Amahoro Coalition Fellowship 2025 (up to $155,000): (Deadline 4 May 2025)

Amahoro Coalition Fellowship empowers exceptional individuals with lived experience as Forcibly Displaced Persons (FDPs), equipping them to drive bold, transformative change.

The 12-month program gives FDP leaders a platform to cultivate and disseminate their ideas on the world stage, expand their networks, seize numerous professional opportunities, and unite as a collaborative and impactful cohort. Collaboration and creation of this magnitude are exactly what the world needs to create lasting change.

Amahoro Coalition’s Fellowship Program is tailored to reflect Africa’s socio-economic context to cultivate the acumen in entrepreneurship and leadership needed for success. The program offers tailored courses that help fellows gain essential knowledge, sharpen their unique skills, and mentoring support to develop creative strategies to succeed.

Benefits of Amahoro Coalition Fellowship

Fellows will:

• Gain access to mentorship and professional coaching.
• Expand their networks and receive industry connections.
• Develop leadership and thought leadership skills.
• Receive funding opportunities (up to $155,000 for select fellows).
• Access technical assistance and business development support.

Eligibility for Amahoro Coalition Fellowship

• Between the age of 18 and 35 years at the time of application;
• Individuals who have lived experience as forcibly displaced persons;
• Applicants must own or occupy a leadership position in a business or social impact initiative. Individuals using their voices and platforms for positive change will also be considered
• Applicants must commit to refugee economic inclusion through entrepreneurship, innovation, advocacy, or community-led social change;
• Applicants must have demonstrated 1 to 2 years progress in entrepreneurship, innovation, or social change. Evidence may include business registration, revenue generation, partnerships, media features, impact reports, awards, or testimonials;
• Applicants must demonstrate resilience, creativity, and a solution-oriented mindset in tackling refugee-related challenges;
• Be comfortable speaking and writing in English;
• Able to dedicate 12 months from August 2025 to September 2026, committing between 10 to 15 hours per week of hands-on virtual workshops and activities;
• Must have basic skills in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, or mobile- friendly digital tools.

Application

You will need to provide the following:

•  CV tailored to the fellowship.
• Proof of enterprise or social impact initiative.

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