Application Deadline: 26 January 2024
Applications for the YALI RLC Southern Africa Online Cohort 20 & Hybrid Cohort 24 are open! The YALI Regional Leadership Center Southern Africa (RLC SA) provides young African leaders between the ages of 18-35 with the necessary skills, tools and opportunities to better serve their communities and countries. The programme offers in-person and online training in Business and Entrepreneurship, Civic Leadership and Public Management and sector specific programmes.
The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) is a signature effort to invest in the next generation of African leaders. The YALI Regional Leadership Center Southern Africa (RLC-SA) is hosted by the University of South Africa at the Graduate School of Business Leadershio in Midrand. South Africa. The RLC-SA aims to create critical thinkers who can solve complex. multidisciplinary problems; foster entrepreneurial and innovative thinking, and encourage cross-border communication and multicultural collaboration.
The programme offers 4-7 weeks of intense online or in-person training in Business and Entrepreneurship, Civic Leadership, Public Management, Education and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) with post training exposure to: Grant Funding Opportunities, Networking, Collaboration, Tools and Resources.
Applications are encouraged from
- Women
- Other minority groups
- Young leaders with disabilities
- People who are HIV positive or who are living with AIDS
- Rural based and economically disadvantaged young leaders
Criteria
- Age (18-35)
- English language proficiency
- Demonstrate commitment to positively impact their communities, countries, and the African continent
- Proven experience and track record in Public Management, Business, Entrepreneurship, or Civic Leadership
- Ability to commit to a two-weeks online and three-weeks residential programme
Eligible Countries
Angola, Botswana, Comoros, Lesotho, Malawi, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, and Zimbabwe
Contact: +27 11 652 0317 / 0354 | [email protected]
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the YALI RLC Southern Africa Emerging Leaders Program