The YALI Regional Leadership Center East Africa is supported by the American people through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
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YALI RLC EA Alumni Transformation Fund Grant applications are now open! Apply before 28th August 2024 for a chance to receive catalytic funding for your transformative projects.
๐๐จ๐ง'๐ญ ๐ฆ๐ข๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ!
Apply here
#MakeAnImpact
The wait is over!
Application call for Cohorts 55 (Residential) and 56 (Fully Online) is Now Open!
Calling all young leaders ready to embark on a transformative leadership journey.
Application Link:
Spread the word!
#LeadershipForChange
#TransformAfrica
The Application Call for Cohorts 52, 53, & 54 is coming up!
African youth between 18-35 years will have the opportunity to access a 4-week transformational leadership program in Business & Entrepreneurship, Civic Leadership, or Public Management.
Get Ready to Apply!
@USAIDKenya
Applications for
@YALIRLCEA
cohorts 57, 58, and 59 open on May 20 and close on May 31, 2024, at 5:00 PM EAT. Cohorts: 57 (Blended), 58 (Online), 59 (Residential). Apply promptly when the link is live on May 20!
#YALI
#Leadership
#Africa
The application window for Cohorts 52, 53, & 54 is now open!
It will run till 5th May 2023 at 5:00 PM EAT. Successful applicants will go through an intense 4 weeks of experiential leadership training
@YALIRLCEA
Nairobi.
Apply today!
Congratulations to the 104 young leaders from East & Central Africa in
#Cohort33
after a transformative 4-week leadership training experience. You are the change makers that
#Africa
needs.
#YALITransformation
We are pleased to announce our next call for applications for Cohorts 46,47, and 48 scheduled to open on 25th July 2022. It is important to highlight your leadership qualities, achievements, and what you have learned from them to stand out from the rest of the applicants.
The Trevor Noah Foundation Education Changemakers Program application opens on March 25th, 2024, seeking young leaders passionate about education and with a proven history of making significant contributions to the field.
Get ready to apply!
#EducationChangemakers
Congratulations
#Cohort36
on your commencement today! We are so proud of you and what you have been able to achieve over the last 4 weeks. 102 young leaders from 14 different countries....be the change makers that Africa needs.
#YALITransformation
We are glad to inform all alumni of the program that the application call for the
@YALIRLCEA
Alumni TOT Cohort 2 is Now Open!
If you are involved in training in your community, then this is your chance! Apply before midnight of 20th August 2023
The YALI RLC EA application window for Cohorts 43, 44 and 45 is now OPEN until May 30th , 2022. If you are passionate about leadership, your community and need to improve your skills, then this is the right program for you. Visit to apply.
Welcome
#Cohort34
from East and Central Africa for the 4-week leadership program. The young leaders have been making impact in their communities and by joining the RLC they will gain meaningful skills and training to further their cause as African changemakers
#YALITransfomation
To our esteemed alumni, we are glad to inform you that the application call for the
@YALIRLCEA
Alumni TOT Cohort 2 will open soon!
If you are involved in training in your community, then this is your chance!
The application link will be shared soon.
@USAIDKenya
๐ Exciting News!
๐ We're thrilled to welcome our newest Cohort of young leaders as they start their four weeks of residential leadership experience
@YALIRLCEA
#Cohort53
@USAIDKenya
Welcome
#Cohort36
to
@YALIRLCEA
! We are so glad to have you on board as you embark on a journey to transform your lives in order to make impact in your communities and in Africa. Young leaders from 14 countries who are change makers!
#MyDayinYALIRLCEA
#YALITransformation
Have you submitted your applications for cohorts 57,58 and 59?
We strongly recommend that you consider submitting your application today especially with the current internet outage in East Africa to avoid inconveniences.
Application Link:
Are you ready to join
@YALIRLCEA
? Are you making impact in your community? Do you know of a young person in the rural area helping their community?
#YALITransformation
Congratulations to our alumna Linah Anyango who has been shortlisted for the Global Teachers Prize. She comes up with innovative ways of improving learning outcomes among marginalized girls in Mombasa by embracing and infusing technology in their lessons
#YALITransformation
Are you a young, African Climate Tech Innovator, Advocate, or Policy implementer?
Apply for the
#Climate
Tech Innovators & Leaders Program by August 6th:
B&E TRACK - TRACK - POLICY TRACK -
Cohort 29 participants will participate in three various tracks: Civic Leadership, Public Management and Business & Entrepreneurship. At the end of the program, they will have worked on different real life design challenges
#MyDayinYALIRLCEA
#YALITransformation
Welcome Cohort 32 to the Center! We are excited to spend the next 4 weeks with you, young leaders from 14 countries in East and Central Africa. You are the African change makers. Brace yourselves for the best experience of your life.
#YALITransformation
We extend our gratitude to you all for your unwavering support at the
#AlumniHomecoming
event. Your support went a long way in making the convening more memorable and meaningful.
@USAIDKenya
@KenyattaUni
We take this opportunity to welcome 207 participants from 14 countries in East & Central Africa to
@YALIRLCEA
. We are honored to have you
#Cohort39
and we look forward to a fulfilling 4-week journey.
#YALITransformation
Welcome Cohort 31 to
@YALIRLCEA
. We are excited to have you join us for the 4-week leadership program and also to learn from you. 14 countries represented from East and Central Africa. Be ready to be empowered.
#YALITransformation
Welcoming Cohort 30 which is the biggest cohort with 110 participants. They are young leaders drawn from 14 countries in East and Central Africa. Each of them is making impact in their communities and they are at the Center to be empowered
#MyDayinYALIRLCEA
#YALITransformation
Have you applied for the Climate Tech Innovators and Leadership Program?
Apply here by August 6th:
BUSINESS ENTERPRISE TRACK -
CIVIC LEADERSHIP TRACK -
PUBLIC POLICY TRACK -
Congratulations Cohort 40! 160 participants from 14 countries in East & Central Africa graduating right now at an online commencement ceremony
#YALITransformation
Today is
#IYD2020
which seeks to highlight ways in which engagement of young people at the local, national & global levels is enriching national and multilateral institutions. Also lessons on how their engagement in formal institutional politics can be significantly enhanced
Congratulations to our alumna
@PasquelineNjau
for winning the Zuri Award under the Health Care Category. She is the founder of Calmind Foundation that works with pregnant women and new parents making positive impact in their lives.
#YALITransformation
#IWD2020
You have 3 days to finish your Cohorts 52,53 & 54 applications! Applications are due no later than Friday, May 5th, 2023 at 5:00 pm EAT.
Apply now
@USAIDKenya
Phyllis Wanja, Cohort 30 Alumnae runs
@afyakili
where she uses Art Therapy to manage depression and prevent suicide among young people. She is a very skilled artist and some of her work has won her Kes 100,000 from Blaze by
@SafaricomPLC
.
#YALITransformation
Good News!
CALL FOR APPLICATION!
YALI RLC EA Alumni Transformation Fund Round 3 call is now Open.
Apply today before the 28th April Deadline.
Application Link:
@USAIDKenya
@KenyattaUni
A special day for us as we welcome the inaugural online cohort with 250 participants from 14 different countries. They will commence learning today for the next 4 weeks where they will be empowered to transform Africa. The welcome ceremony starts at 11am EAT
#YALITransformation
We are excited to announce the winners of the
@TrevorNoahFdn
Education Changemakers Cohort 1 Design Challenge! Out of 85 incredible pitches, 10 have emerged victorious and will receive grants to support their ventures.
We join the world in celebrating International Womens Day 2023.
@YALIRLCEA
we are committed to empowering & equipping young African leaders, to leverage on innovation, technology and leadership skills to transform their communities.
#EmbraceEquity
#YALItransformation
It's with great sadness that we mourn our alumnus
@Griffins_A
. Griffins was a strong advocate of sickle cell anaemia which he was battling with. He was the
@YALIAlumniKe
Events and Networking Chair. Prayers are currently underway at the Bomb Blast Memorial Site. RIP Griffins
Today is a very special day as we welcome our first special cohort funded by
@DowNewsroom
in the Sustainability and Circular Economy. 47 young people from 14 countries making an impact and ready to be empowered with more leadership skills in the next 4 weeks.
#YALITransformation
October 9th marks 5 years since the graduation of YALI RLC EAโs inaugural Cohort, Cohort 1. Do join us as we celebrate this milestone with various activities today and through the coming week.
#YALIRLCEA
@5
We are excited to announce the launch of the
@TrevorNoahFdn
Noah Foundation Education Changemakers Cohort 1
@KenyattaUni
@USAID
Kenya!
This program will empower young African leaders to drive change and transformation in education.
#YALItransformation
We are happy to announce the commencement of 85 young leaders from East & Central Africa from the
@TrevorNoahFd
Education Changemakers Cohort 1! Congratulations to these inspiring changemakers ready to drive positive change!
#YALItransformation
#YALIimpact
Welcome online Cohort 41! These are young leaders from East and Central Africa who were selected from across 14 countries to be empowered with skills and knowledge to better the work they are already doing in their communities
#YALITransformation
#MyDayinYALIRLCEA
Cohort 29 commencement is here! 95 participants from 14 countries in East and Central Africa are graduating today. Congratulations! This brings our total alumni to over 2,600.
#YALITransformation
Reminder to all applicants who have not completed their applications. Please log in, complete, and submit before today May 5th, 5:00 pm EAT.
Remember, only completed applications will be reviewed.
You only have less than 24 hours left!โ
Congratulations Cohort 30 on your commencement today after an intensive 4-week residential program, interacting with 103 young leaders from East & Central Africa. YOU have been empowered to transform Africa. We are proud of each one of you.
#YALITransformation
@USAIDEastAfrica
Tomorrow is commencement day for the inaugural online cohorts 37 & 38 from 2pm. Our Guest Speaker will be
@JeffAludo
who is a strategy advisor, transformation coach and futurist. Looking forward to celebrating the 173 participants from across 14 countries
#YALITransformation
Exciting news!
Cohort 55 begin their transformative journey today at
@YALIRLCEA
. Congrats to all participants!
Here's to a month of learning, inspiration, and meaningful connections. Seize every moment and cultivate your unique leadership style!
#AfricaRising
We are inviting Alumni and Country Chapters to submit proposals to be considered for the Transformation Fund. The fund is a catalyst that enables our alumni to continue transforming themselves, their communities, and their countries
#YALITransformation
Are you passionate about your community? Do you have what it takes to be a leader? If yes, then embrace the leader in you and apply today. Applications for Cohorts 35, 36 and 37 are now open!
#YALITransformation
Our alumna Victo Nalule is a true definition of disability is not inability. Her foundation
#Tunaweza
supports women, youth, and children with disabilities to access opportunities. She was awarded as an โOutstanding Alum in Civic Leadershipโ at the
#USAlumniAwardsUG
2023.
#Impact
As we celebrate
#YALI10
, what has been your experience with the program? Any memorable moments? Did the program impact your life? Love stories? Let us share our impact stories ๐๐
#YALITransformation
It is commencement day for Cohort 32!! Congratulations to the young leaders from 14 countries who have gone through the 4-week program. Empower others in our communities just as you have been empowered. Remember to influence for impact.
#YALITransformation
Help us say CONGRATULATIONS to cohort 25 participants on their commencement. The young leaders from 14 countries in East & Central Africa have undergone a transformative leadership development program at our Center, & are ready to transform their communities!
#YALItransformation
Are you passionate about your community? Do you have what it takes to be a leader? If yes, then embrace the leader in you and get ready to apply to join YALI RLC EA at . Application for Cohorts 28, 29 & 30 open from May 21 to June 4, 2018. Don't miss out!
Have you submitted your application for cohorts 40, 41 and 42? Only a few hours left to deadline, today at 5pm EAT. Hurry and put in your application NOW.
#YALITransformation
The most awaited
#YALIhomecoming
is convening in six days. Over the past 8 years,
@YALIRLCEA
has graduated over 5000 alumni drawn from 14 countries in East and Central Africa. This will bring together over 500 young leaders and a host of private and public sector partners.
Applications for
#YALIRLCEA
residential Cohorts will open soon! This is your chance for access to four weeks of transformative Leadership Experience in Business Entrepreneurship, Civic Engagement, or Public Management. Learn more:
#YALITransformation
Do you want to join us for a 4-week leadership program? The application window for Cohort 33 and 34 will open on January 28th, 2019. Look out on all our social media pages for guidelines on how to apply. For more information, check
#YALITransformation
Join us as we welcome Cohort 21 to the Centre. The
#Young
#African
#Leaders
from 14 countries start their
#Yalitransformation
journey today. They will be equipped with skills, resources and networks to transform their communities. Thanks to our partners who've made this possible
Are you passionate about your community? If yes, then embrace the leader in you and apply today at for application for Cohorts 40, 41 & 42. Apply and get the necessary skills, knowledge and networks you need to transform your community
#YALITransformation
Over 500
@YALIRLCEA
alumni innovators, social entrepreneurs, academicians, policymakers, founders, and thought leaders from 14 countries across East and Central Africa will converge, re-connect, and re-ignite in Nairobi.
#YALIhomecoming
@USAIDKenya
@USEmbassyKenya
Our alumni are cascading impact in their communities. Read how
@AlexOgwal5
, cohort 47 alumnus is promoting communication among the people with hard of hearing in Uganda.
Congratulations to our
#Uganda
alumna
@flaviakalule
who was elected Woman Member of Parliament for Kassanda district in the recently concluded elections. She contested on the National Unity Platform (NUP) party ticket. Flavia is also the chairperson of, Womenโs League of the NUP
During our visit to
#Rwanda
, we met with our alumni who form part of the young vibrant leaders transforming their communities through their various initiatives in many ways. See the poster below for details
#YALIIMPACT
#MyDayINYALIRLCEA
#Cohort34
is currently
@brackenhurstke
having an amazing time as they bond, get over their fears, appreciate the value of teamwork, take challenges head on and learning about each other's country. We have 14 countries represented from East and Central Africa
#YALITransformation