The initiative
Launched in late 2023 by the André Losch Foundation, the Up to Youth initiative enables young people to engage in philanthropy and make decisions for the future of other young people.
Following a call for applications, the Foundation formed a team of
10 young people aged between 18 and 30, living in Luxembourg.
The team has a budget of 300 000€ to allocate to organizations developing projects for young people in Luxembourg.
Acting as a board of directors, the young people benefited from a philanthropy awareness workshop, following which they defined their framework of action for the call for projects, including :
- themes to support
- average budget
- project duration
- project selection criteria
One the call for projects has concluded, they will meet to select the projects they would like to fund
Project eligibility
Themes
The proposed projects must fall within one of the following areas:
- Mental Health : Contribute to the prevention and awareness of children’s and young people’s mental health through non-formal education.
- Citizenship : Promote citizenship to combat all forms of discrimination (gender, race, religion, etc.) through non-formal education.
Target audience
Projects must be aimed at children and young people aged 0 to 30 in Luxembourg.
Who can submit a project?
The call for projects is open to all non-profit organizations registered in Luxembourg.
How much?
A total budget of 300 000 € is allocated to this call for projects. Selected projects will benefit from support ranging from €50,000 to €150,000.
How long does it last?
These projects must be launched in 2026 and have a duration of between 6 and 18 months.
Selection criteria
The Youth Committee will make its decisions based on the five criteria below.
Measurable
social impact
Project
sustainability
Relevance to the targeted areas
Feasibility of the objectives in relation to the allocated budget
Benefits
tangible for young people
Key dates
19/01
Opening of the call for projects
15/03
End of call for projects
16/04
Project selection committee
A look in the rear-view mirror
A look back at previous editions
In previous editions, the 20 young participants decided to give priority to projects focused on social inclusion and mental health. As a Youth Committee, they funded 7 projects for a total amount of 500 000€.
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