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Grants to apply to + early access to Arthan's annual conference

Youth Microgrant from UMI Fund, Whitley Fund 2026 & early bird access to Arthan's annual conference

Hey changemakers,

We're back with the next edition of amplify by aikyam. Let's begin with updates on new grant, fund opportunities.

Youth Microgrant – Organics Waste & Informal Waste Workers’ Rights

Join a global movement for environmentally just zero waste by leading a project that centres informal waste worker inclusion and organics waste management. This grant from the UMI Fund supports young individuals, groups, or organisations with resources and guidance to implement impactful community campaigns.
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Whitley Fund 2026

The Whitley Awards are for mid-career conservationists leading wildlife conservation projects in their home countries. The funding and support provided are designed to help these leaders expand the impact of their proven conservation work, which is deeply embedded within local communities.
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The Arthan Annual Conference will be held on December 5, 2025. This is a full-day gathering of some of the most impactful voices in social impact, from CEOs and philanthropists to grassroots leaders and innovators.
Grab early bird tickets now


Check out the compliance calendar from PATTIC for September.


That's it for the week, folks.

P.S. Hat tip to PATTIC and Arthan.

Warmly,
Team aikyam

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Former extrovert. Storyteller. A little Bohemian, a little retro, a little too much. Loves old trees, books, cats, dogs, music and mending things, not necessarily in that order.