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1️⃣ COP29 YOUTH GUIDE In collaboration with ClimaTalk, we’re excited to present the COP29 Youth Guide—an essential companion designed to help young changemakers navigate COP29 with ease and confidence. This guide is packed with key information, must-have resources, and crucial links, offering everything from practical tips and event guides to do’s and don’ts, accessibility advice, and critical safety and emergency protocols. Check the comment section for the link! 2️⃣ CHANGEMAKERS FOR THE PLANET AT COP29 Additionally, we’re thrilled to share that several ChangemakerXchange community members will be on the ground in Baku, Azerbaijan, advocating for transformative change and amplifying the voices of young changemakers. They will also provide on-the-ground updates from COP29, so be sure to stay tuned for their insights and experiences! Abdelkader Elkhaligi Amal Ridene Baliqees Salaudeen-Ibrahim Fella Bouti Linh Do marwen mokdad Maryam Akhtar Mateusz Ciasnocha Mejda Khaled Salisu Abdullahi Mutetelenu Kalama Ola Alhaj Oliver Rieche Rahma Diaa Walid Gara Yusuf Munna

Job Opportunity for Germany-based Students. 🚨 Update: Please note that while we still encourage anyone who's interested to please apply, we have decided to move the deadline to November 15 2024, and will start to interview candidates on a rolling basis, due to the large number of applications we received thus far. Passionate about changemaking and social innovation, and eager to contribute to a small and agile team with a big vision? We are looking for an autonomous and flexible part-time working student to join us at ChangemakerXchange and The Possibilists from December 2024 to the end of December 2025 (with a possible extension) and support us with operations and tasks in regard to The Possibilists. You can apply for this job using the link in the comment section. ⤵️

Anna Duniewicz’s journey into activism began with her neuroexceptional son Krzyś's autism spectrum diagnosis and has grown into something extraordinary. Today, she leads Our Ombudsman Initiative, uniting over 140 organizations to defend human rights across Poland. Curious to learn more about Anna’s inspiring journey and the work of Our Ombudsman Initiative? Check out the visuals for the full interview. #AnnaDuniewicz #OurOmbudsman #HumanRights #CM4D #ChangemakersForDemocracy #cmxchange

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗢𝗣𝟮𝟵 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁! 🤝 ClimaTalk and ChangemakerXchange are excited to help you navigate COP29 through our newly published youth guide. The document is subject to change and continually updated - feel super free to reach out to us if you think we should include some information in our Youth Guide. 🎥 Our COP29 Training co-organized with ChangemakerXchange is also out! Join hundreds of youths who attended our training and get yourself ready for the upcoming COP! 🤩 We are excited to be able to brief future leaders and enthusiastic youth on their ways to COP - 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗢𝗣𝟮𝟵 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄: COP29 Youth Guide: https://lnkd.in/dq4qqedr Recorded COP29 Training: https://lnkd.in/dWKD3vqR #unfccc #cop29 #youth #youthinclusion #youthempowerment #climatechange #climateaction #cop29training

COPs are an absolute labyrinth, different badges with different accesses, pavilions from every country and theme, lobbyists from all sides, satellite diplomacy and behind closed door meetings and lots of acronyms. And the meaningful leadership of young people at COPs is critical, and they have often been at the forefront the lobbying for key developments like the oil and gas phase out and the loss and damage fund. There is a bit of a feeling of progressive organisations ‘skipping’ COP29 in Baku next month and focusing on next year in Brazil, and with 2500 fossil fuels lobbyists in Dubai last year and this again being hosted in a fossil fuel economy nation, this feels like a dangerous moment with potential for backsliding or lack of progress when it’s most urgently needed. As ChangemakerXchange we will again support a cohort of young changemakers to join COP29 and are also offering, tomorrow at 4PM CET, together with our partners ClimaTalk, an 'Online COP29 Training' for people who will be present or who want to understand in general how to engage with COPs. Link is in the comments, and agenda below, open to everyone! ✅An intro to COPs and the UNFCCC, with COP29-specific details ✅An overview of the climate finance landscape leading up to COP29 ✅Reflections on past COP experiences through the eyes of youth delegates, NGO founders, topic trackers, and climate finance experts ✅The opportunity to ask your burning questions about all things COP, making a meaningful impact as youth, and navigating bureaucratic spaces!

We recently connected with Harun Mwadena Muyesi, founder of Collaborative Approach Consultancy and convener of the Changemakers Hike & Adventure programme (a service under Collaborative Approach Consultancy) — a journey that encourages reflection, peer learning, and helps young changemakers like you build lasting friendships. Check out the visuals for the full interview and discover how you can get involved! #ItsMwadena #HarunMwadenaMuyesi #CollaborativeApproachConsultancy #changemakershike #changemakersadventure #LinkedInBranding #PeerLearning #LeadershipJourney #cmxchange

To celebrate #WorldFoodDay, we interviewed some of our community members about how their work is advancing equitable access to nutritious food and promoting food sovereignty in their communities. This year’s theme, ‘Right to Food for a Better Life and a Better Future,’ highlights the importance of their efforts. Check out the visuals for the full interview and be inspired by their impactful stories. - Stephanie Gomez, co-founder of Shift Our Ways Collective, is dedicated to promoting equitable access to education, environmental protection, and community development. - Musasizi Joshua, founder of Musafarm Foods, is passionate about empowering farmers through quality agricultural inputs, sustainable practices, and fair market access. - Khalil Radi is the co-founder of Buy Food with Plastic, an initiative that exchanges plastic waste for food, empowering communities in Nicaragua, Ghana, and India. - Ridhima Arora, founder and CEO of Namhya Foods, leads a health foods brand focused on reviving the ancient Indian tradition of eating naturally with the help of herbs and natural ingredients. - Mark Kirwan, the CEO of Positive Carbon, is dedicated to using technology to create positive change in the food industry. He is passionate about ensuring food sustainability and accessibility. #StephanieGomez #ShiftOurWaysCollective #communitymade #JoshuaMusasizi #MusaFarmFoods #KhalilRadi #BuyFoodWithPlastic #RidhimaArora #NamhyaAyurveda #MarkKirwan #PositiveCarbon #cmxchange

On this International Day of the Girl Child, themed 'Girls' Vision for the Future,' we had the honour of interviewing some of our community members, who shared written responses on the messages they would like to send to world leaders and policymakers about the importance of girls' rights and their vision for a better future. Check out the visuals for their full messages! Aman Shah Kabiri is the Founder and CEO of Afghan Girls Success Gate (AGSG), a nonprofit dedicated to empowering Afghan girls through education. In a country where access to education is severely limited, especially for girls, AGSG provides digital resources, mentorship, and training to help them thrive in a rapidly evolving world. Lauren Martinez is a Girl Power Expert and founder of Girls Above Society, which she launched at age 15. Over the past 17 years, her work has been recognized by major organizations like the U.N. and Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation, earning her awards such as the Diana Award and establishing her as a change-maker for today's generation. #AmanShahKabiri #AfghanGirlsSuccessGate #LaurenMartinez #InternationalDayOfTheGirl #IDG2024 #GirlsVisionForTheFuture #GirlsAboveSociety #cmxchange

In honour of World Mental Health Day 2024, themed 'Mental Health at Work,' we asked our changemakers: What steps can workplaces take to prioritize mental health, and what changes would you like to see for a healthier, more supportive work culture? Their responses highlight the urgent need for workplaces to foster a safe, inclusive environment that prioritizes mental well-being. Check out the visuals to see their full responses. ▪ Jaron Soh is the Co-Founder & CEO of Voda, the LGBTQIA+ mental health app. Voda works with leading LGBTQIA+ psychotherapists to develop guided therapy programmes centred on the LGBTQIA+ lived experience. ▪ Natasha Kabir Israt is the President and Founder of BRIDGFoundation, an organization supporting differently abled individuals. She is also a graduate student at Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, where she serves as the Diversity Senator. ▪ Karolina Mazetyte is a social entrepreneur, educator, and co-founder of Well-being Lab in Sweden. She is also a TEDx speaker and global facilitator for ChangemakerXchange, having worked with people from 170 countries. #JaronSoh #Voda #NatashaIsratKabir #BRIDGFoundation #KarolinaMazetyte #WellbeingLAB #WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealth #cmxchange

In celebration of World Teachers' Day, themed 'Valuing Teacher Voices: Towards a New Social Contract for Education,' we asked our community members, who are making a remarkable impact through their skills in educating and empowering young people, to share their thoughts. We posed the question: How does your initiative empower and amplify the voices of educators or community leaders in shaping learning experiences, and what impact have you seen in the communities you serve? Swipe left to read their inspiring responses! - Amélie Mariage co-founded Escuelas Visuales, an initiative that has empowered over 4,700 educators to create more inclusive and impactful learning environments through visual tools. Currently, she is a Partner at Akka and an Operating Partner at Aticco Ventures, both focused on democratizing startup investment. She has been recognized as a Forbes 30Under30 honoree and featured in "Las Otras 100 Mayores Fortunas de España" for her significant social impact. - Lavinya Stennett FRSA is a writer, cultural educationalist, and Founder/CEO of The Black Curriculum. She recently completed her first book, Omitted, and a debut poetry collection, 27. Lavinya has been recognized with several accolades, including the MIPAD Global Top 100 under 40 (2024), Limitless Award (2023), Veuve Clicquot Bold Women of the Year (2022), and Sunday Times Women of the Year (2021). Featured in Vogue and GQ for her activism, her organization, The Black Curriculum, founded in 2019, promotes year-round Black history education to foster identity and belonging for all students. - Chalipa Dulyakorn co-founded InsKru, a platform that connects teachers to share ideas, learn from each other, and improve their teaching. With over 200,000 educators, insKru promotes peer learning, boosts teacher confidence, and encourages creative teaching, ultimately benefiting students. #AmélieMariage #LavinyaStennet #NamoChalipa #EscuelasVisuales #TheBlackCurriculum #Inskru #WorldTeachersDay #cmxchange