Africa has the highest youth population in the world, with 70% of sub-Saharan Africa below the age of 30. This significant proportion of young people presents a promising prospect for growth in the continent. However, this potential can only be fully realized if the upcoming generation are empowered with the holistic skills and knowledge required to reshape the African narrative. Equipping young people with relevant leadership skills is not merely a question of inclusion, but one that is vital for economic growth, innovation, peace, and security. It is the key to safeguarding our collective future and the pathway to realizing the Africa of our dreams.
Leaders of Leaders (LoL Africa ) is a bespoke remote leadership fellowship designed to equip young African dreamers, and doers with hands-on leadership skills to lead change in their communities. This is a for youth-by-youth/young-at-heart program targeted at aspiring leaders, activists, and impact entrepreneurs across Africa.
“The Africa of our dreams is a continent that overcomes the challenges of poverty, inequality, and conflict. It is a place where every African can live with dignity, freedom, and hope.” – Wangari Maathai
LoL Africa is a virtual leadership accelerator boot camp designed to equip young aspiring leaders, activists, and impact entrepreneurs across Africa to lead and effect change in their communities
The fellowship is divided into two parts :
A virtual training session, and a fieldwork community-based project carried out by fellows.
Fellows will be trained by renowned experts on various leadership frameworks, sustainable development, strategies for leading change, and leading movements in the African context, and becoming an impact-driven entrepreneur.
Fellows are expected to conduct community-based projects focused on equipping other young people with practical leadership skills and frameworks using the Bluvard Leadership course on SkillEd.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Open to young aspiring leaders, activists, and impact entrepreneurs across Africa.
Commitment to leading change in your community
Fellows are expected to conduct community-based projects focused on equipping other young people with practical leadership skills and frameworks using the Bluvard Leadership course
Be available to attend the virtual training and carry out the follow-up community
This is a virtual fellowship, and we advise young people to have access to the Internet to be able to complete the fellowship.
BENEFITS
Acquire practical lifelong skills in leadership, project management, and social innovation
Access to personalized mentorship
Opportunity to launch your career as a sustainable development advocate
