The YALI Regional Leadership Center East Africa has opened the application window for Cohorts 43, 44 & 45. This is an opportunity for young East Africans passionate about making change in their communities.

This is a fully funded program offered by YALI Regional Leadership Center East Africa, located in Nairobi Kenya. Since its launch in July 2015, thousands of alumni of the Center are already having meaningful impact in their communities.

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered to the program, applicants must meet the following criteria:
• Age (18-35 Years)
• Demonstrated commitment to positively impact their communities, countries, and the African continent
• Proven experience and track record in Public Management, Business and Entrepreneurship, or Civic Leadership
• Citizen of: Burundi, Central African Republic, Congo #ChezMoiAuCongo, DRC, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, or Uganda.
• English language proficiency

The program encourages applications from:
• Rural based and economically disadvantaged young leaders
• Young leaders with disabilities
• Women
• Other minority groups

Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, gender, religion, socio-economic status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

Successful applicants will be provided round-trip transportation to the program, accommodation, meals, and course materials. All other costs will be at the participant’s expense.

Tracks of Study

Selected participants will engage in leadership development experiences across three tracks of study:

(1) Business and Entrepreneurship

(2) Civic Leadership

(3) Public Management

The program is structured as a 4-week residential format with a focus on individual and team leadership skills, innovation, creative learning, and communication.

Applications for Cohorts 43, 44 & 45 will open on May 12, 2022 until May 30, 22 5:00 pm EAT as follows:

Cohort 43
Application Start Date: 12-May-22 8:00 am EAT
Application Close Date: 30-May-22 5:00 pm EAT
Cohort Start Date: 18-Jul-22
Cohort End Date: 12-Aug-22

Cohort 44
Application Start Date: 12-May-22 8:00 am EAT
Application Close Date: 30-May-22 5:00 pm EAT
Cohort Start Date: 29-Aug-22
Cohort End Date: 23-Sep-22

Cohort 45
Application Start Date: 12-May-22 8:00 am EAT
Application Close Date: 30-May-22 5:00 pm EAT
Cohort Start Date: 10-Oct-22
Cohort End Date: 04-Nov-22

Apply Here to the YALI Regional Leadership Center East Africa before the deadline.

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