The Leading African Women in Food Fellowship (LAWFF) Program is a transformative initiative designed to empower and celebrate women leaders in the African food and agriculture sector. Over a six-month period, the program provides training, mentorship, and a supportive community for outstanding female disruptors, entrepreneurs, policymakers, chefs, trendsetters, and storytellers. LAWFF actively promotes gender equality, contributes to poverty reduction, and fosters sustainable economic growth, aligning with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
About African Food Changemakers
We are committed to changing global narratives about Africa by celebrating Africa's contributions to the global food ecosystem, showcasing our innovations and cooking methods, amplifying and scaling proudly African food and beverage brands, and ensuring that more people globally experience the diversity and richness of ...
The Leading African Women in Food Fellowship (LAWFF) Program
| Application Deadline | Not Specified |
| Type | Fellowship |
| Sponsor | African Food Changemakers |
| Gender | Women |
Requirements for The Leading African Women in Food Fellowship (LAWFF) Program Qualification
- Women only
- Ages 25-40 years
- At least three years experience working in the agri-food sector
- Demonstrable impact
- A citizen of an African country
- Resident in an African country at the time of application
Interview date, Process and Venue for The Leading African Women in Food Fellowship (LAWFF) Program
Selection
The selection process involves a comprehensive review by our expert panel. We assess nominees based on their impact, innovation, and dedication to advancing the food and agriculture sector.
Award Categories
Top Chefs in Africa
Culinary artists who, through their creativity and innovative cooking methods, are changing narratives about African food.
Disruptors
Create or adapt tools, models, approaches, and/or harness technology to solve challenges within the food system (e.g., inventor, researcher, product developer, intrapreneur, etc.)
Trailblazers
Accomplished change agents who have made ground-breaking contributions to the African food ecosystem and paved the way for others.
Ecosystem Enablers
Private, public, and non-profit leaders who introduce and scale innovative products, ideas, and/or opportunities that contribute to a more sustainable and inclusive food system
Food/Beverage Narrative Changers
Story-tellers and digital media gurus that create content, experiences, or products that amplify positive changes and opportunities in the ecosystem, change global narratives and connect people to different African foods and beverages (e.g., journalist, food blogger, food stylist, curator, content creator, consumer packaged goods entrepreneur, etc.).
Application Deadline
Not SpecifiedHow to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to African Food Changemakers on lawff.afchub.org to applyFor more details, visit African Food Changemakers website.
