Women In Africa (WIA) Philanthropy has launched the 5th edition of the WIA Young Leaders Program, in partnership with Dior, Lazard, and the audit and consulting firm KPMG.
WIA is inviting young women leaders to apply for the 2025 programme, designed to empower participants with leadership, networking, and innovation skills to elevate their careers and lead impactful projects across Africa and beyond.
Program Benefits
- Access to a personalized training program focused on leadership and global influence
- Training in corporate governance, media relations, and career development
- High-level mentorship from global experts
- An international business trip to a global economic capital, offering networking opportunities with industry leaders
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be between 25 and 40 years old
- Be born in an African country or have parents born in an African country
- Show a demonstrated commitment to Africa’s development
- Have an outstanding track record of leadership, social impact, and professional excellence
Eligible applicants include:
- CEOs, ministers, journalists, and business leaders
- Entrepreneurs, activists, scientists, and community influencers
The selection committee will prioritise diversity of background, leadership potential, and social commitment. Self-taught and non-traditional candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Submit your application on the official website.
Women In Africa (WIA) Philanthropy, in collaboration with Dior, Lazard, and KPMG, has launched the 5th WIA Young Leaders Program. This initiative aims to empower young African women leaders through leadership, networking, and innovation skills to drive impactful projects within and beyond Africa. The program includes a personalized training regime focusing on leadership and global influence, corporate governance, media relations, and career development. Participants will benefit from mentorship by global experts and have the opportunity for networking during an international business trip.
Eligibility requires applicants to be aged 25-40, with African heritage, and committed to Africa's development with a strong leadership and professional track record. The program is open to diverse professionals such as CEOs, ministers, entrepreneurs, and community influencers. The selection process values diversity, leadership potential, and social commitment, welcoming self-taught and non-traditional candidates. Applications can be submitted on the WIA Philanthropy website.
