Deadline: 19th June, 2025
Since 2021, the WIA Young Leaders program has aimed to support and highlight young African women who are actively contributing to building a dynamic, innovative, and inclusive Africa. This initiative is part of the fight for equal opportunities and enables the training of young African women leaders by providing quality support in their professional careers and social advancement, helping them fully realize their potential.
Benefits
- High-Level Networking with CEOs, ministers, journalists, public figures, accomplished business leaders, and entrepreneurs.
- Training Program with board training, media training, career coaching, women’s leadership, customized training based on individual needs.
- Visibility through WIA’s communication channels and media presence.
- Mentorship Each awardee is assigned a mentor (an international leader profile).
- Learning Expedition in the third quarter with a business trip organized in a major global economic capital.
Eligibility
- 25 to 40 years old
Flexibility possible depending on experience level
- African
Born in an African country or having parents born in an African country
- French, English, Lusophone
Ideally speaking several languages
- Leadership skills
Humility, empathy, resilience
- Involvement and vision
Involvement in the development of the continent
- Self-made & Ability to take on responsibilities at the highest level
For more information and application.