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ASPEN GLOBAL INNOVATORS GROUP IMPACT WEST AFRICA FELLOWSHIP

Application Deadline: 14 June 2024

LOCATION: Senegal

The Aspen Global Innovators Group, in collaboration with the Senegal-based, international advocacy, public affairs, and campaigns firm Niyel, launched the Impact West Africa Fellowship program. The Impact West Africa Fellowship program equips changemakers from the region with the skills and support needed to tackle common challenges that affect close to half a billion people across the region’s 17 countries. 

ELIGIBILITY:

Applicants must be a citizen of and reside in a West African country

No, there is no age limit!

Applicants must be able to demonstrate a passion and commitment for advocacy that addresses one or more key issues affecting the West African region

Applicants must have access to reliable internet connection

Applicants must be able to participate throughout the entirety of the program

Have organizational support, in the form of a letter, to fully engage in the fellowship experience

BENEFIT:

There is no cost to participate in this program. All travel-related costs for the two in-person convenings including airfare, local transportation, lodging, and food will be covered by the fellowship. 

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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: CREATIVITY FOR SOCIAL CHANGE COMMUNITY

Application Deadline: 27th May 2024, 11:00 pm CET. 

LOCATION: Multiple Regions

The Creativity Pioneers Fund catalyzes transformational social change by investing in, connecting, and championing cultural and creative organizations that advance bold and unconventional practices for building a more just, inclusive, and equitable world. The program supports non-profit organizations that reinforce the critical role of creativity in driving social impact and are actively involved in creative skills development.

ELIGIBILITY:

Non-profit organizations that are legally registered and operating in the countries in which they operate, with no limits on geographic origin. 

Organizations that demonstrate how they center creativity in their mission and programs.

Priority is given to organizations focus their work on disadvantaged and/or marginalized communities and that work primarily with youth (16-27 y.o.).

To submit the application, you need to create a free account on the Optimy platform that is operating on this website. The Optimy platform works best on Google Chrome, Firefox, Edge or Safari. Internet Explorer is not supported. Verify that your browser is supported.

Join in for a Zoom Q&A session if you need more information about the Call: 9 May at 10am CET, in French // 9 May at 5pm CET, in Spanish // 10 May at 10am and 5pm CET, in English // 10 May at 2.30pm CET, in Italian

BENEFIT:

The Creativity Pioneers Fund provides unrestricted funding with a 5,000 euro grant to organizations to help sustain their essential functions and programs.

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