NEW OPPORTUNITIES: HERSTART FELLOWSHIP OPEN FOR SUMMER & FALL 2024! 🌎  

Youth Challenge International (YCI) has launched new positions and start dates for Canadians (citizens and permanent residents) to gain professional experience in the international development and social entrepreneurship sectors through a HerStart Fellowship. YCI is currently recruiting for HerStart International Fellowship positions to collaborate for 3 months with our impact-driven teams in Ghana, Tanzania, and Uganda!  

HerStart is a YCI program providing 10,000 women in Tanzania, Uganda and Ghana with the training, tools, and funding opportunities to become social entrepreneurs.  As a key part of HerStart, Fellows have the opportunity to support YCI staff, as well as our innovative and impact-driven partner organizations in each country.  

Cohorts with start dates in May and September 2024 are now open for application! Apply by February for the May cohort, and June for the September cohort (interviews offered on a rolling basis – apply early!).  

3-month Fellowship Positions available in the following critical areas:  

·       Gender Equality Fellow  

·       Climate Action Fellow  

·       Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Fellow  

·       Social Entrepreneurship Fellow  

·       Program & Partnerships Fellow  

·       Communications Fellow  

HerStart International Fellows will gain hands-on professional international development experience, expand their impact-driven networks, and engage in high quality training in critical topics such as gender equality, climate action and social innovation.  

HerStart International Fellows receive a holistic benefits package including pre-departure training, post-placement support, round-trip airfare, visas, health insurance, a monthly living stipend and much more. This program is funded by the Government of Canada through Global Affairs Canada.  

💡 Want to learn more about HerStart International Fellowships? 🎬 Meet our Fellows and watch videos highlighting their experience here!

💡Curious to see what HerStart entrepreneurs are innovating? Meet Entrepreneurs from each country and watch videos showcasing their social businesses here!

Start off the new year joining a global movement to accelerate social innovation and sustainable development! Apply today ➡️ bit.ly/3pW1DBv