Build Solutions.
Lead Sustainability.
Scale Impact.

SELA is your pathway to sustainability leadership! From early career to C-Suite.
Built in Africa, for Africa.

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Build Solutions.
Lead Sustainability.
Scale Impact.

SELA is your pathway to sustainability leadership! From early career to C-Suite.
Built in Africa, for Africa.

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ABOUT SELA FELLOWSHIP

Closing the gap to sustainability leadership

Africa is driving its own sustainability future. From renewable energy to waste management, agriculture to climate finance, African leaders are building solutions for African problems. But building impact requires more than passion. It requires skills, mentorship, funding access, and a clear path forward.

SELA Fellowship exists to close that gapWe are a comprehensive leadership program built in Africa, for Africa. Our mission is simple: equip sustainability leaders at every career stage with the training, guidance, and support to turn ideas into projects, and projects into lasting impact. Whether you’re starting out, switching careers, or leading at the executive level, SELA meets you where you are.

WHY SELA?

Africa’s sustainability needs are urgent and growing. Yet many Africans building solutions face 3 common barriers.

No clear roadmap

Too many courses, too little guidance on
what to do next.

Limited access

Mentors, funding, community and practical experience are hard to reach and seem reserved for people outside the continent

One size fit none

Most programs target only students or only executives. Mid-career professionals are often left out

SELA is a structured sustainability leadership fellowship built for Africa, by Africans. We meet you at your current level and help you grow as a sustainability leader, giving you the tools, network, and support to deliver impact.

Beginner level

Tojoniaina Alain Randrianaritiana

Madagascar

Cohort 1 fellow

Beginner level

Aïcha Ndong

Senegal/Kuwait

Cohort 2 fellow

FELLOWSHIP OFFERING

Engage, Receive, Implement

Engage In

(Live sessions with sustainability experts. Learn from the best and be ready to step up your game). Conversation with other changemakers whose work is centered on Africa and grow your network.

Receive

Practical skills needed to effectively manage a social impact project/ structure your organization/ and access funding. Access to 1:1 mentorship and guidance through SELA leadership lab, access to global community of alumni from 23 countries.

Implement

Your first project through hands-on guidance.

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Beginner level

Bright Phiri

Zambia

Cohort 3 fellow

OUR IMPACT

Fellowship Milestone

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Cohorts hosted since our launch in 2024

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Fellow Countries across all African regions

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Fellows placed in 3-month internships

Become part of a growing network of sustainability leaders