Opportunity Title: Apply Now: Spring 2025 Fellowship Program

Professional Fellows Program on Inclusive Civic Engagement

The Professional Fellows Program on Inclusive Civic Engagement, funded by the US Department of State, is designed to empower emerging leaders from Africa by facilitating the exchange and implementation of best practices in inclusive civic engagement.

This program will support approximately 12 mid-career professionals specializing in disability rights from Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Ethiopia. These Fellows will participate in an immersive five-week Fellowship Program in the United States during Spring 2024.

Program Overview

- Objective: To foster the development of inclusive civic engagement practices by empowering disability rights professionals.
- Participants: Approximately 12 mid-career professionals from Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Ethiopia.
- Duration: Five-week Fellowship Program.
- Location: Various locations in the United States.
- Timing Spring 2024.

 Program Benefits

- Professional Development**: Fellows will engage with U.S.-based organizations, learning best practices and strategies for promoting inclusive civic engagement.
- Networking**: Opportunities to connect with American counterparts, building a global network of professionals dedicated to disability rights.
- Implementation**: Fellows will develop action plans to implement learned practices in their home countries, fostering positive change in their communities.

 Eligibility

- Profession**: Mid-career professionals working in disability rights.
- Region**: Residents of Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Ethiopia.
- Commitment**: Willingness to participate fully in the five-week program and implement learned practices upon return.

Application Process

Interested professionals should prepare to apply by detailing their experience in disability rights, their vision for inclusive civic engagement in their home country, and their commitment to leveraging the Fellowship for community benefit.

This program represents a unique opportunity for emerging leaders to gain invaluable insights, build international connections, and drive impactful change in the realm of disability rights and inclusive civic engagement.