2026 WIA Young Leaders Program for African Women | WUIN

Application Deadline: 3rd May 2026

Age: 25 to 40

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Must be an African Woman
• Must have a LinkedIn Profile
• LinkedIn Profile of the organisation you work for
• Leadership Impact
• CV/Portfolio

Pre-selected candidates will be informed at the end of May or the beginning of June 2026.

For further information: www.wia-philanthropy.com

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants are to apply by filling out this Form

About WIA Philanthropy and the WIA Young Leaders Program

Scaling the Impact of Africa’s Women Leaders and Entrepreneurs. connecting exceptional women with networks, knowledge, and opportunities that amplify their influence and drive collective progress across the continent. Through strategic programs, partnerships, and research, we transform individual leadership into sustainable, systemic change.

Since 2021, the WIA Young Leaders program has aimed to support and highlight young African women who are actively contributing to building a dynamic, innovative, and inclusive Africa. This initiative is part of the fight for equal opportunities and enables the training of young African women leaders by providing quality support in their professional careers and social advancement, helping them fully realise their potential.

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