Are you a visionary African or Afro-diasporic changemaker working at the intersection of racial justice, decolonization, and intersectional leadership? Then this is your last chance to join a revolutionary program that will transform your impact across the continent and beyond.
The AfaRise Fellowship 2025–2027, hosted by the African Futures Lab, is an exclusive, fully-virtual two-year fellowship tailored for early-stage practitioners, researchers, artists, and activists. If your project aligns with reparatory justice, Afro-feminist approaches, and global solidarity, then this is your moment to rise.
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This must-see opportunity empowers you to step into a fearless leadership space rooted in radical imagination and collaborative transformation. Fellows will participate in bi-monthly virtual gatherings, share knowledge through strategic convenings, and collaborate on joint publications, public engagements, and transformative outputs.
The program provides financial support, a thriving peer network, global exposure, and strategic guidance to fuel your vision. If you’re passionate about disrupting systems of oppression and leading with care, creativity, and clarity, the AfaRise Fellowship is your opportunity of a lifetime.
With only 8 spots available, this is a time-sensitive, game-changing opportunity for those ready to unlock radical futures through bold, decolonial, and intersectional action. Apply now to secure your seat at the table of transformative African leadership.
If you’re driven by purpose and inspired to work toward structural change, this is your moment. Join a fearless cohort of visionaries dedicated to reimagining Africa’s future—from the grassroots to global institutions.
The AfaRise Fellowship isn’t just a professional program—it’s a transformational space of care, strategy, and resistance. It is built for people like you—the thinkers, builders, agitators, and creators who refuse to accept the status quo.
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Requirement/Eligibility
1. Applicants must be based in Africa or Europe, with projects that engage Africa–Europe or global systems of racial justice, decolonization, and/or reparatory justice.
2. Candidates should be early-stage researchers, artists, organizers, or practitioners whose work is visionary, experimental, and rooted in transformative change.
3. Applicants must demonstrate a deep commitment to racial justice, decolonial thinking, and Afro-feminist values.
4. Fellows should possess the ability to work collaboratively and navigate complex political, cultural, or social environments.
5. Applicants must have a working knowledge of English, although proficiency in additional languages (especially French) is an asset.
6. Proposed projects should be in their nascent phase, with a clear connection to themes like climate justice, abolition, racial equity, healing justice, technology and surveillance, migration, or cultural power.
7. Applicants must commit to bi-monthly online sessions and active participation throughout the two-year fellowship.
8. Open to individuals with interdisciplinary backgrounds, including art, research, policy, organizing, and community development.
9. No academic or institutional affiliation is required – grassroots thinkers and doers are highly encouraged.
10. Applicants must submit a detailed application including background, project idea, and motivations before the deadline.
Duration/Stipend
The AfaRise Fellowship runs from 2025 to 2027 (two full years). It is a fully virtual program, ensuring accessibility and engagement across geographies. Fellows will participate in bi-monthly sessions, deep-dive collaborations, and cohort-led thematic explorations. Each fellow will receive a stipend of €200 per working session, designed to offset participation costs and support their ongoing work. In addition, fellows gain access to a global support network, co-authorship opportunities, media amplification, and invitations to international policy and civic forums.
Deadline
31 July 2025
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