Amahoro Coalition launches $155,000 fellowship to back young displaced changemakers
Applications are now being accepted for the Amahoro Coalition Fellowship 2025, a one-year programme designed to develop young African leaders who have been displaced by force. The programme gives participants access to networks, visibility, and mentorship to help them expand their influence across Africa.
Since its launch in 2019, the Amahoro Coalition has dedicated itself to providing resources to enable internally displaced individuals, refugees and other forcibly displaced people (FDPs), to establish sustainable businesses. The one-year programme does more than just teach participants new skills, it provides participants with the resources and encouragement they need to build on what they have already started. Amahoro Coalition Fellowship 2025
Past participants have come from several African countries, including Nigeria, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Uganda. One such participant, Amina Yusuf, established a training centre in Kenya to support refugee women in acquiring basic skills. Through support from Amahoro and partnerships with various companies, she has successfully trained over 200 women, helping many of them secure employment.
Benefits of the fellowship
Here’s what selected changemakers will gain from the Amahoro Coalition Fellowship 2025:
- Participants will have access to strategic coaching and one-on-one mentoring
- Successful participants will receive $155,000 in funding to expand their businesses
- Virtual training sessions will be provided to participants
- Exposure to both regional and international platforms will be provided to participants
- Participants will be able to connect with an innovator network across Africa
- Participants will receive technical and business assistance
Who can apply
To be considered for the Amahoro Coalition Fellowship 2025, applicants must:
- Be between the ages of 18 and 35 upon submission of their application
- Have experienced being compelled to relocate as a refugee or asylum seeker to a new country because your home was unsafe
- Be in charge of or be one of the leaders of a business organisation, or a community project that benefits others and has been operating profitably for at least a year or two
- Be fluent in English and familiar with programs like Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
- Be ready to devote 10 to 15 hours a week between August 2025 and September 2026 to the programme
The Industry is unrestricted, you can apply as long as your job is socially conscious and centred on economic inclusion.
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Application timeline
The fellowship is entirely virtual and will span from August 2025 to September 2026. Successful participants will be contacted for interviews.
How to apply
The application process is straightforward. To apply, simply follow these steps:
- Visit the application portal: Amahoro Coalition Fellowship to access the application form
- Get your paperwork ready, you will need to provide a professionally formatted resume that highlights your work and experiences; Evidence that your business is operating, such as a business certificate, revenue evidence, or press coverage
- Fill out all the questions correctly and submit your application
Deadline
All participants must submit their application on or before Sunday, May 4, 2025.
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