Applications are Now Open for the 2025 African Union CIEFFA Online Capacity Building Training Program

Application Deadline: August 16, 2025

The African Union International Centre for Girls and Women’s Education in Africa (AU CIEFFA) in collaboration with ImpactHER is now accepting applications for the 2025 Online Capacity Building Training Program. This free virtual training aims to equip African youth, especially women, with digital, entrepreneurial, and financial literacy skills—essential tools for personal growth and career advancement in today’s digital economy.

Under the theme “AfricaEducatesHer – Digital Skills for All: Bridging the Gender Gap in STEAM, Financial Literacy, and Entrepreneurship”, the program is designed to close the gender gap in education and skills acquisition across Africa and the Diaspora.

About the Training Program

The AU CIEFFA Online Capacity Building Training 2025 focuses on building the skills of young African men and women through gender-responsive educational approaches. It particularly targets those passionate about promoting gender equality in and through education, especially in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics), digital literacy, entrepreneurship, and financial empowerment.

The training also aims to strengthen the capacity of women teachers to effectively deliver digital literacy and STEAM-related content, which is vital in advancing equitable education systems across Africa.

Who Should Apply?

This opportunity is open to individuals who meet the following criteria:

• Must be African men or women, including those living in the African Diaspora.
• Must demonstrate strong motivation to learn and develop digital, entrepreneurial, and financial literacy skills.
• Should show leadership potential and a commitment to advancing girls’ and women’s education.
• Must have access to a stable internet connection and a digital device (computer, tablet, or smartphone).
• Must understand at least one of the training languages: English, French, or Portuguese.
• Open to African citizens, whether residing on the continent or abroad.

Training Benefits

Participants in the program will:

• Acquire in-demand skills in digital literacy, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy
• Learn about gender equality in and through education
• Earn certificates of completion in each learning track (attendance of at least 80% is required)
• Join the AU CIEFFA and ImpactHER networks, gaining access to future development opportunities
•  Become eligible for fully-funded in-person and online training programs sponsored by AU CIEFFA and ImpactHER

Why You Should Apply

This training initiative is a golden opportunity for African youth, educators, and professionals to gain skills that align with the demands of the global digital economy. With a focus on inclusivity and gender-responsive education, the program is a step forward in ensuring equal access to knowledge, tools, and platforms for success, regardless of gender.

Whether you’re a young changemaker, an aspiring entrepreneur, or an educator looking to enhance your teaching capacity, this program offers a platform to connect, learn, and lead in your community and beyond.

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How to Apply

To apply for the AU CIEFFA Online Capacity Building Training 2025, visit the official announcement on Facebook:

Application Deadline: August 16, 2025
Training Commences: September 2025

Ensure your application highlights your motivation, leadership potential, and commitment to promoting girls’ and women’s education.

This initiative is not just a training—it’s a movement to transform Africa’s education and skills landscape through the empowerment of its people. Take the bold step toward a future of knowledge, leadership, and financial independence. Apply today, and be part of a growing network of African changemakers building a better tomorrow.

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