The tripartite partnership of YouLead Africa, Plan International, and the African Union Office of the Youth Envoy is thrilled to announce the launch of the 4th cohort of the Lead(H)er Fellowship. This name for functions supplies a novel alternative for young women leaders primarily based in Eastern, Southern Africa, and the Middle East to showcase their potential and amplify their impression.
What is the Lead(H)er Fellowship?
Lead(H)er stands for “she is a leader,” and the Fellowship is designed to nurture the expertise, experience, and aspirations of young women in Africa. The program focuses on three crucial areas:
- Politics
- Economics/Business
- Peace and Security
The Fellowship goals to create a protected area for young women who’ve had restricted publicity to regional and worldwide alternatives, empowering them to drive impactful change at native and grassroots ranges. Through this initiative, individuals with a selected curiosity in political participation, financial governance, and peace and safety can develop their management expertise and contribute meaningfully to those fields.
Eligibility Criteria
The 4th cohort is open to young women who:
- Are not older than 25 years outdated.
- Are nationals or residents of the following international locations: Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Malawi, Namibia, South Africa, Lesotho, Zambia, Somalia, Sudan, Egypt, and Zimbabwe.
Program Structure
This yr’s Lead(H)er Fellowship spans 5 months and contains each bodily and digital parts:
- Physical Component: The program kicks off with an intensive one-week session held in individual.
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Virtual Component: Fellows are anticipated to dedicate not less than 10 hours monthly for digital actions, together with:
- 2 hours per week for digital gatherings with trainers.
- 2 hours monthly for private assignments, group work, and readings.
To facilitate participation, Fellows will obtain web packages to help their engagement in digital periods and the completion of assignments.
Application Details
This software course of serves to determine the 4th cohort of the Lead(H)er Fellowship. Interested candidates should meet the eligibility necessities and submit their expression of curiosity by way of the supplied software kind.
If you’re a nationwide of a rustic not listed in the eligibility standards, you’re inspired to submit your expression of curiosity to remain knowledgeable about different alternatives and be thought-about for future cohorts.
APPLY HERE
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: December 20, 2024
- Notification of Eligible Applicants: January 2025
Ready to take the first step towards changing into a transformational chief? Submit your software now and be a part of a community of young women shaping the way forward for politics, economics, and peace in Africa and the Middle East!
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