| Young civic leaders, social entrepreneurs, and community innovators from Kazakhstan aged 18 to 30 can apply for the international Billion Acts Changemaker Fellowship. The program combines intensive online mentorship with seed funding grants of up to $5,000 for high-impact social projects. |
Key Program Terms
| Application Deadline | September 28, 2026, at 23:59 UTC (September 29 at 04:59 Astana time) |
| Eligible Participants | Young leaders aged 18 to 30 from all countries, including Kazakhstan |
| Project Focus | Community empowerment, environmental sustainability, human rights, nonviolence, peacebuilding |
| Program Format | 6-month virtual leadership accelerator featuring international mentorship |
| Seed Funding | Grants of up to $5,000 awarded to top-performing project initiatives |
| Working Language | English (fluency required for interactive workshops and pitching) |
| Organizer | PeaceJam Foundation and the Billion Acts of Peace Campaign |
About PeaceJam and Billion Acts
The Billion Acts of Peace Campaign is an international movement led by 14 Nobel Peace Prize laureates — including the Dalai Lama, Desmond Tutu, and Rigoberta Menchú Tum — designed to inspire billions of practical actions addressing the root causes of global inequality, violence, and environmental degradation.
The Changemaker Fellowship selects promising youth leaders worldwide to receive hands-on capacity building, impact measurement training, and peer network collaboration with international changemakers.
Curriculum and Grant Awards
Over six months, fellows participate in bi-weekly masterclasses, work with assigned venture mentors, and develop concrete community action plans. Key areas of support include:
- Comprehensive training in strategic planning, grassroots mobilization, and budget accounting;
- One-on-one coaching with experienced social entrepreneurs and NGO executives;
- Competitive opportunity to pitch for milestone-based seed grants of up to $5,000;
- Global media amplification across Billion Acts digital platforms and Nobel Peace laureate events.
Eligibility Criteria for Kazakhstan
- Age strictly between 18 and 30 at the time of application;
- Demonstrated commitment to social change through active community volunteerism or startup leadership;
- Strong working knowledge of English (both written and oral);
- An existing early-stage social enterprise, civic project, or well-developed community concept;
- Reliable internet connectivity and commitment to attend scheduled virtual sessions.
How to Apply
Candidates must complete the online application dossier, submit a brief video pitch outlining their social mission, and detail their community impact metrics via the Billion Acts Fellowship Portal prior to September 28, 2026.
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In the RAEM Grants Directory: Billion Acts Changemaker Fellowship — program guidelines, seed grant tranches, application timeline, and official portal links.
