Garhwal Post Bureau
Dehradun, 18 Dec: Waste Warriors Society has officially launched the YUWA Micro Grants, an initiative under its youth activation model YUWA (Youth United for Waste and Climate Actions). The Micro Grants programme is designed to empower young people with the resources, guidance and platform needed to drive impactful environmental action across the city.
Open to individuals and youth groups aged 15–30, the YUWA Micro Grants invites proposals that address waste management, sustainability and local environmental issues. Welcoming applications from across Dehradun, the initiative aims to unlock fresh ideas and build a strong network of young change makers committed to building cleaner, healthier communities.
Selected proposals will be implemented as a two-month on ground project, supported at every stage by Waste Warriors’ experienced team. The program provides:
- Micro-grants from a total pool of Rs 1,00,000.
- Guidance in project planning, implementation and community engagement.
- Visibility and amplification for youth-led initiatives.
This support ensures that young grantees can transform their ideas into practical, on-ground solutions with measurable impact.
With this initiative, Waste Warriors Society aims to cultivate a generation of environmentally conscious youth to begin their journey as leaders capable of influencing long-term behavioural and systemic change in Dehradun. At its core, the programme encourages community-focused action and inspires young people to take responsibility for shaping a sustainable future.
- Who can apply: Individuals or youth groups aged 15–30.
- Location:
- Applications open until 25 December 2025.
Young people across the city are encouraged to submit their ideas and take this opportunity to lead meaningful environmental change. For more information and application details, visit the official YUWA page or connect with the Waste Warriors team.
