Call for Applications: YALI-RLC EA/Trevor Noah Foundation Education Change Makers Program 2025 for Young Africans (Fully-Funded Training, Funding, and Visibility)
This four-week intensive leadership program is a collaboration between the Trevor Noah Foundation and the Regional Leadership Center (RLC) East Africa, hosted at Kenyatta University.
Program Details:
Personalised leadership training
Coaching and mentorship
Access to seed funding for impactful projects
No application or participation fees
Connection to a dynamic alumni network of education changemakers across Africa
Training Period:
22 September – 17 October 2025 Location: Regional Leadership Center East Africa, Kenyatta University (in-person or hybrid modality details to be confirmed)
Requirements
Applicants must:
Be 18 to 35 years old
Be a citizen of an East African country
Be actively engaged in the education sector in some capacity
Have demonstrated leadership experience and a commitment to improving education outcomes
Be able to fully commit to the 4-week training period
Individuals from rural, refugee, and underrepresented minority communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Benefits
The Education Changemakers Program provides a rare opportunity to:
Refine your leadership and advocacy skills
Receive funding support to implement or scale your initiatives
Gain recognition and visibility for your work
Connect with changemakers across the continent who share your passion for education reform
