Launched in 2023, the SDG Accelerator Fund addresses the lack of financial resources available to emerging young leaders globally who are driving intersectional solutions aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in their communities.
Through financial support, capacity building, networking, and leadership development, the Fund serves as an early-stage investor to accelerate the launch and scale of innovative solutions tackling key issues such as climate action, gender equity, public health, quality education, and economic empowerment.
Our unique approach:
Rooted in local community leadership and engagement
Focused on youth leaders from historically underfunded communities
2024 COHORT
In our first round, we awarded grants of $5,000 each to 10 emerging leaders focused on climate change and the leadership of women and youth in Sub-Saharan Africa. Grantees are currently reaching over 1,000 community members annually on issues such as food security, gender and sexual violence, road safety and access to quality education through trainings, advocacy campaigns, leadership development programs, cross-sector partnerships and more.
Youth Advisory Committee
The Fund's inaugural grantmaking strategy was shaped by an Advisory Committee of eight youth leaders from Brazil, Nigeria, Mongolia, Peru, Kenya, and Ghana. These leaders played a key role as thought and strategy partners, helping to both develop grantmaking criteria and select grantees, ensuring that the Fund meets the priorities and needs of local changemakers driving innovative solutions towards the SDGs.
