Peace First 2020 Fellows-in-Residence Program for Sub-Saharan African & MENA Countries

Have you led a successful social change project in your community, working alongside others towards a just and peaceful future?

If you are passionate about youth-led change, love mobilizing and empowering others to act, and want to be part of a global team that helps young people make a difference ?right now?, we invite you to apply to the Fellowship-in-Residence – a year-long, paid program for emerging social change leaders who want to make an impact by leading Peace First’s support to young people in their part of the world.

Peace First is currently hiring Fellows-in-Residence in Sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East & North Africa.

• Table of Content
• About Peace First
• Peace First Fellows-in-Residence
• Aim and Benefits of Peace First Fellows-in-Residence
• Requirements for Peace First Fellows-in-Residence Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Peace First

Peace First is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping young people around the world to become powerful peacemakers by: Investing in their ideas Providing them with tools and skills Connecting them with other awesome young people around the world Sharing their stories and impact with the world Violence is pervasive in our culture and impacts our young people every day, from guns on the streets to bullies in schools, intolerance, and our inability to connect with, respect, and be kind to each other. These experiences have a devastating effect on young people's he... continue reading

Peace First Fellows-in-Residence

Aim and Benefits of Peace First Fellows-in-Residence

The Fellowship-in-Residence, a paid, year-long Fellowship with Peace First, is an unparalleled opportunity to build your skills and networks as an emerging leader — and set you up for a career of lifelong leadership for social change.

Requirements for Peace First Fellows-in-Residence Qualification

• Under 26 years old on August 1, 2020
• Have reliable access to fast, stable internet (assuming the cost of internet access is covered)
• Able to commit to at least one year as a Fellow-in-Residence, beginning August 2020
• Hold a valid passport and are able to travel between 10 and 20% of your time
• Must be based in the region where you intend to work.
• Fluent in English
• MENA Fellows-in-Residence must also be fluent in Arabic. Fluency or proficiency in other languages, especially French, is highly desirable
• Eligible countries Sub-Saharan African & MENA Countries

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit Peace First website