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.
About Bluvard Education Initiative
The Bluvard Education Initiative is a registered youth-focused nongovernmental organization under the Corporate Affairs Commission of Nigeria.In every 3 children from sub-Saharan Africa may never have the opportunity to go to school and 1 in every 5 out-of-school children is from Nigeria. (UNICEF). Our vision is for an Africa where access to holistic education becomes the everyday reality of all children living in rural communities regardless of gender, tribe, finance or religion. It is on this premise, Bluvard Education Initiative was birthed- to bridge the gap between education as it i...&am... read more
Leaders of Leaders Africa Program
| Application Deadline | 30 Jul 2023 |
| Type | Entrepreneurs |
| Sponsor | Bluvard Education Initiative |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Aim and Benefits of Leaders of Leaders Africa Program
- 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
- Join a community of Africa’s young changemakers
Requirements for Leaders of Leaders Africa Program Qualification
- 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.
Interview date, Process and Venue for Leaders of Leaders Africa Program
Timeline
- July 2023: Application opens
- August: Selected fellows are contacted
- September: Induction and fellowship begin
- October: Fieldwork
- November: Reports and Evaluation
- December: Graduation and Certification
Application Deadline
July 30, 2023How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to Bluvard Education Initiative on bit.ly to applyFor more details,visit BEI website
