Applications for the Inaugural APLI Fellowship Program are open. The program intersects leadership development, community development and entrepreneurship.
Application Deadline: 30th September 2019
Eligible Countries:Â Namibia
To be taken at (country):Â Namibia
About the Award:Â The African Pathfinder Leaders Initiative (APLI Namibia) is an earnest vision born out of the aspiration to develop and mobilize change-makers, innovators and young leaders in diverse fields across Namibia. The ethos of APLI stems from need to address the shortage of skills, resources and networks that young people need to fully realize their goals and create sustainable change in their communities.
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The APLI Fellowship empowers young Namibians who have the desire and potential to bring about significant change in their communities. The Fellowship targets young people who are running initiatives that positively advance the wellbeing of their communities. In addition to that, the program also focuses on youngsters who manage business ventures which substantially contribute to the wellbeing of their communities and young people that demonstrate the potential and passion to become leaders in their respective sectors.
This is a year-long program, with each cohort consisting of 25 participants. The program will have three day residential programs, three times a year. The residential programs will be in 3 different locations around Namibia. As part of the residential program, the Fellows will receive comprehensive and interdisciplinary training which is delivered in an intensive and participatory manner. The Fellows will further be engaged in simulations and group work.
The fellows will also get the opportunity to break into smaller groups with their mentors who will assist them with specific challenges that they face. As the year progresses, the Fellows are required to start their initiatives or scale existing ones and provide progress reports during the following residential programs. In this way, the Fellowship will assist them address specific challenges as the year progresses.
Type:Â Training, Entrepreneurship
Eligibility:Â Eligible applicants are:
• Between the ages of 18-25, applicants over 25 will considered on case-by-case basis;
• Living in Namibia;
• Genuinely committed to personal growth;
• Proactive in their problem-solving approaches;
• A demonstrated commitment to community development;
• Intellectually mature (self-aware and intentional about their goals);
• Full of potential, have a willingness to learn and be challenged.
Number of Awards:Â 25
Value of Award:Â APLI will cover accommodation, meals and program materials for all applicants. The first residential program will take place in Windhoek in January 2019.
Duration of Programme:Â 1 year
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