Call for Applications: Women's Fellowship Programme on Human Mobility in the Context of Climate Change (HMCCC) II

Applications are open for the Women's Fellowship Programme on Human Mobility in the Context of Climate Change (HMCCC) II — a fully funded regional leadership programme for young women across West Africa working at the intersection of climate change, migration, and gender equality.

About the Programme

The HMCCC Fellowship is a regional leadership and capacity-strengthening programme designed to empower young women across the ECOWAS region to advance gender-responsive solutions to climate-induced human mobility challenges. It is implemented by the Women Environmental Programme (WEP) under the GIZ-led Human Mobility in the Context of Climate Change Programme, in partnership with the ECOWAS Commission, German Cooperation, and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC).

The fellowship equips participants with practical skills, mentorship, funding opportunities, and regional networks to influence climate and migration policy, implement community-based solutions, and strengthen climate resilience through gender-responsive approaches.

Who Is It For?

-The fellowship is open to young women aged 18–35 from selected ECOWAS Member States who are passionate about climate action, human mobility, gender equality, and community development.

-Eligible Countries: Nigeria, Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea, Senegal, Togo, Cape Verde, and Guinea-Bissau.

To qualify, applicants should:

•Have demonstrated leadership experience in climate change, migration, gender advocacy, environmental sustainability, youth engagement, or community development

•Be actively engaged in community initiatives, civil society, research, or policy advocacy

•Have a project idea or ongoing initiative addressing climate-related human mobility that can be developed further through the fellowship

•Be committed to influencing policy and driving community impact

•Have strong communication skills and be open to collaborating across cultures and languages

•Be available to participate fully throughout the fellowship

Selected fellows will benefit from fully funded leadership training, mentorship from regional experts, bilingual learning materials with English–French interpretation, and — based on other reports on this call — potential access to small project grants to implement their community initiatives.

Application Deadline

19th July 2026

How to Apply

Visit the link below for full details and to submit your application:

www.wepnigeria.net/call110626

Sisters, if you know a young woman doing the work — in her community, on the ground, pushing for climate justice and better lives for displaced families — tag her. This is the kind of opportunity that turns quiet effort into regional recognition.

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AFRICAN FASHION FUNDLAB FELLOWSHIP 2026(FULLY-FUNDED)

 African Fashion FundLab Fellowship 2026 (Fully-Funded): Apply Now

Deadline: July 24, 2026

If you've built a fashion brand from the ground up and you're ready to turn it into a real, investment-ready business, the African Fashion FundLab Fellowship 2026 might be exactly what you've been praying for.

This fully funded fellowship is designed for fashion entrepreneurs across Nigeria who are past the "just starting out" stage and are ready to strengthen their operations, sort out their finances, and position their brand to attract funding and grow sustainably.

What Is It All About?

The African Fashion FundLab Fellowship isn't a theory-heavy classroom programme. It's built around practical execution — helping fashion business owners move from idea to action. Through hands-on training and mentorship, participants will learn to:

-Grow their fashion business, generate revenue, and build a sustainable business model

-Position their brand for funding and learn how to attract investors

-Master bookkeeping, financial management, compliance, and legal setup for their business

-By the end of the fellowship, participants should walk away with the skills, structure, and confidence to run a profitable, lasting fashion brand — not just a beautiful one.

Who Is It For?

This fellowship is for you if you:

-Own a registered fashion business

-Have been operating for at least 3 years

-Are able to attend the fellowship in person

This means it's aimed at established designers and fashion business owners — not beginners or hobbyists — who are ready to professionalise and scale.

What You Get

-Full sponsorship — the fellowship is completely free for selected participants

-Expert-led business development training

-One-on-one mentorship from experienced industry professionals

-Guidance on becoming investment-ready

-Networking opportunities with fellow fashion entrepreneurs

-A certificate of participation on completion

Deadline

Applications close on July 24, 2026. Don't wait until the last minute — get your documents ready and apply early.

How to Apply

Interested applicants can apply directly through the official application form:

👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScs41USLSx5ersIcpvSUkTjXmaComOnVRmEaHYCRzJa72e6sw/viewform

For more details on the fellowship, visit the official page: African Fashion FundLab Fellowship

If you know a fashion entrepreneur who's ready to take their brand to the next level, share this post with them — this could be the push their business needs.

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 She Rises Leadership Academy: Applications Are Open for the Founding Cohort

If you've been praying for a sign to finally invest in your leadership journey, this is it. She Rises Global has just opened applications for the Founding Cohort of the She Rises Leadership Academy — a two-week leadership development programme built around one simple but powerful truth: you were not made to rise alone.

What Is the She Rises Leadership Academy?

The She Rises Leadership Academy is a two-week leadership development programme designed to equip purpose-driven women with the skills, confidence, and network they need to lead and create lasting impact. As the Founding Cohort, the first set of women accepted into the programme won't just be participants — they'll be pioneers, shaping the culture and legacy of everything that comes after them.

The theme says it all: "Rise with Purpose. Lead with Impact."

Who Is It For?

This programme is for young women who are passionate about leadership, personal growth, entrepreneurship, and social impact. Whether you're building a business, leading a team, driving a community project, or simply stepping into a new season of purpose, this Academy is designed to sharpen you for it.

Note: the flyer doesn't specify a country or state restriction, so eligibility appears open based on passion and readiness rather than location — but it's worth confirming this directly with She Rises Global before applying, especially if you're outside Nigeria, since the hybrid format may still have logistics tied to a specific base location.

Programme Highlights

-2-Week Leadership Academy — an intensive, focused curriculum

-Hybrid Learning Experience — a blend of in-person and virtual sessions

-Limited to just 10 participants — an intimate, high-touch cohort

-Interactive workshops designed for real engagement, not passive learning

-A Team-Based Leadership Challenge to apply what's learned in real time

-Demo Day & Graduation to showcase growth and close out the cohort

-Certificate of Completion

-Access to the She Rises Alumni Network — a community that continues long after the programme ends

Key Dates

Application Deadline: 15th July, 2026

Programme Dates

22nd July – 1st August, 2026

With the deadline just days away, this isn't one to sleep on — especially with only 10 spots available for the entire Founding Cohort.

Apply using the link below 👇🏼 

https://forms.gle/u3HdnLVgupHBb3q57

Why This Matters

Founding cohorts are special. The women who say yes now aren't just signing up for a two-week programme — they're becoming the first chapter of a story that will be told for years to come. If you've been waiting for permission to invest in your own leadership, consider this it.

Applications close 15th July, 2026. Only 10 spots available.

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AI ACCOUNTABILITY FELLOWSHIP 2026-2027 (GET UP TO $25,000 TO REPORT ON AI'S REAL WORLD IMPACT)

 AI Accountability Fellowships 2026-2027: Get Up to $25,000 to Report on AI's Real-World Impact

The Pulitzer Center has opened applications for the fifth cohort of its AI Accountability Fellowships, a global program supporting journalists who investigate how artificial intelligence is reshaping governments, corporations, and everyday life. If you're a journalist looking to dig deeper into how AI systems affect real people, this could be your next big opportunity.

What Is the AI Accountability Fellowship?

The AI Accountability Fellowships support journalists working on in-depth stories that examine how governments and corporations use predictive, generative, and surveillance technologies to guide decisions in policing, medicine, social welfare, criminal justice, hiring, and more.

Run under the Pulitzer Center's AI Accountability Network (launched in 2022), the Fellowship is a 10-month program starting in September 2026. Over its first four cohorts, the Network has supported 35 journalists reporting from 29 countries, with stories that have prompted new legislation in Brazil, surfaced evidence used in lawsuits, and inspired student investigations in Indonesia.

This year, for the first time, the Fellowship also includes dedicated funding, mentorship, and training to help Fellows develop and execute an impact plan, ensuring their investigations reach the audiences who can actually drive change.

What You Get

Selected Fellows receive:

-Up to $25,000 in total funding (up to $20,000 for reporting expenses and $5,000 for engagement and impact activities)

-Funds can cover records requests, travel, data analysis, and stipends

-Access to mentors across different fields

-Training alongside a global peer group of journalists

-Support to develop and execute an impact strategy for your investigation

-Freelancers may allocate up to one-third of their total funding as a personal stipend.

Who Is It For?

The Fellowship is open to journalists worldwide, including staff reporters and freelancers, from all beats, desks, and formats. The Pulitzer Center is recruiting 8 to 10 journalists globally for this cohort.

Eligibility (Country/Region):

-Open to journalists from ANY country worldwide, no geographic restriction

-Both individual journalists and collaborative reporting teams are welcome

-Freelancers and staff journalists are both eligible

-Journalists from the Global South and from communities underrepresented in media are especially encouraged to apply

-The entire 10-month program is conducted remotely, so location is not a barrier

-Meetings and training are held in English, but your published stories can be in any language

-You'll need a concrete reporting project, not just a general theme, and it should show evidence of some pre-reporting already done on the subject.

What You Need to Apply

-A short statement of purpose (500 words) on how the Fellowship fits your career path and why you're a strong fit

-A detailed, concrete description of the reporting project you want to pursue

-A letter of commitment from a media organization willing to publish your story, or, if you're on staff, a signed letter from your editor confirming support and time allocation

-Three professional references (contact info or recommendation letters)

-Your resume or CV

Note: Proposals are evaluated partly on your own voice, editorial judgment, and specificity, so avoid using AI tools to draft your application. The Pulitzer Center has noted that AI-generated proposals tend to read as generic and can contain factual errors.

What's Expected If You're Selected

Fellows commit to a mandatory monthly meeting (1.5 to 2 hours), contribute to at least one community call, engage with fellow journalists on a dedicated online platform, and are encouraged to attend monthly virtual training sessions. You'll also be asked to share your methodology so your story can serve as a blueprint for others.

Deadline for Submission

July 12, 2026, at 11:59 PM EDT.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.

Not Ready for a Full Fellowship?

If you have a strong AI story but can't commit to the full 10-month Fellowship requirements, you can apply instead for an AI Reporting Grant, a shorter-term option under the same Network.

How to Apply

Apply through the Pulitzer Center's official application portal:

https://pulitzercenter.submittable.com/submit/354661/ai-accountability-fellowship-2026-2027

Learn more about the Fellowship and Network here:

https://pulitzercenter.org/journalism/initiatives/ai-accountability-network

Read the full call for proposals:

https://pulitzercenter.org/grants-fellowships/opportunities-journalists/ai-accountability-fellowships

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 CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: World YWCA Leadership Cohort 2026 — Only 5 Days Left!

Are you a young woman ready to grow your leadership skills while working directly with a global movement? World YWCA has opened applications for its 2026 Leadership Cohort, and time is running out — only 5 days left to apply!

What Is the Leadership Cohort All About?

The World YWCA Leadership Cohort is a six-month, hands-on programme where young women work alongside the World YWCA Secretariat on key global priorities. It's built around mentorship, training, and real hands-on experience — not classroom theory.

This year's cohort will contribute to two major focus areas:

✨ YWCA Community Activation — strengthening the global YWCA movement through events, communications, and storytelling.

📊 Financial Vitality & Impact Mapping — supporting the financial health and collective impact of YWCAs worldwide.

If you want real experience working on global strategy, communications, and impact measurement — this is your chance.

Who Can Apply?

-Young women aged 18–30 who:

-Have at least two years of active engagement in a local or national YWCA

-Can be endorsed by an affiliated YWCA Member Association

-Have a working knowledge of English

-Can commit full-time to the six-month programme

Eligibility (Country/Region): This opportunity is open globally — to young women in any country with an active, affiliated YWCA Member Association.

How to Apply

🔗 Application form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe9fOcRFKhoGXho50SlMuSYEB-kl2ZGfHT1ZjWQqs1IFHQSew/viewform

🔗 Hear from current cohort members in their own words — "From Rights to Reality: Rewriting the Story of Young Women's Leadership at the World YWCA": http://bit.ly/4v8Jmjl

📩 Questions? Contact leadershipcohort@worldywca.org

Deadline: 5 Days Left — Don't wait until the last minute!

This could be you. Apply today, and help spread the word — share this with young women in your YWCA network who deserve to know about it.

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AFRICAN CLIMATE INTERVENTION FELLOWSHIP (ACIFER) 2026

 African Climate Intervention Fellowship (ACIFER) 2026 — Apply Now

Are you an early-career researcher, grad student, or innovator passionate about climate solutions? Emerging Climate Frontiers (ECF) just opened applications for ACIFER 2026, and it's a big one — Africa's first fellowship dedicated to climate intervention research.

What is ACIFER about?

ACIFER stands for African Climate Intervention Fellowship for Early-Career Researchers. It's a fully funded virtual fellowship designed to strengthen African leadership in emerging climate intervention research  focused on two cutting-edge fields: Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) and Solar Radiation Modification (SRM). 

These are areas getting more and more attention in global climate policy, and ECF wants African researchers actively shaping that conversation instead of just watching from the sidelines. 

The fellowship is fully funded — participants get access to learning activities, mentorship, networking sessions, and programme resources at no cost. 

Who is it for?

Open to early-career African researchers, Master's students, PhD candidates, professionals, and innovators interested in advancing climate intervention research. 

Eligibility — Country

Open to applicants across Africa (all African countries welcome).  

Key Dates

Application Deadline: 30th July 2026

Fellowship Period: 31st August – 14th October 2026

Format: Fully virtual

Application Link

ecfrontiers.org/e/acifer-2026

Why apply?

This isn't just a training — it's a chance to join a continent-wide network of African climate researchers and get in early on shaping how Africa engages with climate intervention science and policy going forward.

If this fits your circle — sha share am, someone dey wait for this kind opportunity. 

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 THE FOUNDERS SUPPORT INITIATIVE (FSI) GRANT 2026 — UP TO ₦7.5 MILLION NON-DILUTIVE FUNDING FOR AFRICAN FOUNDERS

Do you have a business or startup idea that is ready to grow but you don't want to give away shares just to get funding? The Founders Support Initiative (FSI) has opened applications for its 2026 grant cohort, and it's giving out real money — no equity taken, no shares collected.

What is FSI Grant all about?

FSI is a Pan-African program built to close the gap many young entrepreneurs face: no capital, no mentorship, no network. This is their first cohort (2026), and they say they are aligning with global best practices similar to World Bank, UNDP, and African Development Bank programs.

Selected founders get:

-Non-dilutive funding (money that doesn't cost you equity)

-8–12 week structured training program covering product, growth, and operations

-Mentorship from experienced founders and operators

-Investor exposure through demo opportunities

Grant categories and amounts

-General Startup Grant — ₦750,000 to ₦7,500,000 (any industry, must have MVP or clear traction)

-Youth Grant — ₦750,000 to ₦3,000,000 (ages 18–35, early-stage idea to business)

-Women in Business Grant — ₦1,500,000 to ₦4,500,000 (female-led startups, any sector)

-Innovation & Tech Grant — ₦3,000,000 to ₦7,500,000 (Health, EdTech, Agritech, Fintech, Climate)

You can only apply to one category.

Who is this for? (Eligibility)

-Country/location eligibility: Open to founders based anywhere in Africa, including all Nigerian states, plus African diaspora founders building for the African market

-Age: 18–45 years (Youth Grant specifically is 18–35)

-Must have an early-stage or growing business, ideally with an MVP (minimum viable product) or active market traction

All sectors are welcome

FSI says they especially encourage female founders and teams building outside Lagos and Nairobi — so founders in places like Kano, Kaduna, Zaria, and other Northern cities have a real shot

How the money is paid

Funds are released in tranches, not all at once:

50% upfront when you're accepted

30% after 6 weeks of progress (Milestone 1)

20% after demo day completion (Milestone 2)

Funds can be used for product development, hosting/cloud costs, your first 1–2 hires, marketing, legal/registration, and equipment. It cannot be used for personal expenses or crypto trading.

Deadline for submission

Applications close 31st July 2026. Only 50 spots available, and decision is given within 21 days after applying.

A caution to note

FSI's FAQ mentions a ₦1,000 non-refundable "processing fee" to apply, which they say is to prevent spam applications. Legitimate grants typically don't charge fees, so do your own research and confirm details directly on their official channels before paying anything.

Application link

Apply here: https://founderssupport.org/grants

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AFRICAN WOMEN IMPACT COUNCIL INSTITUTE

 

AWIC Is Looking to Fund Women Building Solutions in AI, Health, Tech, Agriculture, Education, and Community Development

Are you a woman building something that deserves to be funded? The African Women Impact Council (AWIC) wants to hear from you.

AWIC is a private, cross-sector leadership platform based in Abuja, convening Africa's leading women across enterprise, governance, and institutional leadership. Through this call, AWIC is building an ecosystem that identifies, develops, and connects high-potential women entrepreneurs, innovators, and leaders across the continent.

Who this is for

This opportunity is for women developing innovative solutions in any of these areas:

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Health

Technology

Agriculture

Education

Community Development

If your work falls into any of these categories, AWIC wants to invest in what you're building.

What selected projects will get

Funding pathways

Strategic collaborations

Institutional partnerships

Visibility to scale

How to apply

Interested applicants are to submit a project brief. AWIC has not published a public application portal or link on their official website (awic.ng) as at the time of this post, so the safest route is to reach out directly through their verified contact channels below to request the submission process and deadline:

Phone/WhatsApp: 0903 971 1216

Email: secretariat@awic.ng

Website: www.awic.ng

A note on deadline

No specific deadline was stated on the flyer or on AWIC's website. Because AWIC describes its programmes as selective and "intentionally limited to preserve depth," it's best to reach out early and confirm the closing date directly with the secretariat before you prepare your brief.

About AWIC

AWIC (African Women Impact Council) positions itself as an institution-building platform for African women — not just a one-off grant scheme. Their broader work includes leadership positioning, council membership, and strategic convenings for women across governance, enterprise, and capital. AWIC is headquartered in Asokoro, Abuja.

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 SHE WINS AFRICA: IFC OPENS DOOR FOR 1,000 WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS ACROSS AFRICA

Sister, if you dey run a business and you don tire of hearing "no capital, no market, no connection" as excuse, this one na for you. IFC — the private sector arm of the World Bank Group — don expand their She Wins Africa program from 100 to 1,000 women entrepreneurs across sub-Saharan Africa, and Nigeria don already key in through the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment.

This no be one-off grant wey them go drop money give you comot. Na a full package: training on how to make your business investment-ready, mentorship, connection to investors, and in some cases, seed capital and grant funding to help you scale.

WHO CAN APPLY

Women founders or co-founders of a legally registered small or medium business (SME)

Business must be located in a sub-Saharan African country (Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, and others across West, East, Central, North and Southern Africa are all part of the target regions)

Open to different sectors, but tech, agribusiness, manufacturing, creative industries, renewable energy, and services are getting priority

Business must show real potential to grow, create jobs, and impact community — this no be just for paper businesses

Previous participants of similar IFC women's programs may not be eligible again

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY

If you don dey struggle to raise money for your business, you sabi as e be — banks dey always ask for collateral wey person no get, and investors no too dey find small businesses outside Lagos or Nairobi. She Wins Africa dey built to solve exactly this problem. From the first cohort, women wey pass through the program mobilised over $4 million in follow-on financing, with investment partners like Sahel Capital and other regional funds coming in after the training. Beyond the money, you go get investor connections, business mentorship, and access to a network wey fit change your business story.

APPLICATION STATUS AND DEADLINE

As at now, the official application portal for this expanded 1,000-women phase never open. IFC and the Nigerian government say application details, deadlines, and information sessions go dey published on official program channels soon. No be scam, na just say the timing never reach.

HOW TO STAY UPDATED / WHERE TO GET CORRECT INFORMATION

Official IFC She Wins Africa page: https://www.ifc.org/en/where-we-work/africa/promoting-gender-equality-in-africa/she-wins-africa

Email the IFC She Wins Africa team directly: SheWinsAfrica@ifc.org

Follow IFC's official channels: their WhatsApp channel and social media pages linked from ifc.org

A WORD OF CAUTION

Because this program dey trend, some fake websites don already start to circulate — impersonating IFC and asking women to submit personal information for a "grant portal" wey no relate to IFC at all. Always confirm any link start with ifc.org before you submit any information anywhere. If in doubt, email SheWinsAfrica@ifc.org directly to confirm.

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 GIRLS WHO YAP FELLOWSHIP 2.0 — APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN

Calling all women in tech, AI, content, and business — the Girls Who Yap Fellowship 2.0 is officially open for applications, and this one is bigger than the first.

What is it about?

Girls Who Yap Fellowship 2.0 is a women-first AI fellowship run by Dora DAO, designed to help women learn, build, and grow together over a 4-week hands-on experience. This edition is going all-in on AI — not just the tech side, but how AI intersects with marketing, content, business, and creativity too.

Inside the fellowship, you get:

A girls-only hackathon (a first-of-its-kind marketing/tech hackathon), with mentors and judges from companies like Google, OpenAI, Microsoft, NASSCOM, Claude, and Gemini

Weekly sessions with founders and creators

Challenges and bounties where you can actually earn while you build (past fellows earned an average of 2,000–5,000 naira-equivalent per video from bounties)

A tight-knit community — Discord hangouts, WhatsApp groups, pizza nights, and real friendships beyond the "program" feel

Who is it for?

This fellowship is open to anyone who identifies as female — from school students to college students, creators to founders, marketers to designers, and even professionals like psychologists. You don't need to be a tech person. If you're curious, willing to build, and want real community and industry access, you qualify.

Eligibility: Open globally to women everywhere, including Nigeria. No country or state restriction has been stated — this is an international, remote fellowship.

Deadline for submission

20th July, 2026

Apply using the link below 👇🏼 

https://www.goavo.ai/events/forms/fillup?id=6a362b917d98e2a99746494e

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APPLY FOR THE AFRICAN SCHOOL OF GOVERNANCE YOUNG & EMERGING LEADERS PROGRAMME 2026

 Opportunity Alert: Apply for the ASG Young & Emerging Leaders Programme 2026 — Deadline is July 3!

If you are a young African between the ages of 18 and 35 with a passion for leadership, community impact, and creating change, this one is for you. The African School of Governance (ASG) has officially opened applications for its 2026 Executive Leadership Programmes, and one of the two tracks is specifically designed for young and emerging leaders like you.

What Is the African School of Governance (ASG)?

The African School of Governance (ASG) is a graduate institution founded by H.E. Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda, and H.E. Hailemariam Desalegn, former Prime Minister of Ethiopia, in partnership with prominent African leaders, academics, and philanthropists. Its mission is to nurture leaders who drive Africa's sustainable development through innovative public policy education, research, and a platform for transformative governance tailored to the continent's unique realities. 

ASG is supported by strong strategic partnerships with world-class institutions, including the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore and the Mastercard Foundation. 

What Is This Programme About?

The 2026 Executive Leadership Programmes are designed to support leadership development across different career stages — from young changemakers driving community transformation to senior professionals leading complex institutions and systems. 

There are two tracks. The one featured in this post — and the one most relevant to young Africans — is:

Programme 1: Leadership Fundamentals for High Performance

This programme targets young and emerging leaders aged 18 to 35 and provides participants with practical leadership skills necessary for creating meaningful change within their communities, organisations, and countries. The curriculum focuses on three key leadership dimensions:

 Leading Self — developing self-awareness, resilience, personal values, and a strong sense of purpose;

 Leading Others — strengthening communication skills, team leadership, coaching abilities, and trust-building; and

 Leading Systems — understanding institutional dynamics, systems thinking, organisational performance, and change management. 

Who Should Apply?

For Programme 1, particular emphasis is placed on encouraging applications from women leaders, refugees and displaced young people, young people living with disabilities, and leaders from underserved and marginalised communities. 

This means if you are an Arewa woman, a community leader, a social entrepreneur, or a young person working to build something meaningful — ASG is actively calling for people like you.

Eligibility Requirements

To be considered, you must:

Be able to fully participate in all programme activities between 3 and 26 August 2026, attend both virtual and in-person learning sessions, meet the age requirement (18–35 for Programme 1), communicate effectively in English, and be able to travel to Kigali, Rwanda for the residential component. 

Programme Format and Dates

Successful applicants will participate in a blended learning experience running from 3 August to 26 August 2026, combining online learning with an in-person residential component in Kigali, Rwanda. 

Programme Fee

The participation fee is set at USD 495. Recognising that financial barriers can limit access, ASG has made a limited number of sponsored places available. If the cost is a concern, apply early and indicate your need — sponsored seats are limited.

Deadline

⏰ Applications close on 3 July 2026. That is just days away — do not wait!

According to ASG, the application form takes approximately 15 to 25 minutes to complete. Following the application deadline, shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stages of the selection process. 

Country Eligibility

This programme is open to young Africans across the continent. ASG encourages applications from diverse groups of leaders across Africa. There is no single-country restriction — if you are African, you are eligible.

How to Apply

Visit the ASG official website and application portal: admissions.asg.ac or go to asg.ac for full programme details.

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 Call for Social Media Advocates: Join YouthHub Africa's SSCE Project to End Child Marriage

If you're passionate about youth advocacy and skilled at using social media for good, YouthHub Africa has an opportunity for you. They're recruiting Social Media Advocates for the Strengthening Systems and Communities to End Child Marriage (SSCE) project, and applications are open now.

What is the SSCE Project?

SSCE is a Nigeria-focused initiative working to end child marriage by tackling the problem from multiple angles at once. According to project partners, child marriage rarely results from a single decision — it emerges from the intersection of poverty, disrupted education, social expectations, and institutional gap. The project's approach is to strengthen the systems around the issue: state systems that can plan and implement effectively, civil society coalitions that can sustain advocacy and accountability, credible evidence that informs decisions, and community and youth voices recognised as essential to solutions.

YouthHub Africa is one of several organisations working in partnership to support coordinated, accountable efforts to end child marriage in Nigeria, alongside partners like Education as a Vaccine, with backing from the Malala Fund. Importantly, SSCE is not a promise of quick solutions, but a commitment to building the conditions that allow change to take hold — long-term systems change rather than a one-off campaign.

What the Social Media Advocate Role Involves

This call is for young people who already have an active social media presence and influence within their communities. The role builds on YouthHub Africa's long-running model of training young digital creators to drive social change — they've previously run a similar Youth Social Media Advocates programme with UNFPA, designed to expand its reach to young Nigerians who are existing social media influencers and empower them with requisite skills and resources to share information with other young persons within their communities and their social networks both online and offline  . Advocates use social media as a tool and strategy to raise awareness, share impact stories, and connect with relevant stakeholders to drive social change  on the issue at hand — in this case, ending child marriage.

Who Can Apply (Eligibility)

Applicants must be between 18 and 30 years old

Must be residents of one of the focal states: Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Kaduna, Kano, or the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)

Must be available to attend a 3-day virtual training in July 2026

Application Link

👉 https://bit.ly/C4YOSMA

Deadline

🗓️ 30th June, 2026

Why It Matters

This is a chance to get trained, supported, and equipped to use your existing online platform for real social impact — turning storytelling and digital influence into a tool for advancing girls' rights and ending child marriage in some of the regions most affected by the practice.

For more on YouthHub Africa's work, visit www.youthhubafrica.org or follow them on social media @youthhubafrica.

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SHEY YOU SABI? THE CREATIVE SUSTAINABILITY GRANT FOR AFRICANS ARTISTS IS OPEN.

 Shey You Sabi? The Creative Sustainability Grant for African Artists is Open — But Hurry, Deadline is Almost Here!

If you're a creative across Africa — painter, writer, sculptor, poet, digital artist, performer, it doesn't matter your medium — there's a free grant opportunity you need to know about right now: "Shey You Sabi?" — The Creative Sustainability Grant for African Artists 

What Is It For?

This is an open call designed to celebrate and sustain excellence in Africa's artistic practice. One winner will walk away with:

N150,000 cash grant, OR

A professionally executed solo-salon exhibition to showcase their work

It's a chance to either get direct financial support for your craft or have your work professionally presented to a wider audience — your choice.

Who Is It For?

Eligibility:

-Open to all Visual & Non-Visual Artists across Africa (continent-wide — no specific country or state restriction)

-All mediums welcome: Painting, Writing, Sculpting, Poetry, Digital Art, Performance, and more

-Open to all career stages — whether you're just starting out or a seasoned creative

-100% free to apply — no entry fees

How to Apply

Submit an image of one (1) artwork or creative composition through either of these channels:

Instagram DM: @jekami_adetiloye

Email: adetiloyejekami21@gmail.com

There's no separate application website or form link mentioned — submissions go directly via Instagram DM or email as above.

Deadline ⏰

June 1st – June 21st, 2026

This window is closing extremely soon — if today is June 20th, you only have until tomorrow, June 21st, to get your submission in. Don't sleep on this one — send in your strongest piece today.

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 WHO YOUTH COUNCIL 2026–2028: Applications Are Now Open for Youth Organizations Worldwide

The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially opened its call for expressions of interest for the third term of the WHO Youth Council (2026–2028). This is a major opening for youth-led and youth-focused organizations — including those across Nigeria and the wider Arewa region — to sit at the table where global health policy is shaped.

What Is the WHO Youth Council?

The WHO Youth Council exists to bring young people's insight directly into how the World Health Organization makes decisions. Rather than treating youth voices as an afterthought, the Council gives youth-led and youth-focused organizations a structured platform to advise WHO, advocate for public health priorities, and help build healthier, more equitable systems globally. This is the Council's third term, following successful runs from 2022–2024 and 2024–2026.

Who Can Apply?

This is important to understand before you apply: the WHO Youth Council accepts applications from organizations, not individual applicants. WHO is inviting expressions of interest from:

-Youth-led organizations

-Youth-focused organizations

-Youth chapters of larger national or international organizations

-Organizations must be active at the international level, and WHO is intentionally seeking a balanced mix of both health and non-health organizations to reflect the full range of issues affecting young people today.

Eligibility by country: This call is open globally — there is no country or region restriction. Organizations from Nigeria, across Africa, and anywhere in the world are eligible to apply, as long as they meet WHO's organizational eligibility criteria in the official Terms of Reference.

One extra step to note: WHO is asking all Youth Council members to also be part of the WHO Civil Society Commission. If your organization isn't already a member, you'll need to apply there first before — or alongside — submitting your Youth Council expression of interest.

Why It Matters

-Elevate youth voices — represent your community's health priorities on a global stage

-Shape global health policy — contribute directly to WHO strategies and decisions

-Drive change for healthier societies — turn advocacy into real, structural influence

Key Details

-Who can apply: Youth-led, youth-focused, or youth-chapter organizations (international level)

-Eligible countries: Open worldwide — no country restriction

Application deadline: 23:59 CEST, 30 June 2026

First in-person meeting: October 2026

Cost to apply: Free

How to Apply

Applying involves two required submissions:

Complete the online WHO Youth Council Application Form

Submit the Tobacco-Arms Disclosure Form

Applications are assessed on how well the organization meets the eligibility criteria, how it adds to the Council's diversity, and the strength of its motivation, plans, and relevant experience. WHO advises applying well ahead of the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.

Apply here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=t8AQ9iS9OUuBCz3CgK-1kLmOrsJSHKlJkLjwJp81HMRUNlhPUlAwUTRVMkdYM04xSVNJTUFQU1hMVC4u

Before applying, read these reference documents carefully:

WHO Youth Council Terms of Reference: https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/youth-engagement/tor_whoyouthcouncil.pdf

Tobacco-Arms Disclosure Form: https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/youth-engagement/tobacco-arms-disclosure-statement.pdf

WHO Civil Society Commission — How to Participate: https://www.who.int/about/collaboration/civil-society-and-ngo-engagement/civil-society-commission/how-to-participate

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If you run a women's empowerment group, a youth business or health initiative, or a youth chapter under a larger Arewa or Nigerian organization, this is worth serious consideration. A seat on the WHO Youth Council isn't just visibility — it's a direct line into how global health policy gets written, with real implications for the communities you already serve.

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UNDP/OLAM AGRI BAKER'S MASTERCLASS. FREE TRAINING IN KANO STATE

 Apply Now: UNDP/Olam Agri Baker's Masterclass — Free Training for Bakers in Kano State

Are you a baker, or an aspiring baker looking to sharpen your skills and take your craft to the next level? Here's an opportunity worth your attention.

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP Nigeria), in partnership with Olam Agri and funded by the Government of Japan, is calling for applications to the Baker's Masterclass at the Olam Baking Academy in Kano State a fully funded, intensive training program that runs for two weeks, commencing on August 3rd, 2026, taking place at the Olam Baking Academy in Kano with access to modern baking facilities and expert instruction.

The Olam Baking Academy itself isn't new to this kind of work — it was originally launched in February 2023 as the Crown Flour Angels Baking Academy, an initiative under Olam Agri's Seeds for the Future Foundation specifically targeting women, equipping them with commercial baking skills to boost their earnings and benefit their families and communities. 

This new Masterclass builds on that legacy with fresh UNDP and Japanese government backing.

Who Is This For?

This program is open to:

-Professional bakers seeking to upgrade their skills

-Aspiring bakers looking to start or grow a baking career

-Individuals passionate about baking and food production

Whether you're already running a baking business or just starting out, the programme is designed to help participants develop practical skills, improve techniques, build confidence, and strengthen their ability to succeed in the baking industry, with hands-on training from industry professionals.

What You Get

This is a fully funded opportunity, meaning:

-No training fees

-Accommodation fully covered for selected participants

-Feeding provided throughout the program

-Transportation/logistics support included

-Hands-on training from experienced professionals

-Skills development in advanced baking techniques and business know-how

A major advantage of this programme is that selected participants don't need to worry about the cost of attending training in Kano   — meaning applicants from different parts of Nigeria can take part without bearing the financial burden of transportation or lodging.

Key Details

Location

Olam Baking Academy, Kano State

Application Deadline

3rd July, 2026

Training Duration

2 weeks, starting August 3rd, 2026

Cost

Free (accommodation, feeding & logistics covered)

Apply Using the link below 👇🏼 

https://forms.gle/MeNQR86SgWvVYNQ1A

Why This Matters

Nigeria's bakery industry is one of the fastest-growing segments in the food sector, and Kano was chosen deliberately as a hub for this kind of empowerment given its strategic position in Northern Nigeria's food economy. For Arewa women and aspiring entrepreneurs especially, this is a rare chance to gain industry-grade training, build a real skill set, and open doors to entrepreneurship or employment in baking — completely free of cost.

If you've been thinking about formalizing your baking skills or finally taking your home bakery to the next level, this is your sign. Spots are limited, applications close 3rd July 2026 — don't wait until the last minute.

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