Peace Child International has created the "Be the Change!" Programme (BTC!) to support young people under 25 years of age with small grants of US$500 - US$1,000 to get involved in local community action and development projects.

Projects must be genuinely youth-led with two experienced and committed adult mentors, and benefit the community rather than an individual need. All projects must have measures of achievement (indicators) by which projects may be evaluated. Projects may be either income-generating (funds to start up a small business and creating jobs) or non-income generating (for health, education, environmental clean-up or community improvement) social projects.

To apply, download the application form from the website and send proposals to the appropriate desk officer at Peace Child International before the deadline.

Deadline for applications is March 31 2007.

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