ChangemakerXchange

If we were to define 2024 in one word, it would be FULL. Full of moments that inspired us, tested us, and strengthened our commitment to supporting changemakers around the globe. 🗺️ While this fullness brought inspiration, it also marked a year heavy with challenges. From climate crises to wars, disruptions have deeply impacted communities worldwide, including members of our own. As we hold the fullness of this year—its inspirations, its challenges, and everything in between—we pause to reflect and appreciate how far we've come together. We've captured these reflections and more in our End-of-Year Blog post, and we invite you to read it (link in the comment section). If you're reading this, thank you for being a part of this journey. Your presence and contributions mean more than words can express. We wish you happy holidays and a happy new year in advance. 🧡💜

🌊 🌱 Celebrating World Seagrass Day! Seagrasses are unsung heroes of our oceans—supporting biodiversity, protecting coastlines, and fighting climate change. Today, we’re thrilled to feature our community member, Rebecca Daniel. She is a marine biologist, science communicator, and Director of The Marine Diaries! In this short interview, Rebecca shared her insights on the following question: 💡 “What innovative strategies or community-driven initiatives have you found most effective in restoring and protecting seagrass ecosystems, and how can we amplify these efforts to ensure their long-term resilience and impact?” 👇🏻 Check out the visuals for her full response and join us in amplifying these vital efforts! #WorldSeagrassDay #RebeccaDaniel #TheMarineDiaries #Seagrass #OceanConservation #BlueCarbon #MarineDiaries #OceanOptimism #ProtectOurOceans #cmxchange

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of The Possibilists 2025—and your participation matters! 🚀 Click the link in the comment section to take the survey. The Possibilists Study 2025 is exploring the realities of young changemakers leading social and environmental initiatives worldwide. This is your chance to make your voice heard and help improve the conditions and support available for changemakers like you. - Available in 9 languages: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Indonesian, Portuguese, Spanish, Turkish, and English. - Deadline: Sunday, 6 April 2025 As a thank you, survey participants will receive a list of exciting support offers from our global partner organisations. The Possibilists is a global alliance of the world’s largest youth social innovation communities, supported by SAP, Google org, The WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business) (academic partner), and Play Verto (survey partner). #ThePossibilists2025 #PlayForChange  #MakeYourVoiceCount

Latin America's Moment: Xiomara Acevedo on COP16 & Beyond According to our community member, Xiomara, hosting a COP in Latin America provided a historic opportunity to showcase the region’s unique contributions to biodiversity conservation and climate action while recognising its urgent socio-environmental challenges. Swipe left to learn about her significance and aspirations for the next COP. #XiomaraAcevedoNavarro #COP16 #COPCBD #BiologicalDiversity #cmxchange

Who said surveys have to be boring? Not us! 😏 Get ready for a fresh and fun way to share your insights and shape the future for changemakers worldwide! 🌍✨ Click the link in the comment section to subscribe and be the first to know! 📩 #ThePossibilists2025 #PlayForChange #MakeYourVoiceCount

Amplifying Youth Voices for Biodiversity: Xiomara Acevedo at COP16. Our community member, Xiomara Acevedo Navarro (Founder of Fundación Barranquilla+20 ), played a vital role as a youth voice at the 16th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP CBD) in Cali, Colombia. She helped bring our community together during the event and contributed through the Global Youth Biodiversity Network, influencing discussions on “Peace with Nature.” Check out the visuals to learn more about her experience during the conference. #XiomaraAcevedoNavarro #COP16 #COPCBD #BiologicalDiversity #cmxchange

Join us in welcoming the selected changemakers for the 2025 Changemakers for the Planet programme in the USA and Canada. These changemakers will receive personalised support on their journey, participate in an immersive in-person summit, access funding for collaborative initiatives, and enjoy lifelong access to ChangemakerXchange's global network and activities. This programme is supported by SAP. Check out the comment section to learn more about them and their initiatives. 📥 #CM4P2025 #ChangemakersForThePlanet #cmxchange #SAP4good

Announcing the Changemakers for the Planet Sub-Saharan Africa 2025 Cohort! After a competitive application process filled with great ideas for tackling the planetary crisis, we are pleased to announce the selected young changemakers participating in the Changemakers for the Planet Programme in Sub-Saharan Africa! These changemakers will receive tailored support for their changemaking journey, attend a physical summit, access funding for collaborative efforts, and gain life-long access to ChangemakerXchange's global network of changemakers and activities. This programme is supported by SAP. Ready to meet them? Check out the comment section. 📥 #CM4P2025 #ChangemakersForThePlanet #cmxchange #SAP4good

Find two key resources in the comment section to support humanitarian efforts for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). We invite you to engage meaningfully.

Adriele Menezes: Bridging Inequality Through Innovation with Ecociclo. Meet Adriele, the co-founder of EcoCiclo. Last year, we hosted the Changemakers for Equality virtual roundtable, and Adriele shared her insights on the challenges changemakers face and the systemic barriers that hinder the reduction of inequality. Check out the visuals to learn how she’s bridging the inequality gap through her social enterprise. #ChangemakersForEquality #AdrieleMenezes #Ecociclo #JuliusBaerFoundation #cmxchange