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AFRICAN SOCIAL INNOVATION FELLOWSHIP

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Application Deadline: 4 August, 2024

LOCATION: Multiple Regions

DO Take Action and DEAL Capital are excited to announce the launch of the African Social Innovation Fellowship (ASIF), a transformative opportunity for young leaders across Sub-Saharan Africa. This fellowship program equips fellows with the knowledge, opportunities, resources, and network needed to lead a successful career, access opportunities, become a global leader in their field, and most importantly, shape the future of their community, country, Africa, and the world.

ELIGIBILITY:

You are a leader or interested in becoming a Leader. You want to be a force for good and change in your Community or Nation.

Your want to Improve your economic condition, access local and global job or internship opportunities or want to build a stable career.

You have a desire to become an influential figure and a powerful force in your industry or sector in the near future.

You want to access and leverage local and global opportunities and networks such as Scholarships, conferences etc.

BENEFIT:

Project Funding: Selected fellows will have access to funding opportunities to support their community projects or social enterprises.

Global Exposure: Opportunities for international travel and participation in conferences and events.

Networking Opportunities: Connect with a diverse network of global leaders and changemakers committed to social and economic development in Africa and the African Diaspora.

Mentorship and Support: Receive personalized coaching and mentorship from experienced leaders, renowned personalities, and distinguished change agents from both Africa and the diaspora.

Comprehensive Training: Access to professional development and leadership training tailored to foster personal growth and career enhancement.

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WIJHAT GRANT PROGRAM FOR ARTIST OF ALL ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE

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Application Deadline: September 17, 2024

LOCATION: Arab

Artists of all artistic disciplines (performing arts, visual arts, literature, music, etc.), Cultural actors (working independently or members/staff of cultural initiatives/organizations), Individuals or groups are invited to apply for Culture Resources Wijhat Grants.

ELIGIBILITY:

Eligible country: From a country in the Arab region to another country in the Arab region, or From a country outside the Arab region to a country in the Arab region, or From a country in the Arab region to a country outside this region

Applicants must be from an Arab country
(regardless of ethnic affiliation and citizenship status). They may reside in the Arab region or abroad.

The country of departure or arrival for an intended travel must be in the Arab region.
The grant is available for individuals as well as for groups (bands, folk troupes, associations, work teams, theatre/dance companies, etc — see the section on applying as a group).

The grant targets:
Artists of all disciplines: live arts, visual arts, literature, music, etc.
Cultural actors, whether working independently or as members or staff of cultural initiatives or organizations.
Examples of potential grantees: playwrights and theater directors, musicians, creative writers, cultural managers, cultural researchers, curators, etc.

The host may not apply on behalf of the invitee. Every artist/group must submit their own application along with the required supporting documents. The host may help an artist/group fill out the application. However, the form itself must be completed by the artist/group, express their point of view and be submitted by them as well.

Applications from individuals under 18 years old will be accepted on the condition that the application is accompanied by a written letter of consent from a parent or guardian.

Recipients of a Wijhat grant may not apply again for the mobility grant until at least 16 months (the equivalent of four rounds) have passed since receiving a grant. This period is calculated from the date on which that grant was announced.

Recipients of any other type of grant from Culture Resource (apart from another mobility grant) may still apply for a grant from the Wijhat program.

BENEFIT:

Up to €7,000 to cover: 

Travel tickets

Visa costs

Accommodation

Partial coverage of living expenses

Internal transportation

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