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Afresist Youth Leadership Program 2019 in Kenya (Scholarships Available)

Afresist Youth Leadership Program 2019 in Kenya (Scholarships Available)

OPPORTUNITY DETAILS

Total reward
0 $
Deadline
11 Feb 2019
Study level
Opportunity type
Opportunity funding
Full funding
Eligible Countries
This opportunity is destined for all countries
Eligible Region
All Regions

Place : African Countries

Benefits

The program covers:

  • Full and partial scholarships will be provided to selected applicants.
  • Full scholarship includes travel, accommodation and program registration.
  • Partial scholarship includes accommodation and program registration.
  • Program materials which include African movies, literature, art, case studies
  • Certificate of becoming an “Afresist Leader” after completion of the full program

The two-phase program offers two weeks of intensive training which provides participants with an experience that will equip them with skills, knowledge and network to own and build the Africa We Want!

There will be online activities and engagement which will take place throughout the program; and two ‘face-to-face’ trainings on the continent.

Centred on Pan-African philosophy, participants will gain knowledge on various theoretical and practical approaches that include:

  • Intersectional Analysis
  • Decolonization
  • African Leadership and Wisdom
  • Postcolonial Africa
  • Concept of Power
  • African-inspired self-care tools
  • Storytelling
  • Intergenerational dialogue
  • African Art and Spirituality
  • Self-defence
  • African Women’s wisdom

In a nutshell, participants will be learning and sharing experiences to reflect, collaborate and co-create their vision for Africa.

Eligibilities

  • Africans residing in Africa
  • 18-25 years old at the time of submitting the application
  • Have good proficiency in English
  • Have a genuine interest in personal growth and self-empowerment
  • Be aspiring or young leaders in their communities
Eligible Regions: African Countries

Application Process

  • Apply online from the given link.
    • The deadline for submission of application form is Monday 11th February 2019
    • Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview by the end of February 2019
    • The announcement of selected participants will be made on Monday, 25th March, 2019
  • Phase I will take place from 10-17th April, 2019 in Nairobi, Kenya (excluding travel dates)
  • Action Phase: between May and July, participants will go back to their communities and conduct a research project and apply the skills they learned in a social project
  • Phase II will take place from 24-29th July 2019 – location to be confirmed (excluding travel dates)
  • Afresist will also organize National and Regional training across Africa between April and August 2019.

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Application Deadline: February 11, 2019 (22 Days Remaining)

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