We help young people protect & restore #nature through grant funding, mentorship & community. Youth-led, in partnership with @greengrantsfund ๐ณ๐ฐ๐ชง
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Weโve raised an incredible ยฃ59,660, putting us 60% closer to our goal of ยฃ100,000. This funding will directly enable young changemakers to turn bold ideas into action for their communities and the planet!
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Fuel young environmental leaders tackling the #climate and #biodiversity crisis head-on. Swipe to see where your donation goes!
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Through The Big Giveโs #ChristmasChallenge, until December 10th, every ยฃ1 donated to The Iris Project will be doubled! Your generosity can help us reach our ยฃ50,000 targetโdoubling to ยฃ100,000 with match funding.
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After winning the Seed Prize in 2023, Project Mila has secured repeat funding to scale its impact in Mombasa, Kenya, for 2025! ๐ช This support will empower them to continue their mission of converting #organicwaste into valuable resources using black soldier flies ๐ฐ๐ช
This year, as The Iris Projectโs Peer-to-Peer Wellbeing Focal Point, Shreya received Open Briefing training to support our grantees' resilience. She offers a safe space to navigate environmental leadership challenges, aiming to build a culture of care.
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Shreya is a passionate Nepali socio-climate justice activist advocating for meaningful youth participation in decision-making, and a junior negotiator at the Global Stocktake ๐ช๐ณ๐ต
#YoungChangemaker#Support#Wellbeing#MeetOurTeam
This year, as The Iris Projectโs Peer-to-Peer Wellbeing Focal Point, Shreya received Open Briefing training to support our grantees' resilience. She offers a safe space to navigate environmental leadership challenges, aiming to build a culture of care.
After winning the Stem Prize in 2023, Sparsa has secured repeat funding to expand its impact in 2025! ๐ช This support will empower them to continue their mission of creating banana fibre menstrual pads and educating communities in Nepal ๐ณ๐ต
#MensturalPad#SustainableProduct
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@franlaraf is a consultant and coordinator specializing in climate and #marine governance. He has participated in international #climatenegotiations and advises on youth-led s#ustainability projects globally ๐๐จ๐ท
#YouthLeadership
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@SumarniLaman is an Indigenous youth climate advocate actively involved in environmental initiatives to address the challenges posed by deforestation, unsustainable agriculture, forest fires, and mining ๐ณ๐ฎ๐ฉ
#YoungChangemaker#YouthAdvocate#Indigenous
After winning the Iris Prize in 2024, Liquify successfully applied for repeat funding to expand its impact in 2025. With up to 10,000 USD in additional support, theyโre set to make a transformative difference in Bali ๐ฎ๐ฉ
#YouthEmpowerment#WaterConservation#SustainableImpact
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Nii is a youth climate leader with local and international experience in designing, management and coordination of projects related to climate, urban sustainability and impact innovation for and with youth ๐๐ฌ๐ญ
#YoungChangemaker#Sustainability#MeetOurTeam
@franlaraf Francisco facilitated key discussions on trust-based funding, highlighted the unique challenges young people face in conservation, and advocated for stronger youth involvement in ocean protection ๐
Hereโs to more youth voices leading the way in conservation! ๐๐
@franlaraf From leading impactful events like "Unlocking Private Finance and Philanthropy for Nature" and "Financing Ocean Conservation: Empowering Youth to Drive Marine Biodiversity Goals" to building essential partnerships, he made sure youth voices were heard.
This week, 120 dynamic young leaders from Africa and Asia joined forces with @EarthshotPrize and Common Purpose to dream big, take bold steps, and reimagine our future. These inspiring young people arenโt just the leaders of tomorrowโ theyโre driving change TODAY ๐๐ณ๐ฆง๐ ๐ฑ
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Alyssa is the founder of Remade in Cambodia, a platform that transforms textile waste into wearable products while empowering young local designers ๐ชก๐ฐ๐ญ
#YoungChangemaker#SustainableFashion#Upcycling#MeetOurTeam
Steve is a marine conservationist and climate justice advocate, and the founder of Youth Pawa โ an organisation committed to nature restoration, ocean conservation, and community empowerment in Kenya ๐ฑ๐ฐ๐ช
#YoungChangemaker#Mangrove#NatureRestoration#MeetOurTeam