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Africa-Europe Youth Awards Scheme 2025

Grants up to $11,500 for youth-led AU-EU projects that spotlight cooperation ahead of the Luanda 2025 Summit.

Organizer: Africa-Europe Foundation
Deadline: September 1, 2025 (in 14 days)
Category: Accelerator
Regions: Rwanda, Burundi, Liberia, Tanzania, Benin, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania, Sudan, Central African Republic, Djibouti, South Africa, Madagascar, Tunisia, Gambia, Togo, Equatorial Guinea, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Botswana, Mozambique, Comoros, Mauritius, Morocco, Ghana, Algeria, Chad, Cabo Verde, Namibia, Somalia, Niger, Seychelles, Congo, Zimbabwe, Senegal, Kenya, Sierra Leone, Guinea, Mali, Eritrea, South Sudan, Egypt, Gabon, Malawi, Angola, Eswatini, Uganda, Côte d'Ivoire, Nigeria, Lesotho, Ethiopia, Sao Tome & Principe, Libya, Zambia, DR Congo
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The Africa-Europe Foundation Youth Awards Scheme returns in 2025 with a special edition that highlights the vital role of youth in strengthening the Africa-Europe Partnership. Launched as part of the #RoadToLuanda25 campaign, the initiative seeks to showcase, support, and amplify youth-led cooperation in the lead-up to the Africa-Europe Leaders Summit in Luanda, Angola, in November 2025.

Program Overview

  • Program Name: Africa-Europe Youth Awards Scheme 2025
  • Organizer: Africa-Europe Foundation
  • Campaign Theme: #RoadToLuanda25
  • Application Deadline: 1 September 2025
    • 17:00 (Brussels Time) / 18:00 (Addis Ababa Time) / 16:00 GMT+1
  • Program Duration: 15 September – 31 October 2025
  • Eligibility: Youth organizations and youth-led platforms registered in African Union (AU) or European Union (EU) member states

Why Apply?

Selected initiatives will benefit from:

  • Recognition: Gain visibility as a leading example of Africa-Europe cooperation
  • Financial Support:
    • $5,700 grant for selected initiatives
    • $11,500 Special Award for the most impactful and visible initiative
  • Capacity Building: Access to guidance, training, and support from the Africa-Europe Foundation
  • Inspiration & Impact: Showcase your initiative’s role in shaping the future of international collaboration

Who Should Apply?

  • Youth-led organizations, networks, or platforms operating in AU or EU member states
  • Initiatives that:
    • Reflect active cooperation between Africa and Europe
    • Have local or cross-continental impact
    • Are existing or newly launched projects
    • Align with the values of dialogue, collaboration, and innovation

How to Apply

  • Application Format: Online form submission
  • Deadline: 1 September 2025
  • Organizations must describe how their initiative contributes to Africa-Europe cooperation and promotes shared impact
  • Further details and guidelines are available via the Africa-Europe Foundation website

As momentum builds toward the 2025 Africa-Europe Summit in Luanda, the Youth Awards Scheme offers a unique opportunity to elevate youth voices, fund impactful cooperation, and celebrate innovation across continents. Youth organizations are encouraged to apply before 1 September 2025 and be part of shaping the future of Africa-Europe relations.