GE’DA’ Digital Fellowship

Published by tamarai

Deadline: 14 July 2023

Open to: applicants must be 21 – 55 years, and must be founders or hold an executive position within an organization

Benefits: networking opportunities, post-fellowship support, funding opportunity…

DESCRIPTION

GE` DA’  digital is a 6 months intensive professional leadership development program that offers you a unique opportunity to learn how to transform your community by acquiring new skills, increase brand visibility and access funds. It provides solutions to Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) by increasing the human capacity of leaders who desire to understand how to play in the development sector and want to deep dive into how to build a thriving sustainable social impact organization. Participants are selected from diverse sectors in development from different countries in West Africa and encouraged to lead change boldly. Last year, over 732 applications were received and this year we desire to receive more.

ELIGIBILITY

IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS FELLOWSHIP, YOU MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • Be the founder or hold an executive position within an organization.
  • Be available to commit to attending all sessions.
  • Applicants must be 21 – 55 years. Younger applicants are welcome if they have a strong application.
  • Must be able to attend the launch and graduation event
  • Applicant and social enterprise organization who are interested and ready to scale up their organization.
  • Must be creating positive, direct, and intended impact aligned to one or more of the SDG’s or AU Agenda 2063 / have a strong desire to.

BENEFITS

  • Capacity Building Workshops
  • Networking Opportunities
  • Personal Support from a dedicated in-country manager
  • Post-fellowship support
  • Recognized professional certification in Social Enterprise Management
  • Funding Opportunity
  • Exclusive Invitation to topical growth webinars
  • Remain a valued member of the network for future events and   ongoing activities
  • Build professional credibility with this one of a kind, immersive experience
  • Life Skilling – getting comfortable with being uncomfortable
  • A global family for life!

HOW TO APPLY

For more information, visit the official website.