Student Collective Action Fund
The Student Collective Action Fund supports Student Solidarity members who wish to turn an idea into a collective project with a positive social impact, either in Belgium or in the Global South.
Turn an idea into a group project
More than just a call for proposals, the Fund is a programme of training and support designed to help students turn an idea into a concrete initiative.
You don’t need to turn up with a fully formed project, or even a team in place: the programme is designed precisely to help you develop your project and meet other students with whom to work on it, with the possibility of receiving financial support of up to €3,000.
To take part, sign up
before 30 November 2026.
Download the Fund guide (à venir)
Find out about the eligibility criteria, the jury’s expectations
and tips on how to put together your project.
Why take part?
🚀 Building a collaborative project
Work with other students to develop an initiative that addresses a social issue and has a positive impact in Belgium or the Global South.
🤝 Get support
Benefit from training, advice and support at every stage.
🎓 Developing skills
Project management, communication, fundraising, public speaking… skills that will stand you in good stead during your studies and throughout your career.
💰 Bring your project to life
Projects selected by the jury will receive financial support of up to €3,000 to help them get off the ground.
How it works
The Fund is available only to Solidarity Students.
Through a compulsory programme of training and support, you will gradually develop a collective project before presenting it to a panel.
Download the Fund guide (coming soon)
Theme
Each year, the Fund invites students to explore a new theme that serves as a guiding thread for their projects.
In 2026–2027: Languages & Heritage
This year, Louvain Coopération invites students to reflect on languages as vehicles for identity, memory, transmission and dialogue between cultures.
The aim is not to impose a topic, but to provide a shared framework that fosters discussion amongst participants and encourages projects that engage in dialogue with one another.
Calendar
- 17 November
Welcome evening for Student Solidarity - 30 November
Closing date for applications to the Fund - 8 December
Training: approach to solidarity projects and thematic framework* - 27–28 February
Training: project and budget management* - 23 March
Training: communication and fundraising*
- 31 mars
Date limite pour le dépôt des projets - 6 avril
Formation : pitch et prise de parole en public* - 3-5 mai
Présentation des projets devant le jury et annonce des projets lauréats. - 11 mai
Cérémonie de remise des prix et certificats de participation.
* Parce que le Fonds est avant tout un parcours d'apprentissage, la participation à l'ensemble des formations est obligatoire pour pouvoir présenter un projet devant le jury.
Esthere, Solidarity Student, 2024–2025 Solidarity Fund Award Winner
“This experience has transformed me. As a student, it allowed me to step outside the academic framework and put my knowledge to practical use. I learnt to listen, adapt, plan under pressure and deal with the unexpected in the field. As a global citizen, this experience has strengthened my belief that we can all help to right injustices, even on a small scale. I discovered a strength within myself, fuelled by the support of other young people, professionals and committed women. ”
Sign up
Ready to turn an idea into a collective project? Join the Étudiant·e Solidaire community and embark on an adventure with the Student Collective Action Fund.