Youth

Young people on Montserrat are being encouraged to take advantage of new international funding opportunities focused on development and energy transition. This, following a recent trip to Vienna by youth advocate St Luke LeBlanc. LeBlanc said the discussions placed strong emphasis on the role of youth in shaping sustainable futures and noted that investing in young people is critical, particularly as countries move toward cleaner energy systems. The advocate revealed that he is in discussions with partners, including the United Nations Industrial Development Organization, which is offering seed funding of up to thirty thousand US dollars for innovative projects. However, he pointed out that there has been a low number of proposals coming from the region. He is now urging young people and community groups on Montserrat to put forward their ideas, particularly those with innovative or development-focused concepts. LeBlanc added that he is willing to assist applicants in connecting with funding agencies and preparing proposals.   With the application deadline set for the end of April, LeBlanc emphasized the need for urgency, encouraging interested individuals to use available technology to quickly develop and submit their proposals.