African Social Innovation Fellowship 2024

The African Social Innovation Fellowship (ASIF) is now accepting applications for its 2024 program. This six-month immersive experience aims to empower young leaders, social innovators, and changemakers with the necessary skills, network, and resources to create lasting social impact across Africa and drive positive change in their communities.

This program is designed to enable fellows to navigate the international landscape expertly, create cross-culture connections, and foster growth for businesses and communities in their communities, Africa and worldwide. This fellowship program equips fellows with the knowledge, opportunities, resources, and network needed to lead a successful career, access opportunities, become a global leader in their field, and most importantly, shape the future of their community, country, Africa, and the world.

Benefits

• Project Funding: Selected fellows will have access to funding opportunities to support their community projects or social enterprises.
• Comprehensive Training: Access to professional development and leadership training tailored to foster personal growth and career enhancement.
• Letter of Recommendation & Administrative Support: Applying for a scholarship, opportunity, or job? Get a Letter of Recommendation/Reference, CV review, and other ancillary support to thrive in your career.
• 6 Months of Self-paced Learning: Attend free masterclasses and curated courses by industry leaders across the knowledge spectrum for international development or social entrepreneurship, including hands-on and real-time practicals.
• Mentorship & Support: Receive personalized coaching and mentorship from experienced leaders, renowned personalities, and distinguished change agents from both Africa and the diaspora.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with a diverse network of global leaders and changemakers committed to social and economic development in Africa and the African Diaspora.
• Global Exposure: Opportunities for international travel and participation in conferences and events.
• Download Resources, Access Freebies & Rewards: Download and access valuable resources to thrive as a global leader and lead a successful career. Get discounts, win mini-grants, and receive freebies from our partners.
• Execute a Community Project or Launch a Business Venture: During the program, and with support from program partners, you will be equipped to execute a community impact project that will enable you to make a difference in your community and position you as a leader and changemaker. Alternatively, receive support to incubate or launch a business venture.

Eligibility

• Applicants should be 18-35 years old.
• Must be from a Sub-Saharan African country.
• Able to dedicate 6 months to the fellowship program.
• Competency in English.
• Access to reliable internet throughout the program.