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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: CREATIVITY FOR SOCIAL CHANGE COMMUNITY

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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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WORLD BANK GROUP AFRICA FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

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Application Deadline: December 31, 2024

LOCATION: Multiple Regions

The program targets young talented African nationals who are completing or have recently completed their Ph.D. in an area relevant to the World Bank’s work. The fellowship program has been very successful since its inception, building a strong pipeline of young African talent interested in a career in development, in international institutions, African governments, think tanks, and academia.

ELIGIBILITY:

Be a recent Ph.D. graduate (within three years of completion) or be enrolled in the last year of the Ph.D. program.

Have an excellent command of English, both written and verbal. 

Possess strong quantitative and analytical skills. 

Be under the age of 32 by the closing of the application period.

BENEFIT:

Fellows are eligible to receive consultant fees and round-trip economy class air travel to Washington, D.C. or a WBG country office from their university or institution.

The program offers selected fellows a six-month assignment at WBG offices in Washington D.C. or in country offices to gain hands-on experience in WBG operations. This includes knowledge generation and dissemination, design of global and country policies, and the building of institutions to achieve inclusive growth in developing countries. While benefitting from research and innovation in multiple sectors, fellows will also work on research, economic policy, technical assistance, and lending operations that contribute to the World Bank’s goals of eliminating poverty and increasing shared prosperity. 

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