Wavestone Fundation call for projects: protecting the pathways of displaced children

A new call for projects focusing on displaced children

According to UNICEF's latest data, a record 43.3 million children were living in situations of forced displacement at the end of 2022. These circumstances severely compromise their protection, access to education and access to essential healthcare services.

The 2026/2027 Wavestone Fundation call for projects aims to support initiatives that sustainably improve the health, well-being and future of children affected by political crises, armed conflicts, climate change and environmental disasters.

Particular attention will be given to children aged 0-11. This stage of life is critical for physical, emotional and cognitive development. Displacement during these formative years can have lasting consequences on children's education, health, safety and identity construction.

These projects may include a range of initiatives, such as:

• Providing psychosocial support to children affected by war, violence, or displacement;
• Protecting unaccompanied minors (identification, safe shelter, legal assistance);
• Ensuring rapid access to education and healthcare (unconditional school enrolment and access to primary healthcare services);
• Preventing trafficking and exploitation (identification of at-risk children, safeguarding measures);
• Preserving family ties (family tracing and reunification);
• Combating discrimination (intercultural mediation and initiatives against xenophobia)

How to apply?

Associations / foundations wishing to submit a project have until midnight on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, to complete their application.

This year, you will find on the "Call for Projects" page of the Wavestone Corporate Fundation website a link to a Microsoft Forms form, which will then give you access to your application file. If you encounter any difficulties, you can refer to the user guide via this how to and/or contact the Foundation at the following address: [email protected]

What is the maximum grant amount that can be requested ?
Projects may receive funding of up to €10,000, within a co-financing approach.

Eligibility requirements :

Associations / foundations are strongly advised to ensure their projects align with the Foundation's principles and activities, as outlined on its website.

For this call for projects, please note :

• Associations / foundations must be based in France or in a country where Wavestone has an office(Connect with Wavestone near you | Wavestone);
• Projects must be aligned with the protection of displaced children's pathways, with a priority focus on children aged 0 to 11.

Applications will be reviewed by pre-selection committees made up of Wavestone employees, meeting between October 2026 and February 2027. The list of selected projects, as approved by the Board of Directors, will be announced no later than March 2027.