Applications Invited for Youth In Development Fellowship

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About the Organization

The next generation is entitled to a world that is honestly better than ours, and it is our responsibility to make that possible. Impact Toolbox is an education Social Enterprise that is based in Canada and Nigeria. We promote interest in International development and cultural exchange among youths attending Universities in North America; we also devote our resources to empowering young people in developing countries, especially Africa.

We operate a social change idea incubation program that provides comprehensive training, collaboration opportunities, and prototyping funds to young social change leaders in developing countries, especially sub-Saharan Africa. The program helps to transform their social change ideas into viable social ventures. We connect impact investors and funders to viable social ventures with high growth potentials. We virtually connect young leaders from sub-Saharan Africa and North America. They share similar aspirations for global social change in a way that their unique expertise and experiences only serve as a foundation to build strong relationships that go on to achieve these desired changes together.

We provide cultural exchanges, international exposure, idea incubation and workforce preparation training for careers in international development to college and university students in the United States. We offer networking opportunities and coaching on venture creation and workforce preparation to young and new African immigrants in Canada to foster easy settlement and integration into the new society.

About the Fellowship

The Youth in Development Fellowship provides emerging civic leaders and social entrepreneurs with the skills and tools to lead social change initiatives effectively. Alumni of this program have gone ahead to create viable and highly impactful social ventures and lead programs that are transforming their communities’ social and economic landscapes. YID Fellows engage in a transformative learning experience, where they hone their leadership skills and lead sustainable social change. These young leaders have the unique opportunity to learn directly from social change leaders with exceptional track records and academics worldwide.  Participants become a part of the Impact Toolbox formidable network of social change leaders. Fellows will enjoy complimentary access to online courses, exclusive mentorship and one-on-one coaching sessions, connection to peer collaborators from other parts of the world, the opportunity to pitch for some small amount of seed funding and exclusive networking opportunities with funders and investors.

The third cohort of the Youth in Development Boot Camp and Fellowship is open to young African leaders involved in community development and achieving socio-economic development across different African communities. We have designed our recruitment process to deliver value to everyone who applies.

Benefits

• The YID fellowship application and selection process is designed to ensure that you derive substantial benefits just by going through the application process. When selected as a Fellow, you will have access to:
• Investment Pitch Lab to Position your Venture for Investments & Grant Funding.
• Mentorship Series and Peer collaboration with student entrepreneurs from top universities across North America.
• One-on-one coaching and interactions with top business experts and exceptional social entrepreneurs from across the world
• Critical peer feedbacks, support and collaborations through our growing networks of exceptional social entrepreneurs and program alumni
• Opportunity to apply for Impact Toolbox Prototype Fund & Connections to other funding opportunities.
• The YID Fellowship serves as a pipeline for other prestigious professional development and investment opportunities.

Eligibility

• Demonstrated interest in civic leadership and career in the social sector
• Have an idea or initiative for social change
• Be between the ages of 18-30 on or before the application deadline
• Be a citizen of an African country and must reside and work on the continent
• Be proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English
• Be available to complete all the weekly activities included in the six months duration of the fellowship.
• Submit your application on or before December 8, 2021

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