Deadline: 28th February 2024 | A 12-month program designed to equip participants with skills and tools necessary for social change leadership. It’s suitable for individuals over 22 who have faced significant life challenges or witnessed social issues they wish to change. The course, starting online in April 2024 and on-campus in Kerala in May, categorizes participants into […]
About the Scholarship The Z Zurich Foundation creates brighter futures together for vulnerable people. Prevention is at the forefront of our work. Our three pillars – adapting to climate change, improving mental wellbeing, and enabling social equity – are increasingly urgent, complex issues that have far-reaching impacts on individuals, communities and society as a whole.We focus on […]
It is predicted that by 2030, at least 2 billion young people will be looking for work and opportunities, making underemployment and a lack of opportunities one of the most serious socioeconomic and security issues we face (1).Youth unemployment has been linked to feelings of social exclusion, anxiety, and hopelessness; at its worst, it can […]
The available programme is the UN Graduate Study Programme. As far as GSP (Graduate Study Programme) at UN Geneva is concerned, it is the longest-running educational initiative of the United Nations that has now landed into its 62nd year. It is a two-week intensive summer seminar that provides an opportunity for participants to deepen their understanding of the United […]
Application Deadline: February 29th, 2024Applications for the UNICEF StartUp Lab Accelerator Programme are now open. UNICEF StartUp Lab, launched in 2019, is a six-month accelerator programme for impactful startups and businesses working to advance the Sustainable Development Goals for children and young people.The programme is led by UNICEF in Ghana, supported by KOICA and implemented by MEST Africa. It provides a […]
Application Deadline: February 12, 2024 Code for Africa, through its African Fact-Checking Alliance (AFCA), is offering an intensive six to eight-month incubation programme for media organisations based in Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea, Togo, Uganda or Zambia with an interest in building a CheckDesk within its newsroom.A CheckDesk is a dedicated fact-checking/verification unit within a news organisation, fact-checking […]
The United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network Nigeria (UN SDSN Nigeria) recognizes the significant threat of climate change and its consequences as a result of the triple planetary emergency – which includes the rising global temperatures, habitat loss leading to the extinction of species, and ongoing pollution of air, land, and water.Climate Actors Accelerator Programme (CAAP) is […]
Mobility platform inDrive is embarking on a journey of innovation, unveiling a novel venture and merger and acquisition (M&A) division called New Ventures Investments. Backed by a dedicated fund of up to $100 million, this arm is poised to invest in promising startups. Heading the New Ventures unit is Andries Smit, an accomplished investment professional […]
In the initial month of 2024, African startups experienced a slow start, securing only $83 million across 31 disclosed deals, as reported by Africa: The Big Deal. This reflects a substantial decrease from the $545.1 million garnered in 20 deals during the corresponding month in 2023, indicating an 84.8% year-on-year decline. It’s worth noting that […]
Intake in Progress, Register Now!!! Calling all aspiring Master’s and PhD students!Are you ready to elevate your career and academic journey to new heights? We are thrilled to offer an exclusive array of fully funded postgraduate scholarships* for all Master’s Degree and PhD programmes.Whether you’re seeking to enhance your knowledge, boost your career prospects, or […]
