CoalitionWILD

Global
01. Networking
03. Capacity Building Programs
05. Mentoring
06. Acceleration Programs
10. Seed Funding
16. Advocacy

CoalitionWILD connects and equips the world’s young changemakers to tackle our planet’s greatest conservation challenges to create a world where younger generations are respected, valued, included, and supported to be active leaders and agents of change in creating a better future for the planet.

About

CoalitionWILD

CoalitionWILD is a youth-led conservation initiative that equips emerging leaders to drive environmental action globally. Since 2015, CoalitionWILD has supported over 1,500 youth leaders across 120+ countries through mentorship, capacity building, and skills-based programming. The initiative was born from the recognition that youth leadership in conservation is underrepresented and under-resourced. CoalitionWILD provides tangible tools, sustained mentorship, and pathways for young people to implement action projects in their own communities, believing that locally led work delivers the greatest global conservation impact. The organization offers programs designed to transform passion into measurable conservation outcomes.

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Programs

EXCELerator

An intensive six-month leadership and capacity-building training designed to equip emerging conservation leaders with skills necessary to implement action projects. The program includes both LIVE and FLEX cohorts. Participants learn strategic goal-setting, project planning, community interactions, budgeting, and branding. Applications are open for 2026.

Global Mentorship Program

A six-month virtual mentorship program aimed at building collaborative and cross-generational relationships between emerging young conservation leaders and senior conservation professionals. Mentee applications open April 1–29, 2026. Mentor applications open April 1–May 27, 2026. Returning mentor applications also available.

Capacity Building Workshops

CoalitionWILD collaborates with programs and organizations globally to provide youth trainings, tailored mentorship, and facilitated skill-building workshops to their networks.

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