Africa

HerStart Innovate the Future Program

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HerStart, our future.

As part of our HerStart initiative, we've been working on an exciting new program to propel sustainable economic growth and social impact for women and their communities in Ghana, Tanzania and Uganda.

The goal for our HerStart Innovate the Future program is bold -- support 10,000 young women to become social entrepreneurs over the next 7 years. Through innovative partnerships with leading organizations and hands-on fellowships for Canadians we will harness young people's potential to shape a better future.

Here’s where we need you! As part of YCI's COVID-19 adaptation to support this program, we’ve launched new HerStart E-FellowshipsWe’re currently looking for skilled and passionate Canadian volunteers to share their skills part-time remotely.

As a Canadian HerStart E-Fellow you’ll:

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Mitacs Globalink Research Award

Mitacs Globalink Research Award: Graduate & senior undergraduate students submit proposals to conduct research at universities overseas. Up to $6000 in funding available. Apply 4 months before planned departure.