DAF GE’DA Digital Social Innovators Bootcamp Program for Africans 2022

Donors for Africa Foundation in partnership with Meta, launches the 4th cohort of “GEDA Digital (An African Social Innovators Bootcamp) designed to strengthen the capacity of third sector leaders in Nigeria, Liberia, Sierra Leone, The Gambia and Ghana which is targeted at startup founders between the ages of 22 to 50 years working on any of the 17 SDGs.Innovators must be passionate about becoming transformational leaders, building sustainable enterprises and leading truly impactful organizations.

GE` DA’  digital is a 6 months intensive professional leadership development program that offers you a unique opportunity to learn how to transform your community by acquiring new skills, increase brand visibility and access funds. It provides solutions to Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) by increasing the human capacity of leaders who desire to understand how to play in the development sector and want to deep dive into how to build a thriving sustainable social impact organization.

Requirements and Qualifications for DAF GEDA Digital Social Innovators Bootcamp Program

To be considered for this fellowship, you must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Be the founder or hold an executive position within a registered organization
• Be available to commit to attending all sessions
• Applicants must be 22 – 50 years.
• Ability to attend the launch and graduation event
• Applicant and social enterprise organizations are interested and ready to scale the organization
• Must have a laptop and access to the internet
• Must be creating positive, direct, and intended impact aligned to one or more of the SDG’s or AU Agenda 2063
•  Applications are open to applicants from these West African countries: Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and The Gambia.
• All applicants will be notified of their selection status by July 2022

Aim and Benefits of DAF GEDA Digital Social Innovators Bootcamp Program

Benefits

• Capacity Building Workshops
• Networking Opportunities
• Personal Support from a dedicated in-country manager
• Post-fellowship support
• Recognized professional certification in Social Enterprise Management
• Funding Opportunity
• Exclusive Invitation to topical growth webinars
• Remain a valued member of the network for future events and   ongoing activities

Other Benefits

• Build professional credibility with this one of a kind, immersive experience

• Life Skilling – getting comfortable with being uncomfortable
• A global family for life!

Training Benefits

• Group Workshops
• Expert Sessions
• Cash Prizes
• Media Exposure
• Credibility
• Project/ Funding Referrals
• Growth Network for Life

Program Timeline

• Applications are officially opened
• Deadline – July 14th, 2022
• GE’DA’ digital Start Date – August 2022
• GE’DA’ digital Mentorship
• GE’DA’ digital Pitch Competition (4.0)
• GE’DA’ digital End Date – December 2022

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Donors for Africa Foundation on dfageda.org to apply

For more details,visit DAF website

DAF GE'DA Digital Social Innovators Bootcamp Program for Africans 2022

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