The YALI Regional Leadership Center East Africa, located at Kenyatta University in Nairobi, Kenya will serve 14 countries in East and Central Africa: Burundi, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. The Center is overseen by Deloitte East Africa and is supported by a growing number of African and international partners.
The YALI Regional Leadership Center East Africa is more than a location for learning or a venue for collaboration, it is a philosophy, a forward-leaning culture of diversity that invites dreaming and thinking differently to define and realize one’s potential. Its programs are inclusive, embracing future leaders regardless of gender, ethnicity, socio-economic status, religion, or disability. For those selected to participate, there is no cost. All travel, materials, lodging for the residential program, etc. are funded through the Center by our generous partners. However, all personal incidentals such as passport fees, supplementary meals, entertainment, etc. will be at the expense of the participant.
Eligibility
- Are 18 to 35 years of age at the time of application submission,
- Are citizens and residents of one of the following countries: Burundi, Central African Republic? Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda,
- Are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S.?
- Are eligible to receive any necessary visa to Kenya, and
- Are proficient in reading, writing, listening and speaking English.
Worth
- The participants immerse themselves in a 12 week- course of study, three weeks of residential learning on site at the center in Nairobi
- Eight weeks of virtual distance learning via technology from their home countries; and a final weeks on site at the center in Nairobi for wrap up and presentation
- The center benefits the participants by linking them to a network of other young leaders from East Africa empowering them by enhancing their skills and confidence to lead providing guidance from some of the best business and leadership minds in Africa; and opportunities for internships among other benefits
Deadline: November 30, 2015
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