Billion Acts of Peace Fellows
18+ · freeA one-month fellowship and mentorship programme for young leaders aged 18–30 from around the world who have already started a project, initiative or organisation focused on peace, justice, equality or social change. The programme includes mentoring from Nobel Peace Prize laureates, access to a global community of changemakers, financial support up to $5,000 for project development, and opportunities to participate in PeaceJam conferences and events.
- Age
- 18+
- Cost
- Free
- Applications
- Applications closed
- Format
- Online and in person
- From Ukraine?
- Yes, children living in Ukraine can apply. Молодь 18–30 років з будь-якої країни
- Organiser
- Billion Acts (PeaceJam Foundation)
Who can apply
- Young people aged 18–30 from any country in the world
- Leaders of civil society organisations, activists or mission-driven entrepreneurs
- Already managing or actively building a project, initiative or organisation focused on peace, justice, equality or social change
- Ready for challenge, support and responsibility
What's included in the programme
- Year-long mentorship: learning skills used by Nobel Peace Prize laureates through monthly sessions tailored to the competencies you most want to develop
- Global community of changemakers: connections with PeaceJam participants, other Billion Acts of Peace Fellows, Nobel Peace Prize laureates, network members and professionals from non-profit and commercial organisations
- Financial support: receive up to $5,000 for developing and growing your peace work
- Networking opportunities: participation in PeaceJam conferences and virtual events and access to global opportunities that support your goals and dreams
Example projects
- Running a youth non-profit or civil society organisation
- Launching a campaign in your school, city or country
- Building a social enterprise with a peace-focused mission
- Organising a community around a local or global issue