About

The Young Environmental Voices initiative, funded by Terre des Hommes Germany, supports projects designed to advance children’s rights to a healthy and sustainable environment by addressing climate-related water access, environmental pollution, or development aggression. Aligned with Terre des Hommes Germany’s Strategic Goal 3, the programme empowers children and youth to act as active environmental citizens, build civil society networks, champion community-based solutions, and hold policymakers accountable for their environmental protection. Projects must connect to international and regional frameworks such as UNCRC General Comment 26, the ASEAN Principles and Policy Guidance on Children’s Rights to a Safe, Clean, Healthy and Sustainable Environment, or the ASEAN Declaration on Environmental Rights, while incorporating at least two key result areas involving community capacity building, child-led policy advocacy, or implementation guidelines. The geographic focus spans specified regions across three countries: Java cities in Indonesia, provinces surrounding the Tonle Sap lake in Cambodia, and designated provinces and cities in Vietnam (Lam Dong, Thanh Hoa, Lang Son, Lao Cai, Thai Nguyen, and Hanoi). Targeting children and youth in communities directly vulnerable to these environmental challenges, eligible project activities include local advocacy, capacity-building workshops, youth-led initiatives, and policy engagement. Selected projects can receive up to €50,000 for an implementation period of 18 to 24 months, with projects scheduled to commence on July 1, 2027.

Eligibility

Applicants must be legally registered local child-focused, child rights, or environmental NGOs, as well as established networks, coalitions, alliances, or youth-led organizations and groups operating within Indonesia, Cambodia, or Vietnam. To apply, organizations must first complete a Project Registration Form to establish initial eligibility and subsequently submit a complete package comprising the registration form, concept note, organizational profile, proof of legal registration, and a recent annual report or equivalent documentation. Evaluation considerations prioritize proposals demonstrating strong youth engagement, clear alignment with the designated regional and thematic focus areas, and the capacity to deliver impactful results within the target communities.

Post Date: October 29, 2026