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I AM NALA Political Leadership Fellowship

  • Organization: Nala Feminist Collective (Nalafem)
  • Type: Fellowship
  • Location: Global
  • Deadline: October 31, 2026
  • Funding: No Funding

The Nala Feminist Collective (Nalafem) runs the I AM NALA Fellowship for young African women who are refugees, internally displaced, displaced or stateless and who are current or aspiring political leaders. The 2027 cohort runs from January to July 2027 and brings together 20 women from across Africa and the African diaspora, with a focus on peace negotiations, democratic transitions, reconciliation and peacebuilding. **What you get:** - Capacity building and technical support for your political leadership - Mentorship from experienced senior leaders across institutions and organisations - Trainings and masterclasses delivered online - A cohort of 20 displaced African women political leaders, and access to Nalafem's wider network - Possible in-person engagements, venue to be confirmed **What you'll do:** - Join bi-monthly online sessions, trainings and masterclasses from January to July 2027 - Commit around 6 hours a month online; fellows who do not complete their hours cannot graduate - Share a 12-month work plan for your political leadership journey **Key dates:** - Applications close October 31, 2026 - Shortlisted candidates notified by November 6, 2026 - Fellowship runs January to July 2027 **More information:** - Questions go to reem@nalafem.org - Background on the fellowship is on the Nalafem Academy page

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Nala Feminist Collective (Nalafem)Fellowship

I AM NALA Political Leadership Fellowship

Oct 31, 2026 23:59:00 UTC
Opportunity type
Fellowship
Funding
No Funding
Location
Global
Deadline
Oct 31, 2026 23:59:00 UTC

About this opportunity

The Nala Feminist Collective (Nalafem) runs the I AM NALA Fellowship for young African women who are refugees, internally displaced, displaced or stateless and who are current or aspiring political leaders. The 2027 cohort runs from January to July 2027 and brings together 20 women from across Africa and the African diaspora, with a focus on peace negotiations, democratic transitions, reconciliation and peacebuilding.

What you get:

  • Capacity building and technical support for your political leadership
  • Mentorship from experienced senior leaders across institutions and organisations
  • Trainings and masterclasses delivered online
  • A cohort of 20 displaced African women political leaders, and access to Nalafem's wider network
  • Possible in-person engagements, venue to be confirmed

What you'll do:

  • Join bi-monthly online sessions, trainings and masterclasses from January to July 2027
  • Commit around 6 hours a month online; fellows who do not complete their hours cannot graduate
  • Share a 12-month work plan for your political leadership journey

Key dates:

  • Applications close October 31, 2026
  • Shortlisted candidates notified by November 6, 2026
  • Fellowship runs January to July 2027

More information:

  • Questions go to reem@nalafem.org
  • Background on the fellowship is on the Nalafem Academy page

Who can apply

  • Young women aged 18 to 40
  • African, including displaced Africans in the diaspora
  • Must be a refugee, internally displaced person, displaced person or stateless person; other applications will not be considered
  • Leading a campaign or women's group, a member of a consortium or collective focused on alliance building, engaged in cross-conflict negotiations, or a politician in office
  • Working on one or more of the Africa Young Women Beijing+25 Manifesto demands and aligned with Nalafem's values
  • Able to commit 6 hours a month online for the fellowship
  • Two references and a link to your CV

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Good to know

  • +Mentorship from senior leaders, online trainings and masterclasses, and support for your political leadership
  • +A cohort of 20 displaced African women political leaders, and access to the Nala Feminist Collective's wider network
  • +Fully online at about six hours a month, so you can take part from wherever you live
  • +Free to apply through a short form with two references and a link to your CV
  • +Run by the Nala Feminist Collective, which publishes reports on its past fellowship cohorts

Worth checking yourself

  • !Only for African women, including in the diaspora, who are refugees, internally displaced, displaced or stateless; other applications are not considered
  • !Aged 18 to 40, and you must already lead a campaign or women's group, take part in negotiations or alliance building, or hold political office
  • !No stipend or covered costs are stated, and in-person events are not confirmed
  • !Fellows who do not complete their monthly hours cannot graduate. The call gives the length as January to July 2027 in one place and six months in another
  • !No closing time is given for Saturday 31 October, so submit a day early. Only shortlisted candidates hear back, by 6 November

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I AM NALA Political Leadership Fellowship
Oct 31, 2026 23:59:00 UTC