About The Program
The East Africa Fellows Program is designed to develop the Fellows’ leadership skills and strengthen the project that they are driving. The year long program is comprised of five multiday seminars – including one regional trip – and culminates in an innovation conference. The seminars will give Fellows access to world-class speakers, trainers, and mentors who allow Fellows to deepen their skills in leadership, social change, and innovation. The regional trip gives Fellows the opportunity to learn about social change models in other countries. The innovation conference is meant to be a chance for Fellows to put into practice the skills they’ve learned over the course of the year, as well as provide a platform to showcase their projects to a larger community of leaders.
Seminars
During each seminar, Fellows deepen their skills in leadership, social change, and innovation in order to better their effectiveness as a leader and develop their business acumen to support their social initiative. Mentorship is also a strong component of the curriculum, and Fellows work one-on-one with prominent leaders and trainers on their personal development and on their projects. They are introduced to different kinds models for social impact. Fellows study readings and listen to speakers who push them to challenge their assumptions around the role of government, social justice, and different theories of development.
Regional Trip
The purpose of the regional trip is for the Fellows to have the opportunity to learn about social change models in other countries. The location of the trip is decided by the Fellows, and will also be attended by prominent thought leaders across sectors.
Innovation Conference
The year long program culminates with an innovation conference, which is designed and implemented by the Fellows. The innovation conference is meant to be a chance for Fellows to put into practice the skills they’ve learned over the course of the year, as well as provide a platform to showcase their social change initiatives to a larger community of leaders.
Frequently Asked Questions
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