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2019 MILEAD [Moremi Initiative Leadership Empowerment and Development] Fellows Program for Young African Women Leaders

by OFA January 11, 2019

written by OFA

Application Deadline: Friday, 22nd February 2019.

Moremi Initiative for Women’s Leadership in Africa invites applications from exceptional emerging African women leaders for the 2019 MILEAD [Moremi Initiative Leadership Empowerment and Development] Fellows Program– to identify Africa’s most promising women leaders.

The MILEAD Fellows Program is a long-term and paradigm-shifting leadership development program to identify, develop and promote a new generation of young African female leaders to attain and thrive in critical leadership across Africa. The program targets dynamic young women interested in developing transformational leadership skills that help them address issues facing women and girls across communities in Africa. The MILEAD Program equips Fellows with world-class knowledge, skills, values, and networks that they need to succeed as 21st-century women leaders.

Requirements

Applications are invited from young African women between 19 – 25 years of age, living in Africa and the Diaspora.

The MILEAD Fellowship will be awarded to 25 outstanding young women who have exhibited leadership potential in their community, organization, and/or profession. To be eligible for the program, an applicant must be African, living on the continent or in the Diaspora; agree to participate in allrequired activities related to MILEAD – beginning with a three-week residential Summer Institute in Ghana, and commit to implement a community change project.

Specific requirements of the program and related dates are outlined in the application package. Please review the program and application guidelines carefully, before completing your application

Please note that this one year program is not a full-time fellowship. Selected candidates may remain full-time students or work full time through the program duration, except during the 3–week summer institute. The 3-week summer institute is an intensive and full-time residential program and all fellows will be required to attend. The rest of the program involves community-based, online and other distance activities.

How to Apply:

Applications are available online at www.moremiinitiative.org or by request via email. Download the full 2019 Application Package and Forms below.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD APPLICATION PACK

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD APPLICATION FORM

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD RECOMMENDATION FORM

Completed application forms must be submitted along with a CV and two recommendation letters. All applications and supporting documents must be submitted via email.

The application deadline is: Friday, 22nd February 2019.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2019 MILEAD FELLOWS PROGRAM- For Young African Women Leaders

January 11, 2019 0 comment

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Moremi Initiative announces the 2015 MILEAD (Moremi Initiative Leadership and Empowerment Development) Fellows.

by lanredahunsi June 29, 2015

written by lanredahunsi

Moremi Initiative for Women’s Leadership in Africa proudly announces the 2015 MILEAD (Moremi Initiative Leadership and Empowerment Development) Fellows.

This new cohort of MILEAD Fellows represents Africa’s most promising young women leaders with the courage and commitment to lead and shape the future of Africa. The Fellows were chosen through a highly competitive selection process and criteria based on their outstanding leadership promise, community service accomplishments, and commitment to the advancement of women in Africa.

The 2015 MILEAD Fellows represent a truly Pan-African diversity. Representing twenty-four African countries and the Diaspora, the 2015 Fellows bring highly diverse socio-political backgrounds combined with multi-disciplinary academic and professional experiences and aspirations. The Fellows are between the ages of 19 and 25, but are already actively leading change on pertinent issues at all levels- from entrepreneurship, economic justice and women’s health, to political participation, innovations in environmental and gender justice.

They are a new generation of African women leaders ready to provide the bold and inspirational leadership needed to lift Africa to its rightful place on a global stage.

Here are the honoured 2015 MILEAD Fellows:

Ms. Refilwe Kerekang [Botswana] Ms. Véronique A. Tonoukouen [Benin]

Ms. Erica Matasi Gateka [Burundi] Ms. Monique Tangah Kwachou [Cameroon]

Ms. Betel Bekele Birhanu [Ethiopia] Ms. Haddy Jonga [The Gambia]

Ms. Baaba Gyakyewa Jackson [Ghana] Ms. Edem Doreen Asimadu [Ghana]

Ms. Stephanie Musho Agengo [Kenya] Ms. Marriam Lally [Malawi]

Ms. Haenneah Farwenee [Mozambique/ Liberia] Ms. Agaichatou Dicko [Mali]

Ms. Chilera Chifundo [Malawi] Ms. Mary Temiloluwa Ajayi [Nigeria]

Ms. Zeinabou Moussa Kaka [Niger] Ms. Davephine Tholley [Sierra Leone]

Ms. Elizabeth Achu Jervase [South Sudan] Ms. Denyse Uwineza [Rwanda]

Ms. Canthar May Ntuli [South Africa] Ms. Rowan Faisal [Sudan]

Ms. Dorothy Mrema [Tanzania] Ms. Winnie Nansumba [Uganda]

Ms. Bumba Malambo [Zambia] Ms. Florence Takaendesa [USA/Zimbabwe]

Ms. Monica Habia- [Diaspora/USA] Ms. Vera Addo [Ghana]

Ms. Mary C. Namagambe [Denmark/ Uganda]

“These young exceptional leaders, no doubt represent the face of Africa’s promise. At their age, these MILEAD Fellows have already demonstrated the will and capacity to use their personality and abilities to inspire their peers and communities as a whole in pursuit of excellence in their endeavors. They have shown us all through hard work, commitment and creativity, the power of individuals to seek the betterment of society and shape the future of Africa in the world…”

– by MILEAD Selection Committee

Source: MILEAD Blog

June 29, 2015 1 comment

Fellowships

2014 MILEAD Fellowship for young African Women Leaders.

by lanredahunsi January 4, 2014

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: 14^th March, 2014.

Moremi Initiative for Women’s Leadership in Africa (Moremi Initiative) is pleased to announce its annual call for applications for the 2014 Moremi Leadership Empowerment and Development (MILEAD) Fellows Program.

The MILEAD Fellows Program is a long-term leadership development program designed to identify, develop and promote emerging young African Women leaders to attain and thrive in leadership in their community and Africa as a whole.

The program targets dynamic young women interested in developing transformational leadership skills that help them address issues facing women and girls across communities in Africa. The MILEAD Program equips Fellows with the world class knowledge, skills, values and networks they need to succeed as 21st century women leaders. Applications are welcome from young African women between 19 – 25 years of age, living in Africa and the Diaspora.

The MILEAD Fellowship will be awarded to 25 outstanding young women who have exhibited leadership potential in their community, organization, and/or profession.

Each class of MILEAD Fellows consists of twenty-five young women who participate in a yearlong transformational leadership training and community leadership projects with support and mentoring. The one-year curriculum involves approximately 35 days of face-to-face and online training plus the time allocated to mentoring and community service projects.

The MILEAD program includes a three-week summer institute, quarterly online seminars, informal networking, mentoring, community leadership projects and exchange programs with other professionals. The three-week summer institute is a residential training session comprised of lectures, discussions and workshops, visits to institutions, meetings with key leaders, case studies of successful leaders, assigned readings, research, presentations, and internships.

The institute is intensive and highly participatory, providing a supportive learning environment for exchange of best practices and experiences, technical depth, strategy development and skill building. Participants will develop a greater appreciation for their individual leadership styles and capabilities and enhance their understanding of women’s rights issues, advocacy and mentoring

To be eligible for the program, an applicant

must be African, living on the continent or in the Diaspora; agree to participate in all required activities related to MILEAD – beginning with a three-week residential Summer Institute in Ghana; and commit to a community change project.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit the following materials by the application deadline of Friday March 14, 2014:

Completed 2014 MILEAD Fellows Application Form
Resumé/Curriculum Vitae (C.V.)
Two letters of recommendation from professional or academic contacts

Please submit all materials by email as part of your application. Send any additional materials to [email protected] and [email protected]

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the MILEAD Fellowship Programme for young Africans

Download the Application Package and form – 2014 MILEAD

Download the Recommendation Form for the 2014 MILEAD Fellowship

January 4, 2014 0 comment

Call for Applications Fellowships

2013 Moremi Leadership Empowerment and Development (MILEAD) Fellows Program for Young African Women.

by lanredahunsi January 17, 2013

written by lanredahunsi

Moremi Initiative for Women’s Leadership in Africa (Moremi Initiative) is pleased to announce its annual call for applications for the 2013 Moremi Leadership Empowerment and Development (MILEAD) Fellows Program. The program targets dynamic young women interested in developing transformational leadership skills that help them address issues facing women and girls across communities in Africa.

January 17, 2013 0 comment