Wangari Maathai Fellowship (WMF) 2025

Omran Aburayya
Apr 14
2 min read

If you are a young Tanzanian leader passionate about environmental sustainability and climate adaptation, the Wangari Maathai Fellowship (WMF) 2025 is your chance to make a lasting impact. Named after the renowned Kenyan environmentalist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, this fellowship empowers young leaders to drive meaningful climate action in their communities. Details in this article.

🗒️ Fellowship Summary

Location: Hybrid (In-Person & Virtual)
Host Institution: Climate Hub Tanzania, supported by Climate-KIC
Fellowship Type: Professional development and practical training
Areas of Focus: Climate resilience, environmental governance, policy advocacy, and grassroots activism
Target Group: Young Tanzanian leaders aged 20–30
Award Value & Funding: €500 sub-grant for project implementation, mentorship, and skill-building opportunities
Duration: 8 months (April 2025 – November 2025)
Application Deadline: April 18, 2025
Eligible To: Recent university graduates based in Tanzania, fluent in English and Kiswahili

🎓 Wangari Maathai Fellowship Overview

The Wangari Maathai Fellowship is a transformative initiative designed to bridge the financial gap that often hinders young climate leaders from implementing impactful community-driven solutions. By providing knowledge, mentorship, and financial support, the fellowship aims to strengthen climate resilience, promote policy engagement, and foster grassroots environmental activism.

🧩 Curriculum and Activities

Formal Learning: Structured training sessions, both in-person and virtual, covering climate policy, advocacy, project development, and personal growth.
Hands-on Project Implementation: Fellows will design and execute a Climate Action Impact Project addressing key environmental challenges in their communities.
Networking & Policy Engagement: Opportunities to participate in climate events, interact with policymakers, and contribute to climate discussions.
Mentorship: Guidance from climate experts and community leaders to ensure successful project execution.

What to Expect?

Comprehensive training in climate education and advocacy
Financial support for project implementation
Opportunities to engage with policymakers and climate experts
A platform to showcase innovative climate solutions

🎁 Fellowship Benefits

The Wangari Maathai Fellowship covers the following:

A €500 sub-grant for project implementation
Access to professional mentorship
Skill-building workshops and training sessions
Networking opportunities with climate leaders and policymakers

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Wangari Maathai Fellowship, applicants must:

Be aged between 20 and 30 years
Be fluent in English and Kiswahili
Be recent university graduates
Be based in Tanzania

📝 Application Procedure

Complete Wangari Maathai Fellowship online application form.
Provide personal and contact information, including links to social media profiles.
Submit a motivation and personal statement detailing how Wangari Maathai has inspired you and your plans to honor her legacy.
Propose a Climate Action Impact Project, including its innovativeness and societal impact.

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