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Building Emerging African Sustainability Leaders

SELA Fellowship will bring together young leaders from across Africa to learn, network, collaborate, and drive sustainable change. The fellowship also supports fellows in carrying out outreach projects in their communities. We are committed to ensuring diversity and inclusion within the SELA Fellowship.

What is SELA Fellowship

The Sustainable Education and Leadership for Africa (SELA) Fellowship is a program under the African Youth Mentorship Project, aimed at building emerging African sustainability leaders who are passionate about leading various grassroots initiatives aimed at solving problems in their grassroot communities. The fellowship equips them with the skills they need to start addressing the challenges faced by Africans. The fellowship also supports fellows in carrying out outreach projects in their communities.

The fellowship equips them with the skills they need to start or continue to build their own social enterprises and non-governmental organizations that are addressing the challenges faced by Africans.

SELA Fellowship brings together young leaders across Africa aged 18-35 years to learn, build, network, collaborate, and drive sustainable change in their grassroot communities. Fellows will:

Engage In

a 3 months comprehensive
curriculum that will enhance
their leadership skills and
knowledge in sustainability,
helping them scale their social
impact initiative from idea to implementation

Receive

mentorship and guidance from global experts in sustainable development

Implement

launch the pilot phase of
their social impact idea through
hands on support and close guidance and be empowered
to scale their existing work into more sustainable initiatives

Gain

practical skills needed to
effectively manage a social
impact project/ organization for
beginners and mid level
changemakers

Join

a vibrant alumni network of 80+ sustainability leaders across
Africa upon graduation from fellowship

Collaborate

with other changemakers across Africa and gain insights into implementing sustainable initiatives

Earn

a certificate upon successful completion of the fellowship and access to oppotunities.

Testimonials

Twizerimana Vincent

2024 Cohort Fellow

“My knowledge on clean energy has improved, and I now understand its importance for our survival.”

Ogundele Aduralere Adesope

2024 Cohort Fellow

"It’s difficult to single out one experience, but I was particularly inspired by Esther Ajudeonu opening speech. The joy, enthusiasm, and the rousing of expectations that were fully met were amazing. I also really enjoyed the joviality throughout the program."

Mark Youbode Jarlay

2024 Cohort Fellow

“Through the research tasks and mentorship, I gained deeper knowledge on climate finance and sustainability. The fellowship empowered me to take action.”

Amina Jibrin

2024 Cohort Fellow

“The outreach program was my best experience. I learned about the challenges my community faces, particularly the lack of environmental awareness, and inspired students to adopt eco-conscious behaviors.”

Mariama Jalloh

2024 Cohort Fellow

"My best experience was the outreach project in schools. Engaging with students and sharing knowledge about renewable energy and sustainability was incredibly rewarding. It felt fulfilling to inspire young minds and demonstrate the importance of clean energy for their future. Seeing their curiosity and enthusiasm reinforced my passion for making a difference through education and community engagement."

Ashley Kihonge

2024 Cohort Fellow

"The fellowship significantly improved my knowledge of environmental sustainability through structured learning led by experts. I gained a solid foundation in renewable energy, waste management, and conservation strategies. Collaborating with peers expanded my perspective and taught me how to think critically about solutions, emphasizing community engagement and stakeholder collaboration."

Godwin King-Nyamador

2024 Cohort Fellow

"The breakout session and the project pitch preparation and presentation were my best experiences. I had an awesome team!"

Einass Mahmoud Abdalla Ibrahim

2024 Cohort Fellow

"The outreach on secondary schools was amazing."

Helvi Johannes

2024 Cohort Fellow

"I am very passionate about being a changemaker, and through the fellowship, I feel empowered to make a positive impact not only in my community but also in my town, Windhoek."

Chifuniro Cynthia Matope

2024 Cohort Fellow

"I didn’t have much information about climate sustainability at the beginning, but through the fellowship, I was exposed to concepts like climate finance and green energy. It made me realize that I need to be more conscious of these issues, especially as an engineer."

INSTRUCTIONS AND ELIGIBILITY

Carefully read the instructions on how to apply for the SELA Fellowship 2025 and the qualifications required.

SELA Fellowship Alumni

Amina Jibrin

Nigeria

Mark Jarlay

Liberia

Kadir Rasheed

Nigeria

Einass Ibrahim

Uganda

Derrick Kinyua

Kenya

Beauty Kachere

Malawi

Hawa Jalloh

Sierra Leone

Justine Ogute

Namibia

Favour Okpor

Nigeria

Esnart Kawanga

Malawi

Aïcha Ndong

Senegal/Kuwait

Nkambi Blessing

Cameroon

Ashley Kihonge

Kenya

Mariama Jalloh

Sierra Leone

Helvi Johannes

Namibia

Oumou Dicko

Mali

Zola Mbusi

South Africa

Anittah Nyaleye

Malawi

Frédéric Ntakimazi

Burundi

Tukupashya Ally Kasongo

Zambia

Kodjovi Jean Marc

Togo

Twizerimana Vincent

Rwanda

Godwin King-Nyamador

Ghana

Christopher Sibanda

Zambia

Tojoniaina Alain Randrianaritiana

Madagascar

A SELA Fellowship Story

SELA’s Commitment to Inclusion

We are committed to ensuring diversity and inclusion within the SELA Fellowship. We especially welcome and encourage applications from young women and individuals from marginalized communities.

Our Impact in Numbers

We’ve Changed 12,000+ Lives. And we’re just getting started. With your help, we can
reach even more communities in need.

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