African Union CIEFFA 6th Youth Capacity Building Program

The African Union International Center for Girls and Women’s Education is now accepting applications for the 2024 session of the Capacity Building Program for Youth Champions on Gender Equality in Education. This program, overseen by the Department of Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation of the African Union Commission, is now in its sixth edition.

Since its launch in 2017, this flagship initiative of the AU CIEFFA has focused on empowering young advocates for girls’ education. It aims to equip young Africans with the essential knowledge, skills, and tools to promote gender equality in education and inspire them to drive positive change within their communities.

The 2024 session will take place in November in Addis Ababa. This year, the program targets opinion leaders (social activists, youth leaders, web journalists, podcasters, content creators, youth representatives in policy spaces, youth activists advocating for girls & women’s education through social media) from across the continent to amplify the dissemination and implementation of the African Union Campaign, #AfricaEducatesHer.

Requirements for African Union CIEFFA 6th Youth Capacity Building Program

Potential participants of the 6th Edition must;

• Have demonstrated experience in youth leadership, advocacy, and social development issues;
• Having active involvement in campaigns, initiatives, or movements promoting the education or rights of girls and women in Africa is an advantage;
• Act as a young opinion leader, able to mobilize and inspire peers or the community through social media, community work, journalism, entrepreneurship, or activism;
• Have experience in speaking at events, forums, or media engagements;
• Be willing to share goals and vision of African Union CIEFFA on girls’ and women’s education;
• Be a citizen of one of the 55 African Union Member States (23 to 35 years old);
• Have a valid passport with at least 6 months’ validity and at least 3 blank pages;
• Be available to participate in all sessions of the Youth Capacity Building workshop, including any preparatory work or follow-up activities.

How to Apply for African Union CIEFFA 6th Youth Capacity Building Program

Are you a strong opinion leader? Are you a community leader? Do you want to advocate for girls’ education in your communities? Then this program is for you.

Click here to Apply

Deadline: Oct 26, 2024