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The Media Legal Defence Initiative (MLDI) 2020 Digital Rights Advancement Grants East Africa, West Africa, Southern Africa

by OFA January 24, 2020

written by OFA

Application Deadline:Sunday 9 February 2020, 23h59 (GMT).

MLDI would like to partner with NGOs, law centres and/or independent media outlets in East, West, and Southern Africa to advance digital rights and freedom of expression online. A limited number of one-year grants are available to such organisations, for projects aimed at providing better local level access to legal assistance and support to online independent media.

As part of this project, we are offering 12-month grants of up to USD 20,000 to organisations with backgrounds in defending and supporting the right to freedom of expression. The objective of the grants is to improve local access to legal assistance for online media and bloggers in order to advance digital rights and standards in online freedom of expression and to maximise the number of digital rights cases reaching the courts. The grants can be used to set up a media legal defence unit which provides pro bono legal support to journalists, citizen journalists and independent media and/or coordinates networks of lawyers to do the same.

Objectives
As part of this project, we are offering 12-month grants of up to USD 20,000 to organisations with backgrounds in defending and supporting the right to freedom of expression. The objective of the grants is to improve local access to legal assistance for online media and bloggers in order to advance digital rights and standards in online freedom of expression and to maximise the number of digital rights cases reaching the courts.

The grants can be used to set up a media legal defence unit which provides pro bono legal support to journalists, citizen journalists and independent media and/or coordinates networks of lawyers to do the same.

If required, MLDI can provide legal mentoring, capacity building, and other forms of non-financial organisational support.

Eligibility
To be considered, organisations must meet the following criteria:
 The grant is open to NGOs, law centres and independent media outlets registered in East Africa, West Africa, or Southern Africa;
 The organisation must have a background or demonstrable interest in litigation and/or provision of legal support;
The organisation should have previous experience in the advancement and protection of freedom of expression in the country or region where it operates; and
 The organisation must have sufficient administrative and financial capacity to comply with MLDI’s reporting requirements.

How to apply

Interested organisations are encouraged to submit a concept note though MLDI’s grant application portal, available here.
The deadline to submit a concept note is Sunday 9 February 2020, 23h59 (GMT).
Applicants will be asked to provide the following information:2
 Organisation’s name and address;
 The names of the head of the organisation, board chair, and treasurer;
 The total amount of money requested from MLDI;
 The organisation’s annual budget;
 A summary of expected outcomes; and
 A summary of proposed activities and outputs.

Timeline
Shortlisted organisations will be invited to submit a full proposal. Grants will start in Summer 2020.

If you have any questions or require further information, please contact Hannah Stoate, Digital Rights Advocates Project Coordinator at [email protected].

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the MLDI 2020 Digital Rights Advancement Grants

January 24, 2020 0 comments

Call for Applications

Stanford Seed Transformation Program 2020 – East Africa,West Africa, Southern Africa (Financial Aid Available)

by OFA May 29, 2019

written by OFA

Application Deadline: June 15th 2019

The Seed Transformation Program (STP) is a 12-month, intensive leadership program for CEOs/founders of established businesses. The STP includes four, weeklong immersive sessions spread over a ten-month period, four Workshops for your leadership team, and numerous opportunities for peer exchange with fellow leaders. The program is delivered in-region and is led by Stanford Graduate School of Business faculty and other experts.

The Seed Transformation Program brings the power of innovation, entrepreneurship, and leadership to established businesses and their leaders — on the ground and in their communities.

Apply to the Seed Transformation Program in East Africa, West Africa, Southern Africa, or India to gain access to Stanford’s general management training, coaching, and networking support, and transform your career and your organization.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

Be a CEO or founder of a company or market-driven social enterprise.
Lead a company with a strong value proposition and potential to grow with an annual revenue between US $150,000 and US $15 million that is registered in East Africa, West Africa, Southern Africa, India, or Sri Lanka.
Have a management team of at least two people in addition to the CEO or founder.

Educational Requirements

There are no specific educational requirements. We do not require that you take the GMAT or another exam to apply to or qualify for the Seed Transformation Program.

English-Language Proficiency

We do not require that you take the TOEFL or another English test to apply to or qualify for the Seed Transformation Program. However, participants must be able to both understand and speak English at a level that allows them to participate fully in this fast-paced program conducted in English.

Participants should be able to read large volumes of material in English, understand and participate in lectures and class discussions, and engage in small-group discussions.

Financial Aid

This program is significantly subsidized by donors, however, additional limited scholarships are available based on need. Information will be made available to admitted applicants upon request.

Application Process

The application is open from 1 March – 15 June, 2019.

Admission to the Seed Transformation Program is very competitive. An admissions committee will assess all completed applications based on the program’s criteria for admission. The application requires leader and company information, as well as a personal statement.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so we recommend you apply early.

Online Application

When you are ready to apply, access the online application. You must fill out and submit the application online.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Stanford Seed Transformation Program 2020

May 29, 2019 3 comments

Jobs

African Leadership Academy: Careers & Internships Associate – West Africa (Francophone).

by lanredahunsi October 30, 2012

written by lanredahunsi

African Leadership Academy seeks to transform Africa by identifying,developing, and connecting the next generation of African leaders.

Job Description

To manage the careers and internships placements for West Africa as per the Careers and Internships annual calendar.
To develop and maintain excellent relationships with partner organizations in West Africa for careers and Internships purposes.
To develop other key ALA relationships with donors and foundations in francophone West Africa including francophone diaspora and friends of Africa in Europe in order to raise awareness of ALA and its programs.
To develop and maintain excellent knowledge of ALA’s West African students and graduates so as to best place them into internship and career opportunities.

October 30, 2012 0 comments