10 Jul
Global Solvers Accelerator Projects, News, Press

The Melton Foundation’s 2025 Impact Report: A Year of Growth & Renewal

Every impact report begins with numbers. Ours begins with a woman in rural Benin. She is one of the more than 60% of women in her region without access to financial digital tools, and one of the many without a bank account. In her community, only 37% of women have one, compared to 48% of men. For her, the digital economy was a door she could not open.In 2025, the Bridging the Digital Gap project team had the opportunity to contribute to work already being led by the Batonga Foundation, an organization working to expand digital access for rural women...

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30 Jan
Careers, News, Press

The search for our next Executive Director is on!

About the Melton FoundationThe Melton Foundation is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to developing globally minded leaders who collaborate across cultures to address complex social challenges. Through fellowships, global convenings, leadership development programs, and learning communities, the Foundation cultivates ethical leadership, civic responsibility, and global citizenship.Operating across regions and cultures, the Melton Foundation works at the intersection of leadership, education, and social impact. Our global Fellowship community, partners, and alumni continue to shape inclusive and collaborative responses to local and global challenges.Our Leadership StructureWe currently operate with an Executive Office and a distributed leadership structure, supported by a globally dispersed...

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15 Oct
Global Citizenship Hubs, Press

Melton Foundation India joins hands with the Bengaluru Skill Summit 2025

Melton Foundation India is proud to be a partner of the Bengaluru Skill Summit 2025, in collaboration with the Department of Skill Development, Entrepreneurship & Livelihood (SDEL), Government of Karnataka, and with the support of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Bangalore and Women in Engineering.  Envisioned as Karnataka’s premier platform for workforce development, the Bengaluru Skill Summit seeks to evolve into a landmark event. The 2025 edition will bring together stakeholders from across the skilling ecosystem, government leaders, industry experts, global organisations, educators, training providers, and youth  to develop and drive actionable strategies for reskilling, upskilling, digital transformation, and employability...

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31 Jul
Events, Global Solvers Accelerator Projects, News, Press

The Global Solvers Co-Lab 2025: A Week of Deep Impact in Gotha, Germany

From 6-12 July 2025, the Global Solvers Co-Lab (Co-Lab) brought young social change leaders from across the globe to Gotha with the ambitious goal to further sustainable development by connecting and intersecting grassroot projects worldwide.For the second time, Gotha, a town in the state of Thuringia, Germany with a population of just over 46.000 inhabitants, became the meeting point for 30 Co-Lab participants and trainers from 18 different countries worldwide. A Melton Foundation (MF) initiative tied to their 8-month leadership program Global Solvers Accelerator, the gathering was made possible through the ongoing partnership between MF, the Ernst-Abbe-Stiftung, the Research Center...

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01 Jul
Global Solvers Accelerator Projects, News, Press

Collaborating for Impact: The Melton Foundation and Willy Brandt School Partnership

In March 2025, the Melton Foundation team traveled to the Willy Brandt School of Public Policy at the University of Erfurt, marking a significant milestone in a growing partnership that connects academic institutions with grassroots changemakers. This visit was more than just a courtesy call, it was a space for deep dialogue, knowledge exchange, and strategic alignment around shared values and global goals.During the visit, Melton Foundation representatives met with faculty, researchers, and student leaders who are actively shaping the next generation of public policy practitioners. Conversations revolved around the synergies between the Global Solvers Accelerator’s focus on systems change...

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26 May
Melton Community News, News, People and Culture, Press

Reflecting on the Launch of the People and Culture Analysis: A New Era for Melton Foundation

Introduction At the Melton Foundation, we are deeply committed to building an inclusive and thriving community that embodies the values of global citizenship. As part of our ongoing efforts to strengthen our organizational culture, we are proud to announce the launch of our People & Culture Analysis. This report marks a significant milestone in our journey toward creating a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for all members of the Melton Foundation community. In this blog, we will reflect on the key findings of the report, the significance of this analysis, and the path forward as we continue to evolve and grow as...

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21 May
News, Press

Unleashing Youth Innovation: Highlights from the SDG Innovation Challenge 2024

The SDG Innovation Challenge is a transformative platform empowering young Africans to become catalysts for social innovation and sustainable development. By fostering collaboration, creativity, and community-driven solutions, the challenge brings together youth from diverse backgrounds to address pressing societal challenges while advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The SDG Innovation Challenge, organized by Melton Foundation Africa, took place from the 19th to the 21st of September 2024 under the theme “Propel Youth-Led Innovations for Sustainable Development.”  This year’s challenge aimed to ignite transformative ideas that address Africa’s most pressing issues while contributing to the achievement of the SDGs. Participants, guided by the Team,...

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20 May
News, Press

Five Years of Impact: Inside the Global Solvers Accelerator

The Global Solvers Accelerator (GSA) is an intensive eight-month program designed by the Melton Foundation to empower a new generation of changemakers and young leaders aged 18 to 35, who are actively shaping solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Since its inception in 2018, in partnership with Ernst-Abbe-Stiftung, the Global Solvers Accelerator has evolved into a globally recognized platform that blends academic rigor with practical engagement, equipping social innovators to turn local action into scalable global impact.Each year, the program carefully selects 20 high-potential project leaders from diverse cultural and disciplinary backgrounds. Through a combination of immersive learning...

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30 Oct
News, Press

Press Release: Melton Foundation Africa Empowers Female Entrepreneurs through Project Management Training in Wa, Ghana

Melton Foundation Africa, known for its commitment to promoting sustainable development and cross-cultural collaboration, is launching the “Project Management for Female Entrepreneurs” event from November 11 to 15, 2024. This five-day intensive training will be held in Wa, located in Ghana’s Upper West Region, and aims to empower 20 local women entrepreneurs by equipping them with vital project management skills. The initiative, which will be held in collaboration with Paahibu Space and Handz on Africa and supported by the Centre for Project Innovation (CPI), provides comprehensive training under the Certified Project Officer Course.

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06 Sep
News, Press

Press Release: SDG Innovation Challenge 2024 – A New Era of Sustainable Innovation

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the SDG Innovation Challenge 2024, a virtual, pan-African innovation platform aimed at empowering young Africans (aged 16-35) to develop sustainable solutions for grassroots challenges. This initiative aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and focuses on driving social impact across the continent.Applications opened between August 10-31, and we received over 700+ team submissions. After a rigorous selection process that evaluated eligibility, project quality, and alignment with challenge criteria, 50 top teams have been selected to participate in this year’s challenge!From September 12-14, 2024, these teams will come together for the...

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23 Mar
News, Press

Press Release: The Melton Foundation Annual Impact Report 2022 is now Live!

The Melton Foundation has been promoting the idea of Global Citizenship for over 30 years. Our work has not lost relevance, just on the contrary. We recognize the need and hunger of young people for opportunities to connect and act toward societal well-being and sustainability. Over the last year, we were able to increase our reach. Especially the SDG Innovation Marathon in Africa attracts more than 1,000 applicants annually. So much more can be done, so everybody acts like a Global Citizen. The Melton Foundation will continue on this path, and we invite you to be part of this journey....

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16 Nov
News, Press

Press Release: Leveraging Youth Capacity towards SDG Action

The SDG Innovation Challenge is a virtual ideation marathon for young African community practitioners who are looking to further sustainable development in their community while contributing to the SDGs at a more global scale. The initiative has grown in capacity and impact since 2020, creating space and opportunity for youth activism, SDG advocacy, and policy-making to intersect. The SDG Innovation Challenge was created as a pan-African ideation space for young people to come together in co-developing and connecting practical solution ideas for challenges faced by their local communities at the grassroots level.The SDG Innovation Challenge is back again in 2022...

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