The Application of Amahoro Coalition Fellowship Cohort 3 is Now Open

About the Amahoro Coalition Fellowship

The Amahoro  Coalition Fellowship is a program which running a period of 12 months, this program is focusing  on leadership  development and entrepreneurship  support with a target for individuals  consider themselves  or living   forcibly Displaced Persons(FDP). This outstanding program is intended to empower youth for particularly FDP leaders to foster their knowledge, skills, capacity and their voice to meaningfully contribute the development across Africa and systematic change in their Institution.

In addition, the program is further accelerating dynamic environment to amplify youth their idea on regional and global platforms in order to tie their professional network and access to various career and development opportunities. The program will allow the fellows to collaborate their community, and build last impact in the field of interest.  

The program is deeply tailored to socio-economic reality in Africa, by offering courses that improve the entrepreneurial and leadership space. Throughout the fellowship, the fellows will equip a personalized coaching, mentorship expert-led training and strategic development to drive and act agency of change makers in a complex Environment context.  

The program is offering its fellows a very competitive funding process, where fellows have the chance to secure up to $155,000 each to enhance their bold idea and innovative initiatives.

Furthermore, the Amahoro fellowship is looking for youth   to strength and build their  capacity of self-reliance, resilience and leadership capacity in the region of Africa. After the program fellows will drive social and economic progress in their community and beyond.

Fellowship Activities

During the program fellows will participate a numerous activities including but not limiting to:

• Develop and create business idea and ventures and social initiatives in Africa
• Share insights and knowledge among the participant that focus leadership journey, challenges and solutions
• Engage with private sectors to maintain partnership and access to market based opportunities
• Daily participating in  specialized trainings, mentorship, and networking opportunities
• Compete  the fund opportunities to foster your ventures or initiatives

Fellowship Requirements

• No Formal education required
• Applicants should  demonstrate their leadership experience
• Leading and directing a business venture no matter unregistered but proof will be required
• Be actively participate  or leading social change movement such as community activism, youth leadership and more
• Must have a stable internet connections and accessible  computer  or smartphone

Ability to submit  professional reference and resume

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants for the program must meet the following requirements to be eligible fellowship

• Consider him or herself as a forcibly displaced person whether you are refugee, asylum seekers, stateless person
• Be living or based in Africa and have initiatives that impacted already in African community
• Have Proof of FDP status
• Be able to provide evidence of business operation activities
• Be ready to participate in all program activities over the 12 months period

Time Required

• The fellowship is a 12-month commitment
• Consistent engagement through virtual sessions and mentorship
• The workload is part-time so fellows can continue their regular responsivity

Benefits of Fellowship

• Access to a grand fund up to $155,000 to scale ventures or initiatives
• Access to specialized trainings and mentorship program reflect to African socio-economic context
• Professional network within the leaders of Africa and globally
• Skills development in entrepreneurship, decision making and advocacy

Visibility and global promote your idea and innovations

Application Steps

Visit the application portal: Apply here.

Complete Step 1: Demographic details and FDP documentation upload.

Complete Step 2: Provide details about your business venture or social initiative (depending on your leadership role).

Complete step 3: Answer leadership-based questions and provide references, proof of work, and your resume.

Complete Step 4: Finalize your submission and agree to Amahoro Coalition’s terms.

Application Deadline

Deadline to apply: 4th May 2025.