Women in Africa Young Leaders Programme
The WIA Young Leaders Programme aims to support and highlight young African women who are actively contributing to building a dynamic, innovative, and inclusive Africa. This initiative promotes equal opportunities and provides quality support for young African women leaders in their professional careers and social advancement, helping them fully realize their potential.
📝 About the Programme
The WIA Young Leaders Programme is a prestigious initiative that has already built a remarkable network of 33 alumnae who are making significant strides in their respective fields. The program is designed to empower young African women through training, mentorship, and high-level networking opportunities.
Key Details:
- Date Published: June 6, 2025
- Application Deadline: June 19, 2025
- Category: Training, Women, Fully Funded
- Eligible Locations: Africa
- Sponsor Organisation: Women in Africa (WIA) Initiative
🎁 Benefits of the Programme
High-Level Networking
- Connect with CEOs, ministers, journalists, public figures, accomplished business leaders, and entrepreneurs.
Training Program
- Includes board training, media training, career coaching, women’s leadership, and customized training based on individual needs.
Visibility
- Gain exposure through WIA’s communication channels and media presence.
Mentorship
- Each awardee is assigned a mentor with an international leadership profile.
Learning Expedition
- Participate in a business trip organized in a major global economic capital during the third quarter.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
This programme is open to:
- Age: Women aged 25 to 40 years (flexibility possible depending on experience level).
- Nationality: African (born in an African country or having parents born in an African country).
- Languages: Francophone, Anglophone, Lusophone (ideally speaking several languages).
- Leadership Skills: Demonstrates humility, empathy, and resilience.
- Involvement and Vision: Actively involved in the development of the African continent.
- Self-Made: Ability to take on responsibilities at the highest level.
📅 Application Timeline and Process
May 19 - June 19, 2025: Call for Applications
- The program opens its call for applications, inviting talented young African women to apply.
June - July 2025: Selection Process
- Candidates are reviewed based on academic achievements, career success, leadership abilities, and commitment to making a positive impact. A shortlist of outstanding individuals is created.
July - August 2025: Interview with the Jury
- Shortlisted candidates participate in a final interview stage with a panel of 12 international jury members, showcasing their ambitions, leadership potential, and personal journeys.
September 2025: Official Announcement
- The new cohort of WIA Young Leaders is officially announced online and in the press, celebrating their achievements and introducing them to a global audience.
November - December 2025: Learning Expedition
- Selected participants embark on an exclusive business trip to Paris. This journey includes:
- High-level networking opportunities.
- Specialized workshops.
- Meetings with influential figures in business, philanthropy, and social leadership.
📧 Contact Information
For additional inquiries, you can reach out via contact@wia-initiative.com, mentioning the name of the program in your email.
📌 Application Deadline
June 19, 2025
🌐 Application Portal
For more details, visit the Women in Africa Young Leaders Programme.
To apply, complete the application form here.
- High-level networking with CEOs, ministers, journalists, public figures, accomplished business leaders, and entrepreneurs.
- Training program with board training, media training, career coaching, women’s leadership, customized training based on individual needs.
- Visibility through WIA’s communication channels and media presence.
- Mentorship with an assigned mentor (an international leader profile).
- Learning expedition in the third quarter with a business trip organized in a major global economic capital.
