Future sustainable changemakers worldwide, take note!
The application process for the second edition of Swarovski Foundation’s Creatives for Our Future designed with advisor the United Nations Office for Partnerships is open now through August 8th. Creatives aged 21-31 in age and interested in fashion, design, art, architecture, science, technology, and engineering – “with no limit to creative medium,” according to Swarovski.
Applicants need to demonstrate creative ways to accelerate awareness, technologies, or solutions for sustainable development. The goal: to design new ways to a better world.
Those selected will receive financial support towards their projects and mentorship. They will also be paired with an educational program and industry networking connections.
“We are proud to announce the second year of the Swarovski Foundation Creatives for Our Future program with advisor the United Nations Office for Partnerships and as part of our ongoing mission to foster education, creativity and a sustainable future,” said Marisa Schiestl-Swarovski, Chair of the Swarovski Foundation. “Financial support is paired with an education program and tailored mentorship in collaboration with our global advocates to empower the next generation of creative talent to unlock innovative new approaches to global sustainability challenges.”
Grantees will be able to come to New York for the United Nations General Assembly in September. The program starts in October with online mentor sessions and master classes (CFDA CEO Steven Kolb and Vice President of Program Strategies, Education & Sustainability Initiatives Sara Kozlowski will host a master session), followed by an online mid-program check-in and report of collective progress released in December. It concluded in March 2023.
Annemarie Hou, acting Executive Director of the United Nations Office for Partnerships, added: “We must work together to amplify the creativity and talent of young leaders. The Creatives for Our Future program by the Swarovski Foundation is a trailblazing initiative that is keeping the promise of the Sustainable Development Goals.”
For more on the program, the application process and grants, go to www.sfcreatives.org.
