Are you a young leader passionate about driving positive change in your community? The West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP) is thrilled to announce the launch of the Youth Transformational Empowerment and Mentorship (Y-TEAM) Programme 2025. This initiative is designed to empower young leaders with the skills, knowledge, and mentorship needed to become effective agents of transformation in their communities.
Key Objectives of the Y-TEAM Programme
Empowerment: Equip young leaders with the knowledge and skills to drive social change.
Mentorship: Connect participants with experienced mentors for guidance and support.
Networking: Foster collaboration among young leaders across West Africa.
Action-Oriented Learning: Encourage participants to implement community-based projects addressing local challenges.
CRITERIA FOR APPLICATION
- Fresh graduates between the ages of 18 – 35, with a demonstrated commitment to, or promising leadership in the areas of peace, security, governance, and development;
- West African citizens living in the region;
- Available for the nine-month-long mentorship period;
- Excellent command of English or French, both written and verbal.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Complete the application form, available at https://arcg.is/Sa15e1
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) with two references;
- A motivation letter stating why the applicant should be considered.
- Proof of a completed university or tertiary degree.
For more information, please contact the Y-TEaM Coordination Team at the following address:yteam@wanep.org or Tel: +233 (0) 302 411638
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