Submit An Application For The 5th Youth Capacity Building Workshop.
A specialized institution of the African Union, the International Center for Girls’ and Women’s Education in Africa (African Union CIEFFA) was founded for the promotion and support of gender equality in education on the continent – The 5th Youth Capacity Building Workshop – Fully Funded
The African Union CIEFFA and its stakeholders are aware of the crucial part that young Africans play as agents of change at the local and national levels in promoting gender equality in education. Since 2017, the African Union’s CIEFFA has brought together more than 55 young Africans who are promoting girls’ and women’s education (GWE) in their countries and local communities. The yearly Youth Capacity Building Workshop emphasizes developing abilities in policy literacy and advocacy, among other areas.
With the theme “Girls and women’s education, and climate change: connecting the dots to build sustainable and resilient communities,” the African Union CIEFFA will hold its 5th Youth Capacity Building Workshop in November 2022, bringing together 50+ African youth leaders to learn, share experiences, and develop collective community solutions that address issues related to girls’ and women’s education, as well as climate change.
Submission deadline is August 21, 2022.
Eligibility
being a young African between the ages of 23 and 33;
Be able to demonstrate your capacity for leadership and your aspirations, as well as your dedication to advancing women’s and girls’ education.
possess a solid command of either one or both of the workshop’s languages; French or English;
Own a valid passport issued by an African country (valid until June 1, 2023);
Applications from young Africans who are residing outside of Africa but have genuine African passports are also accepted.
Benefits
Journey to the three-day session is fully funded (including lodging and tickets in economy);
DSA to cover dinners throughout the workshop;
access to a network of more than 240 African young champions for girls’ and women’s education (GWE);
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