Friedrich Ebert Foundation (FES) Young Leaders Program 2027 – YOA

Deadline: December 10, 2026

Applications are open for the Friedrich Ebert Foundation (FES) Young Leaders Programme 2027. The programme is an initiative devoted to strengthening the political participation of younger women and men engaged in civil society, commerce unions and political events in Cameroon. The programme promotes the values of social democracy – freedom, justice and solidarity – by equipping a brand new technology of younger changemakers.

Since 2012, the FES has been supporting younger leaders in Yaoundé and, since 2018, has positioned specific emphasis on the coaching of Cameroonian members. For the 2027 version, 25 younger men and women shall be chosen to take part in 8 two-day coaching classes (from Thursday to Friday), organized every finish of March to December 2027, face-to-face or on-line (Zoom). These classes will handle a wide range of themes: political management, strategic communication, democratic values, and operational administration instruments.

Objectives

The program goals to:

• Develop younger individuals’s management, communication, administration and determination-making abilities.
• Promote democratic values, social justice and lively political participation.
• Strengthen citizen engagement and understanding of governance and human rights.
• Encourage younger individuals to take part in fixing the challenges going through society.
• Build networks amongst younger leaders from numerous skilled and organizational backgrounds.

Eligibility

Applicants should:

• Be between 18 and 35 years outdated on the time of application;
• Reside in Cameroon;
• Be accessible for all classes of this system;
• Hold a college diploma (or within the means of acquiring the primary diploma);
• Be actively engaged in civil society, political events, commerce unions or group initiatives;
• Have demonstrated management potential and an curiosity in social and political improvement.

Application

Applications have to be submitted no later than December 10, 2026 at 6 p.m.

Click here to apply

For extra info, go to FES Young Leaders Program.