The Possibilists

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. 🧡💜

An opportunity for initiatives advancing the decarbonization efforts to participate in the Keeling Curve Prize competition offered by The Global Warming Mitigation Project. The Keeling Curve is a graph that represents the concentration of carbon dioxide (CO2) in Earth's atmosphere over time, measured at the Mauna Loa Observatory in Hawaii. Initiated by scientist Charles David Keeling in 1958, this graph shows a clear, long-term upward trend in CO2 levels, illustrating the significant impact human activities have on our planet's atmosphere. Named in honour of the groundbreaking Keeling Curve, the Keeling Curve Prize (KCP) recognizes and supports innovative climate solutions that aim to bend the Keeling Curve downward, ultimately reducing the concentration of atmospheric CO2 and other greenhouse gases. You can apply using the link in the comment section. ⤵️ Deadline: January 15th, 2024, at 11:59 PM (UTC-12) #KeelingCurvePrize #GlobalWarming #Decarbonization #Sustainability #ClimateChange #ThePossibilists

A fellowship opportunity designed for entrepreneurs and community leaders focused on mobility, transportation, and accessibility offered by The Watson Institute. The Ford Philanthropy Mobility Fellowship is an intensive venture and leadership development program designed to empower mobility and transportation-focused entrepreneurs and community leaders to elevate the mobility-based businesses they are building. This fully-funded virtual program aims to equip entrepreneurs with the essential skills and hands-on experience necessary to enhance their ventures, access invaluable networks and resources, and drive transformative change in their communities. You can apply for this opportunity using the link in the comment section. ⤵️ Application Deadline: January 12th, 2025. #WatsonInstitute #Ford #Philanthropy #Mobility #Transportation #Accessibility #cmxchange

An opportunity for emerging changemakers to participate in the Obama Leaders Programme offered by The Obama Foundation.  The Obama Foundation’s Leaders Programme inspires, empowers, and connects regional cohorts of emerging changemakers, aged 24-45, to drive positive and lasting change in their communities and beyond. These leaders work to create societies rooted in shared values, where everyone can belong, participate, and thrive. You can apply using the link in the comment section. ⤵️ Deadline: December 18th, 2024, at 12:00 PM (UTC-6).  #Obama #ObamaFoundation #Leadership #Network #ThePossibilists

An opportunity for SDG practitioners to participate in the Global Solvers Accelerators 2025 offered by The Melton Foundation. Embark on this 8-month journey (March - November 2025), offered by The Melton Foundation, designed for SDG practitioners aged 20-35 with social impact projects from around the globe. Amplify your leadership skills and project impact through peer learning, mentorship, and a fully sponsored, week-long in-person Co-Lab. This programme is your gateway to the Melton Fellowship’s global citizenship community. You can apply using the link in the comment section. ⤵️ Deadline: December 15th, 2024. #GlobalSolvers #Accelerator #TheMeltonFoundation #SDGs #ThePossibilists

An opportunity for mid-career professionals to participate in the Elevate Africa Fellowship offered by Weelevateafrica. The Elevate Africa Fellowship is a prestigious mid-career leadership program designed to empower and support professionals across Africa who have demonstrated a sustained commitment to driving positive change in their communities, industries, and the continent at large. Aimed at leaders with at least 10-15 years of experience, the fellowship offers a platform for Africa's brightest minds to refine their leadership capabilities and amplify their contributions to Africa's development. You can apply using the link in the comment section. ⤵️ Deadline: December 15th, 2024. #ElevateAfrica #Leadership #Fellowship #Development #Africa #ThePossibilists

An opportunity to participate in the ‘ Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion’ Learning Journey Offered by Ashoka. This is an unlearning and re-learning journey designed to overcome our unconscious biases and reimagine changemaking as open and inclusive for all. Guided by DEI experts and practitioners from around the world, it offers space for deep self-reflection on topics such as power dynamics, leadership, and strategies for inclusion—with a special focus on intersectionality. You can apply using the link in the comment section. ⤵️ Deadline: December 15th, 2024 #Diversity #Equity #Inclusion #DEI #Learning #Journey #Ashoka #ThePossibilists

🗞️ Updates from the Ecosystem In response to Stanford Social Innovation Review’s recent cover story on strategic philanthropy, Tim Hanstad urges more support of global NGOs that are constructively engaged with governments in system-changing efforts to improve governance You can read the full article using the link in the comment section. ⤵️ #SSIR #StanfordSocialInnovationReview #StrategicPhilanthropy #TimHanstad #ThePossibilists 

An invitation to participate in a free online workshop on Nourishing Regenerative Innovation Ecosystems by Unity Effect. This workshop will focus on exploring : - How regenerative principles can guide innovation development. - The role of living systems thinking in building ecosystems. - The Impact Garden framework and introduce practical strategies for applying it for innovation and ecosystem building. When: Thursday 28th November 2024 (4 - 5:30 pm CEST) Facilitated by: 🦜 Laila Martins You can sign up using the link in the comment section. ⤵️ #UnityEffect #ImpactGarden #RegenerativeInnovationEcosystems #LailaMartins #ThePossibilists

Today, we are excited to launch a new series called #FridayReads, where we share articles and valuable insights from the ecosystem. This week’s edition might catch your interest as it features insights on leadership, powerful storytelling, strategic philanthropy, and more. Check out the visuals to see what we have in store, and use the link in the comment section to access the content. ⤵️ #FridayReads #Philanthropy #Storytelling #Leadership #ThePossibilists