Applications are now open for the 2024/2025 Chatham House Richard and Susan Hayden Academy Fellowship 2024/2025. This fellowship is a joint initiative with Richard and Susan Hayden. It offers candidates at the early-to-mid-stage of their career the opportunity to spend ten months at Chatham House working on an individual research project of their choosing. Academy Fellows are professionals from a wide range of backgrounds including government, research, academia, civil society, journalism, for example, who are at the early to mid-point of their career and who are passionate about identifying evidence-based solutions to some of the world’s most pressing international challenges.…
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People Powered Climate Democracy Accelerator (CDA) 2024 (10,000 USD implementation grant) Applications are now open for the 2024 People Powered Climate Democracy Accelerator Program. People Powered is looking for government and civil society leaders to form a new cohort of innovators interested in launching participatory programs to shape climate policy in areas such as clean transportation, renewables, decarbonization and energy efficient homes, air pollution, agroecology and more. To be selected for this program, applicants must be governmental institutions, civil society organizations or non-governmental organizations. The program is open to applicants from all over the world, with space for 15 participants…
African World Heritage Fund is calling on all Africans to participate in the celebration of African heritage during the Africa Month under the theme My African Heritage. On the occasion of the celebrations of Africa World Heritage Day, under the theme “My African Heritage”, the African World Heritage Fund is calling on all Africans to participate in the celebration of African heritage during the Africa Month. Stand a chance to win a weekend visit to an amazing African World Heritage site by entering AWHF’s #MyAfricanHeritage Competition comencing on African World Heritage Day (5 May) and ending on Africa Day (25 May). This competition…
Heifer International, an NGO, has announced a $40,000 grant for youths and women to participate in the 2024 AYuTe Africa Challenge Nigeria. The initiative aims to promote innovative and technology-driven agri-centric enterprises. The announcement was made by Dr. Lekan Tobe, Country Director (Interim) of Heifer International, during the unveiling of the challenge in Abuja. The AYuTe Africa Challenge Nigeria is designed to identify, nurture, and support innovative agritech enterprises that can grow, scale, and thrive. The challenge will focus on identifying outstanding young agritech innovators and assisting them in forming strong partnerships to enhance visibility, growth, and productivity among smallholder…
Africa’s food security challenges require results-oriented leaders in government, the private sector and civil society who are responsive, adaptable, and able to lead collaboration, mobilize real change, and ensure delivery of country priorities. At the country-level, for a leader and champion in food security and agriculture to remain relevant and effective, professionals must be ready to lead change and deliver on their priorities with practical tools and strategies. Read Also: Top 10 Customer Service Manager Interview Questions & Answers The Centre for African Leaders in Agriculture’s (CALA) Advanced Leadership Programme is a collaborative, hands-on, and tailored experience for senior and…
UNwomen and Dotakeaction.org are proud to announce the launch of a transformative Women’s Economic Empowerment through an Affirmative Procurement Training Program to empower women-led businesses to succeed in the competitive procurement landscape. This training program is designed to equip women entrepreneurs with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to excel in procurement and secure valuable contracts. Read Also: Startup Wise Guys Web3 Acceleration Program ( Up to $500K) The program comprises a comprehensive curriculum that covers essential topics such as bid processes, contract negotiations, strategic planning, and business development. By participating in the training program, women entrepreneurs will gain a…
ImpactHER /Fidelity Bank Free Digital Skills Training and Business Management Education For Women Entrepreneurs Understanding essential business concepts and tools can be of great benefit to both aspiring and existing entrepreneurs, which is why we have partnered with ImpactHER to provide business management education to female entrepreneurs in Nigeria. Course Outline Read also: Top 10 Customer Service Manager Interview Questions & Answers Training Time-Table Topic: The green market opportunity Time: 10:00 am – 11:30 am Click HERE to Apply
Call For Applications: Funded traineeships for young graduates at the EU Delegation to Nigeria – Regional Cooperation & Trade Sections As a recent graduate, are you considering a career in international relations? Are you interested in finding out more about the duties of a diplomatic mission and how the EU Delegation stands up for the principles and interests of the EU in Nigeria? Calling all Recent Graduates with a Passion for Global Affairs Are you a bright and curious recent graduate with a strong interest in international relations? Do you dream of a career where you can bridge cultures, tackle…
Call For Applications: World Food Forum (WFF) Startup Innovation Award for Innovators and Entrepreneurs ( Up to $15 000 cash prize ) The WFF Startup Innovation Awards, powered by Extreme Tech Challenge (XTC) are a global startup competition established to support and showcase innovators and entrepreneurs who are harnessing the power of technology to drive the sustainable transformation of agrifood systems in support of ending global hunger and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Made possible through a strategic partnership with XTC, the world’s largest startup competition for entrepreneurs addressing global challenges, these awards aim to elevate the next generation of…
Call for Applications: Business Incubator and Accelerator Program: FAO 2024 (Up to USD 150 000 to be granted in each participating country) Mountains and islands make up 30 percent of the earth’s surface area and are home to approximately 1.3 billion people. Mountain and island communities are among the worst hit by climate change, suffering from high rates of poverty and hunger and struggling to cope with natural disasters. The Mountain Partnership Secretariat (MPS) at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), together with the Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme (GEF SGP), implemented by the United…