Education Changemakers Program in East & Central Africa Cohort-3

A two-phase leadership development program for young education leaders across East and Central Africa. Phase 1 includes four weeks of immersive, in-person leadership training in Nairobi focusing on foundational leadership skills and applying business tools to education. Phase 2 provides six months of post-training support with professional coaching, specialized mentoring, and access to small grants for school-based initiatives. The program empowers passionate leaders dedicated to transforming learning outcomes in their communities through sustainable, African-led solutions.

• Applicants must be between 18 and 35 years old and from Burundi, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, or Uganda. Must be actively engaged in primary or secondary education sectors as practicing teachers, school administrators, or educational innovators. Must demonstrate high proficiency in spoken and written English. Must be available to travel to Nairobi for four-week residential training and commit to six months of mentoring. Must be first-time applicants who have not previously participated in YALI Regional Leadership Center or Mandela Washington Fellowship.
• Working (full-time or part-time)
• Running a project or organization