Call for Applications: TEEEM Foundation Community Impact Grant 2026 (Up to $30,000 in Funding)

 Deadline 1 November 2026

The TEEEM Foundation has opened applications for its 2026 Community Impact Grant Programme, offering funding of up to $30,000 to nonprofit and charitable organisations implementing sustainable, community-driven solutions.

The grant supports organisations working to create measurable and lasting impact through education, youth development, health, empowerment, entrepreneurship, economic opportunity and community development.

Grant Categories and Funding

Community Grants: $5,000–$10,000 for grassroots and local community projects

Growth Grants: $10,000–$20,000 to expand successful programmes and reach more communities

Transformational Grants: $20,000–$30,000 for large-scale initiatives with long-term impact

Eligible Projects

Funding is available for initiatives focused on:

Education and youth development

Health and essential community needs

Equality and empowerment

Entrepreneurship and economic opportunity

Community infrastructure

Sustainable community development

Who Can Apply?

The grant is open to nonprofit and charitable organisations with a demonstrated commitment to community-centred development.

Strong applicants should demonstrate:

• Sustainable and measurable community impact
• Effective organisational leadership
• Financial accountability
• Community-driven programme design
• Innovative approaches to solving local challenges
• Alignment with TEEEM’s mission of empathy, equality, empowerment, education and service

Organisations working with underserved communities and young people are particularly encouraged to apply.

Application Process

Applicants are required to:

Download and complete the Community Impact Grant application form.

Prepare the required supporting documents and organisational attachments.

Combine the completed application and supporting materials into a single PDF.

Submit the application by email before the deadline.

Applications will be assessed based on mission alignment, organisational capacity, community need, sustainability and anticipated social impact.

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FULLY FUNDED : Apply for the African Union Digital & Innovation Fellowship 2026/2027

Applications are open for the African Union Digital & Innovation Fellowship 2026/2027, a 12-month fully funded career development programme designed to support Africa’s emerging digital innovators and technology leaders.

The fellowship places selected young professionals within African Union institutions, where they will work alongside policymakers and technical teams to develop data-driven and technology-enabled solutions that strengthen governance, public services, and institutional systems across the continent.

Programme Duration and Structure

The fellowship runs for 12 months, starting in April 2026 and ending in March 2027. Selected fellows will participate in onboarding bootcamps, institutional placements, mid-term learning sessions, and a final graduation programme.

Eligibility Criteria

The fellowship is open to African youth innovators who meet the following criteria:

- Citizen of an African Union member state and based in Africa

- Under 35 years old

- Holds at least a bachelor’s degree or equivalent

- Experience in technology, data, digital innovation, or related fields

- Demonstrated problem-solving skills and experience working on tech or data projects

- Willing to commit full-time for 12 months and relocate to Addis Ababa

- Proficient in English (other AU languages are an advantage)

Women, persons with disabilities, and underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Why This Fellowship Matters

The AU Digital & Innovation Fellowship is designed to build a pipeline of young African leaders driving digital transformation in public institutions. Fellows contribute directly to improving data systems, citizen engagement tools, and digital governance solutions across the African Union.

Application Timeline

Application deadline: February 2026

Onboarding and contracting: March 2026

Programme start: April 2026

Interested candidates can register their interest to receive updates once applications officially open.

Scroll down for more details and click on the official link attached to apply for this opportunity.

Eligible Countries

African Union member state

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Apply Now: Kofi Annan Fellowship in Global Health Leadership (Africa)

What the Fellowship Is

The Kofi Annan Fellowship in Global Health Leadership is a flagship leadership programme initiated by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) under the African Union (AU). It’s named in honour of Kofi Annan, former UN Secretary-General and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, and is designed to strengthen Africa’s public health leadership pipeline by equipping senior practitioners with advanced skills to lead transformative health programmes across the continent.

Who Should Apply

This fellowship is aimed at senior public health professionals from African Union Member States who are already working in the sector and show leadership potential or demonstrated leadership capacity. Relevant fields include:

Public health policy and governance

Epidemiology and disease surveillance

One Health (human-animal-ecosystem interface)

Sexual and reproductive health

Public mental health

Health financing and health systems

Human medicine and related disciplines.

Eligibility Highlights

To apply, you must:

✔ Be a citizen of an AU Member State

✔ Hold a postgraduate degree in a public health related field.

✔ Have at least 10 years of professional experience after completing a master’s degree.

✔ Be employed full-time in a public health position within a public or private institution.

✔ Demonstrate leadership capacity and a clear vision for contributing to public health in Africa .

What the Fellowship Offers

Selected Fellows receive a comprehensive, fully funded leadership development package that includes:

✔ Full access to digital and residential learning resources

✔ Travel, insurance, and daily allowances for residential sessions

✔ Software and technical support for online learning

✔ Mentorship, networking opportunities, and skills to lead public health initiatives at national and continental levels.

Important Dates (2026 Cycle)

📍 Applications Open: Now

📍 Application Deadline: 30 January 2026 

📍 Applicants Notified: By 30 April 2026 

📍 Programme Start: 1 June 2026 

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online through the Africa CDC/AU portal. Incomplete or emailed applications will not be considered. 

Required Documents

Employer support letter confirming your availability and support for full participation.

Two professional recommendation letters

Personal statement (max 400 words) outlining your commitment to public health and leadership vision

Leadership challenge project proposal (max 400 words) describing a public health issue you want to address and how your fellowship will help you lead change.

It is also important to use the AU-specified CV template in cases where it’s required by the official portal. 

APPLY HERE

African Union Theme of The Year 2024 : “Educate and Skill Africa for the 21st Century”

The AU Theme of the Year for 2024 is proposed to be Education, following a global Summit on Transforming Education convened by the UN Secretary-General in September 2022.

The urgency stems from the global education crisis and the off-track progress toward Sustainable Development Goal 4.

Africa faces significant challenges in achieving SDG4, leading to the organization of an AU High-level side event in New York.

The event resulted in a draft declaration, reviewed and adopted by the Specialized Technical Committee on Education, Science, and Technology.

The High-level side event included participation from African leaders, UN representatives, and partners who emphasized the need for collective commitment to address education challenges.

 Moussa Faki Mahamat, Chairperson of the AUC, proposed that Education be the AU Theme of the Year 2024, a proposal widely supported.

The final declaration, unanimously adopted, reaffirms commitments to continental education strategies and SDG4.

The proposal is set for consideration and adoption in the 36th ordinary session of the Assembly summit in February 2023.

A snapshot of the education sector in Africa indicates efforts and progress in ensuring access, completion, and quality of education, with a focus on reducing out-of-school children and improving literacy rates.

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