Applications are open for the UONGOZI Institute Youth Leadership Competition 2025!
The Youth Leadership Competition is organised as a component of the African Leadership Forum (ALF) to provide a space for the youth of Africa and the next generation of leaders in the region to contribute to important discussions on leadership and sustainable development.
In each contest, African citizens between the age of 18 and 25 are asked to write about their perspectives on leadership as it relates to a theme tied to the ALF. ALF 2025 will be convened in Kampala, Uganda by H.E. Dr. Jakaya Kikwete, ALF Patron and fourth President of the United Republic of Tanzania, and H.E. Hailemariam Desalegn, former Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, from 7 – 8 April. The theme will be “Realising sustainable development goals in Africa: Progress and way forward”.
‘Uongozi’ means leadership in Kiswahili, and inspiring and strengthening leadership is the core purpose of our organisation. Established in 2010 by the Governments of Tanzania and Finland, the Institute of African Leadership for Sustainable Development (commonly known as UONGOZI Institute) is dedicated to inspiring and equipping African leaders to deliver inclusive and sustainable solutions for their nations and the wider continent.
The Institute applies a holistic and mutually reinforcing approach to capacity development which recognises that leadership competencies are developed through a continuous, lifelong learning process. Its two strategic pillars – leadership and sustainable development – are addressed through four main areas: executive education, policy dialogues, action-oriented research, and technical support. Its clientele includes organisations as well as individuals from the public sector, private sector, and civil society.
Benefits
- Up to five winners will be selected. Winners will be asked to create posters to visually describe their ideas. The posters will be showcased at the ALF.
- Winners will receive their awards at a prize giving ceremony to be held during the ALF Gala Dinner. The ceremony will be attended by senior leaders from across Africa, representing public, private and third sectors.
- A grand prize of USD $2,000 will be awarded to the overall winner, and they will be asked to read their essay at the dinner event.
- Selected winners residing outside Uganda will be required to have valid travel documents for travel. UONGOZI Institute will cover the costs related to their travel, including visa fees, air ticket and accommodation.
Eligibilities
- Open to all African citizens (including the diaspora) between the age of 18 – 25. The essays should respond to the following question: If you were an African leader, how would you accelerate the implementation of SDGs on the continent?
- All essays must be typed. The minimum length is 500 words, and the maximum is 700 words. The format shall be of single spaced, Arial font size 11 with page margins of 1 inch (2.54 cm) for each margin, and sent as a Microsoft Word document.
- Applicants must also submit a written statement of originality and ownership of intellectual property rights.
Application Process
- Apply via online application process
Application Deadline: February 18, 2025 (8 Days Remaining)
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