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau (Lusophone)
Eligibility Requirements
- Young women aged 18–35 from ECOWAS Member States
- Demonstrated leadership experience in climate change, migration, gender advocacy, environmental sustainability, youth engagement, or community development
- Actively engaged in community initiatives, civil society, research, or policy advocacy
- Must have a project idea or ongoing initiative addressing climate-related human mobility, one that can be developed further through the fellowship
- Committed to influencing policy and driving community impact
- Available to fully participate in all fellowship activities
- Good communication skills and willingness to engage in cross-cultural, multilingual collaboration
What It Covers
- Fully funded training workshop covering climate mobility, gender mainstreaming in policy, policy engagement/advocacy, and leadership
- Individual mentorship with monthly coaching from an experienced mentor
- Pilot project grant of USD 500–1,000 to implement a community-based initiative or research project
- Possible support to participate in regional/international policy and advocacy events (pre-event coaching, policy brief support, networking)
- Membership in a regional Community of Practice and Alumni Network after completion
- Bilingual support throughout (English and French), including interpretation and translated materials
Required Documents
Compiled into a single Word or PDF file:
- Motivation Letter (max 1 page) explaining interest and alignment with personal/professional goals
- CV (max 2 pages) highlighting relevant experience and achievements
- Brief Project Proposal (max 3 pages) describing an initiative to be developed or scaled during the fellowship
Application Process
- Prepare your Motivation Letter, CV, and Project Proposal
- Compile into a single Word or PDF file
- Email to Fellowship.HMCCC@wepnigeria.net
- Use subject line: "HMCCC Fellowship Application – [Applicant Name] – [Country]" (e.g. "HMCCC Fellowship Application – Amina Diallo – Senegal")
- Submit before 19 July 2026
Major Considerations
- This fellowship explicitly requires applicants to already have a project idea or ongoing initiative, not just interest in the topic. The Project Proposal (up to 3 pages) is likely the most weight-bearing document in the application, so applicants should be ready to describe a concrete, specific initiative rather than a general area of interest.
- Since this fellowship runs alongside a separate Call for Mentors (same organization, same deadline), applicants should be clear they're applying for the right one, this is for the fellows themselves (18-35, seeking mentorship and funding), not for the mentors (5-10+ years experience, providing mentorship).
Should You Apply?
A strong fit for young women (18-35) in the ECOWAS region already engaged in community work, research, or advocacy related to climate, migration, or gender, especially those with a specific project they want to develop further. Less suited for those without any existing initiative or leadership experience in this space, since the application requires a concrete proposal, not just a general interest in the topic.
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