iLEAD Fellowship Cohort 12: Empowering Young African Leaders to Drive SDG Impact

The Emerging Leaders Foundation-Africa (ELF-Africa) invites youth aged 18–35 from throughout East Africa to apply for Cohort 12 of the iLEAD Fellowship Program—a transformative management and mentorship initiative constructed to gasoline private and collective change. This program is finest for a younger changemaker in East Africa keen about management, civic engagement, and sustainable improvement.

About the iLEAD Fellowship

The iLEAD Fellowship is a six-month management improvement program tailor-made for younger Africans dedicated to attaining the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Delivered by ELF-Africa, the fellowship is designed round a values-based management mannequin, fostering civic consciousness, vital life expertise, and real-world publicity to neighborhood transformation efforts.

Through a novel tri-dimensional method—coaching, mentorship, and training—fellows are geared up with the instruments, platforms, and help wanted to unlock their potential, encourage change, and lead with objective.

Who Can Apply?

The program is open to candidates who:

• Are aged 18–35

• Are residents of Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, South Sudan, Rwanda, Burundi, Somalia, or the Democratic Republic of Congo

• Demonstrate management potential of their career, academic establishment, or neighborhood

• Are proficient in English

• Have dependable web entry and a tool to attend periods just about

Note: ELF-Africa is dedicated to variety, fairness, and inclusion. Youth of all identities and backgrounds, together with these with disabilities, are inspired to apply.

Program Highlights

• Fully Virtual Leadership Training: Weekly periods each Wednesday, 4:00–6:00 PM EAT, from July to November 2025

• Comprehensive Curriculum: Topics embody moral management, private branding, civic motion, public coverage, and communication

• Pan-African Network: Connect with mentors, coaches, and fellow youth leaders throughout the continent

• Community Service & Graduation: Final 2 months devoted to venture implementation and reflection

• Free of Charge: No application or participation price

• Certificate of Completion for fellows who full all necessities

Why Apply?

• Build foundational management and public engagement expertise

• Contribute to real-world options aligned with SDGs like local weather motion, training, and justice

• Join a rising alumni community of influential younger African leaders

• Receive mentorship and training from seasoned professionals

• Gain entry to unique workshops, boards, and networking occasions

How to Apply

Application Deadline: 30 June 2025
Apply on-line by way of the iLEAD Fellowship Application Form
For assist: Email ileadfellowship@elfafrica.org or name +254 714 377 503

You’ll want to:

• Fill out the net application type

• Submit a private assertion outlining your targets and management journey

• Be prepared for the choice course of, which incorporates screening, interviews, and matching with mentors

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