Applications Now Open for I AM Nala Fellowship 2025

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Application Deadline: April 14, 2025

The Nala Feminist Collective is excited to announce the I AM Nala Fellowship, a transformative program designed for young African women who are refugees, internally displaced, or stateless. This prestigious fellowship, running from July 2025 to July 2026, aims to nurture the next generation of women leaders committed to political participation, alliance-building, and peacebuilding efforts across Africa.

About Nala Feminist Collective

The Nala Feminist Collective (Nalafem) is a Pan-African group of young women advocating for gender equality, social justice, and decolonial feminist leadership across the African continent. Their initiatives aim to empower women to take on leadership roles and drive meaningful change in governance and decision-making spaces.

Who Can Apply?

This fellowship is open to young women who meet the following criteria:

  • Aged between 18 and 40 years
  • Leaders of campaigns or women’s groups
  • Members of an existing consortium or collective focusing on alliance-building
  • Engaged in cross-conflict negotiations
  • Young women politicians currently holding office

Selected fellows should align with the Africa Young Women Beijing +25 Manifesto and uphold the core values of Nalafem, including:

  • Solidarity
  • Social Justice
  • Dignity
  • Equity
  • Decolonial Feminist Pan-Africanism

Target Regions

The I AM Nala Fellowship will support 30 emerging political leaders from the following regions:

  • The Great Lakes
  • The Sahel
  • The Horn of Africa

Eligible countries include Burundi, Cameroon, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, The Gambia, Kenya, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda.

What the Fellowship Offers

The I AM Nala Fellowship is designed to equip young women leaders with the necessary tools to drive impactful change in their communities and beyond. Key benefits include:

1. Capacity Building & Technical Support

Fellows will receive hands-on training to enhance their leadership, negotiation, and advocacy skills, ensuring they can effectively engage in democratic transitions, decision-making, and peacebuilding efforts.

2. Mentorship & Networking

Through bi-monthly online sessions, fellows will connect with senior political leaders, activists, and experts from various institutions. These masterclasses and dialogue sessions will provide invaluable insights and foster cross-border collaborations.

3. Access to Resources & Solidarity Networks

Fellows will gain access to critical resources, including funding opportunities, advocacy tools, and regional networks that support women’s leadership and political participation.

4. In-Person Engagements

Where possible, fellows may participate in physical convenings at the Nalafem Summit, offering deeper engagement with peers and global leaders in feminist and political movements.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about political leadership and meet the eligibility criteria, apply now for the I AM Nala Fellowship by completing the full application form

Important Dates:

  • Application Deadline: April 14, 2025
  • Shortlisting Notification: May 12, 2025

If you’re a young woman looking to shape the future of politics and governance in Africa, this is your chance to join a network of changemakers! Apply today and be part of the movement for transformative leadership.

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