{"id":7958,"date":"2026-06-17T22:03:09","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T20:03:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opportunityforworld.org\/?p=7958"},"modified":"2026-06-18T14:05:13","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T12:05:13","slug":"rise-up-together-leadership-advocacy-program-in-kenya-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunityforworld.org\/?p=7958","title":{"rendered":"Rise Up Together Leadership &#038; Advocacy Program in Kenya 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-175702\">\n<div>\n<p><strong>Deadline: July 19, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Applications are open for the Rise Up Together Leadership &amp; Advocacy Program in Kenya 2026. Global nonprofit Rise Up Together will select a group of 25 local civil society leaders from Kenya to participate in the Leadership and Advocacy Accelerator training program to advance gender equity and justice from November 2-7, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The 2026 Kenya cohort will have a particular focus on advancing gender equity in education and supporting local leaders working to improve educational opportunities and outcomes in their communities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Following the Accelerator, Rise Up Leaders have the opportunity to apply for competitive seed funding to launch advocacy strategies to advance gender equity in education across Kenya.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Eligible candidates must meet the following selection criteria:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Civil Society leaders\u00a0who are\u00a0at least 18 years of age\u00a0at the time of the training in November 2026.<\/li>\n<li>Currently\u00a0works in\u00a0Kajiado, Narok, Machakos, Makueni, Kiambu, and\/or Nairobi Counties.<\/li>\n<li>Has a personal interest and current commitment to promoting gender equity broadly in\u00a0the four priority areas of health, education, economic opportunity, and climate solutions for women, girls, and gender-nonconforming people. While leaders working across all four issue areas are encouraged to apply, this cohort will place particular emphasis on education-focused advocacy and leadership, reflecting a strategic priority within the program.<\/li>\n<li>Represents or works closely with marginalized groups from socially or economically\u00a0marginalized communities, women and girls with disabilities, ethnic and\/or religious\u00a0minorities, and\/or other historically disadvantaged populations.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to participate in an in-person training from\u00a0November 2-7, 2026,\u00a0with some virtual\u00a0sessions pre- and post-workshop.\u00a0Please note that Rise Up Together will cover all costs related to program participation, including transportation, lodging, food, and materials.<\/li>\n<li>Currently works at a non-profit organization, civil society organization, media organization, or\u00a0government organization at a level of coordination or management and has some level of\u00a0decision-making power.<\/li>\n<li>Has the support of their organization\u2019s leadership to participate in Rise Up Together\u2019s\u00a0Leadership and Advocacy Accelerator training.<\/li>\n<li>To be eligible for a grant, Rise Up Together requires organizations to be legally registered in-country and set up to receive international funds. Entities that are not registered can be\u00a0sponsored by another financial entity or fiscal sponsor.\u00a0Note: Government organizations are\u00a0not eligible to receive grants through this program.<\/li>\n<li>Proficient in oral and written English.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Application<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tfaforms.com\/5191276?pid=a1FJx00000Aolaf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to apply<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/riseuptogether.org\/call-for-applications-rise-up-together-launches-leadership-advocacy-program-in-kenya\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rise Up Together Leadership &amp; Advocacy Program<\/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: July 19, 2026 Applications are open for the Rise Up Together Leadership &amp; Advocacy Program in Kenya 2026. 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