Youth Leadership & Development
Available for the Least developed countries (LDCs)
*Committee for Development Policy (CDP) – the United Nations
Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kiribati, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Niger, Rwanda, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania, Yemen, Zambia
We aim to offer to youth in the Least developed countries fertile academic and professional environments to enhance learning experiences by realizing their intellectual, academic, and professional potential, leading to becoming productive and responsible citizens to their communities. Through our collaborative and experiential learning program, EduRise® prepares youth for successful lives of leadership, service, and social responsibility. ACT® is an experiential collaborative training program where youth are exposed to a practical cognitive space of civic engagement and activism in the field of education particularly.
Youth Leadership & Development
*Committee for Development Policy (CDP) – the United Nations
Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kiribati, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Niger, Rwanda, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania, Yemen, Zambia
We aim to offer youth in the Least developed countries fertile academic and professional environments to enhance learning experiences by realizing their intellectual, academic, and professional potential, leading to becoming productive and responsible citizens in their communities. Through our collaborative and experiential learning program, EduRise® prepares youth for successful lives of leadership, service, and social responsibility.
Mohammed Alworafi, an alumnus of the ACT® program in 2022, is now working and serving his community through an NGO.
The Action for Civic Transformation (ACT) is a 6-month fellowship designed to empower young people to become leaders in the field of education and civic engagement. The program combines experiential learning, hands-on activities, and expert instruction, providing young individuals with the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need to make a positive impact in their communities. The fellowship is aimed at university undergraduates and fresh graduates who are interested in civic engagement and education and will cover various important aspects of the fields including leadership, community engagement, action planning, evaluation and impact, professional development, project management, and practice. One of the main end goals of the program is to implement the participants’ projects and initiatives, which will be presented to the community and stakeholders. The ACT® Fellowship also includes a follow-up phase to provide support and resources to participants as they continue their professional development and stay connected to the EduRise community.
Youth aged between
(18 - 25).
A 6-month
training journey.
A blended-learning program.
The components of the ACT fellowship are comprehensive and well-rounded, covering both theoretical and practical aspects of education and development to achieve the goal of promoting youth engagement in civic life and community development
Identification and invitation of potential participants to apply for the program
Process of choosing participants based on established criteria to join the fellowship program.
Introduction to organization and training program
Direct supervision and guidance
Exposure to knowledge and skills through instructional methods
Hands-on application of knowledge and skills in real-world scenarios
Final assessment and feedback
Professional certification and transcripts
Ongoing support and resources for professional development and connection to EduRise community.
Applications Received
Male Applicants
Female Applicants
Accepted Applicants
Congratulations to the first cohort of the Action for Civic Transformation (ACT); together towards promoting the youth roles in society and increasing their engagement in development.
We accept applications for the next round in Sep 2024