Leaders Africa is a six-month, non-residential, virtual leadership journey for 35 emerging leaders from across the continent focused on exploring values-based leadership skills and building deep relationships with fellow cohort members.
The virtual Leaders Africa program seeks to identify exceptional leaders in public, civil society, and the private sector who have a clear issue focus and who can illustrate the impact of their work. Our objective is to build a network of values-based leaders who create positive, innovative change in their communities throughout Africa and around the world. Participants (known as “Obama Leaders” or “Leaders”) will take part in weekly sessions that include:
- Practical tools and training for deepening values-based leadership
- Individualized coaching
- Community groups
- Conversations with thought leaders
- Cultural programming that showcases the richness of diversity in the region
- Curated spaces for deep personal reflection and interpersonal learning with peers
WORTH
- Upon completion of the program, Obama Leaders will become part of the Obama Foundation’s Leadership Network—a growing community of civically active Obama Foundation program alumni who are creating tangible solutions to the greatest challenges of our time.
ELIGIBILITY
- The program currently invites individuals residing in all countries and territories in the continent of Africa.
- Citizen of an African country or territory OR Permanent resident of an African country or territory OR Have lived in an African country or territory for at least the last 5 years, regardless of citizenship or permanent residence status.
- Your work is geographically focused on creating positive change for local communities, an African nation or territory, and/or the broader African region. You demonstrate a strong commitment to continuing to focus your work in the African region.
- You can demonstrate at least 3 years of relevant experience in your issue area.
- You will be between 24 and 45 years of age on August 26, 2024.
- You are professionally proficient in spoken and written English.
- You will refrain from participating in an electoral campaign as a candidate for political office from the time you are accepted into the program through May 1, 2025. Selection decisions are currently scheduled to be sent in July and August 2024.
- You can commit to fully participating for the entire duration of the six-month program.
DEADLINE: February 9, 2024
To apply and for more information, visit here:
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