Deadline: 14 April 2025
The I AM Nala Fellowship is designed for young African women who are refugees, internally displaced persons, or stateless individuals. It focuses on capacity building, mentorship, solidarity, and access to resources for young women political leaders engaged in peacebuilding, negotiations, and decision-making processes in their home or host countries.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be:
✔ Young women aged 18-40 years
✔ Leaders of a campaign or women’s group
✔ Members of a collective focused on alliance building
✔ Engaged in cross-conflict negotiations
✔ Politicians holding or aspiring to political office
Applicants should align with the Nala Feminist Collective’s core values:
- Solidarity
- Social Justice
- Dignity
- Equity
- Decolonial Feminist Pan-Africanism
Eligible Countries
Applicants must be from: Burundi, Cameroon, Chad, DRC, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, The Gambia, Kenya, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda.
Fellowship Benefits
- Bi-monthly online sessions including trainings, masterclasses, and mentorship
- Engagement with experts and senior leaders
- Potential in-person cohort meetings at the Nalafem Summit
How to Apply
Complete the full application form at: bit.ly/nalafellow2025
This is a unique opportunity for young women political leaders to develop their skills, build networks, and contribute to peacebuilding efforts. Apply before April 14, 2025!
For further details please see the Fellowship’s website.
