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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