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Deadline: 19 June 2026, 5:00 PM EAT Job Purpose The purpose of this job is to support the mobilisation of funding and the implementation of effective resource mobilisation strategies by primarily engaging in activities that attract and maintain revenue sources, such as cultivating relationships with existing and potential funders and identifying new funding opportunities, including the development of compelling fundraising proposals that clearly communicate the foundation’s g

Applications are now open for the 2026 cohort! For full details on the program and application process: ADEL 2026 Call for Applications – PDF Since 2012, the Atlantic Dialogues Emerging Leaders (ADEL) program has brought together over 40 emerging leaders each year, from Africa and across the Atlantic Basin, who are actively shaping policy, business, and societal debates. Now in its 13th edition, the ADEL program has become a reference platform for connecting high-impact profe

Registration deadline: 01 June 2026. 8th #AUMYCM MEDIA ACCREDITATION Media accreditation is open for journalists interested to cover the upcoming 8th Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of the AU, Regional Economic Communities and Regional Mechanisms 24 -27 June 2026 El Alamein, the Arab Republic of Egypt Registration deadline: 01 June 2026. For registration and details, visit - AU Website

Applications for the 2027 Humphrey Fellowship Program are now OPEN The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program brings accomplished mid-level professionals to the United States for ten months of combined academic (non-Degree) and professional work. Fellows are selected based on potential for leadership and commitment to public service. Successful applicants who submitted their applications during the 2026 application season will be placed at participating universities in the Uni

Apply By: 29th May 2026 Are you a young person passionate about Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR)? Are you between 18 and 30 years of age? Are you interested in working, collaborating, and learning with other young people across Eastern and Southern Africa? If so, then you are invited to apply for the ESA Regional Youth Exchange Programme on SRHR and have a chance to work with youth-led organizations in Malawi, Uganda, and Zambia on activities and initiati

This month, the Youth and Women for Peace and Sustainable Development (YOWPSUD) team successfully conducted a mentorship session in Kwale County under the Mwanamke Imara Project, bringing together women leaders and community champions committed to driving positive social change within their communities. The session focused on outcome harvesting, a critical approach that enables participants to identify, document, and showcase the impact of their community-led initiatives. Thr

Horn of Africa Digital Market Integration ProjectCall for Applications Regional Training of Trainers for Gender Champions on Gender-Sensitive Digital Trade, Using GALS MethodologyJuly 6-8, 2026 | Nairobi, Kenya The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), through the Horn of Africa Digital Market Integration (HDMI) Project – Phase I, invites applications from qualified candidates across the IGAD Member States, to participate in a Regional Training of Trainers (ToTs)

Programme Description: The Peacebuilding and Prevention of Violent Extremism (PVE) in East Africa Programme (BRACE4PEACE Programme) takes a developmental approach to conflict prevention, Prevention of Violent Extremism (PVE), peacebuilding, and crisis response. Aligning with the Republic of Korea’s 2021 Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus Implementation Strategy, Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Conflict and Fragility Programme, and UNDP’s regional approach “Pr

The Peace Practice Alliance is a peace leadership education and training program. The program is open to individuals with interest and/or experience in peacebuilding, community building, and social change on a local and global scale. An international cohort will journey together through an intensive virtual learning and community-building experience, exploring and developing peace leadership theories and practices. The program guides participants through the integral peace le

Mwanamke Imara Community Led Initiative: Courtesy Visit in the Kilifi GK Prison Women from the Mwanamke Imara Project cohort in Kilifi County recently paid a courtesy visit to Kilifi GK Prison as part of their ongoing community empowerment and social support initiatives aimed at promoting inclusion, dignity, and restorative justice. The visit brought together women leaders, community advocates, and members of the cohort who dedicated their time to encourage and support male i

Venue: Mnarani, Kilifi Hosted by: Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) Facilitated by: Hon. Ivy Wasike, Principal Magistrate – Kilifi Law Courts The 3rd Quarter Court Users Committee (CUC) Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Violent Extremism (VE) Subcommittee Meeting brought together justice actors, civil society organizations, security institutions, court officials, and community stakeholders to reflect on the progress, challenges, and opportu

Linda Uchi engaging women during a Community-Led Initiative dialogue in Kilifi County. In many communities, the realities of Gender-Based Violence and the risks of Violent Extremism are often hidden beneath layers of silence, stigma, and fear. Through the Mwanamke Imara initiative, Linda Uchi, one of the Mwanamke Imara Kilifi Cohort is challenging this silence by creating safe spaces for dialogue, learning, and collective action. With support from the High Commission of Canad

In many communities across Kilifi County, one phrase is often heard whenever difficult questions are asked: “Simanya”, “I don’t know.” At face value, the phrase may appear harmless. But over time, “Simanya” has evolved into more than just a response. It has become a social coping mechanism, a culture of silence, fear, avoidance, and withdrawal from accountability. Today, this growing “Simanya Syndrome” continues to affect community safety, justice systems, and peacebuilding e

On 29th April 2026, a powerful mentorship reflection session was held in Kilifi County under the Mwanamke Imara Mentorship Program, bringing together women from the security and justice sectors to reflect on their leadership journeys and growing role in preventing and countering violent extremism (PCVE). The session, part of the Mwanamke Imara project, convened 31 participants, including mentors, mentees, and representatives from partner organizations and the donor community.

Today, the launch of the updated IGAD Centre of Excellence for Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (ICEPCVE) Strategic Plan marked a defining moment for regional peace and security efforts, bringing together governments, civil society, practitioners and partners committed to strengthening prevention approaches across the Horn and Eastern Africa. Among the actors present at this important milestone was Youth and Women for Peace and Sustainable Development (YOWPSUD), wh

A Youth-Led Initiative Supported by Swahilipot Hub and YOWPSUD through the Youth Network Hub Background With support from Swahilipot Hub and YOWPSUD, under the Youth Network Hub, a civic education and peacebuilding mentorship initiative was conducted targeting young people in Likoni and Majengo, Mombasa County. The initiative was designed to strengthen youth participation in governance, peacebuilding and security processes, while addressing social and economic vulnerabilities

Men drawn from the security sector, justice institutions and civil society organizations recently convened under the Mwanamke Imara Project for a gender sensitivity and human rights training aimed at unpacking barriers that continue to hinder women’s participation and leadership in PCVE. The training created a reflective and honest space for dialogue on gender equality, gender equity and the role men can play as allies in advancing inclusive leadership. At the heart of the di

The IGAD Centre of Excellence for Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (ICEPCVE) will officially launch the Revised IGAD Regional Strategy for Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism on April 29, 2026, marking a significant step in strengthening regional cooperation to address evolving threats of violent extremism across the IGAD region. The revised strategy reflects a renewed commitment to prevention, resilience, human security, and inclusive approaches that place

HE. MR. MUINDE S. MUTISYA - DCC KILIFI COUNTY (Opening Speech during Gender Sensitivity Training) The Gender Sensitivity Training for security actors, justice sector representatives and civil society organizations in Kilifi County opened with a strong call to action from Mr. Mutisya Muinde, the Deputy County Commissioner (DCC) of Kilifi County, who challenged stakeholders to address the root causes fueling Gender-Based ViolencE and Violent Extremism. In his opening remarks, M

Women leaders from security and justice institutions in Kilifi County recently convened for a one-day, in-person training on Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism, with a strong focus on wellbeing and parenting as critical pillars of prevention. Delivered by mentors under the Mwanamke Imara program, the session emphasized that effective security begins at the household level, where trust, emotional stability, and guidance shape the resilience of families and communities