Apply for the African Social Innovation Fellowship before 4 August 2024
Apply for the African Social Innovation Fellowship before 4 August 2024
DO Take Action and DEAL Capital have opened applications for the African Social Innovation Fellowship (ASIF), a 6-month transformative program designed for young leaders across Sub-Saharan Africa. This fellowship equips participants with the skills, resources, and network needed to excel in their careers, access new opportunities, and become influential global leaders, ultimately shaping the future of their communities, countries, and the continent.
Successful applicants to the program will receive the following benefits:
- Access to project funding to support their community projects
- Access to professional development and leadership training to foster personal growth and career advancement
- Letters of recommendation upon completion of the program
- Access to 6 months of self-paced free masterclasses curated by industry leaders in international development and social entrepreneurship
- Networking opportunities with global leaders and changemakers from Africa
Interested applicants should fulfil the following to apply:
- Be between 18-35 years old
- Must be from a Sub-Saharan African country
- Must be prepared to commit to six months of the program fully
- Must be proficient in English
- Must have reliable internet throughout the program
To apply, visit Applications
Celebrating International Women’s Day – SME Response Clinic
Celebrating International Women’s Day – SME Response Clinic
Today is International Women’s Day – a time for celebrating women globally. At the SME Response Clinic, we would like to celebrate our women entrepreneurs this month by highlighting their contribution to Rwanda’s entrepreneurship ecosystem and, ultimately, the social and economic development of the country.
In March 2023, we will highlight insights from our engagement with women entrepreneurs, business coaches and key stakeholders in Rwanda’s entrepreneurship ecosystem. We will also highlight opportunities targeting women entrepreneurs in need of funding and business development support.
Meet three incredible women entrepreneurs as we celebrate women this March.
Last March, we featured three incredible young women entrepreneurs who shared their entrepreneurship journeys and insights on what it takes to be a successful woman entrepreneur. Check out what they had to say.
“Practical Solutions for Improving the Well-being of Women Entrepreneurs” – Webinar
In partnership with Geruka Healing Center, the SME Response Clinic hosted a live webinar to discuss “Practical solutions for improving the well-being of women entrepreneurs,” featuring women entrepreneurs and wellness experts. During the webinar, entrepreneurs shared how they handle wellness in their day-to-day lives and manage their multiple responsibilities. Check out their recommendations.
Leading women in Rwanda’s Banking Sector
According to the Global Gender Gap Index, Rwanda ranks 6th globally in closing the gender gap across four key dimensions: Economic Participation and Opportunity, Educational Attainment, Health and Survival, and Political Empowerment. In Rwanda, much is happening to close the gender gap in these areas, and we are focused on increasing women’s economic opportunity. The New Times Rwanda highlighted top women figures in Rwanda’s Banking Sector, with two of them leading the country’s biggest commercial banks. Having women in leadership, especially from financial institutions has proven to increase financial access for women in general.
Join us as we celebrate International Women’s Day this March 8.