Apply Now: ChangemakerXchange.AI MENA Cohort for Young Social Innovators!
Applications are open for the ChangemakerXchange.AI MENA cohort, a dedicated program designed to help young changemakers across the Middle East and North Africa ethically and effectively integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into their work for social and environmental good. Supported by SAP for this regional cohort, this initiative offers tailored support, expert connections, and access to a global community.
Opportunity Alert: Leverage AI for Social Good in MENA
In a world rapidly transforming through AI, ChangemakerXchange recognizes both the potential and the risk for the social impact sector. This program aims to equip young innovators leading social or environmental initiatives with the knowledge and tools to mindfully adopt AI, helping them reduce operational burdens and scale their positive impact. The goal is to bridge the AI skills gap and ensure the benefits of this technology reach those working on pressing global challenges.
Calling All Young Changemakers in MENA!
This specific application call targets young changemakers based in or working on issues relevant to the 11 eligible MENA countries (Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, or the UAE). If you are leading an initiative and looking to explore or enhance how AI can support your mission, this program is for you.
What the Program Offers (Benefits)
Selected participants in the ChangemakerXchange.AI MENA cohort can expect to receive:
Tailored Support: Guidance specifically designed to improve their and their team's 'AI readiness'.
Expert Connections: Direct access to AI experts and sector leaders for advice and collaboration.
AI Solution Adoption: Help in identifying and integrating new AI tools and solutions relevant to their social/environmental initiatives.
Global Community: Lifelong access to ChangemakerXchange's vibrant international network of nearly 1500 changemakers from over 130 countries.
(Note: While related programs offer grants to BSOs or collaboration funding, the direct benefits listed for this specific changemaker cohort application focus on support, connections, and learning).
Who is Eligible? (General Criteria)
While the specific page emphasizes the call is for young changemakers, detailed individual eligibility criteria weren't fully captured in the previous search snippets (compared to criteria listed for BSOs in related summaries). However, based on typical ChangemakerXchange programs (like Changemakers for the Planet), eligibility likely includes:
Age: Generally targeting young leaders (often 18-35, but confirm on the application).
Role: Leading a social or environmental initiative/project/organization.
Focus: Actively working on social/environmental issues and interested in leveraging AI.
Location: Based in or focused on one of the 11 specified MENA countries.
Language: Likely requires proficiency in English for participation in global elements. (Applicants should carefully check the full criteria on the official application page).
Application Deadline
The deadline to apply for the ChangemakerXchange.AI MENA cohort is April 16th, 2025 (11:59 PM GMT).
About the Organizers & Supporters
ChangemakerXchange is a global organization dedicated to building communities and providing resources for young social innovators. This AI initiative involves collaboration with Village Capital and receives specific support for the MENA cohort from SAP. The overall program also leverages resources and support from Google.org, MinnaLearn, and the University of Helsinki.
Looking Ahead
Following the application deadline and review period (end of April 2025), selected changemakers will embark on the program journey. This initiative represents a focused effort to build crucial AI capacity within the MENA social impact sector, empowering the next generation of leaders to use technology responsibly and effectively for the greater good.
Source: ChangemakerXchange.AI