Lead(H)er Fellowship for young women in Eastern and Southern Africa

Deadline:5th April 2024 

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 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.

Support

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.

Eligibility

• Young women up to 25 years old
• National/resident of the following countries: Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Malawi, Mozambique, Lesotho, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

For more information and application.