Application Deadline: 28 August 2025, 17:00 (Amsterdam time)
Submission Email: [email protected]
The Joke Waller-Hunter Initiative (JWHI), powered by Both ENDS, is now accepting applications for its 2025 grant cycle. The initiative aims to support young, promising environmental leaders in the Global South by offering them the opportunity to deepen their skills, expand their experience, and strengthen their leadership capacity through personalised development activities.
This is a highly competitive and selective grant opportunity for mid-level professionals committed to environmental sustainability, social equity, and climate justice. Successful candidates will join a growing network of global changemakers advancing just and sustainable solutions in their communities and regions.
Who Should Apply?
The JWHI seeks nominations of individuals who demonstrate:
- Clear potential and ambition to grow into leadership roles in their respective fields
- A strong connection to local communities, community-based organisations, or civil society movements
- A demonstrated commitment to sustainable development, gender equality, and climate justice
- A background in and ongoing dedication to environmental and sustainability issues
- The ability to think and act with creativity and innovation
Nominations are encouraged for individuals working in grassroots environmental activism, advocacy, education, or policy, particularly those who have already shown leadership qualities but need support to take the next step in their journey.
What the Grant Supports
JWHI grants are intended for individual, non-organisational development. The funding may be used for a wide variety of activities tailored to each grantee’s learning and leadership goals. These include:
- Participation in training or certification programmes
- Attendance at international or regional conferences and high-level meetings
- Study tours, exchange visits, and learning journeys
- Internships or placements that provide exposure to new practices or networks
- Other innovative or creative forms of personal growth and leadership development
Important: All proposed activities must be focused on personal development. The grant cannot be used for core organisational projects, salaries, or group activities.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible candidates must:
- Be young professionals (typically aged 20 to 35)
- Be nominated by someone familiar with their work (self-nominations are not accepted)
- Be from a country eligible under the JWHI programme
- Demonstrate active engagement in the environmental or sustainable development field
Ineligible Countries:
Citizens from the following countries are not eligible to apply in 2025:
Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Kingdom, and United States.
How to Apply
Candidates must be nominated. The nominator should complete and submit the following documents via email to [email protected]:
- The completed nomination form
- The nominee’s CV
- A passport-style photograph of the nominee
Deadline: All application materials must be received no later than 28 August 2025 at 17:00 (Amsterdam time). Late applications will not be considered.
All required documents, including the rules and regulations, can be downloaded from the official JWHI website.
Please ensure all information is read thoroughly before contacting the coordination team with questions.
Selection and Notification
Only successful applicants will be contacted. Notifications will be sent by mid-October 2025 at the latest. Due to the high volume of applications, individual feedback on unsuccessful nominations cannot be provided.
Contact Information
For further information not covered by the FAQs or official documents, contact:
Daan Robben
Coordinator, Joke Waller-Hunter Initiative
📧 Email: [email protected]
📍 Address: Nobelstraat 4, 3512 EN Utrecht, The Netherlands
Applicants and nominators are encouraged to review the following sections before reaching out:
- Who Can Apply
- Nomination Process
- Rules & Regulations
- Frequently Asked Questions
About the Joke Waller-Hunter Initiative
Named in memory of Joke Waller-Hunter, a pioneering advocate for sustainability and environmental leadership, the JWH Initiative continues her legacy by investing in the next generation of environmental changemakers. The initiative is hosted and supported by Both ENDS, an organisation that works towards social justice and ecological sustainability worldwide.
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Disclaimer: Global South Opportunities (GSO) is not the hiring organization. For any inquiries, please contact the hiring organization directly. Please do not send your applications to GSO, as we are unable to process them. Due to the high volume of emails we receive daily, we may not be able to respond to all inquiries. Thank you for your understanding.
