Point of Progress, through the Solidarity Exchange for Environment and Development (SEED), is inviting Malawian volunteers and professionals to apply for a transformative 12-month fellowship that promotes cross-cultural collaboration and climate justice action between Malawi and Norway.

About SEED

SEED is a bi-national climate justice exchange programme that connects Malawian and Norwegian youth and professionals through immersive learning, cross-cultural collaboration, and community-driven climate action.

Participants will tackle the root causes of climate change through the lens of climate justice, gender equality, youth empowerment, food sovereignty, and sustainable development.

Responsibilities or duties

• Engage in community-based climate justice and food sovereignty interventions.
• Collaborate with youth clubs, civil society actors, and local authorities to promote resilient food systems.
• Participate in farm visits, awareness campaigns, and advocacy training.
• Co-develop policy briefs, visual content, and stories that highlight community-led solutions.
• Influence public discourse and behavior through media engagement and grassroots mobilization.
• Strengthen community knowledge and practices in sustainable food production and land stewardship.

Qualifications or requirements 

• Aged 18 to 30
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Agriculture, Development Studies, or a related field
• At least 2 years of experience in climate justice, food sovereignty, or environmental advocacy
• Passionate about climate food systems and grassroots empowerment
• Must hold a valid passport and commit to the 12-month exchange

Experience needed

At least 2 years of experience in climate justice, food sovereignty, or environmental advocacy

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

What You’ll Gain (All Participants)

• Hands-on international experience with real community impact,
• Advanced leadership and advocacy skills,
• Cross-cultural learning and professional networking,
• Exposure to climate justice frameworks and food sovereignty approaches,
• Opportunities for mentorship, collaboration, and policy engagement

• Engage in community-based climate justice and food sovereignty interventions.
• Collaborate with youth clubs, civil society actors, and local authorities to promote resilient food systems.
• Participate in farm visits, awareness campaigns, and advocacy training.
• Co-develop policy briefs, visual content, and stories that highlight community-led solutions.
• Influence public discourse and behavior through media engagement and grassroots mobilization.
• Strengthen community knowledge and practices in sustainable food production and land stewardship.

• Climate justice
• Food sovereignty
• Environmental advocacy
• Community empowerment
• Sustainable agriculture
• Leadership
• Advocacy
• Cross-cultural communication
• Media engagement
• Grassroots mobilization
• Sustainable food production
• Land stewardship

• Aged 18 to 30
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Agriculture, Development Studies, or a related field
• At least 2 years of experience in climate justice, food sovereignty, or environmental advocacy
• Passionate about climate food systems and grassroots empowerment
• Must hold a valid passport and commit to the 12-month exchange