The United States Institute of Peace’s Generation Change Program is dedicated to strengthening the capacity of civically engaged youth as they emerge as leaders in their communities. The program provides young civic leaders with a range of skills, experiences, and a dynamic community of peers in order for them to be more effective and resilient in their social change efforts. The content is designed to provide these civic leaders with the following:
Conflict Management Skills – The program aims to develop the skills of the emerging leaders in conflict management. The core skills of effective communication, approaches to negotiation, and dialogue facilitation central to the Generation Change training.
Leadership Development Skills – The program aims to strengthen the capacity of emerging leaders to lead and tell their stories. These skills help leaders communicate their mission and vision more effectively, and create healthier and more stable organizations.
A Dynamic Community of Civic Leaders – To counter the feeling of isolation that is felt by many civic leaders, the program deliberately focuses on creating relationships built on trust so that Fellows are able to turn to one another for guidance and support. The program also offers different platforms (electronic and in person) through which these leaders can connect and build lasting relationships.
Worth
- Upon completing the training, participants become Generation Change Fellows
- Fellows join Generation Change’s global community of emerging civic leaders and will have on-going access to various resources provided by USIP
- USIP will pay for participant airfare, lodging, meal, and visa expenses.
Eligibility
- Must be between the ages of 18-35
- Must live and work in Kenya.
- Must hold a leadership role in a community organization.
- Must possess a willingness to participate and learn from peers and facilitators
- Must have a passport that is valid until December 2016.
Deadline: February 12, 2016
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