Prepared by – Dr. Mahlet Alemayehu
Acumen builds a pipeline of leaders who understand what it takes to create change in our complex, interconnected world. Acumen Fellows Program is a one-year leadership development program designed to connect and cultivate a pipeline of social change makers who are committed to tackling poverty and injustice in their communities.
Ashoka finds and cultivates social entrepreneurs in every corner of the world, whose system-changing innovations solve deep-rooted social problems. After a rigorous application process, fellows will be invited into the Ashoka Fellowship – providing early stage financial support and a lifetime membership into an expansive network of peers and partners – enabling fellows to achieve their vision and have even greater impact.
Institute of International Education
Institute of International Education is among the world’s largest and most experienced international education organizations. It is the oldest educational organization in the US. The Institute of International Education pioneers new models of collaboration across institutions of higher education with a worldwide reach.
Corporate Council of Africa (CCA)
https://www.corporatecouncilonafrica.com
CCA promotes business and investment between the United States and the nations of Africa. CCA serves as a neutral, trusted intermediary connecting its member firms with the essential government and business leaders.
https://www.oneyoungworld.com/
One Young World identifies, promotes and connects the world’s most impactful young leaders to create a better world, with more responsible, more effective leadership. The annual One Young World Summit convenes the brightest young talent from every country and sector, working to accelerate social impact. Delegates participate in four transformative days of speeches, panels, networking and workshops.
UNLEASH is a global innovation lab that brings together people from all over the world to transform 1,000 personal insights into hundreds of ideas, and build lasting global networks around the Sustainable Development Goals. It sources global top talents with the vision and drive required to disrupt conventional solutions and create a better and more sustainable world. Unleash Supports winning ideas towards realization through ongoing support, online hubs, and a venture fund setup which can ensure financial backing of the most transformative and viable ideas. The winning ideas can both be for profit and non-profit.
Youth champions initiative – Rise UP
Rise Up’s Youth Champions Initiative invests in powerful young leaders ages 18-29 who are leading the sexual and reproductive health, rights, and justice movement in Ethiopia, India, Pakistan, Rwanda, and the United States. Rise Up’s externally validated model enables young leaders to create large-scale change through leadership development, technology, innovation, and advocacy. Rise Up competitively selects visionary young leaders to participate in a week long Incubator focused on leadership, technology, and innovation.
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The World Youth Forum it engages youth globally in an enriching set-up, allowing them to exchange views and recommend initiatives to decision-makers and influential figures. It gives youth an opportunity to engage with top policymakers, network with promising youth from the region and the world that are determined to make our world a better place for everyone. The World Youth Forum is attended by a wide range of participants, including and not limited to heads of states and government, international young leaders, inspiring youth in various fields, prominent international figures and youth groups from around the world.
Women Deliver young leaders program
https://womendeliver.org/youth/young-leaders-program-detail/
The Young Leaders Program provides youth advocates with opportunities to build and strengthen their advocacy capacity and skills through digital university, speakers Bureau, small grants, Women Deliver global conference, media Opportunities & training, direct in-Country advocacy and alumni network & mentorship opportunities.
http://changemakerxchange.com/
The ChangemakerXchange is a global collaboration platform for young social innovators. It gathers some of the world’s most exciting change makers at impact retreats in beautiful spaces around the world for the exchange and co-creation of ideas to maximize social impact. Change makers become part of a global community of social innovators that learn from each other and co-create projects together.
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GHC is a leadership development organization devoted to recruiting and training the next generation of leaders in global health equity. It offers a range of fellowship roles with health organizations in Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda, the United States, and Zambia and the opportunity to develop as a transformative leader in the health equity movement.
https://www.youthop.com/
Youth Opportunities is the largest opportunity discovery platform for youth across the world as it gives access to hundreds of international opportunities. Millions of youth have trusted Youth Opportunities as the most effective platform to find latest opportunities for free and avail important educational contents for continued self-development.
