African Union Continental Capacity Building Training Program for Youth 2026 (Fully-funded) – YOA

Deadline: February 27, 2026

Applications are open for the African Union Continental Capacity Building Training Program for Youth 2026. The African Union Commission (AUC), Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security (PAPS), by the African Governance Architecture – African Peace and Security Architecture (AGA-APSA) Secretariat, is planning to convene the African Union Continental Capacity Building Training Programme for Citizens on Democratic Governance, Elections, and Pan-African Leadership.

The coaching programme is organized in step with Agenda 2063, Aspiration 6, which underscores that Africa’s growth should be folks-pushed and anchored within the potential of its youth. It additionally responds to the course from H.E. Bankole Adeoye, Commissioner for PAPS, on figuring out Youth Inclusion and Mainstreaming because the 2026 PAPS thematic precedence. Further guided by the AGA-APSA Citizens’ Engagement Strategy (CES), this course seeks to make sure systematic mainstreaming of youth in democratic governance processes.

The programme seeks to boost significant youth participation in political and electoral processes whereas equipping individuals with superior management, advocacy, and civic engagement abilities. Particular emphasis will probably be positioned on African Union Shared Values devices, notably the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance (ACDEG) amongst others, because the central normative framework for selling democratic governance in Africa. The coaching is tentatively scheduled to happen in April 2026 (topic to alter) on the African Union Commission Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Costs

• Travel, visa, lodging, and participation prices for chosen individuals will probably be totally lined by the African Union Commission.

Eligibility

In its dedication to inclusivity, variety, and geographical steadiness, the African Union will choose youth individuals from AU Member States who’ve demonstrated management within the areas of democratic governance, elections, youth participation, peace, and safety.

• Open to youth affiliated with youth-led or youth-targeted organizations implementing initiatives associated to youth participation, democratic governance, management, peace and safety, or electoral processes, together with outstanding youth activists and leaders;
• Youth representatives from nationwide establishments, companies, or civil society organizations engaged on democracy, governance, human rights, youth participation, management, or associated fields;
• Applicants should be between 18 and 35 years of age on the time of application;
• Applicants should show a robust dedication to take part totally in the whole period of the coaching programme;
• Applicants should decide to replicating or cascading the coaching inside their communities or organizations upon completion;
• Female candidates are strongly inspired to apply.

Selection Process

Participants will probably be chosen primarily based on:

• The high quality and readability of their motivation;
• Demonstrated expertise or contribution to youth participation and democratic governance;
• The potential affect and feasibility of replicating the coaching on the group, nationwide, or regional ranges.

The African Union Commission will guarantee gender steadiness, regional illustration, age variety, and inclusivity within the ultimate collection of individuals.

Application

The deadline for functions is Saturday, twenty seventh February, 2026 at 11.55pm Addis Ababa time (GMT +3).

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For extra info, go to African Union Continental Capacity Building Training.