Scholarship
The Rise Up Together Leadership & Advocacy Accelerator Program 2027
Rise Up Together
About
A leadership and advocacy accelerator program for young South African changemakers in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal to strengthen gender equity and justice.
Requirements
- At least 18 years of age
- Currently working in Gauteng or KwaZulu-Natal
- Commitment to gender equity in climate, health, education, or economic opportunity
- Work with marginalized communities
- Founder, staff, or volunteer of a nonprofit, civil society, or academic institution
- Proficient in oral and written English
Responsibilities
- Participate in orientation, virtual sessions, and a six-day residential workshop
- Advance transformative change in organizations and communities
Eligibility
- Must have support of organization's leadership
- Organizations must be legally registered to receive grants
Benefits
- Tailored support including proposal development and advocacy strategy guidance
- Networking opportunities
- Professional development
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