Women Deliver’s two-year Emerging Leaders for Change Program is designed to develop committed youth activists in East Africa via a life-changing experience. In order to advance their advocacy efforts, participants in this initiative are given access to vital resources, networks, venues, and training opportunities. Strongly dedicated to sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) as well as gender equality, Women Deliver has a strong history of inclusively incorporating young people in leadership roles.
Who Can Submit an application? Applications are welcome from youth, aged 15 to 29, regardless of gender or sexual orientation, who live and work in Burundi 🇧🇮, Ethiopia 🇪🇹, Kenya 🇰🇪, Rwanda 🇷🇼, Tanzania 🇹🇿, or Uganda 🇻🇬. Potential candidates ought to support causes related to SRHR and/or gender equality, with an emphasis on tackling issues that adolescent girls in their communities’ experience. Those with an interest or background in combating the anti-rights movement, mitigating the effects of climate change, or promoting universal health coverage will be given preference.
About the Program:
- Improve your ability to advocate and your resource access.
- Develop relationships with influential decision-makers.
- Increase the number of opportunities to attend international events.
- Start a campaign to promote rights and health related to sexual and reproductive health (SRHR).
Country: East Africa Financial Benefits: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- Residency: Candidates must live in and advocate from one of the approved East African countries.
- Age Requirement: As on October 1, 2024, applicants must be between the ages of 15 and 29. Minors require parental approval.
- Gender Inclusivity: People of all gender identities and sexual orientations are welcome to participate in the program, but those who identify as girls, women, or non-binary will receive special consideration.
- Focus of Advocacy: Candidates should support causes pertaining to gender equality and/or sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), with a particular focus on problems impacting teenage girls in their communities.
Benefits:
- Resources, trainings, assistance, and money that are flexible
- Personalised advocacy process
- Workshops both in person and virtually
- Opportunities for networking and cooperation
- mentoring and direction
Deadline: 30 May 2024
