Applications are now open for the 2026 Resilience Fellowship. The Resilience Project is offering spots to 12 pairs of East African changemakers (ages 18–28) for a powerful 9-month journey of growth, healing, leadership and resilience.
This is a high-commitment, 9-month fellowship designed for passionate, grounded changemakers ready to dedicate time and energy to personal growth, peer leadership and community resilience. We’re looking for individuals who are fully committed to the full arc of the programme, including in-person events, weekly facilitation, ongoing mentorship and deep community work.
WORTH
- 5 days of deep restoration in nature at our Resilience Residential (with great food, meaningful conversations, and personal healing!)
- Certification as a Mental Health First Aider.
- New skills in facilitation, leadership, project management, and community care.
- Reduced climate anxiety, improved emotional wellbeing, and strengthened community bonds.
- 8 months of expert intergenerational mentorship.
- Reduced climate anxiety, improved emotional wellbeing, and strengthened community bonds.
- Lifelong friendships and a powerful support network.
- A KES 40,000 stipend, plus covered travel.
ELIGIBILITY
- Aged 18–28?
- Based in Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda or Tanzania?
- Available from July 2026 – March 2027 to commit time for training, facilitation, mentorship and reporting?
- Ready to apply with a partner? (You’ll both be trained up to run Resilience Circles together in your local community. Therefore we’re looking for applications from pre-formed pairs who already work well together.)
- Passionate about climate justice and building strong, emotionally resilient communities?
- A great listener, a compassionate leader-in-the-making, and excited to support others?
- Open to exploring climate anxiety, burnout, and emotional wellbeing?
- Proficient in English
DEADLINE: May 31, 2025
To apply and for more information, visit here