Call for
Joke Waller-Hunter Initiative (JWHI) 2025
About Organisation
The Joke Waller-Hunter Initiative (JWHI), managed by Both ENDS, is dedicated to empowering young environmental leaders from the Global South. Named in honour of Joke Waller-Hunter, a pioneer in sustainable development, the initiative seeks to inspire and equip a new generation of changemakers. JWHI focuses on nurturing the skills, knowledge, and confidence of mid-level professionals working in environmental sustainability, climate justice, and social equity. By supporting individual growth rather than organisational needs, the initiative ensures that its resources directly enhance the leadership capacity of promising individuals. Both ENDS, as the implementing organisation, works globally to promote fair and sustainable environmental solutions, fostering collaboration across civil society, grassroots groups, and advocacy movements. Together, they strive to address urgent global challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental injustice. JWHI believes that impactful, locally-driven solutions emerge when individuals are empowered to take leadership in their communities and sectors. Through customised learning opportunities, international exposure, and targeted skill-building, the initiative provides recipients with the tools they need to become influential voices in shaping sustainable futures. Over the years, JWHI has built a growing network of alumni who continue to advance transformative change across diverse regions and contexts.
About the Grant
The Joke Waller-Hunter Initiative (JWHI), managed by Both ENDS, is dedicated to empowering young environmental leaders from the Global South. Named in honour of Joke Waller-Hunter, a pioneer in sustainable development, the initiative seeks to inspire and equip a new generation of changemakers. JWHI focuses on nurturing the skills, knowledge, and confidence of mid-level professionals working in environmental sustainability, climate justice, and social equity. By supporting individual growth rather than organisational needs, the initiative ensures that its resources directly enhance the leadership capacity of promising individuals. Both ENDS, as the implementing organisation, works globally to promote fair and sustainable environmental solutions, fostering collaboration across civil society, grassroots groups, and advocacy movements. Together, they strive to address urgent global challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental injustice. JWHI believes that impactful, locally-driven solutions emerge when individuals are empowered to take leadership in their communities and sectors. Through customised learning opportunities, international exposure, and targeted skill-building, the initiative provides recipients with the tools they need to become influential voices in shaping sustainable futures. Over the years, JWHI has built a growing network of alumni who continue to advance transformative change across diverse regions and contexts.
Who can Apply?
The JWHI seeks nominations for young, mid-level professionals from the Global South who demonstrate clear leadership potential in environmental sustainability, climate justice, and social equity. Eligible nominees must show a strong commitment to sustainable development principles, gender equality, and community-based action. Candidates should have a proven track record in grassroots activism, advocacy, policy, education, or related environmental fields, and display creativity, innovation, and dedication to driving change. They must maintain strong connections with local communities, civil society movements, or community-based organisations, ensuring that their leadership is rooted in real-world impact. The initiative particularly values applicants who have already shown leadership qualities but require further support to take the next step in their journey.
Applicants from certain countries are not eligible for the 2025 cycle, including: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Kingdom, and the United States. All applicants must be nominated by someone familiar with their work and leadership potential. Self-nominations are not accepted.
How to Apply?
Applications must be submitted through a nominator. The nominator should email the completed nomination form, the nominee’s CV, and a passport-style photograph to jwh@bothends.org. All application materials must follow the official guidelines. Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered. Nominees should ensure that their proposed activities align with the grant’s focus on personal and leadership development.
Application Deadline
The deadline for submitting all nomination materials is 28 August 2025 at 17:00 (Amsterdam time). Applications received after this time will not be considered for the 2025 grant cycle.
Last Date To Apply
All nominations, including the form, CV, and photograph, must be emailed to jwh@bothends.org by 28 August 2025, 17:00 (Amsterdam time) to be eligible for consideration.
Grant Amount
The specific grant amount varies based on the nominee’s proposed development plan and activities. Funding is allocated to support individual learning goals rather than organisational or project-based expenses.
Last Date To Apply
For more information, please visit the grant website here.
