“When it comes to our shared humanity, I’m always going to be there because… without WE, there is no me.” – Angélique Kidjo, Singer, Songwriter & Founder of The Batonga Foundation We are honored to welcome Angélique Kidjo — world-renowned artist, activist, and founder of the Batonga Foundation — to the We Are Family Foundation (WAFF) Board of Directors! With a career spanning 16 albums, five Grammy Awards, and global recognition from TIME, The Guardian, BBC, and more, Angélique uses her platform to uplift, inspire, and drive change. Angélique’s work advocating for girls' education across Africa through the Batonga Foundation and her experience in humanitarian leadership with UNICEF and Oxfam deeply align with WAFF’s mission to support youth-led social impact worldwide. We are inspired by her leadership and look forward to building a more just, creative, and inclusive world — together. #WeAreFamily (fb)

→ May 2025 Opportunities for Young Changemakers & Youth Leaders Opportunity: Our friends over at Social Impact Award have opened applications to their incubation program! Apply and access mentors & experts, connect with other young social entrepreneurs, and get the chance to win the Social Impact Award for pre-seed funding and a ticket to the international SIA Summit. Eligibility: Young people between 14-30 Deadline: May 31, 2025 (May 21 in Germany, Slovakia, & Austria) Apply: https://bit.ly/3S8hjzt Opportunity: ReThink Citizens is recruiting youth leaders for the 2025 Youth Squad — a first-of-its-kind digital safety leadership program. Members will lead intergenerational workshops, get trained by experts, and join a national network of changemakers working to make the internet safer for all. Eligibility: Young people between 15-25 Deadline: May 31, 2025 Apply: https://bit.ly/42XSRae Opportunity: The United Nations offers internships year-round for Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters. Interns gain hands-on experience with global development, diplomacy, human rights, and more. Postings vary by department and locatio, and typically go live two months before each semester begins. Eligibility: Varies Deadline: Varies, see website for details Apply: https://bit.ly/4mdtOHH Opportunity: Reckitt, in partnership with One Young World, is offering a $50,000 grant, 12 months of mentorship, and sponsorship to attend the 2025 One Young World Summit through the Lead2030 SDG6 Challenge. This challenge seeks youth-led solutions advancing access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), especially those using digital/AI technology or targeting women, girls, or children. Eligibility: Youth-led organizations founded by individuals aged 18-30 Deadline: May 26, 2025 Apply: https://bit.ly/4mi5YL5 Opportunity: The Youth4Climate: Call for Solutions 2025 supports youth-led climate initiatives with funding, mentorship, and visibility on a global platform. Eligibility: Young people aged 18–29 from all countries with innovative, youth-led climate solutions Deadline: May 26, 2025 Apply: https://bit.ly/4cDKIuK Opportunity: The Carnegie Young Leaders for Civic Preparedness program empowers U.S. undergraduate students with training, mentorship, and up to $5,000 in support to advance civic engagement on campus. Eligibility: U.S.-based undergraduate students enrolled full-time at participating institutions Deadline: May 28, 2025 Apply: https://bit.ly/4cNE19I Opportunity: The Moonshot Awards 2025 celebrate and support exceptional young leaders with early-stage projects, social ventures, or big ideas that can positively impact communities and the environment. Winners receive equity-free grants, mentorship, global recognition, and access to exclusive events like the NYC Awards Ceremony and Moonshot Camp. Eligibility: Young leaders 18–30 Deadline: June 15, 2025 Apply: https://bit.ly/3YN0zS8 #WeAreFamily: Any other opportunities that all our changemaking youth leaders should know about? Drop the info here! 👇 (fb)