Active Citizenship for youth through green entrepreneurship and climate action

Project period:

01.12.2026 - 30.06.2028

Granted amount:

700,000,- DKK

Total budget:

700,000,- DKK

Organization:

Skoleliv i Nepal

Partners:

Samridhha Community Development Center (SCDC)

Pool:

Civilsamfundspuljen

Grant type:

Large Project

World goals:

Goal 1: No Poverty

Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

Goal 13: Climate Action

Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Efforts take place in:

Nepal

Resume

The project aims to empower local youth in Devdaha, Nepal by teaching them green entrepreneurship and climate action. It will improve their livelihood opportunities, strengthen their ability to access local government and business networks, and foster active citizenship. The project builds on previous successes, such as eco-clubs and green business initiatives, and introduces new elements like internships for college students and targeted support for drop-out youth.