The Amujae Initiative is the EJS Center’s flagship program. The program inspires and prepares women to unapologetically take up roles and excel in the highest echelons of public leadership, and to bring other women along.
Each year, the EJS Center selects a cohort of African women public leaders and offers them targeted leadership development experiences that are designed to fuel their ambition and equip them with the necessary skills for effective service. The inaugural cohort of 2020 Amujae Leaders and subsequent cohort of 2021 Amujae Leaders make up a dynamic group of women with impressive and diverse backgrounds in public leadership and beyond.
About Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Presidential Center for Women and Development (EJS Center)
The Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Presidential Center for Women and Development (EJS Center) was founded in 2018 to be a catalyst for political and social change across Africa by helping unleash its most abundant latent power — its women. The EJS Center aims to amplify the voice of women and girls in all spheres of life by increasing the representation of women in public service leadership roles in Africa. Through a unique blend of programming, advocacy, archival research, and museum exhibitions, the EJS Center seeks to become a premier institution dedicated to advancing and sustaining wom... read more
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Amujae Initiative
| Application Deadline | 23 Jan 2022 |
| Type | Fellowship |
| Sponsor | Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Presidential Center for Women and Development (EJS Center) |
| Gender | Women |
Aim and Benefits of Amujae Initiative
The EJS Center seeks to support African women leaders who have demonstrated exceptional talent and service to reach the highest echelons of public leadership.
Requirements for Amujae Initiative Qualification
An Amujae Leader is a woman who:
- Is a citizen of and resides in any African country.
- Has proven leadership talent, having excelled in her chosen field and distinguished herself as someone who can deliver transformative impact.
- If not already involved in public service, has the vision and proven commitment to become an exceptional public leader.
- Has demonstrated a commitment towards the upliftment/ empowerment of other women.
- Is patriotic, demonstrating commitment and service to their home country/countries.
Application Deadline
January 23, 2022How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Presidential Center for Women and Development (EJS Center) on www.ejscenter.org to applyFor more details, visit EJS Center website.
