Are you an innovative African change leader desiring to up your game? Then the Amahoro Coalition Fellowship is for you. This third cohort offers exceptional individuals with lived experience as forcibly displaced persons (FDPs) the opportunity to become the world’s next transformative leaders.
For 12 months, fellows will gain the skills, resources, and networks to turn their bold ideas into global impact. The fellows will also join a network of change-makers, proving that displacement is not a setback but a springboard to innovation.
Together, they will collaborate, create, and drive real-world solutions that disrupt and transform systems. The Amahoro Fellowship is the only program in Africa making major investments in refugee-led enterprises.
Benefits
– Gain access to mentorship and professional coaching.
– Expand their networks and receive industry connections.
– Develop leadership and thought leadership skills.
– Access technical assistance and business development support.
– Industry mentorship and private sector connections.
– Group and individual coaching tailored to fellows’ needs.
– Technical assistance for enterprise and leadership development.
Funding Information
– Up to $155,000 funding is available for select fellows.
– The fellowship lasts 12 months (August 2024 – September 2025), requiring a 10–15 hour weekly commitment.
Expectations of Fellows
– Actively participate in virtual workshops and activities.
– Engage with mentors and networking opportunities.
– Drive impact through entrepreneurship or social change efforts.
– Commit to the full duration of the program.
– Become an ambassador of the program by sharing learnings and experiences on social media.
Who can apply?
– You must be between the age of 18 and 35 years at the time of application
– You must have lived as a forcibly displaced persons
– You must own or occupy a leadership position in a business or social impact initiative.
– You must commit to refugee economic inclusion through entrepreneurship, innovation, advocacy, or community-led social change.
– You must have demonstrated 1 to 2 years of progress in entrepreneurship, innovation, or social change. Evidence may include business registration, revenue generation, partnerships, media features, impact reports, awards, or testimonials.
– You must demonstrate resilience, creativity, and a solution-oriented mindset in tackling refugee-related challenges.
– You must be comfortable speaking and writing in English.
– You must be able to dedicate 12 months from August 2025 to September 2026, committing between 10 to 15 hours per week of hands-on virtual workshops and activities.
– You must have basic skills in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, or mobile-friendly digital tools.
Application Requirements
– CV tailored to the fellowship.
— Proof of enterprise or social impact initiative.
Application deadline: May 04, 2025
Where to apply: Click HERE
The Amahoro Coalition Fellowship offers a unique 12-month program designed for innovative African leaders with a background as Forcibly Displaced Persons (FDPs) who are looking to become transformative global leaders. The fellowship provides participants with the necessary skills, resources, and networks to turn bold ideas into impactful solutions, redefining displacement as a catalyst for innovation rather than a setback. Participants will benefit from mentorship, professional coaching, business development support, industry connections, and up to $155,000 in funding.
Fellows are expected to engage actively in virtual workshops, mentorship, and networking opportunities, and drive change through entrepreneurship or social initiatives. Eligibility criteria include being 18-35 years old, having lived as an FDP, holding a leadership role in a business or social initiative, and demonstrating progress in social change or entrepreneurship. Applicants must commit to a 12-month period with a weekly commitment of 10-15 hours starting from August 2025.
For application, a CV and proof of enterprise or social impact initiative are needed, with applications due by May 4, 2025. This fellowship is the only program in Africa making significant investments in refugee-led enterprises, promoting refugee economic inclusion, innovation, and community-led social change.
