Shift the Power Fund – Supporting Refugee Youth Leadership Globally: (Deadline Not Specified)

The Shift the Power Fund has officially launched, offering a transformative opportunity for refugee and displaced youth-led organizations around the world. Spearheaded by the Danish Refugee Council (Dansk Flygtningehjælp) in partnership with the Global Refugee Youth Network (GRYN), this groundbreaking initiative empowers young leaders to drive real change in their communities through flexible, trust-based funding.

What Is the Shift the Power Fund?

The Shift the Power Fund is a global funding initiative that centers equity, participation, and impact. Its goal is to shift resources, decision-making power, and leadership directly into the hands of refugee and displaced youth aged 15 to 30. By investing in locally rooted, community-driven initiatives, the fund supports grassroots innovation and sustainable development led by those who understand the issues best — the youth who experience them.

Key Objectives:

• Strengthen refugee youth-led organizations
• Fund community-driven, youth-focused solutions
• Promote participatory leadership and power-shifting
• Drive policy influence through evidence-based activism

Who Can Apply?

Eligible projects must be:

• Led and delivered by young refugees aged 15–30
• Community-rooted and impact-driven
• Aligned with the goal of promoting youth participation in policy processes

Projects may address a variety of urgent global issues, including:

• Education
• Healthcare
• Livelihoods
• Gender Equality
• Mental Health
• Community Integration
• Environmental Sustainability
• Peacebuilding and Advocacy

Successful applicants will showcase an authentic commitment to shifting systems and structures, while promoting long-term community resilience.

Important Guidelines

Emphasis on Authenticity – No AI-Generated Applications

To ensure fairness and authenticity, GRYN strongly discourages the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in application writing. Projects found to use AI may be disqualified. Applicants are urged to express their genuine voices, ideas, and community experiences.

Data Privacy & Protection

GRYN adheres to rigorous data protection standards, ensuring that all personal and organizational data is:

• Used solely for application and selection purposes
• Stored securely and accessed only by authorized GRYN staff
• Available for review, correction, or deletion upon request

Applicants may contact Barth Mwanza at [email protected] for any questions or concerns regarding data usage or privacy.

A Call to Action: Shift the Power Today

This fund represents a powerful movement — one that invests in young voices, amplifies local leadership, and challenges traditional structures by giving agency to those most affected by displacement.

By applying, refugee youth leaders not only gain access to critical funding but also join a growing global network committed to shifting power and uplifting community voices.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, providing an ongoing opportunity for eligible organizations to access vital support.

Apply Now: Shift the Power Fund Application
Templates for Application: Download Here