Sim 30
Unleashing Potential: Empowering Africa’s Next Sustainability Leaders
The Sustainability Impact Mentorship 30 (SIM30) proudly celebrates a new generation of visionary African leaders under 30 who are shaping a more inclusive, sustainable, and responsible future.
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30 Under 30 Voices for
Sustainability and Impact
Programme Overview
SIM30 is more than a recognition — it is a journey. Through a curated mentorship experience and a pan-African leadership lab, participants will:
- Join a dynamic community of changemakers under 30
- Learn from top mentors in sustainability, ESG, policy, innovation, and leadership
- Develop and implement a personal or community-based sustainability project
- Engage in storytelling and visibility platforms that elevate their impact
- Participate in the SESI Summit 2025 and showcase their leadership journey
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be born after January 1, 1995 (you must be under 30 by December 31, 2025)
- Be a student, graduate, early career professional, entrepreneur, or researcher working in sustainability, ESG, development, or related fields
- Have a demonstrated interest or experience in sustainability leadership, advocacy, innovation, or community transformation
- Have access to a mentor, professor, or supervisor who can support your development or project
- Be available and committed to participate fully in the programme (Oct – Dec 2025)
- Be a citizen or resident of Ghana or West Africa
- Be energetic, collaborative, and excited to engage with others
Rules
Programme Rules and Expectations
- Applicants must submit original and truthful information. Plagiarised applications will be disqualified.
- Selected participants are expected to commit fully to the 8-week mentorship programme and actively engage in all assigned activities.
- Participants must be available for virtual check-ins, workshops, and the SESI Summit 2025 (in-person or virtual).
- Each participant must submit a final impact reflection or project summary before programme close.
- SIM30 has zero tolerance for discrimination, harassment, or any form of misconduct. Participants are expected to uphold professional and respectful behaviour throughout.
- Failure to meet engagement expectations may result in removal from the programme and forfeiture of benefits.
Expectation
What You’ll Receive as a SIM30 Changemaker
- A full 8-week mentorship and leadership development programme
- Recognition as part of the SIM30 Under 30 Sustainability Leaders 2025 Cohort
- Free access to the Strategic ESG and Sustainability Impact (SESI) Summit 2025
- Visibility across ICRS and partner platforms
- Access to the SIMPACT Alumni Community
- Support to develop and implement your own sustainability initiative
- Certification from the Institute of Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability – Ghana
Your voice
A Platform for Voice, Vision & Visibility
Members of the SIM30 cohort will be offered:
- Invitation to the SESI 2025 Pre-Summit Leadership Lab
- Opportunity to co-lead a panel or mentor moment at SESI 2025
- Featured in the SIMPact Leaders Magazine
- Peer-to-peer exchanges and pitch sessions
- Networking with sustainability leaders, business executives, policymakers, and global mentors
How to Apply
Application Form Overview
The application form will ask you to provide: – Personal and contact details – Academic and professional background – Responses to reflective questions on leadership, sustainability, and your vision – A short video introduction (optional but recommended) – A resume/CV and a reference or support letter (optional) You will also be required to make a declaration of authenticity and consent to the use of your image and participation for media and publication purposes.
Ready to apply? Start here:
Deadline to apply:
📅 Monday, September 30, 2025
🌍 Apply via: www.icrsgh.org/sim30-apply
Cost of participation:
✅ Free to apply and participate.
Participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation where necessary. SIM30 will provide all learning, visibility, and participation resources at no cost.
