2016 YALI Regional Leadership Center East Africa 12 Weeks Leadership Program Cohort 7, Nairobi Kenya (Fully Funded)

Application Deadline: 5:00pm (EAT) Monday January 25th, 2016.

Cohort 7 will run from April 4th, 2016 – June 25th, 2016.

The YALI Regional Leadership Center East Africa is looking for young men and women between the ages of 18 and 35 from Burundi, Central African Republic, Congo, DRC, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, and Uganda who are ready to embrace leadership and work hard to transform their countries.

The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) was launched by President of the United States Barack Obama as a signature effort to invest in the next generation of African leaders. The need to invest in grooming strong, results-oriented leaders comes out of the statistics: nearly 1 in 3 Africans are between the ages of 10 and 24, and approximately 60% of Africa’s total population is below the age of 35.

Selected participants aged 18-35 years, drawn from 14 countries in East and Central Africa; namely Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Somalia, Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti, Democratic Republic of Congo, Central Africa Republic, South Sudan, and Congo, engage in innovative leadership training across three tracks of study of (1) Business and Entrepreneurship, (2) Civic Leadership, and (3) Public Management.

Located at Kenyatta University, in Nairobi, Kenya, the Center is more than a location for learning or a venue for collaboration; it is a philosophy, a forward-leaning culture of diversity that invites dreaming and thinking differently to define and realize one’s potential. The program is inclusive, embracing future leaders regardless of religion, ethnicity, socio-economic status, gender, or disability.

The YALI Regional Leadership Center East Africa is supported by the American people through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

Eligibility:

Competition for the YALI Regional Leadership Center East Africa is merit-based and open to young East African leaders who meet the following criteria:

  • Are 18 to 35 years of age at the time of application submission,
  • Are citizens and residents of one of the following countries: Burundi, Central African Republic. Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda,
  • Are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S.
  • Are eligible to receive any necessary visa to Kenya, and
  • Are proficient in reading, writing, listening and speaking English.

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Study Tracks:

  • Business and Entrepreneurship
  • Civic Leadership
  • Public Management

Selection Criteria

Selection for participation in the YALI Regional Leadership Center East Africa will be conducted as a merit-based, open competition. All eligible applications will be reviewed by a selection panel. Chosen semi-finalists will then be interviewed before a final selection is made and an invitation to join the program is issued.

Selection panels will use the following criteria to evaluate applications:

  • A demonstrated leadership in public service, business and entrepreneurship, or civic engagement.
  • Active engagement in public or community service, volunteerism, or mentorship.
  • The ability to work cooperatively in diverse groups and respect the opinions of others.
  • Strong social and communication skills.
  • An energetic, positive attitude.
  • A demonstrated knowledge, interest, and professional experience in the sector/track selected, and
  • A commitment to apply leadership skills and training to benefit your country and/or community after the program.

Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, gender, religion, socio-economic status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

Benefits:
  • The participants immerse themselves in a 12-week course of study, three weeks of residential learning on-site at the Center in Nairobi;
  • Eight weeks of virtual distance learning via technology from their home countries; and a final week on-site at the Center in Nairobi for wrap-up and presentations.
  • The Center benefits the participants by linking them to a network of other young leaders from East Africa empowering them by enhancing their skills and confidence to lead; providing guidance from some of the best business and leadership minds in Africa; and opportunities for internships, among other benefits.

Apply Now for the 2016 YALI Regional Leadership Center East Africa

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2016 YALI Regional Leadership Center East Africa Cohort 7

Comments

23 responses to “2016 YALI Regional Leadership Center East Africa 12 Weeks Leadership Program Cohort 7, Nairobi Kenya (Fully Funded)”

  1. Linda Okado Avatar
    Linda Okado

    It Is A Good Initiave ,,I would Like To PARTICIPATE.

  2. paul Avatar
    paul

    Comment: great work you people are doing by creating leaders of today.

  3. Nathan Avatar
    Nathan

    indeen it is a bright morning for african youths to open up their minds in leadership, i would like to attend.

  4. J lenana wairimu Avatar
    J lenana wairimu

    How can I apply for this.. Thanks

  5. sharon Achieng omollo Avatar
    sharon Achieng omollo

    it will be a nice opportunity for me to develop new leadership skills and combine with the one I have to improve the development of my country kenya

  6. philip Atuya Avatar
    philip Atuya

    been longing to have this kind of social targets at reach to improve what i think is in me

  7. ARAKAZA elvis Avatar

    it’ll be a good occasion for me to build my African

  8. Hani Abdi Gedi Avatar
    Hani Abdi Gedi

    It’s an opportunity that the African youths need to have especially women in leadership.

  9. jane nelson Avatar
    jane nelson

    it’s a good way to know and identify with the leaders of tomorrow which is us youths.Looking forward to attend the forum.

  10. Johnson Odhiambo Odeny Avatar
    Johnson Odhiambo Odeny

    Comment:It’s opportunity I would like to participate and develop my leadership.

  11. Paulin Kajangu Avatar
    Paulin Kajangu

    it’s very interesting. I would like to participate and bring something new to my little Youth Association for Change

  12. happiness David manamba Avatar
    happiness David manamba

    good ideal

  13. sylvia okanda Avatar
    sylvia okanda

    Comment:this must be a great opportunity for us young upcoming African leaders. I would like to participate in this.

  14. Synthia Mideva-Kenyatta university Avatar
    Synthia Mideva-Kenyatta university

    It is indeed an opportunity that is deemed crucial for us,the young in Africa to unlock the full leadership potential……………………….such a social platform is more than a blessing to this continent
    Am an interested lady whose participation will not be a waste

  15. Fredrick Cheruiyot Korir Avatar
    Fredrick Cheruiyot Korir

    what an opportunity, it is very interesting to have our youths mentored for a bright leadership of our countries.looking forward to participate n steer up great ideas.

  16. Fredrick Cheruiyot Korir Avatar
    Fredrick Cheruiyot Korir

    what an opportunity! its a good idea to mentor youths for a bright leadership. looking forward to participate and steer up the great ideas for one unity.

  17. ONGOYE GLORIA Avatar
    ONGOYE GLORIA

    Its a great platform for young people to venture in , thus stering an individual growth and even the nation at large through their great ideas

  18. violet Avatar
    violet

    Comment: wonderful. what a nice deal?

  19. kepher Soy Avatar
    kepher Soy

    Comment:wonderful. Would like to join

  20. kepher Soy Avatar

    Comment:Bravo. Would like to join

  21. Thierry NSABIMANA Avatar
    Thierry NSABIMANA

    THIS IS A GORGEOUS OPPORTUNITY FOR US ALL!!!!!

  22. NTAKIRUTIMANA Reverien Avatar
    NTAKIRUTIMANA Reverien

    Happy to take this time to express myself about YALI network, I hope everyone who has began this course is very fruitful and successful. I hope this year to be one of you among others to pursue YALI. An opportunity to develop our land, especially my country,Burundi.

  23. […] The YALI Regional Leadership Center East Africa is looking for young men and women between the ages of 18 and 35 from Burundi, Central African Republic, Congo, DRC, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, and Uganda who are ready to embrace leadership and work hard to transform their countries. […]

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