Brought to you by: Trevor Noah Foundation & Regional Leadership Center East Africa
Application Deadline: 15 August 2025 at 12:00 midnight EAT
Apply Here: https://mis.rlceastafrica.org/
Are you a passionate young African leader (aged 18–35) committed to transforming education in your community?
Do you work in or with primary or secondary schools—as a teacher, headteacher, social entrepreneur, NGO leader, education researcher, or policy advocate? Have you led or supported impactful initiatives that improved learning outcomes in your school or community?
If so, the Education Changemakers Program is for you.
About the Program
This four-week intensive leadership program is a collaboration between the Trevor Noah Foundation and the Regional Leadership Center (RLC) East Africa, hosted at Kenyatta University.
Key Features:
- Personalised leadership training
- Coaching and mentorship
- Access to seed funding for impactful projects
- No application or participation fees
- Connection to a dynamic alumni network of education changemakers across Africa
Training Period:
22 September – 17 October 2025
Location: Regional Leadership Center East Africa, Kenyatta University (in-person or hybrid modality details to be confirmed)
Who Should Apply?
Applicants must:
- Be 18 to 35 years old
- Be a citizen of an East African country
- Be actively engaged in the education sector in some capacity
- Have demonstrated leadership experience and a commitment to improving education outcomes
- Be able to fully commit to the 4-week training period
Individuals from rural, refugee, and underrepresented minority communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application Details
Application Period:
- Opens: 4 August 2025 at 12:00 noon EAT
- Closes: 15 August 2025 at 12:00 midnight EAT
Apply Here
Why You Should Apply
The Education Changemakers Program provides a rare opportunity to:
- Refine your leadership and advocacy skills
- Receive funding support to implement or scale your initiatives
- Gain recognition and visibility for your work
- Connect with changemakers across the continent who share your passion for education reform
For More Information
Visit the Regional Leadership Center East Africa or Trevor Noah Foundation websites or contact the program administrators through the application portal.
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Disclaimer: Global South Opportunities (GSO) is not the funding organization. For any inquiries, please contact the funding organization directly. Please do not send your applications to GSO, as we are unable to process them. Due to the high volume of emails we receive daily, we may not be able to respond to all inquiries. Thank you for your understanding.
