Overview

The Pankaj Award to End Conflict 2026 is a global youth peacebuilding funding opportunity supporting young leaders who are actively working to prevent, reduce, or resolve conflict in their communities and countries.

Eligibility

Aged between 18 and 35 years old
Leading a registered non-profit organisation, social enterprise, or purpose-driven company
Holding decision-making authority within their organisation
Actively working on peacebuilding, conflict prevention, or reconciliation initiatives

Eligible applicants are typically individuals working on issues such as community dialogue, violence prevention, human rights protection, education for peace, and empowerment of marginalised groups.

Benefits

Funding between $10,000 and $100,000 for selected finalists to scale peacebuilding initiatives
A fully-funded place at the One Young World Summit 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa
Access to a global network of over 20,000 One Young World Ambassadors across 190+ countries
Opportunities for collaboration with international peacebuilders and changemakers
Long-term visibility and recognition for conflict prevention work
One winner will receive a top award of $100,000 to further expand their initiative

How to Apply

Applications open on 11 April 2026 and close on 15 June 2026. Applicants are required to submit details of their organisation and demonstrate evidence of impact in preventing or resolving conflict.

Finalists will be announced following the review period and will participate in the One Young World Summit in November 2026, where the final award recipient will be selected. To learn more and apply, visit the official One Young World website.