Application Deadline: 7 June 2023
Driven by its purpose to build progress for people and the planet, Holcim partnered with the Norman Foster Foundation to develop the Essential Homes Research Project, a model for comfortable, durable and dignified housing for people in displacement. In this partnership, the Norman Foster Foundation designed essential housing to provide safety, comfort and wellbeing for displaced communities who can live in temporary settlements for over twenty years. Holcim provides its most innovative and sustainable solutions , from ECOPact low carbon concrete to Elevate Insulation boards, to make sustainable building accessible to all.
To broaden the conversation around providing essential housing for all, Holcim is pleased to partner with One Young World to offer the Building for Peace Scholarship. This programme will enable five young leaders to participate in the upcoming One Young World Summit 2023 as part of Holcim’s global delegation. In particular this scholarship will support young leaders who are making an impact in one of the following areas:
- Innovation for affordable and sustainable housing.
- Supporting refugee and vulnerable communities.
Candidate Criteria
You should apply for this opportunity if you meet the following criteria:
- Demonstrated capacity for leadership.
- Evidenced commitment to delivering positive change within one of the two scholarship focus areas.
- Innovation for affordable and sustainable housing
- Supporting refugee and vulnerable communities.
- Have a track record of generating impactful and innovative ideas.
- Addressing key local and/or global issues in your work.
- Having a good understanding of global issues.
Benefits
Scholars will receive
- Access to the One Young World Summit 2023 in Belfast, United Kingdom which takes place from 2 – 5 October.
- Hotel accommodation in Belfast between 1 – 6 October.
- Travel to and from Belfast (economy).
- All meals covered (includes breakfast, lunch and dinner on conference days).
- Ground transport that may be required between Summit accommodation and the Summit venue.
- Pre-programme in Belfast.
In addition, scholars will receive a unique opportunity to join the Holcim community, extend their network, and meet passionate young changemakers. Holcim will support you and guide you throughout the Summit experience and beyond.
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the One Young World-Holcim Building for Peace Scholarship 2023