Africa Matters Initiative: Her Environment, Her Future 2024

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About Africa Matters Initiative: Her Environment, Her Future

What is Africa Matters Initiative (AMI)? AMI is a youth-led organization dedicated to empowering and upskilling young Africans. Our mission is to transform communities and the African narrative through leadership, social entrepreneurship, and advocacy.

About the Program: Her Environment, Her Future is a four-month, non-residential youth leadership and virtual advocacy program. It is designed for young women across Africa who are committed to combating climate change. The program emphasizes leadership, personal development, climate education, policy engagement, advocacy, green and social entrepreneurship, and effective communication.

Themes:

1. Personal Development
2. Advocacy and Leadership in the Climate Change Sector
3. Networking and Collaboration for Impact

At the program’s conclusion, participants will:

• Receive certificates of participation
• Build a robust network of young women leaders
• Acquire a deeper understanding of climate-focused justice and advocacy
• Gain skills to support and transfer knowledge within their communities

• Sponsor Organisation: Africa Matters Initiative (AMI)

Benefits of Africa Matters Initiative: Her Environment, Her Future

Participants will gain:

• Leadership and personal development skills
• Knowledge in climate education and policy engagement
• Advocacy techniques
• Green and social entrepreneurship insights
• Effective communication strategies

Africa Matters Initiative: Her Environment, Her Future Requirements

For the 2024 cohort, we seek 20 young women and girls aged 16-29 from the following countries:

• Malawi
• Ghana
• Egypt
• Kenya
• South Africa
• Nigeria
• Zimbabwe
• Madagascar
• Tunisia
• Sierra Leone

Application Date and Process

• Click on the link to the application website to apply.

Application Deadline

14 July, 2024

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