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2024 Renew Capital Venture Lab for East African Tech Startups.

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Application Deadline: Unspecified.

Applications are now open for the 2024 Renew Capital Venture Lab. The Renew Venture Lab allows startups to tap into an experienced investment team across Africa, experienced startup executives, and partners and investors from around the world.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Growth-oriented founders of tech-enabled, asset-light companies in Ethiopia, Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Sudan and Mozambique. Exceptional startups in other countries may also be considered at the discretion of the Renew Capital team.
  • Companies that have traction and that are raising their first rounds of capital.

Benefits

Investment Capital

  • Renew Capital invests between $50K and $300K in each startup, depending on Renew Capital’s assessment of growth potential.

Training for Rapid Growth

  • Growth tools, management tactics, and pitch coaching: a comprehensive business training program to support your startup’s growth.

Networked Knowledge

  • Instruction, coaching, and mentorship from Renew Capital staff spread across the African continent. Select companies may receive additional mentorship from successful entrepreneurs in our global investor network.

Program Timeline:

Pre-Lab Training

All who sign up will be invited to learn:

  • How Renew Capital and other investment firms operate
  • The basic steps of the investment process
  • The key documents involved in the investment process
  • What happens after you receive an investment

    Venture Lab
  • Selected startups will be invited to the Renew Venture Lab – a training series to prepare your company for potential investment.
  • The Renew Venture Lab offers a blend of online and live training, featuring coaching sessions delivered by the Renew Capital team.

    Investment
  • Renew Capital invests between $50K and $300K in companies that have been selected for investment and passed due diligence.
  • Companies may qualify for larger rounds of funding from Renew Capital’s follow-on fund as they continue to scale their business.

    Pitching
  • Shortlisted startups in the Renew Venture Lab will be invited to pitch to our investment committee.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Renew Capital Venture Lab

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 Kalimat Sudania Project for Media Initiatives in Sudan.

by OFA
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Application Deadline: 2 December 2023 23:59 pm UTC

In the frameworks of its Kalimat Sudania project in Sudan funded by the Delegation of the European Union to Sudan, CFI, the French media development agency, is pleased to invite media outlets as well as media initiatives/platforms/projects from Sudan, particularly new media such as online media, news websites, web radios, podcasts, web TVs, blogs as well as journalists and journalism students based inside or outside Sudan, that fall under the below categories to apply to benefit from:

  1. 6 online capacity building workshops for maximum 16 media outlets or initiatives/platforms/ projects.
  2. Online thematic trainings for maximum 64 journalists or journalism students from followed by coaching sessions related to the thematic trainings

There will be 2 categories of beneficiaries:

  1. Media outlets or media initiatives/platforms/projects covering the challenges that young people in Sudan are currently facing or established and run by young people, especially women from Sudan
  2. 64 journalists or journalism students.

Kalimat Sudania project strives to increase the inclusion of young people in public debate, strengthen local journalism and boost collaboration between the media and civil society, notably through local digital media.

Eligibility criteria

CATEGORIE A: Media outlets

  • The applicant must be a media outlet or a media initiative/platform/project covering the challenges that young people in Sudan are currently facing and covering those issues that are of interest to them and/or established and run by young people, especially women in Sudan;
  • The applicants must be a Sudanese media outlet/initiative/project based inside or outside Soudan;
  • The applicant must submit the online application form, with a short description of the media outlet or initiative or project;
  • The applicant must have an interest in producing contents related to the topics included in the trainings and the desire to increase their knowledge and deepen their skills;
  • The participants from each selected media outlet should have the language proficiency to attend the trainings in Arabic;
  • The journalists from each media outlet must commit to produce a content related to the training programme and authorize CFI to reproduce and disseminate them (non-commercial use);
  • The applicant and proposed journalists must demonstrate knowledge of local context, priorities and sensitivities and respect for diversity and social cohesion;
  • The applicant may be requested to provide additional details, information or documents.

Training Programmes

CATEGORIE A: MEDIA OUTLETS

à Online capacity building workshops for the 16 selected media outlets

-1 or 2 representative per media outlet will be able to attend the workshops;

Please note that a venue will be provided for participants in their city of residence to attend the online training session.

The selected media outlets and initiatives will benefit from 5 online capacity building workshops of 4 days each, in addition to a 6th 4-days online workshop to be organised on journalism in crisis and the role of the media in times of crisis. The workshops will take place between December 2023 and January 2024. For attendance, 1 or 2 representative per media outlet can be present. The presence of at least one of the two representatives is required for each workshop.

CATEGORIE B: JOURNALISTS AND JOURNALISM STUDENTS

  • Workshops for 64 journalists (maximum)

Please note that a venue will be provided for participants in their city of residence to attend the online training session.

In order to stimulate local journalism and encourage the media to work on themes relating to the daily concerns of citizens (especially during the current armed conflict), up to 64 journalists and journalism students will be selected to attend thematics workshops.

Each training cycle will consist of:

One 4-day training course followed by a coaching course with support to produce contents on each thematic (with a break between the 2 courses).

The themes are:

General theme (2 days) for all journalists:

  • Fact-checking and combatting fake news

Then 4 thematic trainings (4 days each) will be held in December –Each journalist can choose 2 thematics.

  • Covering crisis and conflicts and human rights violations

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the  Kalimat Sudania Project

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The African United Nations (UN) Youth Delegates Programme 2023 for young Africans (Fully Funded to the UN General Assembly in New York)

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Application Deadline: January 24, 2023

The project “African UN Youth Delegates” aims to increase representation of the youth of the Global South at the United Nations. Therefore, The project is looking for interested and highly motivated young people who want to be UN Youth Delegates and UN Youth Fellows to represent the interests of the youth at both the national and international level!

The project aims to support, guide and dispatch a new generation of the UN Youth Delegates from Sudan, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, and South Sudan. Further, the project aim to build up UN Associations in all participating countries and gives you the chance to become a UN Youth Fellow and engage with the work of the United Nations on the ground.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Young, highly motivated people between the age of 18 and 32, with a sufficient command of the English language.

Further, applicants need to be available to travel and attend workshops throughout 2023 (exact dates are indicated in the application form)

Benefits

  • The chance to become part of a national UN Fellowship with opportunities at UN internships, formulating a mandate that represents the demands of the youth, outreach activities and the possibility to be part in building up a UN Association.
  • Moreover, two fellows are selected as youth delegates and get to represent the youth interests of their country at the UN General Assembly in New York.

Call for Applications:

Apply Now for the United Nations (UN) Youth Delegate Programme 2023

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the United Nations (UN) Youth Delegate Programme

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2022 YALI East Africa Regional Leadership Program Cohorts 46, 47 & 48 for young Leaders in East & Central Africa (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: August 9, 2022

The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) was launched by former President of the United States Barack Obama as a signature effort to invest in the next generation of African leaders. The need to invest in grooming strong, results-oriented leaders comes out of the statistics: nearly 1 in 3 Africans are between the ages of 10 and 24, and approximately 60% of Africa’s total population is below the age of 35.

The YALI Regional Leadership Center East Africa, located at Kenyatta University in Nairobi, Kenya serves 14 countries in East and Central Africa: Burundi, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. The Center is overseen by Deloitte East Africa and is supported by a growing number of African and international partners.

Selected participants will engage in leadership training across three tracks of study: (1) Business and Entrepreneurship, (2) Civic Leadership, and (3) Public Management in a 4-week residential format with a focus on individual and team leadership skills, innovation, creative learning, and communication. The program’s emphasis is on interactive and experiential learning which fosters each participant’s ability to contribute both individually and in teams.

Requirements:

Competition for the YALI Regional Leadership Center East Africa is merit-based and open to young East African leaders who meet the following criteria:

  • Are 18 to 35 years of age at the time of application submission,
  • Are citizens and residents of one of the following countries: Burundi, Central African Republic. Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda,
  • Are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S.
  • Are eligible to receive any necessary visa to Kenya, and
  • Are proficient in reading, writing, listening and speaking English.

Selection Criteria:

Selection panels will use the following criteria to evaluate applications:

  • A demonstrated leadership in public service, business and entrepreneurship, or civic engagement.
  • Active engagement in public or community service, volunteerism, or mentorship.
  • The ability to work cooperatively in diverse groups and respect the opinions of others.
  • Strong social and communication skills.
  • An energetic, positive attitude.
  • A demonstrated knowledge, interest, and professional experience in the sector/track selected, and
  • A commitment to apply leadership skills and training to benefit your country and/or community after the program.

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

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2022 YALI East Africa Regional Leadership Program Cohorts 46, 47 & 48

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ENRICH in Africa Green Economy Start-up Project- Call for Applications

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Application Deadline: July 19,2022

The ENRICH in Africa Innovation start-up support programme for innovators, entrepreneurs, start-ups or SMEs from Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Senegal, Sudan or Zambia working to achieve SDG 12 & SDG 13 is accepting applications until 19 July 2022. The programme will be hosted by local Impact Hubs in the aforementioned countries.

ENRICH in Africa is looking for 15 (3 per country) of the most successful, impactful and promising start-ups to participate in a four-month entrepreneurial start-up support programme. This is an opportunity to bring pre-scaling startups to the next level, advance business skills, receive expert advice, and nourish potential investor relationships. Successful candidates will get a range of customized content and resources to develop and grow their business and network while being guided by a team of local and global experts.

Requirements

Criteria:

  • Participants must be at least 18 years old
  • Min. 2 team members
  • 50% female participation
  • Less than USD$100,000.00 in revenue
  • Less than 3 years 
  • Able to identify direct impact
  • Potential to scale

Benefits

Through the Enrich in Africa start-up programme participants will be able to access:

  • Mentorship & Coaching
  • Networking Events
  • Tools including the IH global community platform
  • Access to an Investor Network via the Euroquity Platform
  • Peer-to-peer Support
  • Demo Days

Available Opportunities

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the ENRICH in Africa Green Economy Start-up Project

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MENA Digital Summer School 2022 for graduate students and young entrepreneurs (Fully Funded to Berlin and North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany)

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Application Deadline: July 6th, 2022

If you are a successful graduate students and young entrepreneurs between the age of 20 – 40  who show particular promise in their respective fields of endeavor, this call can be interesting for you.

The MENA Digital Summer School is a hybrid seminar on digital transformation targeting aspiring innovators from the MENA region in the field of digital transformation. The course aims at providing MENA relevant best of class learning. It uses cases and business contacts that will enable digital managers of the region to develop their transformation projects, initiatives, and policies successfully. MENA DSS brings together like-minded people from different crafts and professional backgrounds.

The course will include practical modules on data management, machine learning, strategic planning, design and management methods, transformation management, technical foresight, smart cities, as well as tackling socio-economic issues of digitization in the MENA region. Moreover, field visits to communities and sessions with experts and leaders in the spheres of business, politics, economy, culture, academia, and media in
Germany are offered. The course will also provide electives that relate to the projects/aspirations of the participants (e.g. MENA-platform strategies, digital culture, women in tech-networks, and more).

The seminar is organized by the Candid Foundation and supported by the Chancellery of the State of North Rhine Westphalia, Einstein Centre Digital Future in Berlin, FernUniversität in Hagen, Germany’s leading distance learning university and the Digital Arabia Network (DAN), a lab for the digital future of the Arab world, which extends from the MENA region to the European diaspora. Parts of the program are contributed by the Center for Advanced Internet Studies (CAIS), Bochum.

  • Format: hybrid program (online and in-person modules)
  • Online Teaching dates: September 7-10, 2022 (3-4 days)
  • In person program starts: Sept 25, 2022 (7 days)
  • In person program ends: October 3, 2022
    Location: Germany (Berlin and North Rhine-Westphalia)

    Eligibility:
  • Participants of the MENA Digital Summer School will be particularly successful graduate students and young entrepreneurs between the age of 20 and 40, who show particular promise in their respective fields of endeavour.
  • Applicants shall be nationals of the following states and currently reside in their country of origin or another state of the MENA region (Middle East & North Africa): Mauritania, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Sudan, Yemen, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Palestinian Territories, Iraq, Djibouti, Comoros, member states of the GCC). Participants are expected to apply with a project idea for digital innovation.

    Benefits
  • The scholarship covers course participation, flight costs, as well as accommodation and travel costs during the in-person module in Germany.
  • Selection Criteria
  • This is a highly selective two-stage admission process. Applicants passing the first stage will be invited to a short online interview on July 7-8. Admission cannot be guaranteed even if candidates fulfil all legal requirements. Even in case of an admission, the Candid Foundation cannot guarantee a visa and does not assume any liability or warranty

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the MENA Digital Summer School 2022

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ChangemakerXchange Climate Action Summit 2022 for MENA changemakers

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Application Deadline: June 30, 2022

To address the triple planetary crisis (climate change, biodiversity loss, and air pollution) — likely the biggest existential threat humanity has ever encountered — we need intersectional and coordinated collaboration on a massive scale.

ChangemakerXchange is excited to launch a global intersectional climate action programme that supports the world’s leading climate action changemakers and activists from different regions. The ultimate goal is to help the youth climate movement become even more connected, collaborative, and impactful.

The Summit

  • There will be three in-person summits and a follow-up community and capacity-building programme in Europe, MENA, and North America in 2022.

Egypt | 19 – 23 November 2022. Supported by SAP

  • The Climate Action Summit in MENA in 2022 is supported by SAP.
  • Participants will also get the chance to be part of a unique online capacity-building programme and be connected with pro-bono support from SAP employees.

ELIGIBLE COUNTRIES
Afghanistan, Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Western Sahara, Yemen

Selection Criteria

Each summit has its own detailed selection criteria, but the following is the general rule for all of them:

  • Country: You must come from or be currently living in one of the eligible countries.
  • Age: You must be aged 18–35.
  • Role: You are the founder/co-founder, leader/co-leader, manager/co-manager (or hold an influential position with decision-making power, e.g. intrapreneur) of a social/environmental venture/organisation/community which is up and running and addresses the climate, biodiversity, and air pollution crises.
  • Language: You must have a command of English which is strong enough to participate in small group conversations and collaborate with international changemakers.

Cost:

  • Participants are asked to cover their own transportation costs to Egypt.
  • ChangemakerXchange will cover all other costs associated with the summit, such as: accommodation, catering, local transportation, room hire, equipment & material, COVID-19 rapid tests, FFP2 masks, facilitation & hosting compensation, programme manager compensation, carbon emissions offsetting derived from the local hosting, post-summit capacity-building programme, post-summit community engagement activities, etc.

Programme Details:

  • The programme starts with regional summits (cohorts), each convening 15–25 young changemakers in intensive 5-day gatherings. These gatherings take place in beautiful locations deep in nature and are designed to forge deep connections between participants, foster wellbeing, enable peer learning and set the ground for meaningful collaborations to emerge.
  • After the summit, the young changemakers are invited to join a tailored online global capacity-building programme, that brings together members from each region. This multi-module and interactive programme will include practical sessions for young changemakers such as preventing burnout, fundraising & finances and system change.
  • Finally, the young changemakers become lifelong members of the thriving global ChangemakerXchange community, which currently counts close to 1,000 social innovators from 120+ countries. As part of the community, members get access to a regular and dynamic portfolio of opportunities to connect, learn and co-create.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the ChangemakerXchange Climate Action Summit 2022

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UNDP-4YFN Women Innovators Programme 2022 for women-led, digital, social impact-oriented start-ups in the Arab States

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Application Deadline: 21st March 2022

The Women Innovators Programme (WIP) is a partnership between the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in the Arab States and Four Years From Now (4YFN), the start-up platform of the global mobile operators’ association, GSMA. WIP is a mentorship programme for women-led, digital, social impact-oriented start-ups in the Arab States. While innovative, women-led start-ups are becoming more common in the region, women face many barriers to entrepreneurship, such as lack of access to finance and discriminatory gender norms. Among the barriers is also a lack of business-relevant mentorship opportunities and social networks, which this programme seeks to address.

Requirements

Applicants should fulfill the below criteria:

  • Women who are Founders, Co-Founders or in the Executive Board of the Start-up.
  • Startups that provide digital-based solutions including but not limited to: Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Robotics, Augmented & Virtual Reality, 3D & 4D Printing, Cloud Computing, Big Data, Blockchain, Drone Technology and Biometrics, E-Commerce.
  • Start-ups should be Early Stage but already in the market (beyond ideation): i.e. Product/service already deployed with early customers / Demonstrating market fit for your product / Proof of the sales dynamics that will support efficient growth /Ensuring the team is in place to execute · Start-up solutions that are contributing to one or more of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
  • Start-ups should be based in one of the following Arab States: Algeria, Bahrain, Djibouti, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, State of Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, & Yemen.
  • Participants who are committed to actively participating in the full mentorship programme.
  • Participants who are able to communicate effectively in English (given the international nature of the mentors).

Benefits

Mentorship will take place virtually over a period of approximately 2 months, with one-two hours of mentorship per week (10 hours of mentorship in total). The programme will begin in May, with a high-level launch event and introductions between participants and mentors. A virtual demo day will be held at the end of the mentorship period, with presentations to international investors. The demo day is organised with the purpose of providing exposure to the start-ups, without any guarantee of funding.

Mentorship support will be available in the following areas, depending on the start-ups’ needs:

  • Business strategy

    Formulation and implementation of goals and objectives.

  • Marketing & communication

    Development and evaluation of communication and marketing strategies.

  • Fundraising

    Fundraising options and strategy, including crowdfunding.

  • Management & operations:

    Financial management, legal management, team management, business modeling, etc…

  • Pitching

    Creating and delivering a winning pitch for investment, partnerships or sales.

  • Technology

   Technical support related to the digital nature of the solutions.

How to Apply

  • The form should be filled in by a woman in a leadership position at the start-up (Founder, Co-Founder or in the Executive Board).
  • The application deadline is 21 March 2022. Shortlisted applicants may be contacted for a short interview.


For any questions, please contact Roxani Roushas ([email protected]) and Mohamed Walid Jomni ([email protected]).

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the UNDP-4YFN Women Innovators Programme in the Arab States

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Leiden University Fund – Lutfia Rabbani Foundation Scholarship 2022/2023 for Arab Students

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Application Deadline: March 31st, 2022. 

The Lutfia Rabbani Foundation and the Leiden University Fund have renewed their partnership on the 15th of September, 2021. This reiterates the commitment of both organisations to support exceptional talent from the MENA region, stressing the importance of international scholarships as a tool to promote Euro-Arab dialogue. It will support students who demonstrate exceptional academic excellence and a strong motivation to promote Euro-Arab dialogue. The Fund shall provide one full scholarship annually to a Master’s student from an Arab country to attend a Master’s programme at Leiden University.

Moreover, the scholarship is strengthened by a mentoring programme that offers the scholarship recipient guidance on a personal and professional level and also provides access to the Foundation’s extensive and diverse network and platforms.

Eligibility

The scholarship is open to Arab students who have received an official letter of acceptance into a one year Master’s programme at Leiden University. Students must be nationals from one of the following countries: Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, or Yemen.

Maximum amount

The maximum amount of the Leiden University Fund – Lutfia Rabbani Foundation Scholarship is €30,000.

How to Apply

Necessary documents are:

  1. Motivation and purpose statement (in English)
  2. Curriculum Vitae (in English)
  3. Copy of passport
  4. Copies of degrees or diplomas with academic transcripts (with English translations)
  5. Two signed references from either academic or professional referees (in English)
  6. Letter of acceptance from Leiden University. In order to meet the March 31st deadline for the scholarship, applicants should apply to Leiden University no later than February 1st  for the September intake. Applications may take between 4-6 weeks to be processed by Leiden University. Without a letter of acceptance from Leiden University, the Lutfia Rabbani Foundation cannot consider applicants for a scholarship.
  7. A detailed programme outline of the Master study the scholar intends to pursue at Leiden University (in English)
  8. Budget: please be thorough in completing your budget to include tuition fees (and whether you have applied to other scholarship funds) as well as necessary expenses to be incurred during the academic year. The maximum amount that may be awarded is € 30,000 for an academic year. You can use this Budget Template. 
  9. Signed and dated Application Form (the form can also be downloaded in the application portal).

All the documents above must be submitted to the Lutfia Rabbani Foundation by March 31st, 2022. Apply by clicking on the button below (make sure you already have all the requested documents ready to upload to the application portal). 

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Leiden University Fund – Lutfia Rabbani Foundation Scholarship 2022/2023

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British Council’s Creative Economy E-Learning Programme for aspiring and early-stage young African Entrepreneurs.

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The British Council Creative Economy E-Learning Programme for aspiring and early-stage young African entrepreneurs is focused on entrepreneurship and delivers a collection of free online courses for the next generation of African leaders to support them through their business journey. 

Upon completing the programme, participants will receive a certificate as evidence of their achievement. The certificate will make you eligible to apply for sustained support through mentoring, coaching, incubation and acceleration through our wider work in participating countries.

The programme is developed to support the British Council’s wider Creative Economy strand, designed to help develop an ecosystem in which young entrepreneurs can thrive. 

Programme Modules

Creative Entrepreneurship 

Basic 
Understanding the Creative Economy (Including what sectors constitute the Creative Economy, the economic, social and cultural value of the Creative Industries) using relevant case studies and data to aid understanding).

Course 1: Intro to African Creative Economy  
Course 2: Bringing Your Idea to Life  
Course 3: Finding the Right People  
Course 4: Building Your Business  
Course 5: Branding and Marketing your Business 

Intermediate 
With the basic course as a recommended pre-requisite, the intermediate course will provide additional depth to basic courses and includes the following: 

Course 1: Your Entrepreneurship Strategy  
Course 2: Personal and Business Growth Strategies  
Course 3: Protecting My Business  
Course 4: Finance For Creative Business  
Course 5: Building and Leading Teams  
Course 6: Raising Capital for My Business  
Course 7: Promoting and Pitching My Business  

Social Impact through Creative Entrepreneurship 

Provide participants with an understanding of impact entrepreneurship, social innovation and factors to consider in pivoting enterprises to achieve social impact

Topic 1: Introduction to ‘Impact Entrepreneurship’  
Topic 2: Introduction to Impact Economy – balancing profit with impact  
Topic 3: Understanding Social Innovation (including Human Centered Design)  
Topic 4: Factors to consider in pivoting your enterprise to achieve social impact  
Topic 5: Impact Entrepreneurship of the 21st Century: The role of technology  
Topic 6: Inclusion, Sustainability and Values and Ethics  
Topic 7: Types of financing for Impact Enterprises and how to attract them

Creative Economy Policy

This intermediate course provides relevant insight for policy stakeholders in relation to the creative economy 

Topic 1: Refresher on Introduction to Policy Making  
Topic 2: Understanding the Creative Economy  
Topic 3: The role of creative economy in sustainable development  
Topic 4: Approaches to Creative Economy Policy  
Topic 5: Steps to consider for the development or strengthening of the creative economy

Country Page:

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the British Council’s Creative Economy E-Learning Programme 2022

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One Young World – Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs ‘Enterprise for Peace’ Scholarship 2022 (Fully Funded to attend the OYW2022 Summit in Tokyo, Japan)

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Application Deadline: November 15th 2021

The One Young World Summit 2022 will see 2,000 young leaders from 190+ countries descend to Tokyo for the global forum for young leaders. During the Summit, delegates will present and debate solutions to our time’s most pressing issues alongside senior leaders.

Underemployment and the lack of employment opportunities are among of the most significant socio-economic and security challenges we face, partially brought on due to the youth bulge present in many countries around the world. Beyond its immediate impacts on young people, youth unemployment can exacerbate poverty, violent extremism, political instability, drug abuse and crime.

The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) prioritises improving young people’s prospects in a number of developing countries and fragile states by supporting local entrepreneurs and job creation. The MFA believes that One Young World offers a great opportunity to young people to become engaged, get involved in and build on successful initiatives and connect with other changemakers around the world. That is why the Dutch MFA collaborates with One Young World to provide scholarships for delegates to participate in the global Summit around creating youth employment opportunities for prosperous and peaceful societies. The initiative has the following objectives:

  • Empowering young leaders to create sustainable job opportunities in selected regions.
  • Leveraging the potential of young people as widely as possible for job creation and highlighting their potential as a solution to fostering prosperous and peaceful societies.
  • Raising awareness for youth underemployment and sharing best practices regarding this subject.

Eligibility Criteria

  •  Aged 18 – 34 by date of One Young World Summit 2022 in May
  • Candidates need to be actively engaged in the fields of youth employment and job creation, either as entrepreneurs or in a similar role (and be able to demonstrate this)
  • Nationals of and residents in one of the following countries are eligible for the scholarship: Algeria, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iraq, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Mali, Morocco, Niger, Nigeria, Palestinian Territories, Senegal, Sudan, South Sudan, Tunisia, Uganda. Please note that candidates with a refugee status are certainly eligible.
  • Available to join the programme full time between 13 and 20 May 2022.

Benefits

Selected Enterprise for Peace Scholars will receive*:

  • Access to the pre-Summit programme of the Dutch MFA (location t.b.a.)
  • Access to the One Young World Summit which takes place 16 – 19 May 2022 in Tokyo, Japan.
  • Travel to and hotel accommodation on a shared basis in the pre-Summit location and Tokyo and travel back to the country of origin.
  • Catering which includes breakfast, lunch and dinner during the One Young World Summit and the pre-Summit programme.
  • Transportation between the One Young World Summit accommodation and the Summit venue.
  • Profiling in various media outlets.

Assessment Criteria

Successful scholars will demonstrate:

  • A demonstrated commitment to creating positive impact through (social) entrepreneurship in their communities;
  • Proven leadership ability (role models) in their communities;
  • A capacity for innovation and value-driven problem solving;
  • A concern for local and/or global issues;
  • An ability to generate and articulate impactful ideas;
  • An ability to work towards a shared goal through teamwork and collaboration.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the One Young World – Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs ‘Enterprise for Peace’ Scholarship

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Goethe-Institut Creative Campus Training Programme 2021 for young Sudanese

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Application Deadline: 5 February 2021

In 2019 Goethe-institution sudan joined Fredrisch-Ebert-Stiftung in strengthening citizens of Sudan program, funded by the Dutch Embassy.

The Creative Campus is a cultural entrepreneurship intense training organized by Goethe institution as one of the pillars of the strengthening citizwns in Sudan program.

The campus targets early-middle stage creative and cultural entrepreneurs as well as initiative founders, who are looking for further develop their business and innovative skills following a design thinking and entrepreneurship integrated training model.

Upon finishing the campus, the participants will become part of the creative campus alumni who will have the opportunity to engage in the different pillars of strengthening citizens of sudan program.

The training will be conducted online and after its completion participants will become part of the creative Creative Campus collective. They will have the opportunity to engage in the different pillars of the SCS, and the potential to acquire further training to become facilitators of the Creative Campus programme.

Requirements

Goethe-Institut accepts applications from individuals working in a range of creative (social) enterprises such as:

  • Art spaces.
  • Music studios.
  • Graphic design companies.
  • Documentary films.
  • Fashion.
  • Media companies
  • Creative agencies.

Note:

  • Participants are required to complete the full training.
  • Participants should be team players and ready to share their business/initiative ideas as part of the campus’ learning journey. 
  • Participants should be motivated to be engaged under the umbrella of SCS and to propagate the learnings they will receive directly or indirectly.

The application deadline is 5 February. 

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Creative Campus Programme 2021

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Internews Network Training Program 2021 for Sudanese Journalists

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Application Deadline:January 15, 2021 

Are you a journalist from Lebanon or Sudan reporting on religious freedom and human rights issues? Do you want to expand your knowledge on inclusive reporting and digital security?

This online training program is designed to promote a culture of respect for religious diversity in MENA countries by improving the quality, quantity, and dissemination of objective reporting on religious freedom.

The objectives are to increase the capacity of journalists to securely produce high-quality conflict-sensitive and inclusive content on key religious freedom issues and to enhance the availability of and access to high-quality conflict-sensitive and inclusive content as well as promoting dialogue on key religious freedom issues.

The program is a partnership between Internews Network, Maharat Foundation, and Samir Kassir Foundation. 

OBJECTIVES – What you will learn?

The program will equip its participants with the knowledge and connection to provide through two workshops – the Skills Labs, ongoing mentorship, and the opportunity to build a network of regional journalists.  The skills Labs will cover the topics of: 

  • Inclusive reporting on key religious freedom issues and conflict-sensitive issues
  • Digital security skills and situational awareness
  • In addition, a pre-recorded module on fact-based reporting will be accessible through the online platform. 

ELIGIBILITY – Can I apply? 

You can apply to the program if you: 

  • Have a minimum of two years of professional journalism experience
  • Have an interest in or prior experience reporting on religious freedom issues
  • Are able to commit to multiple workshops, on-going mentoring and reporting and writing assignments scheduled over twelve months
  • Are from Lebanon or Sudan

PROGRAM ACTIVITIES & TIMELINE

Participants are expected to commit to the whole program. 

  • Skills Lab I: Key religious freedom issues and conflict-sensitive and inclusive reporting Training 
  • Skills Lab II: Digital security skills and situational awareness Training 
  • Small grants for follow-up projects and assignments 
  • The main language of the training will be Arabic.
  • All workshops will take place online
  • The program will run on a weekly schedule. Selected participants will have to commit to participating in all sessions.
  • A stipend to cover internet expenses will be provided to participants at the end of the program.

APPLICATION PROCESS – How to apply?

To apply you need to submit this application form before January 15, 2021, 11:59 PM Beirut Time. 

  • Submit the application in English: https://forms.gle/LN9wt3zmSo8bUN546
  • Submit the application in Arabic: https://forms.gle/qsvfqPRLL2xxKqVH7

Shortlisted applicants might be called for interviews by email.

The interviews will be conducted online by the selection committee.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Internews Network Training Program 2021

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Tandem Cultural Exchange Programme 2020/2021 for cultural managers and civil society activists.

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Application Deadline: Monday 23 November 2020 (23:59 CET)

The Tandem programme for cultural exchange is looking for 20 cultural managers and civil society activists from Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Sudan, Tunisia, and from Libyan initiatives and collectives displaced in these countries to join the second round of Tandem 360°.

Tandem is a cultural collaboration programme that strengthens civil society in Europe, Middle East and North Africa. Tandem offers a space to build real, meaningful, and sustainable relationships that can grow through shared interests, enthusiasm for creative discovery and the joy of making things happen together. Since its inception in 2011, Tandem has supported long-term collaborations, knowledge development and networking opportunities for more than 400 cultural managers from over 200
cities across three continents. There are currently six Tandem editions which focus on different regions and topics.

Tandem 360° allows cultural professionals from many different disciplines to acquire skills required for ecosystem mapping and engaging in long-term partnerships. The Tandem process provides hands-on possibilities for getting real insights into diverse
cultural scenes. Participants gain practical experience by collaborating within rapidly changing fields in their regions.

Do you want …
… to connect to people, places and ideas across different
countries?
… to experiment with new methods, tools and learn by doing
something together?
… to develop, grow and reflect in your role as cultural manager, civil society activist and also as an organisation?

INVITATION
Tandem is looking for 20 civil society and cultural activists to join the second round of Tandem 360°.

  • Tandem is looking for organisations that can share the knowledge of their field/discipline AND they have some experience and interest in developing their local/regional/cross-sectoral cooperation.
  • Participating organizations will get a chance to connect with change-makers across the region.
  • In the spirit of ‘Doing-it-together’, the one-year programme offers a space to experiment with multidisciplinary project ideas, ecosystem mapping and inventive approaches to create change through culture.

Requirements

  • Independent cultural NGOs, non-hierarchical and open-minded public institutions or civil society initiatives which are well rooted in a local community and have an established professional network
    AND
    are based in Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Sudan, Tunisia (including Libyan initiatives and collectives displaced in these countries).
  • You should have the organisational and financial capacity, ambition and experience to engage in a one-year intensive international programme, as well as be ready to commit to providing sufficient work time of one employee in our organisation.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

  • Within each Tandem programme, participants form cross-national partnerships of two, aka tandems. These Tandem partners organise working visits to each other’s’ cities and develop a joint pilot project which serves as a space for mutual learning and engagement.
  • Throughout the year, participants meet for networking, workshops and peer-topeer exchange.
  • At the end of the project there is a final presentation and the opportunity to connect with the growing Tandem network. The programme acts on different levels, offering professional development to individuals, as well as supporting organisational change processes through ecosystem mapping and creating a space to experiment with innovative ideas.

In short, Tandem offers:
• Mutual 12-day work visits at your Tandem partner organisation
• 4 Tandem network and training meetings with moderated peer-to-peer learning sessions and input by experienced trainers
• Methods and Tools for professional and organisational development
• Ongoing expert advice for the development of the cross-border collaborations
• Start-up funding of EUR 7,500 for a pilot project to develop in collaboration with your Tandem partner
• Being part of a network of more than 400 cultural activists across Europe and its neighbouring regions

Benefits

  • You can — but do not necessarily have to — work for a classic cultural organisation. Nonetheless, you should be strongly interested in designing new formats of civil and cultural-social work that engage communities in reshaping their current and future realities. You should be motivated to explore unconventional ways of working together with a Tandem partner who you don’t know yet.
  • You should be committed to identify and pursue new ideas for cultural work that addresses burning societal issues, both in your local community and beyond.

Timeline

The main activities within the programme are as follows:

Online info session (11 November 2020 at 13:00 – 15:00 CET)
• Partner Forum (end-February 2021)
• Placements (March 2021 – December 2021)
• Collaboration Design Meeting (early-June 2021)
• Ecosystem Base Camp (early-September 2021)
• Reflection Meeting (early-December 2021)

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Tandem Cultural Exchange Programme 2020/2021

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Chevening-Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies (OCIS) Fellowship Program 2021 for Mid-Career Professionals (Fully Funded for Study in the UK)

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Application Deadline: November 3rd 2020

The Chevening Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies (OCIS) Fellowships are aimed at mid-career academics or professionals who are dedicated to the promotion of academic activities which encourage a more informed understanding of the culture and civilisation of Islam and contemporary Muslim societies.

The following fellowships are a collaboration between the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and OCIS:

  • Chevening OCIS Fellowship
  • Chevening OCIS Abdullah Gül Fellowship

Course/programme structure

Fellows will undertake a 6-month period of self-directed research focusing on their own project on the culture and civilisation of Islam and contemporary Muslim societies in a global context.

Fellows will benefit from meeting a multi-disciplinary group of scholars focusing on the Islamic world and have the opportunity to develop contacts with relevant individuals, discuss issues relating to the Islamic world, including Islamic history, classical Islamic sciences, economics and Islamic finance, and the study of Muslims in the West. Fellows will contribute to the Centre’s objective to encourage and promote sustained dialogue and collaboration within the global academic community of the culture and civilisation of Islam and contemporary Muslim societies.

OCIS is a Recognized Independent Centre for the University of Oxford and provides a meeting point for the Western and Islamic worlds of learning.

This fellowship programme will commence in October 2021. Fellows will need to develop their own research project to focus on during their fellowship prior to arriving in the UK.

Eligibility 

The Chevening OCIS Abdullah Gül Fellowship is available to applicants from Turkey.

To be eligible for a Chevening OCIS Fellowship, you must:

  • Demonstrate the potential to rise to a position of leadership and influence
  • Demonstrate the personal, intellectual and interpersonal attributes reflecting this potential
  • Be a citizen of Afghanistan, Algeria, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Libya, Malaysia, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan, the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Philippines, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, or Uzbekistan
  • Return to country of your citizenship at the end of the period of the fellowship
  • Hold a postgraduate level qualification (or equivalent professional training or experience in a relevant area) at the time of application
  • Have significant professional and/or academic research experience (at least five years)
  • Provide evidence of meeting at least the minimum English language abilities for Chevening Awards
  • Not hold British or dual-British citizenship
  • Not be an employee, a former employee, or relative of an employee (since July 2016) of Her Majesty’s Government (including British embassies/high commissions, the Department for International Development, the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, the Ministry of Defence and the Home Office), the British Council, or a staff member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities.

Note: Immediate relatives are defined as parents or step-parents, siblings or step-siblings, children or step-children, spouse, civil partner or unmarried (where the couple have been in a relationship akin to marriage or civil partnership for at least two years)

Please note that applicants who have previously received financial benefit from a HMG-funded scholarship or fellowship are eligible to apply after a period of five years following the completion of their first HMG funded award. In these cases, applicants will be required to demonstrate their career progression from that point.

Benefits

  • Six-month period of research at OCIS.
  • Living expenses for the duration of the fellowship.
  • Return economy airfare from home country to the UK.
  • Allowance package for research-related activities.
  • Access to a programme of cultural events and activities organised by the FCDO and the Chevening Secretariat.

Application requirement

Applicants should be prepared to outline a short proposal on the area of academic research they would like to conduct at the time of application submission. The proposal should include a main research question and how the applicant intends to conduct this research while in residence at the Centre.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Chevening-Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies (OCIS) Fellowship Program 2021

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UNITAR Social Entrepreneurship Training Programme 2020 for Women from East Africa

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Application Deadline: September 6 2020 23:59 (JST)

The UNITAR Social Entrepreneurship Training  Programme for Women aims to empower women with the knowledge and skills of entrepreneurship and mentor them to develop self-led entrepreneurial initiatives and solutions (social or commercial) that will harness digital technologies to address socio-economic challenges in their respective countries.

The target audience are passionate and potential entrepreneurs from the Horn of Africa including members of Small and Medium Enterprises, government agencies and academic institutions. This programme is open only for women from Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, and Sudan.

The programme is being conducted with the financial support of the Government and the People of Japan.

Eligibility Criteria

Participants will be selected through an open call for applications based on specific criteria including: 

  • Female and aged (between 18 and 40);
  • Geographical and sectoral representation within the country;
  • Deep interest in entrepreneurship and frontier technology; 
  • Good oral and written English skills; and
  • Keen passion to learn by doing and highly motivated to succeed to provide positive impact to the society.

The application process is open to anyone living inside the target countries, however, preference will be given to locally situated nationals of the target countries. The programme will be delivered in English and consists of two phases covering the full cycle of idea to market entrepreneurship stages by providing training, mentoring, pitching, operationalization plan, and outcome evaluation.

Application Process

To apply for this programme, you will need to complete the below steps:

  1. Create a SurveyMonkey account (if you don’t have one already)
  2. Complete the Eligibility Criteria Survey
  3. Start, complete and Submit your Application Form

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the UNITAR Social Entrepreneurship Training Programme 2020

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Tandem Cultural Exchange Programme 2020 for civil society and cultural activists

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Application Deadline:Monday 29 June 2020 at 23:59 CEST

The Tandem Programme for cultural exchange is looking for 20 civil society and cultural activists from Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Sudan, Tunisia, and from Libyan initiatives and collectives displaced in these countries.

Tandem is looking for 20 civil society and cultural activists to join the first round of Tandem 360°. Participating organisations will get a chance to connect with changemakers across the region. In the spirit of ‘Doing-it-together’, the one-year programme offers a space to experiment with multidisciplinary project ideas, ecosystem mapping and inventive approaches to create change through culture.

Tandem 360° is a new addition to the six existing Tandem programmes for cultural exchange. This open call was planned to be published right before the pandemic of the coronavirus has affected us all globally. This situation has proven more than ever that our systems need to be questioned and changed, also in the cultural sector and among civil society.

Tandem has always been about fostering initiatives creating spaces to allow such questions to be asked, and where possible, worked on and transformed into change to build stronger communities locally in the regions where we work. And more than ever, we do need a 360° perspective. By focusing on the idea of a 360° perspective on the work and activities of cultural organisations in the selected countries, this programme allows professionals working in culture and civil society from many different disciplines to acquire skills required for ecosystem mapping – i.e. looking at not only who they are, why they do what they do, but also at the tools and resources each organisation has or needs to be able to function – and engaging in long-term partnerships.

The Tandem process provides hands-on possibilities for getting real insights into diverse cultural scenes. Participants gain practical experience by collaborating within rapidly changing fields in their regions

Requirements

– Independent cultural NGOs, non-hierarchical and open-minded public institutions or civil society initiatives which are well rooted in a local community and have an established professional network AND are based in Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Sudan and Tunisia. also nvite and strongly encourage displaced Libyan organisations based in these countries to apply.
– You should have the (organisational and financial) capacity, ambition and experience to engage in a one-year intensive international programme, as well as be ready to commit to providing sufficient work time of one employee in your organisation.

Tandem offers:
• Mutual 12-day work visits at your Tandem partner organisation
• 4 Tandem network and training meetings with moderated peer-to-peer learning sessions and input by experienced trainers
• Methods and Tools for professional and organisational development
• Ongoing expert advice for the development of the cross-border collaborations
• Start-up funding of EUR 7,500 for a pilot project to develop in collaboration with your Tandem partner
• Being part of a network of more than 400 cultural activists across Europe and its neighbouring regions

HOW TO APPLY?
Please apply online, you can fill in the application:

  • in Arabic, in English or in French.
  • Application deadline is Monday 29 June 2020 at 23:59 CEST.
  • Selection of applicants and invitations for the Partner Forum will be announced by early July 2020.
    • Read the manifesto/poem of the programme: 360º Frequencies.
    • Check our FAQ for more details, including all the dates and times of the online info sessions.
    • Contact Hatem ([email protected]) for further inquiries.

    TIMELINE
    • Online info sessions: May-June 2020
    • Application deadline: 29 June 2020
    • Selection: early July 2020
    • Partner Forum: mid-October 2020
    • Placements: November 2020 – September 2021
    • Collaboration Design Meeting: end-January 2021
    • Ecosystem Base Camp: mid-May 2021
    • Reflection Meeting: early-September 2021

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Tandem Cultural Exchange Programme

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British Council Call for Projects: Disaster and Climate Change Preparedness in East Africa

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Application Deadline: June 21st 2020

In recent years, there has been a growing awareness of the need to increase the cultural heritage sector’s capacity to prepare for and mitigate the effects of natural disasters and climate change. 

This new round of grants is open for applications for projects (up to £125k) relating to preparedness measures to protect cultural heritage against the effects of natural disasters and climate change in one or more of the following countries: Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan, South Sudan, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda. 

This is a pilot round which will help to test the Cultural Protection Fund’s approach to expanding our work in this area. Due to the timescale and available budget, we anticipate funding only 3-5 projects. 

Please note that in order to apply for a grant, you must first have a mandatory conversation with a Cultural Protection Fund Grants Manager, which will enable us to assess your eligibility to submit an application. Details of how to arrange a mandatory conversation can be found in the steps below. 

Requirements

Cultural Protection Fund grants are only available to organisations

  • This round is open to applicants proposing to work with one or more locally-based partners in Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan, South Sudan, Rwanda, Tanzania or Uganda. Organisations based within target countries are also invited apply to the fund, with or without partners. 
  • Applications must be submitted by one lead applicant organisation with up to eight partner organisations.  
  • Applications must demonstrate intent to benefit one or more of the target countries as their main aim. If private owners or for-profit organisations are involved in a project, we expect the benefit to the social and economic development of the target country to outweigh any private gain.
  • Applicants must be able to evidence a significant track record in delivering similar projects and will be asked to share the results of previous Cultural Heritage Protection work in the target countries. 
  • If a grant is awarded, you will be required to accept the terms and conditions of our Grant Agreement. You are encouraged to read this document ahead of making your application – it is available to read on our website here.

APPLICATION TIMELINE

ActivityTimeline
Application deadline21 June 2020
Decision meetingJuly 2020 with applicants notified by early August 2020
Projects commenceSeptember 2020 (projects can last up to 6 months and must finish by the end of February 2021)

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the British Council Call for Projects: Disaster and Climate Change Preparedness in East Africa

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2020 Pan-Africa Youth Leadership Program (PAYLP) for young Sudanese

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Application Deadline:December 31, 2019

The Youth Leadership Program with Sudan is a three-week exchange, from April 4 – 25, 2020 in the United States for high school students and adult mentors. The primary program themes are civic education, community service, and youth leadership development.  Participants live with host families for the majority of the exchange and engage in leadership and civic education workshops, community service activities, visits to local schools and community organizations, project planning and development, and local cultural activities with American peers.  Participants return home with action plans to bring their exchange experience to their home communities in the form of a wide range of community service projects.   

Adult applicants must: 

  • Be a citizen and live in Sudan (applicants with dual U.S. citizenship will not be considered); 
  • Be teachers, trainers, and/or community leaders who work with youth; 
  • Have proficiency in English; 
  • Demonstrate positive leadership and service; 
  • Exhibit a high level of open-mindedness, flexibility, and interpersonal skills;  
  • Have the ability to work cooperatively in a team and tolerate the opinions of others; and 
  • Be willing to take on the role of chaperone, exchange participant, and commit to the continued mentorship of youth participants after their return home. 

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2020 Pan-Africa Youth Leadership Program

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Open Society Foundation Disability Rights Scholarship Program 2020 for young Africans (Funded)

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Application Deadline: January 6, 2020.

The Disability Rights Scholarship Program provides yearlong awards for master’s degree study to disability rights advocates, lawyers, and educators to develop new legislation, jurisprudence, policy, research, and scholarship to harness the innovations and opportunities offered by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).

With the knowledge and networks gained through the program, we expect that fellows will deepen their understanding of international law and education, with a focus on disability rights, and gain the tools necessary to engage in a range of CRPD implementation strategies, such as: challenging rights violations in their home countries by drafting enforceable legislation consistent with the CRPD; utilizing enforcement mechanisms set forth in the Convention; taking forward disability rights litigation requesting CRPD-compliant remedies; engaging in disability rights advocacy; and developing law, education, or other academic curricula informed by the CRPD.

The Disability Rights Scholarship Program offers awards to individuals from Ethiopia, Lesotho, Sudan, South Sudan, Czech Republic, Georgia, and Ukraine for law degrees.

Eligibility Criteria

The program does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. Candidates with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply. The competition is merit-based and open to those meeting the following criteria:

  • be a citizen and legal resident Ethiopia, Lesotho, Sudan, South Sudan; Czech Republic, Georgia, or Ukraine at the time of application
  • have work experience in the legal profession or advocacy focusing on human/disability rights
  • have an excellent academic record with a bachelor of laws (LLB; in exceptional circumstances, those without a LLB but with substantial relevant experience may be considered)—a degree must be awarded by the application deadline
  • have demonstrated leadership in the field of disability rights
  • be proficient in spoken and written English or French and able to meet university-designated minimum scores on standardized language tests
  • be able to participate in an intensive academic writing program in July–August 2020
  • be able to begin the graduate program in August or September 2020
  • be able to receive and maintain visa or study permit required by host country
  • demonstrate a clear commitment to return to home country to contribute to advancing the inclusion and full participation of persons with disabilities in their communities

Participating Institutions

Fellows will be clustered at select institutions that demonstrate cutting-edge capacity for legal education in international disability rights, and that are interested in forming a consortium of schools dedicated to developing this field and deepening their own capacity with an international perspective.

In nurturing such a network, the Program strives to encourage faculties to incorporate disability rights into existing human rights curricula and participate in collaboratively-designed workshops and research efforts in the field.

Participating schools include:

•School of Law, National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland
•Faculty of Law, McGill University, Canada
•School of Law, University of Leeds, UK
•College of Law, Syracuse University, USA
•Washington College of Law, American University, USA

Fellowship Worth

tuition and mandatory university fees;
•monthly stipend for room, board, and other living expenses;
•program-related travel;
•accident and health insurance during the program;
•funds for educational materials and professional development;
•all costs associated with pre-academic summer program and annual conference;
•support for students with disabilities to obtain reasonable accommodations necessary for participating in the program of study.

The fellowship does NOT provide funding for dependent family members.

How to Apply

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply online please click hereto register, and then follow the instructions.

If you are unable to apply online, the full application form (available here:https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/grants/disability-rights-scholarship-program, or from the regional coordonators listed below) and all supporting documents must be submitted via email by the deadline to the appropriate contact below.

Reference letters should be on official letterhead and submitted by the recommender via e-mail directly to the regional coordinator (address below) by the deadline

Deadline

Completed application forms and all necessary accompanying documents, along with a copy of your passport, must be submitted online or (if unable to access the application portal) to the appropriate Regional Coordinator by January 6, 2020.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Open Society Foundation Disability Rights Scholarship Program 2020

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Mozilla Science group/H3ABioNet 2018 Open Science Workshops in East Africa.

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Mozilla Science group and H3ABioNet in collaboration with SageBionetworks are running a series of 2-days Open Science trainings in East Africa. These 2 days trainings aim to raise awareness, increase skills around open research and reproducibility in Science, tools and platforms, and ultimately help scientist and researchers overcome the fears and challenges.

Trainings:

  • November 12-13 UVRI: Entebbe, Uganda
  • November 15-16 AASTU: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
  • November 18-19 UofK: Khartoum, Sudan
  • November 22-23 ICIPE: Nairobi, Kenya

These trainings will consist of a half-day of lectures and show case of success stories around open science from the biomedical field. A half-day training will be dedicated to the use of GitHub for collaborative research, and a full-day of training and discussions of open science best practices.

Selected candidates will be contacted late October 2018.

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Open Society Foundation Disability Rights Scholarship Program 2019 for Africans (Funded)

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Application Deadline: December 3rd 2018

The Open Society Foundation Disability Rights Scholarship Program provides yearlong awards for master’s degree study to disability rights advocates, lawyers, and educators to develop new legislation, jurisprudence, policy, research, and scholarship to harness the innovations and opportunities offered by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).

With the knowledge and networks gained through the program, we expect that fellows will deepen their understanding of international law and education, with a focus on disability rights, and gain the tools necessary to engage in a range of CRPD implementation strategies, such as: challenging rights violations in their home countries by drafting enforceable legislation consistent with the CRPD; utilizing enforcement mechanisms set forth in the Convention; taking forward disability rights litigation requesting CRPD-compliant remedies; engaging in disability rights advocacy; and developing law, education, or other academic curricula informed by the CRPD.

Eligibility Requirements:

The competition is merit-based and open to those meeting the following criteria:

  • be a citizen and legal resident Mozambique, Sudan, South Sudan, Tanzania; Mexico, Czech Republic, Georgia, or Ukraine at the time of application
  • have work experience in the legal profession or advocacy focusing on human/disability rights
  • have an excellent academic record with a bachelor of laws (LLB; in exceptional circumstances, those without a LLB but with substantial relevant experience may be considered)—a degree must be awarded by the application deadline
  • have demonstrated leadership in the field of disability rights
  • be proficient in spoken and written English or French and able to meet university-designated minimum scores on standardized language tests
  • be able to participate in an intensive academic writing program in August or September 2019
  • be able to begin the graduate program in August or September 2019
  • be able to receive and maintain visa or study permit required by host country
  • demonstrate a clear commitment to return to home country to contribute to advancing the inclusion and full participation of persons with disabilities in their communities
Guidelines

For further details, see the complete guidelines and submit an application online, or contact the appropriate regional coordinator below.

Residents of  Mozambique, Sudan, South Sudan, Tanzania:

Jehoshaphat Njau
Project Coordinator, Disability Rights Unit Centre for Human Rights
Faculty of Law, University of Pretoria
Pretoria, 002, South Africa
Tel:  +27 (0)12 420 6345
Fax: +27 (0)86 580 5743
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.chr.up.ac.za

For More Information:

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Chevening OCIS Fellowship Program 2019 for Mid-Career Professionals (Fully Funded for Study in the UK)

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Application Deadline: 6 November 2018.

The Chevening Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies (OCIS) Fellowship is a collaboration between the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office and OCIS. The Chevening OCIS Fellowship is aimed at mid-career academics or professionals who are dedicated to the promotion of academic activities which encourage a more informed understanding of the culture and civilisation of Islam and contemporary Muslim societies. The Chevening OCIS Abdullah Gül Fellowship is only open to applicants from Turkey.

Both OCIS Fellowships offer financial support for individuals to undertake a period of independent, self-driven research at the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies.

Fellows will undertake a period of self-directed research focussing on their own project on the culture and civilisation of Islam and contemporary Muslim societies in a global context.

Fellows will benefit from meeting a multi-disciplinary group of scholars focusing on the Islamic world, and have the opportunity to develop contacts with relevant individuals, discuss issues relating to the Islamic world, including Islamic history, classical Islamic sciences, economics and Islamic finance, and the study of Muslims in the West. Fellows will contribute to the Centre’s objective to encourage and promote sustained dialogue and collaboration within the global academic community of the culture and civilisation of Islam and contemporary Muslim societies.

OCIS is a Recognized Independent Centre for the University of Oxford, and provides a meeting point for the Western and Islamic worlds of learning.

The fellowship starts in October 2019 for a six-month period of independent, self-driven research at OCIS. Fellows will need to develop their own research-project to focus on during their fellowship prior to arriving in the UK.

Fellowship Worth:

  • Six-month period of research at OCIS
  • Living expenses for the duration of the fellowship
  • Return economy airfare from their home country to the UK
  • Allowance package for research-related activities

Eligibility Requirements:

Applications are invited from individuals from the following countries:

To be eligible for a Chevening OCIS Fellowship, you must:

  • Demonstrate the potential to rise to a position of leadership and influence.
  • Demonstrate the personal, intellectual and interpersonal attributes reflecting this potential.
  • Be a citizen of one of the above listed countries, who will return to your home country at the end of the period of fellowship.
  • Hold a postgraduate (PG) level qualification (or equivalent professional training or experience in a relevant area) at the time of application;
  • Have significant professional and/or academic research experience (5+ years);
  • Provide evidence of meeting at least the minimum English language abilities for Chevening Awards
  • Not hold dual nationality where one nationality is British (other than for nationals exempt from this requirement listed in the Chevening Guidance for Applicants).
  • Not be employees, employees’ relatives (or former employees who have left employment less than two years before) of Her Majesty’s Government including the FCO (including FCO posts), the British Council, DFID, MOD, BEIS, UKTI and UKBA, the Association of Commonwealth Universities or OCIS or any of their wholly-owned subsidiaries.

How to apply

Applications for both the Chevening OCIS and Chevening OCIS Abdullah Gül Fellowships will be open 6 August-6 November. If you are conditionally selected, please familiarise yourself with the placement timeline.

Applicants should be prepared to outline a short proposal on the area of academic research they would like to conduct at the time of application submission. The proposal should include a main research question and how the applicant intends to conduct this research while in residence at the Centre.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Chevening Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies (OCIS) Fellowship

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DNDi Scientific Journalism Workshop 2018 for health/science journalists (Fully Funded to Kampala, Uganda)

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Application Deadline: 17 August 2018.

DNDi would like to invite health/science journalists from Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zimbabwe to submit their applications for a media workshop to be held on 1st – 4th October 2018 in Kampala, Uganda.

This is a three-day, all-expense paid media workshop to help reporters and editors from East, Central, and Southern Africa to better understand neglected diseases in the region and grasp the science behind efforts to develop drugs for these diseases. The workshop will allow participants to:

  1. Learn more about science journalism and sharpen their skills
  2. Learn more about research and development (R&D) in Africa and better grasp the ins and outs of clinical trials/research
  3. Broaden their knowledge of neglected tropical diseases, including emerging threats such as antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
  4. Build a network of valued sources in clinical research in the region.

The sessions will include both discussion and practical sessions to expand journalists’ knowledge of neglected disease R&D. The workshop will take place during the Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi) Stakeholder Meeting in Kampala, Uganda, which will feature researchers and clinicians from a number of countries in the region working on sleeping sickness, leishmaniasis, filarial diseases (river blindness), mycetoma, paediatric HIV, AMR, and other neglected diseases

Eligibility

  • Professional Science/health Journalists working in broadcast, print, and online media may apply.
  • Science/health journalists working in the following countries are eligible.
    • Kenya
    • Uganda
    • Tanzania
    • Ethiopia
    • Sudan
    • South Sudan
    • Democratic Republic of Congo
    • South Africa
    • Ghana
    • Cameroon
    • Zimbabwe
  • Applicants can be either full-time journalists or freelancers.
  • Applicants must demonstrate a minimum of four years of professional experience of covering health and science.
  • Proven experience or personal motivation for reporting on science and R&D for neglected diseases.
  • Journalists working in both English and French media are welcome to apply since we will have English – French translation during the workshop.

Application

  1. The following categories of journalists can apply:
    • Editors
    • Reporters
    • Correspondents
    • Freelancers
  2. All interested journalists may apply using the online application form no later than 17 August 2018. Please make sure that you provide the following information while submitting the form:
    • A written statement in fewer than 500 words, indicating the reason for applying and why you should be considered in either English or French.
    • Two samples of (or links to) recently completed work
    • A current updated resume
  3. Applicants should have a valid passport (if required) to enable them travel to Uganda
  4. All staff reporters must have permission from the editor(s) to attend the workshop

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the DNDi Scientific Journalism Workshop 2018 

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British Council new Art new Audiences (nAnA) 2018 for artists & arts organisations from East Africa ( £30,000 Grant)

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Application Deadline: July 15th 2018

new Art new Audiences (nAnA) is an annual open call for 18 to 35-year-old artists, arts organisations, and art collectives from cities within England; Ethiopia; Kenya; Northern Ireland; Rwanda; Scotland; South Sudan; Sudan; Tanzania; Uganda; and Wales. nAnA gives an opportunity for artists from these cities to create new art together, and to showcase this art to audiences across these countries.

If you would like to apply for nAnA 2018, please follow these three steps:

  • Download and read the ‘nAnA 2018 Applicant Info Pack’ found in our downloads section below;
  • Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken to the ‘nAnA 2018 Application Form’;
  • Once you have submitted your application, you will receive a confirmation email from the British Council confirming receipt. You will be notified if your project has been shortlisted

nAnA2018 Key Information:

  • nAnA will fund 5 new projects in 2018;
  • Up to £30,000 will be allocated to each project;
  • Artists, arts organisations and/or art collectives from the specified countries (listed above) must connect to co-create, co-facilitate or co-produce new art together. Examples of ways to interpret this criterion can be found in the document available below;
  • nAnA 2018 is particularly interested in supporting projects by artists, arts organisations and/or art collectives that already have, and want to build upon, cross country collaborations and connections. New partnerships are also encouraged and in the FAQs, you will see how the British Council are offering support to identify arts partners in the UK and the East African region;
  • There are no restrictions on art forms and there are no restrictions on themes.

Timeline:

  • Grant Opens Monday 4 June;
  • Application deadline Sunday 15 July, midnight UK time;
  • Shortlisting: Monday 16 July – Sunday 12 August;
  • Shortlisted candidates notified and invited to interview: Monday 13 August;
  • Skype interviews with shortlisted applicants: Monday 27 August – Friday 31 August;
  • Final selection:  Friday 14 September;
  • All applicants informed: Monday 17 September;
  • Project Payments: September/October 2018;
  • Projects Start Date: 1 November 2018.

Documents:

 

 

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the British Council new Art new Audiences (nAnA) 2018

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World Bank #Blog4Dev Essay Competition 2018 for young Ethiopians, Sudanese & South Sudanese,

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Application Deadline: April 16th, 2018

#Blog4Dev: Ethiopians, Sudanese and South Sudanese, What Will It Take to Promote Gender Equity and End Gender- Based Violence in Your Country?

Now in its fourth year, the #Blog4Dev series is a writing competition in which young people compete and submit written solutions on a topical challenge. It tests creativity, innovation, and looks for something with the potential of being scaled-up. It also helps engage youth become integral to the development process in their countries.

This year, the World Bank wants to have your thoughts on Promoting Gender Equity and Ending Gender-Based Violence in Ethiopia, Sudan and South Sudan for a chance to win a Laptop or a Samsung Tablet.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must be Ethiopian, Sudanese or South Sudanese national residing in your home country, and aged between 18-28 years.

PRIZE

The first two ranked winners of the contest in each country will receive prizes.

1. First place winner: Laptop

2. Second place winner: Samsung Galaxy Tablet

All winning blogs will be published on the World Bank Africa Nasikiliza blog, and promoted on World Bank social media channels.

Selection Criteria

A panel of judges made up of World Bank staff in Ethiopia, Sudan and South Sudan will review the submissions to determine the winning entries.

The winning submissions will be selected based on the following criteria:

o   Originality and creativity

o   Clarity

o   Practicality

o   Potential for scale-up

Application Process:

o   Submit your entry by April 16, 2018 here: http://wrld.bg/qyC430iQsKW

o   Submissions through email or mail post are not acceptable

 

 

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the World Bank #Blog4Dev Essay Competition 2018 

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Civil Society Leadership Awards 2019 for Social Change Agents (Fully Funded Master’s Degree Scholarships)

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Application Deadline: May 15th, 2018

The Civil Society Leadership Awards (CSLA) provide fully-funded scholarships for master’s degree study to individuals who clearly demonstrate academic and professional excellence and a deep commitment to leading positive social change in their communities.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

  • be a citizen of an eligible country;
  • demonstrate maturity, flexibility, and civil society leadership potential
  • have an earned bachelor’s degree as of May 15, 2018 with an excellent academic record;
  • demonstrate professional experience related to your chosen field of study;
  • demonstrate proficiency in the language of instruction (English, German or French) at a level required for admission by host universities;
  • be able to participate in an intensive pre-academic summer school in July or August 2019 and start their degree program in August or September 2019;
  • be able to receive and maintain a visa or study permit as required by the host country; and
  • demonstrate a clear commitment to their home country or region to strengthen open society development.

The awards are available to citizens of the following countries:

  • Afghanistan
  • Azerbaijan
  • Belarus
  • Cambodia
  • China
  • Democratic Republic of Congo
  • Egypt
  • Equatorial Guinea
  • Eritrea
  • Ethiopia
  • Laos
  • Libya
  • Myanmar/Burma
  • Republic of Congo
  • South Sudan
  • Sudan
  • Syria
  • Tajikistan
  • Turkmenistan
  • Uzbekistan

Benefits:

CSLA
grantees will receive financial and administrative support for the following:
• Pre-academic preparation via summer schools;
• Program-related travel;
• Tuition and mandatory university fees;
• Monthly stipend for room, board, and other living expenses;
• Accident and sickness insurance during the program;
• Funds for educational materials and professional development;
• Attendance at a regional Scholarship Programs conference;
• Accommodations during the application process and the duration of the grant for applicants with disabilities.

Awards are available for study in the following areas:

  • Communications, Journalism & Media
  • Culture, History & Society
  • Development Studies
  • Economics
  • Education Management & Leadership
  • Environment & Natural Resource Management
  • Gender Studies
  • Human Rights
  • Law (including Human Rights law)
  • Politics & International Studies
  • Public Health Policy & Health Management
  • Public Administration
  • Public Policy
  • Social Policy
  • Social Work

Selection and Notification Cycle

  • Applications must be submitted by midnight, May 15, 2018, Eastern Daylight Time.
  • Uncompetitive and/or ineligible applicants will be notified in late June. Those chosen to continue will be sent out for external review and notified of their results in early September.
  • Applicants who pass external review become semi-finalists and will be invited to an interview to be scheduled in late September or October.
  • Semi-finalists are required to secure two (2) letters of recommendation which must be submitted directly to CSLA by referees by October 1, 2018.
  • Semi-finalists will be required to take an official language test by the end of October 2018; all candidates invited to an interview are entitled to one (1) language test, arranged and paid for by CSLA.
  • Final selection will be held in November; results will be sent via email by January 2019.
  • Successful semi-finalists are now CSLA finalists, and CSLA staff will initiate their host university placement process.
  • The CSLA university placement process takes time; CSLA will strive to confirm placements for finalists by late April 2019.
  • Once placement is secured, CSLA finalists will be notified that they are now CSLA grantees, and will be asked to sign and return a formal grant document before any further actions can be taken.

Interested applicants must complete an online or paper CSLA application and submit along with supporting documentation to be considered for CSLA support.

Online Application

All candidates are strongly encouraged to apply online if possible using Submittable, an online platform. To apply online, please register on Submittable and then follow instructions.

Paper Application

Paper applications may be accessed in the Download Files section of this page. Please download the application form before completing or printing, and review the accompanying materials before submitting your application.

Documents:

2019 Civil Society Leadership Awards Guidelines
Download the complete guidelines.
277.96 KB pdf

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Civil Society Leadership Awards 2019

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British Council 2018 Creative Enterprise Programme for young Entrepreneurs from East Africa

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Application Deadline: 1 April 2018.

Join other creative entrepreneurs for an interactive workshop session in Kampala, Uganda.

In May 2018, the British Council in partnership with Nesta (the UK’s innovation foundation) will deliver the Creative Enterprise Programme again to East Africa.

British Council is looking for creative entrepreneurs from Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda to attend this four-day training in Kampala, Uganda.

The Creative Enterprise Programme is designed to support entrepreneurs who are already in the process of setting up their own creative enterprise. The workshop content and activities are relevant to people whose businesses are up-and-running and those who are in the very early stages.

It’s suitable for people just starting out and for people who have been running a business for a long time, to take a fresh look at their business using new methods.

Requirements:

All participants of the CEP must:

  • be a creative business, working in the relevant creative industry (fashion and literature)
  • have an already established enterprise, or be in the later stages of developing an idea. This is typically a business no more than two years old, but can be a more established business wishing to pause and consider their model through the CEP lens
  • be willing to share their knowledge and experience with the group in an open, supportive peer lead learning environment
  • come prepared to work on their business/idea, to progress through the programme, considering peer feedback, to strengthen their proposition
  • be open to supporting your fellow participants in developing their idea through providing constructive feedback when appropriate
  • be available for the full duration of the programme.

The CEP is a four-day practical workshop that equips creative entrepreneurs with the tools and knowledge they need to succeed. Expert facilitators, as well as local market specialists, will provide face-to-face support to help entrepreneurs explore business ideas, develop their business proposition, and create a business model that suits their hopes and motivations.

This interactive programme brings Nesta’s Creative Enterprise Toolkit to life, and uses a mixture of practical exercises and activities that have been designed specifically for the programme.

Through the four days, participants explore key ways to:

  • understand the building blocks that describe and will shape their business opportunity
  • identify and better understand customers, and explore how the business will function and grow
  • visualise the main components of the business and bring together the key elements of a business plan.

PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES

The CEP builds on the Creative Enterprise Toolkit in a supportive peer-to-peer learning context. A Nesta workshop facilitator and creative business expert, who brings a wealth of experience, presents the content and offers participants advice and guidance for getting their products and services to market. Through interactive exercises and activities, participants will gain a better understanding of how to develop their business.

Facilitators

The programme is led by creative business experts and skilled facilitators who specialise in design thinking, business and innovation. Alongside this expert, each workshop features live case studies from the region, where local entrepreneurs discuss their experience of running a creative enterprise in the local region, and guest experts who can highlight specific local issues – for example around tax or legal matters.

Please note:
There are 25 spaces available for the training, apportioned as below;

Fashion Literature
Ethiopia – 4
Kenya – 4
Rwanda – 4
South Sudan – 2
Sudan – 4
Tanzania – 3
Uganda – 4		 Ethiopia – 3
Kenya – 4
Rwanda – 4
South Sudan – 2
Sudan – 4
Tanzania – 4
Uganda – 4

 

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the British Council 2018 Creative Enterprise Programme

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British Council Creative Enterprise training Programme for Fashion Entrepreneurs from east Africa – Kampala, Uganda.

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Application Deadline: 26 November 2017.

From 30 January – 01 February 2018, the British Council in partnership with Nesta (the UK’s innovation foundation) will deliver the Creative Enterprise Programme to East Africa.

British Council are looking for fashion entrepreneurs from Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda to attend this 3-day training in Kampala, Uganda.

This training will be focusing on fashion entrepreneurs – Fashion Designers, Tailors, Fashion Illustrators, Textile designers, Fashion journalists and Personal Stylists.

The Creative Enterprise Programme is designed to support entrepreneurs who are already in the process of setting up their own creative enterprise. The workshop content and activities are relevant to people whose businesses are up-and-running and those who are in the very early stages.

It’s suitable for people just starting out and for people who have been running a business for a long time, to take a fresh look at their business using new methods.

Requirements:

All participants of the CEP must:

  • Be a creative business, working in the fashion industry
  • Have an already established enterprise, or be in the later stages of developing an idea. This is typically a business no more than two years old, but can be a more established business wishing to pause and consider their model through the CEP lens
  • Be willing to share their knowledge and experience with the group in an open, supportive peer lead learning environment
  • Come prepared to work on their business/idea, to progress through the programme, considering peer feedback, to strengthen their proposition
  • Be open to supporting your fellow participants in developing their idea through providing constructive feedback when appropriate
  • Be available for the full duration of the programme

The Creative Enterprise Programme is a three-day practical workshop that equips creative entrepreneurs with the tools and knowledge they need to succeed. Expert facilitators, as well as local market specialists, will provide face-to-face support to help entrepreneurs explore business ideas, develop their business proposition, and create a business model that suits their hopes and motivations.

This interactive programme brings Nesta’s Creative Enterprise Toolkit to life, and uses a mixture of practical exercises and activities that have been designed specifically for the programme.

Through the three days, participants explore key ways to:

  • understand the building blocks that describe and will shape their business opportunity
  • identify and better understand customers, and explore how the business will function and grow
  • visualise the main components of the business and bring together the key elements of a business plan

Programme objectives

The Creative Enterprise Programme builds on the Creative Enterprise Toolkit in a supportive peer-to-peer learning context. A Nesta workshop facilitator and creative business expert, who brings a wealth of experience, presents the content and offers participants advice and guidance for getting their products and services to market. Through interactive exercises and activities, participants will gain a better understanding of how to develop their business.

Programme outline

Day 1 You and Your Idea

Focuses on helping participants understand the building blocks that describe and shape their business opportunity:

  • Explores Values, Vision and Mission
  • Uses modelling to demonstrate what impact the business could have

Day 2 Your Customers

Encourages participants to identify and better understand customers and users. It focuses on exploring how the business will function and grow by:
Learning from other local creative entrepreneurs
Describing customer profiles and needs
Defining the business processes and the relationships needed to help them realise their business opportunity

Day 3

Visualise the main components of the business and to bring together the key elements of participants’ business plans through a first draft of the Business Model Canvas (BMC). It provides supports participants to:

  • Understand the legal and financial considerations for running a business
  • Evaluate the business and plan for the future
  • Prototype a first draft of a business plan using the BMC

About the facilitators

The programme is led by creative business experts and skilled facilitators who specialise in design thinking, business and innovation. Alongside this expert, each workshop features live case studies from the region, where local entrepreneurs discuss their experience of running a creative enterprise in the local region, and guest experts who can highlight specific local issues – for example around tax or legal matters.

When:

When: 30 Janauary – 1 February 2018. Participants must be available for all three days

Where: Kampala, Uganda

Hours of delivery: 9.00 – 17.00

Important dates for applicants

7 November 2017: Application window opens for participants

26 November 2017: Deadline for receiving applications

4 – 6 December 2017: Successful applicants and relevant country offices notified

30 January – 1 February 2018: Creative Enterprise Programme workshop takes place

Please note:

There are 25 five spaces available for this training, apportioned as below;

Ethiopia – 4
Kenya – 4
Rwanda – 4
South Sudan – 2
Sudan – 3
Tanzania – 4
Uganda – 4

For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the British Council Creative Enterprise training Programme

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Open Society Foundation Disability Rights Scholarship Program 2018 for Africans (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: December 1, 2017

The Disability Rights Scholarship Program provides yearlong awards for master’s degree study to disability rights advocates, lawyers, and educators to develop new legislation, jurisprudence, policy, research, and scholarship to harness the innovations and opportunities offered by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).

Eligibility Criteria

The program does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, or disability.  Candidates with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply. The competition is merit-based and open to those meeting the following criteria:

  • be a citizen and legal resident of China,  Ghana, Malawi, Mozambique, Sudan, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Mexico, or Peru at the time of application
  • have work experience in the legal profession or advocacy focusing on human/disability rights
  • have an excellent academic record with a bachelor of laws (LLB; in exceptional circumstances, those without a LLB but with substantial relevant experience may be considered)—a degree must be awarded by the application deadline
  • have demonstrated leadership in the field of disability rights
  • be proficient in spoken and written English or French and able to meet university-designated minimum scores on standardized language tests
  • be able to participate in an intensive academic writing program in summer 2018
  • be able to begin the graduate program in August or September 2018
  • be able to receive and maintain visa or study permit required by host country
  • demonstate a clear commitment to return to home country to contribute to advancing the inclusion and full participation of persons with disabilities in their communities

Participating Institutions

Fellows will be clustered if possible at select institutions that demonstrate cutting-edge capacity for legal education in international disability rights, and that are interested in forming a consortium of schools dedicated to developing this field and deepening their own capacity with an international perspective.  In nurturing such a network, the Program strives to encourage faculties to incorporate disability rights into existing human rights curricula and participate in collaboratively-designed workshops and research efforts in the field.   Participating schools include:

  • Faculty of Law, McGill University, Canada
  • School of Law, National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland
  • School of Law, University of Leeds, UK
  • College of Law, Syracuse University, USA
  • Washington College of Law, American University, USA

Fellowship worth:

The fellowship provides:

  • tuition and mandatory university fees;
  • monthly stipend for room, board, and other living expenses;
  • program-related travel;
  • accident and health insurance during the program;
  • funds for educational materials and professional development;
  • all costs associated with pre-academic summer program and annual conference;
  • support for students with disabilities to obtain reasonable accommodations necessary for participating in the program of study.
 Application Guideline:

For further details, see the complete guidelines and submit an application online, or contact the appropriate regional coordinator below.

Residents of Ghana, Malawi, Mozambique, Sudan, South Sudan, Tanzania, or Uganda

Centre for Human Rights
(c/o Mr. Jehoshaphat Njau)
Faculty of Law, University of Pretoria
Pretoria, 002, SOUTH AFRICA
Tel: +27 (0) 12 420 3587
Email: [email protected]

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Open Society Foundation Disability Rights Scholarship Program 2018 

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Chevening OCIS Fellowship Program 2018/2019 for Mid-Career Professionals (Fully Funded for Study in the UK)

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Application Deadline: November 7th 2017

The Chevening programme grants awards to outstanding individuals with leadership potential from around the world. A Chevening OCIS Fellowship Award offers financial support to individuals who are dedicated to the promotion of academic activities which encourage a more informed understanding of the culture and civilisation of Islam and contemporary Muslim societies to undertake independent study and research at the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies.

The fellowship starts in October 2018 for a six-month period of independent, self-driven research at OCIS. Fellows will need to develop their own research-project to focus on during their fellowship prior to arriving in the UK.

Eligibility Requirements:

Applications are invited from individuals from the following countries:

To be eligible for a Chevening OCIS Fellowship, you must:

  • Demonstrate the potential to rise to a position of leadership and influence.
  • Demonstrate the personal, intellectual and interpersonal attributes reflecting this potential.
  • Be a citizen of one of the above listed countries, who will return to your home country at the end of the period of fellowship.
  • A postgraduate (PG) level qualification (or equivalent professional training or experience in a relevant area) at the time of application;
  • Significant professional and/or academic research experience (5+ years);
  • Applicants who have previously received financial benefit from an HMG funded scholarship or fellowship are eligible to apply after a period of five years following the completion of their first HMG  funded award and are required to demonstrate their career progression from that point;
  • Provide evidence of meeting at least the minimum English language abilities for Chevening Awards
  • Not hold dual nationality where one nationality is British (other than for nationals exempt from this requirement listed in the Chevening Guidance for Applicants).
  • Not be employees, employees’ relatives (or former employees who have left employment less than two years before) of Her Majesty’s Government including the FCO (including FCO posts), the British Council, DFID, MOD, BIS, UKTI and UKBA, the Association of Commonwealth Universities or OCIS or any of their wholly-owned subsidiaries.

Benefits

The Chevening OCIS Fellowship includes:
6 month period of research at OCIS
Monthly stipend for living expenses for the duration of the Fellowship
Return economy airfare from their home country to the UK
Allowance package for study related activities

How to apply

Applications for Chevening Fellowships can be submitted using the Chevening online application system, available through the ‘apply’ button on this page.

Prior to starting your application for a Chevening Fellowship please ensure you have the following ready:

Essential:

  • Two references to be provided in a letter format and written in English
  • Valid passport/national ID card
  • University transcripts (undergraduate, postgraduate)

Please note that only documents in PDF format can be uploaded and documents cannot be over 5MB in size.

Optional:

  • English language (if already met the requirements)

You can submit your initial application without the optional document and upload them to your application at a later date.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Chevening OCIS Fellowship Programme 2018/2019

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Lazord Fellowship Program 2017/2018 for Emerging Young Leaders from MENA Region.

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Application Deadline: July 15th 2017

If you are a visionary leader, who aims to generate new ideas for social change in areas like education, women’s rights, social entrepreneurship, youth, corporate social responsibility, and human rights, apply now

The Lazord partners are pleased to announce the opening of applications to become a 2017-2018 Lazord Fellow. As a Lazord Fellow, you would be joining a multi-dimensional program that seeks to empower its fellows to develop a critical understanding of civic engagement, and improve their leadership and technical skills for their future careers, regardless of the sector. The program achieves its mission through offering mentoring, providing job opportunities in organizations striving to advance the common good, and creating enriched educational opportunities.

The Lazord fellowship has been running since 2010, when it began in Egypt. It currently has chapters in Egypt, Jordan and Tunisia, working with over 50 organizations. The fellowship is a year-long regional program that includes a chance for the chapters and fellows in Egypt, Jordan and Tunisia to meet all together twice a year. After a competitive recruitment effort, fellows are selected in each of the 3 countries and placed for one year in a local organization. The fellows receive trainings provided by the local Lazord representative as well as mentorship to help them realize their full potential as responsible leaders.

The Lazord Foundation is pleased to announce that for the first time are including applicants that meet the criteria below coming from: Syria, Yemen, Palestine, Iraq, Sudan,Libya.

Eligibility criteria:

  • For public universities graduates: Open to all graduates from any branch;
  • For private university graduates: need-based scholarship granted for at least 2 years;
  • Having graduated in 2015 or after;
  • Proven record of being civically engaged;
  • Ready to commit to a one year full-time fellowship starting September 2017;
  • Be available to attend the annual regional retreat in Jordan from September 16th to September 22nd;
  • Be a resident of the country of the Fellowship you are applying to.

Fellows will:

  • be hosted for 1 year in a local non-profit organization as a full-time employee;
  • receive a living stipend (based on the country) and a modest housing stipend (based on the fellow’s placement and needs);
  • be offered a minimum of 10 training sessions by influential civil society leaders and professional trainers on an array of topics surrounding civil society, entrepreneurship management, leadership, team building, business skills and much more;
  • receive monthly mentoring sessions with professionals mentors with civil society experience;
  • have networking opportunities with professionals and influential individuals from all sectors – both local and international;
  • males applying from Egypt have to either be exempted from military service, already received the certificate of exemption or be done with their service;
  • attend the annual opening and closing retreats with the regional cohort of fellows from all 3 countries.

Timeline:

  • July 15th: Deadline for fellows
  • July 30th: Interviews begin
  • August 10th to 15th: Fellows receive notification of acceptance/rejection
  • August 30th: Matchmaking process between fellows and host organizations start
  • September 17th to 21st: Annual retreat for fellows
  • October 1st: Placement starts
  • September 2018 – End of program

For more information and to apply, please contact your local Lazord partner listed below:

For More Information:

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UNDP Global Goals Advocate Programme 2017 for Young Leaders from Sudan.

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Application Deadline: June 30th 2017

The Global Goals Advocate Programme, is a series of comprehensive advocacy activities led  by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sudan aiming to advocate for the Sustainable Development Goals and promoting the UNDP Country Office achievements/activities among Sudanese youth. The programme will be spearheaded by 20 talented young leaders who will work as SDGs advocates and agents of change for UNDP in Sudan.

Objectives:

  • Advocate for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
  • Raising community awareness toward the role of UNDP in supporting development in Sudan.
  • Creating youth advocacy groups that advocate for the SDGs both in Khartoum and the rural areas.

Programme Benefits:

  • Learning and Training Workshops
  • Certificate of Participation
  • Building Self-Confidence
  • Personal Development
  • Exclusive Gifts
  • New Friends, New Contacts

Duration:

One Year programme (June 2017- June 2018).

Selection Criteria:

  • Sudanese national.
  • Youth aged (18-30).
  • University graduate “in the last five years”.
  • Highly interested in development issues in Sudan.
  • Excellent interpersonal communications skills.

Prerequisites for applications:

Participants have to be committed to work for the programme for one year.

Apply Now for the UNDP Global Goals Advocate Programme 2017

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Civil Society Leadership Awards 2018/2019 for Social Change Agents (Fully Funded Master’s Degree Scholarships)

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Application Deadline: July 15th 2017

The Civil Society Leadership Awards (CSLA) provides fully-funded scholarships for master’s degree study to individuals who clearly demonstrate academic and professional excellence and a deep commitment to leading positive social change in their communities.

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

  • Be a citizen of an eligible country
  • Demonstrate maturity, flexibility, and civil society leadership potential
  • Have a bachelor’s degree awarded before July 15, 2017 and an excellent academic record
  • Demonstrate professional experience in a relevant area
  • Demonstrate proficiency in the language of instruction (English, German or French) at a level required for admission by host universities
  • Be able to participate in an intensive pre-academic summer school in July or August 2018 and start their degree program in August or September 2018
  • Be able to receive and maintain a visa or study permit as required by the host country
  • Demonstrate a clear commitment to return to their home country or region to continue supporting open society development

The awards are available to citizens of the following countries:

  • Afghanistan
  • Azerbaijan
  • Belarus
  • Cambodia
  • Democratic Republic of Congo
  • Egypt
  • Equatorial Guinea
  • Eritrea
  • Ethiopia
  • Laos
  • Libya
  • Myanmar/Burma
  • Republic of Congo
  • South Sudan
  • Sudan
  • Syria
  • Tajikistan
  • Turkmenistan
  • Uzbekistan

Benefits:

CSLA grantees will receive financial and administrative support for the following:
  • Pre-academic preparation via summer schools;
  • Program-related travel;
  • Tuition and mandatory university fees;
  • Monthly stipend for room, board, and other living expenses;
  • Accident and sickness insurance during the program;
  • Funds for educational materials and professional development;
  • Attendance at a regional Scholarship Programs conference;
  • Accommodations during the application process and the duration of the grant for applicants with disabilities.

Awards are available for study in the following areas:

  • Communications, Journalism & Media
  • Culture, History & Society
  • Development Studies
  • Economics
  • Education Management & Leadership
  • Environment & Natural Resource Management
  • Gender Studies
  • Human Rights
  • Law (including Human Rights law)
  • Politics & International Studies
  • Public Health Policy & Health Management
  • Public Policy & Administration
  • Social Work & Social Policy

Selection and Notification Cycle

  • Applications must be submitted by midnight, July 15, 2017, Eastern Daylight Time.
  • Applicants will be notified of their status via email in September 2017.
  • Applicants selected as semi-finalists will be invited for an in-person, Skype, or telephone interview to be held in October or November 2017.
  • Semi-finalists will be required to take an official language test by the end of November 2017; all candidates invited to an interview are entitled to one (1) language test, arranged and paid for by CSLA.
  • CSLA will have a final selection meeting in November 2017, and results will be sent via e-mail by mid-December 2017.
  • Finalists will be notified of their recommended host university placement; some finalists may be asked to submit separate applications to potential host universities at this time.
  • CLSA will confirm placement of finalists at a CSLA host university and the CSLA grant will be offered via email in Spring 2018.

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Online Application

All candidates are strongly encouraged to apply online if possible using Submittable, an online platform. To apply online, please register on Submittable and then follow instructions.

Paper Application

Paper applications may be accessed in the Download Files section of this page. Please download the application form before completing or printing, and review the accompanying materials before submitting your application.

If you have further questions, please first consult the Frequently Asked Questions. If you do not find answers there, you may email us at [email protected].

For More Information:

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Goethe-Institut KULTURAKADEMIE Cultural Management Training Programme 2017 for Arab Cultural Sector Workers from MENA Countries (Fully Funded to Germany)

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Application Deadline: January 5th, 2017

Organising festivals, planning exhibitions, monitoring budgets and launching advertising campaigns: cultural managers shape the cultural scenes in the Arab region. While responsibilities have been expanding, practical experience alone is not always sufficient for success. Hence there is a strong demand for well-connected and adequately trained protagonists in the cultural scenes of the Arab region.
Therefore as part of the KULTURAKADEMIE Programme, the Goethe-Institut is offering a six-week cultural management training for members of non-state cultural institutions from the Arab region between April 24 and June 2 2017 for the seventh time since 2011. 15 participants will be trained in Germany in fields like
• Basics of Cultural Management
• Cultural Policy
• Communication and Marketing
• Audience Development
• Budgeting
• Fundraising

  • The theoretical seminar phase is an excellent opportunity for the participants to discuss their own project plans in-depth with experts from both theory and practice. Afterwards there is the opportunity to apply for a project development fund in order to implement the finalized project plan.
  • The seminar language is English.
  • In addition, individual project-related guest visits to partner institutions of the KulturpartnerNetzwerk of the Goethe-Institut all over Germany will offer the participants further opportunities for professional networking.
  • The participants are encouraged to search
  • actively for the most beneficial guest visit in order to establish contact with suitable
    German partner organisations.

The programme aims at professionalizing Arab cultural sector workers, developing a
sustainable pan-Arabian network between cultural institutions as well as promoting
cooperation between Arab and German cultural institutions.
The cultural management training will be conducted by both Arab and German trainers.
Target Group “Independent“, non-state protagonists from various cultural fields from the Arab region (e.g. curators, (executive) employees of cultural centres, festival organizers, gallery owners as well as theatre and film professionals).

Requirements for participation:
• At least three years of relevant professional experience in the cultural sector
• Very good command of English
• Application with a specific project proposal
Participating countries
Algeria, Egypt, GCC Countries, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia and Yemen.
Participants will be selected by the respective Goethe-Institut in North Africa / Middle East
(e.g. Goethe-Institut Tunis for applicants from Tunisia) and in consultation with the
independent Arab cultural organisation Al Mawred Al Thaqafy (Culture Resource).

Benefits

  • The Goethe-Institut is covering the costs for airfare, insurance and accommodation expenses as well as an allowance for the duration of stay in Germany. Depending on the grant approval by the German Federal Foreign Office to provide funds, the Goethe-Institut reserves the right to claim a deposit from the participants.

Schedule
• Deadline: January 5th, 2017
• Participant selection: beginning of February 2017.

Qualified applicants will be invited for an interview via telephone or skype.
• German language course: prior to departure for Germany (optional)
• 24.04.2017 – 28.04.2017 Introductory day and visitors programme
• 02.05.2017 – 05.05.2017 Seminar Phase, Part 1
• 08.05.2017 – 12.05.2017 Individual project-related guest visits
• 15.05.2017 – 26.05.2017 Seminar Phase, Part 2
• 29.05.2017 – 02.06.2017 Workshop on the Project Development Fund and Evaluation

Apply Now for the Goethe-Institut KULTURAKADEMIE Cultural Management Training Programme

For More Information:

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Open Society Foundation Disability Rights Scholarship Program 2017 for Africans (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: December 2nd 2016

The Disability Rights Scholarship Program provides awards for master’s degree study to disability rights advocates, lawyers, and educators to develop new legislation, jurisprudence, policy, research, and scholarship to harness the innovations and opportunities offered by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).

With the knowledge and networks gained through the program, we expect that fellows will deepen their understanding of international law and education, with a focus on disability rights, and gain the tools necessary to engage in a range of CRPD implementation strategies, such as: challenging rights violations in their home countries by drafting enforceable legislation consistent with the CRPD; utilizing enforcement mechanisms set forth in the convention; taking forward disability rights litigation requesting CRPD-compliant remedies; engaging in disability rights advocacy; and developing law, education, or other academic curricula informed by the CRPD

Eligibility Criteria

The competition is merit-based and open to those meeting the following criteria:

  • be a citizen and legal resident of Argentina, China, Mexico, Mozambique, Peru, Sudan, South Sudan, Tanzania, Tunisia, or Uganda at the time of application
  • have work experience in the legal profession or advocacy focusing on human/disability rights and/or work in education with a demonstrated interest in advancing inclusive education
  • have an excellent academic record with a bachelor of laws (LLB; in exceptional circumstances, those without a LLB but with substantial relevant experience may be considered); for inclusive education, a degree in teaching, public administration/policy, anthropology, social work, psychology, or related field
  • have demonstrated leadership in the field of disability rights or education
  • be proficient in spoken and written English or French and able to meet university-designated minimum scores on standardized language tests
  • be able to participate in an intensive academic writing program in summer 2017
  • be able to begin the graduate program in August or September 2017
  • be able to receive and maintain visa or study permit required by host country
  • demonstate a clear commitment to return to home country to advance the inclusion and full participation of persons with disabilities in their communities, or to aid ongoing disability rights work.

Participating Institutions
Fellows will be clustered at select institutions that demonstrate cutting-edge capacity for legal education in international disability rights, and that are interested in forming a consortium of schools dedicated to developing this field and deepening their own capacity with an international perspective.
In nurturing such a network, the Program strives to encourage faculties to incorporate disability rights into existing human rights curricula and participate in collaboratively-designed workshops and research
efforts in the field. Participating schools include:

  • School of Law, National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland
  • Faculty of Law, McGill University, Canada
  • School of Law, University of Leeds, UK
  • College of Law, Syracuse University, USA
  • Washington College of Law, American University, USA
Fellowship Worth:
The fellowship provides:
  • tuition and mandatory university fees;
  • monthly stipend for room, board, and other living expenses;
  • program-related travel;
  • accident and health insurance during the program;
  • funds for educational materials and professional development;
  • all costs associated with pre-academic summer program and annual conference;
  • support for students with disabilities to obtain reasonable accommodations necessary for
    participating in the program of study.
    The fellowship does NOT provide funding for dependent family members.
    Selection
Guidelines

For further details, see complete guidelines and submit an application online, or contact the appropriate regional coordinator below.

Residents of Mozambique, Sudan, South Sudan, Tanzania, Tunisia, or Uganda

Centre for Human Rights
(c/o Mr. Jehoshaphat Njau)
Faculty of Law, University of Pretoria
Pretoria, 002, SOUTH AFRICA
Tel: +27 (0) 12 420 6345
Email: [email protected]
Website: chr.up.ac.za

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Open Society Inclusive Education Scholarship Program 2017 for Study in the United States of America (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: December 2, 2016.

The Inclusive Education Scholarship Program offers awards to individuals from China, Czech Republic, Ukraine, and selected countries in Africa and Latin America for an 18 month Master of Education degree.

The program’s objective is to provide education advocates and professionals with a foundation in the principles, values, and practices of inclusive education so that they will be equipped to lead reform of education policy and practice in their home countries.

With the knowledge and networks gained through the program, we expect that Fellows will deepen their understanding of all aspects of inclusion and play active roles in devising and implementing inclusive practices and policies.

Participating Institution
Fellows will study at Syracuse University School of Education, which demonstrates cutting-edge capacity for leadership in inclusive education, as well as legal education in disability rights.

Eligibility

The Program does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. Candidates with disabilities and those from marginalized communities are particularly encouraged to apply.

The competition is merit-based and open* to those meeting the following criteria:
• be a citizen and legal resident of China; Czech Republic; Ukraine; Kenya, Malawi,
Mozambique, Sudan, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe; Argentina, or Peru at the time of application;
• have work experience in education with a demonstrated interest in advancing inclusive
education;
• have an excellent academic record with a bachelor’s degree in teaching, public
administration/policy, anthropology, social work, psychology, or related field—degree must be awarded by application deadline;
• have demonstrated leadership in the field of education;
• be proficient in spoken and written English and able to meet university-designated minimum scores on standardized language tests;
• be able to participate in an intensive academic writing program in Summer 2017;
• be able to begin the graduate program in August 2017;
• be able to receive and maintain visa or study permit to the United States;
• demonstrate a clear commitment to return to home country to contribute to advancing
inclusive education in their national contexts.

Fellowship Terms
The fellowship provides:
• tuition and mandatory university fees;
• monthly stipend for room, board, and other living expenses;
• program-related travel;
• accident and health insurance during the program;
• funds for educational materials and professional development;
• all costs associated with pre-academic summer program and annual conference;
• support for students with disabilities to obtain reasonable accommodations necessary for
participating in the program of study.
The fellowship does NOT provide funding for dependent family members.

University Placement:

Finalists must be officially admitted to the host university program before becoming an official program grantee and being offered an award. Upon receiving the university
placements, students are responsible for securing required visas for both the summer school and for the host university.

Participant Responsibilities

  • Pre-Academic Summer Program: Grantees are required to participate in a four-week intensive preprogram (location to be determined) before starting study at Syracuse University in August 2017. The program consists of classes in academic writing, social science, and humanities-based seminars. Immediately after the summer program, finalists attend a pre-departure orientation.
  • Fellowship: Fellows must uphold the academic standards of the host institution and undertake fulltime study for the program’s duration. Failure to maintain academic and professional standards as defined by the host university may result in dismissal from the program.
  • Failure to follow the laws governing foreign students in the host country will result in dismissal from the program.

How to Apply

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YALI Regional Leadership Center East Africa (Cohort 14 & 15) Leadership Program 2016, Nairobi Kenya (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: September 12th, 2016 at 5:00 PM EAT.

The YALI Regional Leadership Center East Africa is looking for young men and women between the ages of 18 and 35 from Burundi, Central African Republic, Congo, DRC, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, and Uganda who are ready to embrace leadership and work hard to transform their countries.

The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) was launched by President of the United States Barack Obama as a signature effort to invest in the next generation of African leaders. The need to invest in grooming strong, results-oriented leaders comes out of the statistics: nearly 1 in 3 Africans are between the ages of 10 and 24, and approximately 60% of Africa’s total population is below the age of 35.

Located at Kenyatta University, in Nairobi, Kenya, the Center is more than a location for learning or a venue for collaboration; it is a philosophy, a forward-leaning culture of diversity that invites dreaming and thinking differently to define and realize one’s potential. The program is inclusive, embracing future leaders regardless of religion, ethnicity, socio-economic status, gender, or disability.

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Eligibility:

Competition for the YALI Regional Leadership Center East Africa is merit-based and open to young East African leaders who meet the following criteria:

  • Are 18 to 35 years of age at the time of application submission,
  • Are citizens and residents of one of the following countries: Burundi, Central African Republic. Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda,
  • Are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S.
  • Are eligible to receive any necessary visa to Kenya, and
  • Are proficient in reading, writing, listening and speaking English.

 

Study Tracks:

  • Business and Entrepreneurship
  • Civic Leadership
  • Public Management

Selection Criteria

Selection for participation in the YALI Regional Leadership Center East Africa will be conducted as a merit-based, open competition. All eligible applications will be reviewed by a selection panel. Chosen semi-finalists will then be interviewed before a final selection is made and an invitation to join the program is issued.

Selection panels will use the following criteria to evaluate applications:

  • A demonstrated leadership in public service, business and entrepreneurship, or civic engagement.
  • Active engagement in public or community service, volunteerism, or mentorship.
  • The ability to work cooperatively in diverse groups and respect the opinions of others.
  • Strong social and communication skills.
  • An energetic, positive attitude.
  • A demonstrated knowledge, interest, and professional experience in the sector/track selected, and
  • A commitment to apply leadership skills and training to benefit your country and/or community after the program.

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

Benefits:
  • The participants immerse themselves in a 12-week course of study, three weeks of residential learning on-site at the Center in Nairobi;
  • Eight weeks of virtual distance learning via technology from their home countries; and a final week on-site at the Center in Nairobi for wrap-up and presentations.
  • The Center benefits the participants by linking them to a network of other young leaders from East Africa empowering them by enhancing their skills and confidence to lead; providing guidance from some of the best business and leadership minds in Africa; and opportunities for internships, among other benefits.

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PIVOT East Africa Startups Competition 2016 for East African Startups.

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Application Deadline: 8th September 2016

PIVOT East is Africa’s biggest startups competition and conference held annually since 2011. The competition comprises of a series of activities that will culminate in the finalists conference which will be held on 15th November 2016. The conference is organized by m:lab East Africa an initiative of the iHub.

PIVOT East  aims to catalyse the growth of startups, so as to amplify and consolidate the gains of East Africa’s digital entrepreneurship ecosystem.  The key objective for this year’s event is “to facilitate discovery of the next wave of high potential startups in the region”.

The competition has five categories which are; Finance, Enterprise, Entertainment, Utilities and Society and Governance. Each category will feature five finalists who will pitch to an audience of Investors, Development Partners, Government Representatives, Telecom Operators and other key stakeholders from East Africa.

Eligibility Requirements:

Eligibility criteria to participate in PIVOT East 2016:

  • Participating startups must be domiciled in Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Sudan, Burundi, Somalia or DR Congo
  • Entries to the competition will be considered to be startups as per the universal definition of a “startup”* or a startup company (*as done below)
  • Participating startups must indicate details of at least two members of their team in their application profile
  • Companies that reached final 25 lists of PIVOT 2011, PIVOT 2012 ,PIVOT 2013, PIVOT 2014, PIVOT 2015 may not compete with products/services previously submitted for the competition, the judging panel will have discretion to disqualify entries in breach of this requirement.
  • Competitors selected to the final 25 list must have set up a legal entity (business name, limited company etc) for their business by 8th September 2016. Competitors with legal entities already set up will have an added advantage at all judging stages.
  • Decisions of the judging committees at all competition stages will be final.

Benefits:

  • The 25 finalists will receive training and coaching on how to pitch to investors.

TIMELINES

  • Close call for application : 6th September
  • Semifinalists Announcement : 26th September
  • Finalists Announcement: 11th October
  • Workshops : 18th Oct – 10 Nov
  • Main Pitching Conference : 15th Nov

Application Procedure:

  • Applicants are encouraged to start building and curating their startup profiles early as they might need to research or source some of the information required widely.
  • Applicants are also required to upload a short (max 5 mins) video of the founders expressing the mission and strength of their startups on their VC4Africa profile.

Startups that meet the eligibility criteria may enter their application into the competition through the following steps :-

  1. Go to VC4Africa platform (vc4a.com) and set up your startup profile
  2. If you already have a startup profile on VC4Africa, go straight to www.pivoteast.com/apply2016
  3. Curate your Startup profile according to given profile headings
  4. Ensure that you upload a short (max 5 mins) video of the founders expressing the mission and strength of their startups on the VC4Africa profile.

Applicants are advised to use all components available under the profiles section to best describe their strengths and potential for growth.

For More Information:

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Civil Society Leadership Awards 2017/2018 Open Society Scholarship Programs for Fully-funded master’s degree study

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Application Deadline: September 15, 2016

Civil Society Leadership Awards (CSLA) for master’s level studies beginning fall 2017. The awards provide fully-funded master’s degree study to individuals who clearly demonstrate academic and professional excellence and a deep commitment to leading positive social change in their communities.
The purpose of the Program is to directly assist future leaders in countries where civil society is challenged by a deficit of democratic practice in local governance and social development.

Awards are available for study at various partner institutions across the world in the following areas:
• Communications & Media
• Culture, History & Society
• Development Studies
• Economics
• Education Management & Leadership
• Environment & Natural Resource Management
• Human Rights and/or Gender Studies
• Law (including Human Rights law)
• Politics & International Studies
• Public Health & Health Management
• Public Policy & Administration
• Social Work & Social Policy

CSLA Award Structure
Successful applicants will receive the following support:
• Tuition and mandatory university fees;
• Monthly stipend for room, board, and other living expenses;
• Program-related travel;
• Accident and sickness insurance during the program;
• Funds for educational materials and professional development;
• Attendance at a regional grantee conference;
• Pre-academic preparation via summer schools

Eligibility
Civil Society Leadership Awards are available to citizens of the following countries:
• Azerbaijan
• Belarus
• Cambodia
• Democratic Republic of Congo
• Egypt
• Equatorial Guinea
• Eritrea
• Ethiopia
• Laos
• Libya
• Myanmar/Burma
• Republic of Congo
• South Sudan
• Sudan
• Syria
• Turkmenistan
• Uzbekistan
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
• be a citizen of an eligible country;
• demonstrate maturity, flexibility and civil society leadership potential;
• have excellent academic records and a bachelor’s degree awarded before the application deadline;
• demonstrate professional experience in a relevant area;
• demonstrate proficiency in the language of instruction at a participating university (English, German or French), as evidenced by standardized language test scores;
• be able to participate in an intensive academic writing program in July or August 2017 and start their degree program in August or September 2017;
• be able to receive and maintain a visa or study permit for full-time master degree courses (1-2 years) as required by the host country; and
• demonstrate a clear commitment to return to their home country or region to continue supporting open society development.
The CSLA program does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, or disability.

How to Apply

  • Interested applicants must complete and submit an online or paper CSLA application in English to be considered for CSLA support.
    Online Application
  • All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online. To apply online please go to: http://civilsocietyleadershipawards.submittable.com/submit/62304 to register, and then follow instructions.
  • Paper Application
    Paper applications may be accessed here or by contacting one of the local administrative offices included in the Guidelines. Please download the application in Word before completing or printing.
  • Late applications will automatically be disqualified. If you are unable to apply online, please download and complete a Word version of the application.
  • Electronic applications and all supporting materials should be submitted to [email protected] by September 15, 2016.

For More Information:

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