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Climate Justice Training
Join us for an engaging two-day online Climate Justice training aimed at empowering young people across East Africa.
This training, in collaboration with ActionAid Uganda, is designed to equip participants with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to advocate for climate justice in their communities and beyond.
EAC Youth Fellowship- 2nd Cohort
Introduction: The EAC Youth Fellowship is a prestigious initiative designed to engage and empower young people in regional integration and leadership within the East African Community (EAC). This fellowship aims to harness youth's potential and promote their active participation in shaping the region's future. By offering mentorship, capacity-building activities, and networking opportunities, the EAC Youth Fellowship seeks to nurture the next generation of leaders committed to regional cooperation and development.
The following organizations have collaborated in the design of the fellowship: MS TCDC through its Africa Youth Leadership Program (You Lead Africa), The East Africa Community Secretariat, the Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete Foundation whose founder is also the YouLead Africa patron, the Julius Nyerere Leadership Centre (JNLC) and the Emerging Leaders Foundation.
The fellowship will be focusing on two thematic areas;
Youth in Politics: How youth leadership in public sector governance can be re-invented and entrenched
Youth in Business: to enhance opportunities for young people to do business and to create a “youth-friendly business environment” including policies that are friendly to young business people.
Eligibility Criteria:
To be eligible for the EAC Youth Fellowship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
The applicant should be between 18-35 years old. Applicant must be a citizen of the East African Community Partner State at the time of application and must be resident in one of the EAC partner states.
Applicant to have a minimum educational qualification of a bachelor's degree
Applicant must demonstrate capabilities and or understanding of regional integration, leadership, business, economic governance or relevant fields.
Application Deadline: The deadline for submitting applications is 30th August 2024
Method of Application: Please submit your application online through the YouLead Africa portal.
Inquiries and Assistance: For any inquiries or assistance during the application process, please contact us at [email protected]
Fellowship Benefits:
Selected fellows will receive the following benefits:
Mentorship Opportunities: Fellows will engage with experienced mentors who will provide guidance, support and apprenticeship throughout the fellowship.
Regional Networks: Fellows will gain access to a wide network of professionals, policymakers, and fellow youth leaders from across the EAC region.
Capacity-Building Activities: Fellows will participate in workshops, training sessions, and seminars focused on enhancing leadership skills, policy understanding, and regional integration knowledge.
Financial Support: Fellows may receive a stipend or allowances to cover their expenses during the fellowship period, the details of which will be communicated to successful applicants.
We appreciate your interest in the EAC Youth Fellowship and your commitment to regional integration and youth leadership. We encourage all eligible candidates to submit their applications before the deadline.
Remember to carefully review and follow the application instructions provided. We look forward to receiving your applications and wish you the best of luck in the selection process.
Lead(H)er Fellowship 3rd Cohort
YouLead Africa, Plan International MEESA and the African Union Office of the Youth Envoy are now calling for applications for the 3rd Cohort of Lead(H)er Fellowship for young women based in Eastern and Southern Africa. Lead(H)er, which stands for “she is a leader” , is a Fellowship that was conceptualized with the aim of supporting young women in Africa by nurturing their skills, expertise and aspirations in the fields of Politics, Economics/Business and Peace and Security. The aim of the Fellowship is to provide a safe space for Young Women who haven’t been exposed much to regional and international opportunities, while amplifying their impact at local and grassroots levels. In doing so, we believe that young women with a peculiar interest in political participation, economic governance and peace and security will shape their contribution in these fields. The third cohort is open for young women up to 25 years old and national/resident of the following countries: Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Malawi, Mozambique, Lesotho, Zambia and Zimbabwe. The Third Cohort of Lead(H)er Fellowship is structured in 5 months, with the first module being held in person, and the second module will be virtual through a blending of online sessions and e-learning/self-paced modalities. These will be complemented by personal assignments, group work and readings to enrich the overall learning experience of the Fellows. To assist the Fellows with their participation, we will be covering the costs for the physical participation and assist with internet packages to facilitate their online engagement and the completion of related assignments. The following expression of interest serves as an opportunity to identify the Third Cohort of the Lead(H)er Fellowship. To be considered, please note that you should be a national of the eligible countries in Eastern and Southern Africa, and be aged up to 25 years old. Please complete all the sections of this application. If you are a national of another country, please feel free to submit your expression of interest to be engaged in other activities. The deadline to apply for the Lead(H)er Fellowship is 5th April 2024 Kindly, read carefully the questions and respond to them accordingly. Please note that your information will be carefully stored and they won’t be shared with any third parties. For any question about your data and information, please use the box below.