Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) RLC- Accra

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YALI RLC West Africa Emerging Leaders Program

Deadline:16th November, 2024.

The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) is the United States government’s signature effort to invest in the next generation of African leaders. The Accra Regional Leadership Centre (RLC) caters to 9 West African countries: Togo, Nigeria, Ghana, Ivory Coast, The Gambia, Burkina Faso, Liberia, Cameroon, and Sierra Leone. The RLC is hosted by the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA). The Center offers an innovative and game-changing leadership training program and develops the skills of young people so that they become the change they want to see in their communities.

yaliwestafricaThe YALI Regional Leadership Center West Africa provides young African leaders who meet the above criteria with the necessary skills, tools, and opportunities to serve their organizations, communities, and countries better. Cohort 52 application which is currently open would offer in-person training in leadership for the Public Policy Management, Business and Entrepreneurship, and Civic Leadership track.

Benefits

  • At the end of the program participants will be awarded with certificates and become members of the YALI Alumni
  • Participants will be taken through various forms of leadership training to prepare them for leadership roles in their various endeavors.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • You must be between the ages of 18 – 35
  • Must be a citizen of Ghana, Togo, Nigeria, Cameroon, Burkina Faso, Cote D’Ivoire, Liberia, Sierra Leone or The Gambia
  • Proficient in English language
  • A young person driving change within your organization, community or country
    With demonstrated leadership capabilities and interest in Public Policy Management, Business and Entrepreneurship, and Civic Leadership

Applications are encouraged from:

  • Rural-based and economically disadvantaged young leaders
  • Young leaders living with disabilities
  • Women
  • Other minority groups

For more information and application.

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