{"id":6629,"date":"2026-04-14T19:57:46","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T17:57:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opportunityforworld.org\/?p=6629"},"modified":"2026-04-15T16:09:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T14:09:19","slug":"leo-africa-institute-young-and-emerging-leaders-project-yelp-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunityforworld.org\/?p=6629","title":{"rendered":"L\u00e9O Africa Institute Young and Emerging Leaders Project (YELP) 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div id=\"tdi_1\" class=\"tdc-row\"><div class=\"vc_row tdi_2  wpb_row td-pb-row\" >\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_2,\r\n                .tdi_2 .tdc-columns{\r\n                    min-height: 0;\r\n                }\n<\/style><div class=\"vc_column tdi_4  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span12\">\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_4{\r\n                    vertical-align: baseline;\r\n                }\n<\/style><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\" >[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article id=\"post-173863\">\n<div>\n<p><strong>Deadline: Unspecified<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Applications are invited for the Young and Emerging Leaders Project (YELP) 2026. The Young and Emerging Leaders Project (YELP) is a fellowship program of the L\u00e9O Africa Institute that inducts young thought leaders into a fellowship program of six months. The fellowship brings together young, dynamic and influential thought leaders from East Africa to train and orient them for leadership focused on shaping the next generation of leaders in East Africa.<\/p>\n<p>The fellowship is structured around three core seminars that focus on three key areas: Values, Ethics &amp; Philosophy of Leadership; Political Economy &amp; Development; and Media, Art &amp; Technology. Through these seminars, fellows engage in discussions about leadership, politics, economics, media and the arts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Program Pillars<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Leadership Development: Cultivating ethical, innovative, and effective leadership skills through structured seminars and mentorship.<\/li>\n<li>Innovation: Fostering creative solutions to Africa\u2019s most pressing challenges through collaborative learning.<\/li>\n<li>Impact: Creating lasting positive change across the African continent through values-based leadership.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>They are looking for young leaders who are committed to Africa\u2019s development and ready to make an impact.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Age:\u00a018-35 years old<\/li>\n<li>Leadership:\u00a0Demonstrated leadership in their respective fields<\/li>\n<li>Commitment:\u00a0Dedicated to Africa\u2019s development<\/li>\n<li>Location:\u00a0Based in East Africa<\/li>\n<li>Availability:\u00a0Available to attend all three seminars<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Application<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/leoafricainstitute.org\/programs\/yelp\/apply\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to apply<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/leoafricainstitute.org\/programs\/yelp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YELP<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"[vc_column_text css=\"\"] Deadline: Unspecified Applications are invited for the Young and Emerging Leaders Project (YELP) 2026. 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