The African Union CIEFFA and ImpactHER are co-hosting the 2024 African Union Capacity Building Training with the aim of training men and women from the African continent. This post is a detailed step-by-step guide on how interested and qualified applicants can apply for the opportunity.
When is Application Deadline:
- August 16, 2024
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Tell Me About the Award:
The African Union CIEFFA and ImpactHER are co-hosting the 2024 African Union Capacity Building Training to address challenges facing young women and men in Africa, particularly in the areas of STEAM, digital literacy, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship. The training aims to enhance the capacity of women teachers to teach digital literacy and STEAM subjects effectively.
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Which Fields are Eligible?
- STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics)
- Digital Literacy
- Financial Literacy
- Entrepreneurship
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Who can Apply for the African Union CIEFFA Online Capacity Building Training?
- African women and men who:
- Demonstrate motivation to learn about digital skills, entrepreneurial skills, and financial literacy.
- Show leadership abilities, aspirations, and a commitment to the promotion of girls and women’s education.
- Have access to good internet connection and a device (laptop, computer, smartphone, or tablet).
- Have a clear understanding of one of the training’s languages: English, French, or Portuguese.
- Hold African citizenship residing on the continent or anywhere in the world.
How are Applicants Selected?
- Selection is based on demonstrating motivation to learn, leadership abilities, aspirations, commitment to promoting girls and women’s education, and having the necessary technical requirements.
Which Countries are Eligible?
- African countries
Where will Award be Taken?
- Online
How Many Awards?
- Not specified
What is the Benefit of Award?
- Gain knowledge in Gender Equality in and through Education, Digital Skills, Entrepreneurial Skills, and Financial Literacy.
- Earn certificates in Digital Skills, Entrepreneurial Skills, and Financial Literacy (participants need to attend at least 80% of the training courses per program to be eligible for certificates).
- Become part of the African Union CIEFFA network and ImpactHER network.
- Increase chances of being invited to fully-funded in-person activities by the African Union CIEFFA.
- Access to other fully-funded online training sponsored by ImpactHER.
How Long Will the Award Last?
- Training is conducted in batches, each lasting for one month starting from September 2024.
How to Apply for the African Union CIEFFA Online Capacity Building Training:
- Visit the program’s webpage by clicking on the provided application link.
- Fill out the application form correctly in your preferred language.
- Note that selected participants will be divided into batches, with each batch running for one month starting from September 2024.
