Entries open for the Women in Africa Young Leaders Programme
Entries are open for the Women in Africa Young Leaders Programme (WIA). The Women in Africa Young Leaders Programme (WIA) is designed to support and showcase young African women who are actively engaged in the development of a dynamic, innovative, and inclusive Africa. This initiative contributes to the pursuit of equal opportunities and facilitates the training of young African women leaders by offering quality support for their professional growth and social advancement, thereby assisting them in fully realizing their potential.
Program Benefits – Women in Africa Young Leaders Programme
- HIGH-LEVEL NETWORKING – with CEOs, ministers, journalists, public figures, successful business leaders, and entrepreneurs.
- TRAINING PROGRAM – featuring board training, media training, career coaching, women’s leadership, and tailored training based on individual requirements.
- VISIBILITY – through WIA’s communication platforms and media presence.
- MENTORSHIP – Each awardee is paired with a mentor (an individual of international leadership stature).
- LEARNING EXPEDITION – scheduled for the third quarter, including a business trip organized in a major global economic hub.
Eligibility – Women in Africa Young Leaders Programme
- 25 to 40 years old – Flexibility possible depending on experience level
- African – Born in an African country or having parents born in an African country
- Francophone, Anglophone, Lusophone – Ideally speaking several languages
- Leadership skills – Humility, empathy, resilience
- Involvement and vision – Involvement in the development of the continent
- Self-made – & Ability to take on responsibilities at the highest level
Application – Women in Africa Young Leaders Programme
- For details visit the program website
- To apply visit the application portal
- Deadline is June 19, 202
