Building a Legacy of African Women’s Leadership

The African Young Women Leaders Fellowship has empowered 140 exceptional young women from across the continent with the skills, experience, networks, and opportunities needed to lead, innovate, and drive meaningful change in their communities, institutions, and countries.

The impact of this programme extends far beyond a single fellowship year. It is building a growing community of lifelong leaders, strengthening institutions, and contributing to Africa’s sustainable development by investing in the next generation of women changemakers.

This achievement would not have been possible without the unwavering support of our partners, whose commitment has helped shape the programme into what it is today. Your investment has enabled talented young African women to access leadership development opportunities, professional placements, mentorship, and a vibrant pan-African network that continues to support their growth and impact.

As we look to the future, we invite you to join us in sustaining and expanding this transformative initiative, ensuring that even more young African women are equipped to lead and contribute to the continent’s development for generations to come.

Connect with the AfYWL Fellowship Programme Team

Use this form to reach out to the AfYWL Fellowship Programme Team with any questions related to the AfYWL Alumni Platform or the Fellowship Programme. We look forward to hearing from you and continuing to strengthen our AfYWL community.

For more information about the programme, please visit: https://www.undp.org/africa/AfYWL