Are you someone who is deeply bothered by the state of the planet, and unable to figure out how to help? Are you part of an organisation that works on climate action programs? Have you spent a [very] long time in the corporate world, and want to give back to the planet? We think this opportunity may be just right for you.
aikyam fellows has opened up applications for its Tech for Climate Action Residency. This transformative 5-day program brings together NGOs and skilled volunteers to co-create tech-driven solutions for climate action. They will collectively understand barriers faced by organisations working in climate action and which of those barriers can be meaningfully solved by leveraging technology.
The first batch of the residency opens on November 4, 2024. And no, you don't have to be a tech whiz to get in. The residency is open to participants with varying levels of expertise. The most important qualities are a willingness to learn, collaborate, and apply your skills. If you're comfortable using tools like Google Docs, Google Sheets, Gmail, and Google Drive in your daily work, our facilitators can guide you through the process.
Here are some of the domains in which we are seeking applicants:
- All Environmental Sciences
- Field experience & Management
- NGO operations & Program Management
- DevOps & FOSS
- Outreach & Communications
- Marketing
- Design
- Data Analytics
- Fundraising & Sales
- HR & Operations
Duration: 5 days [Monday to Friday]
Batch Size: 8-10 Participants per batch; 2 batches a month
Location for Workshop & Stay: aikyam space at Kochi, Kerala
Format: Residential, Workshops, Hands-on learning
Cost: Free Workshop, Stay, Food & Tech tools. [Participants cover only travel costs. Note: Students can get a travel allowance, if selected]
