DW Akademie SparkChange Creative Ideas Pitch in Uganda and Tanzania

DW Akademie is inviting community champions from rural and peri-urban Uganda and Tanzania to pitch creative ideas that amplify youth and women’s voices in public life.

📖 About DW Akademie SparkChange Creative Ideas Pitch

Are you someone who’s already working to ensure youth and women are heard and included in the conversations and decisions that shape their community? Do you believe that when more voices are brought in—especially those that are often left out—communities become stronger, more vibrant, and more inclusive?

If you're between 25 and 35 years old, already active in this space, and have a bold, practical idea to build on your work—even if it’s small—SparkChange is for you.

Key Details:

• Date Published: July 04, 2025
• Application Deadline: July 11, 2025
• Category: Training
• Opportunity Locations: Uganda
• Eligible Locations: Uganda, Tanzania

🎁 Benefits of DW Akademie SparkChange

If selected to join SparkChange, participants will embark on a hands-on, creative journey designed to grow leadership skills and bring their ideas to life. Here's what’s in store:

Labs:

• Idea Lab (August 17–23, 2025): Develop your idea with expert support in design, communication, and community engagement.
• Action Lab (December 8–11, 2025): Build a prototype and prepare to pilot your idea.

Additional Benefits:

• Practical training in design, communication, proposal writing, and pitching
• Ongoing coaching and mentorship
• A chance to apply for seed funding
• Access to a regional network of changemakers from Uganda and Tanzania

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for SparkChange, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be 25–35 years old
• Live in or actively work in a rural or peri-urban community in Uganda or Tanzania
• Be already involved in amplifying youth and/or women’s voices—either as an individual or through an organization
• Have experience working with youth or women and a clear idea of how to build on that work
• Be able to use basic digital tools like WhatsApp or email
• Be able to speak and understand English
• Be available to travel to Kampala in August and December 2025 (travel and accommodation will be covered)

📝 Application Process

DW Akademie is not asking for a formal proposal. Instead, applicants are invited to pitch their ideas in a creative way that clearly shows what they want to do and why it matters.

Submission Format:

You can submit your pitch in any expressive format, such as:

• Video
• Audio message
• Drawing
• Photo story

Questions to Answer:

Your submission should address the following:

1. What is the idea you want to develop?
2. Why is it important for youth and/or women in the community?
3. How do you plan to make it happen?
4. Who will be involved or benefit from it?
5. What makes you the right person to lead this idea?

How to Apply:

• Apply Here.
• If you need help submitting, reach out to dw-akademie.uganda@dw.com.

📅 Application Deadline

11 July, 2025

🌐 Additional Information

For more details, visit the official DW Akademie SparkChange page.

Apply directly via Google Forms.

If you're passionate about amplifying youth and women’s voices and ready to take the next step, SparkChange is here to support your journey!

• Idea Lab (August 17–23, 2025): Develop your idea with expert support in design, communication, and community engagement.
• Action Lab (December 8–11, 2025): Build a prototype and prepare to pilot your idea.
• Practical training in design, communication, proposal writing, and pitching
• Ongoing coaching and mentorship
• A chance to apply for seed funding
• A regional network of changemakers from Uganda and Tanzania