Civil society and young people play a crucial role in African countries in promoting public health and reaching communities. With African youth constituting over 65% of the continent’s population, their meaningful engagement has the potential of positively impacting Africa’s health security. Therefore, their structured and systematic engagement in the conversation on public health in Africa is key. Acknowledging this, Africa CDC will convene a Youth Pre-Conference on 10 – 11 December 2022 in Kigali, Rwanda prior to its 2nd Annual International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA) 2022. The aim is to kick-start a long-term strategic engagement between Africa CDC and young people, to advance the full implementation of the NPHO and thereby, drive health security in Africa and globally.
This Youth Pre-Conference will take place in-person and participants are invited to participate at the CPHIA 2022 (13-15 December 2022) to engage in the conversation on the theme: meaningful youth engagement for advancing sustainable health security in Africa. Africa CDC is therefore announcing a call for applications for young public health professionals who are interested in participating in this conference.
About African Union
The African Union (AU) is a continental body consisting of the 55 member states that make up the countries of the African Continent. It was officially launched in 2002 as a successor to the Organisation of African Unity (OAU, 1963-1999). The main objectives of the OAU were to rid the continent of the remaining vestiges of colonisation and apartheid; to promote unity and solidarity amongst African States; to coordinate and intensify cooperation for development; to safeguard the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Member States and to promote international cooperation... read more... read more
Youth Pre-Conference
| Application Deadline | 22 Dec 2022 |
| Type | Fellowship |
| Sponsor | African Union |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Aim and Benefits of Youth Pre-Conference
Africa CDC will cover all travel related costs of participants, with support from its partners
Requirements for Youth Pre-Conference Qualification
- NETWORK: Youth participants affiliated with a youth-led organisation, network or movement are highly encouraged to apply.
- COMMITMENT: Youth participants must demonstrate commitment to public health engagement as an advocate or a practitioner in the area.
- OTHER FACTORS: such as geographical balance, diverse ideological and professional backgrounds; gender, ethnic and social diversity, including disability inclusion, will also be considered in the final selection of participants.
The application will be open until 22 November 2022 05:00 pm EAT. The selected applicants will be notified by 28 November 2022. Detailed information about their participation and the agenda will be available by 05 December 2022.
The selection of participants will be based on the following criteria:
- Age 18-35
- The conference will target young people with track records of work/experience and education (at least enrolled as undergraduate) in the areas of medical science, public health, health technology, as well as public health advocacy, development cooperation and journalism focused on health etc
- Representatives should be from youth-led and youth-oriented organisations and networks, associations, academia or in an individual capacity.
- Interest in public health and engagement as a youth advocate in the area.
- Youth that have also led or engaged in public health related projects, research and initiatives are invited to apply.
Application Deadline
December 22, 2022How to Apply
For more details, visit African Union website.
