The #AfricaEducatesHer Online Capacity Building Training 2025, jointly organized by the African Union International Centre for Girls & Women’s Education in Africa (AU‑CIEFFA) and ImpactHER, is now accepting applications. This is your last chance to participate in a fully funded, high-impact virtual programme designed to bridge the gender gap in STEAM, digital literacy, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and gender-responsive education. If you are an African youth or educator committed to advancing girls’ education and building 21st century skills, this transformational opportunity is for you—reserve your spot now while it lasts.
Over September 2025, selected participants from all 55 AU Member States and the diaspora will undergo an intensive one‑month online training, offered in English, French, or Portuguese. Cohorts run sequentially in batches, enabling peer interaction, mentorship, and certification across all modules upon 80% attendance. This limited offer grants you not just skills, but also access to the AU‑CIEFFA and ImpactHER networks, each offering repeated invitations to fully funded in‑person programmes, future training, and capacity‑building events.
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During the training, participants will engage in:
- Digital Skills (2 weeks): building familiarity with tools and platforms for education and entrepreneurship.
- Entrepreneurial Skills (1 week): developing business ideas, pitching, and essentials of enterprise growth.
- Financial Literacy (1 week): understanding basic finance management, budgeting, and economic empowerment.
You’ll benefit from live online sessions, group assignments, and mentorship from experienced educators and social innovators—especially women teachers and youth from across Africa. This is a no-cost initiative offering:
- Certificates in each programme module upon satisfying attendance (80% minimum).
- Membership to AU‑CIEFFA and ImpactHER alumni networks.
- Priority invitations to fully-funded in-person programmes by AU‑CIEFFA.
- Access to other ImpactHER-sponsored trainings and mentorship.
This programme embodies a transformational opportunity for emerging leaders across Africa to build critical skills in digital literacy, entrepreneurship, and financial management while strengthening their advocacy for gender-responsive education. Organized under the #AfricaEducatesHer campaign, the initiative is part of AU‑CIEFFA’s mission to bridge educational inequalities and empower female teachers and youth leaders to drive change.
Throughout the month-long training, participants will engage in interactive learning, real-world assignments, peer collaboration, and mentorship—all delivered virtually but with high engagement. Each module is designed to build capacity in practical, transferable skills aligned with the demands of the 21st century, including educational technology, business development, and financial planning.
At the end of each module, participants who meet attendance requirements receive certificates—valuable credentials to boost employability and recognition in academia or professional settings. More significantly, graduates join the enduring AU‑CIEFFA and ImpactHER alumni networks, increasing their visibility for future fully funded in-person opportunities, leadership bootcamps, or capacity-building initiatives supported by both organizations.
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This is not just a training programme—it’s your ticket to joining a continental movement empowering gender equality in education and digital economy participation without any costs. If you’re passionate about equity, innovation in education, or leading STEAM advancement in your community, fast‑track your career and impact by applying.
The opportunity is immediate, actionable, and offers sustainable value. Act fast—transform your skills, amplify your voice, and become part of Africa’s next generation of educational innovators.
The training is fully funded, requiring no fees. You only need a stable internet connection and a digital device. It’s the best value, zero-cost platform to upskill across STEAM, business, and finance while joining an elite network of change-makers. If you’re passionate about girls’ inclusion, digital empowerment, and leadership in education, this program is essential—a gateway to long-term personal and community impact.
Name of Organizer
African Union International Centre for Girls & Women’s Education in Africa (AU‑CIEFFA) in partnership with ImpactHER
Requirement/Eligibility
1. Must be an African woman or man, holding African citizenship (resident in Africa or diaspora).
2. Must demonstrate strong motivation to learn digital skills, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and be committed to promoting girls’/women’s education.
3. Must be willing to attend at least 80% of sessions per module to qualify for certificates.
4. Must have reliable internet access and a compatible device (smartphone, laptop, tablet, or computer).
5. Must be proficient in English, French, or Portuguese (program languages).
6. Must demonstrate leadership potential and a desire to uplift education for girls and women.
7. Must commit to full participation in a one‑month online training cohort starting September 2025.
8. Must show willingness to engage actively in practical sessions, assignments, and peer networking.
9. Must complete the application in one of the supported languages and submit before the deadline.
10. Must understand that participants may qualify for future fully-funded in-person events by AU‑CIEFFA.
Duration
The programme consists of a one‑month intensive online training, divided into structured modules:
2 weeks of Digital Skills
1 week of Entrepreneurial Skills
1 week of Financial Literacy
All sessions run sequentially in cohort batches beginning September 2025, enabling participants to graduate within four weeks.
Salary
There is no salary or stipend associated with this training. This is a fully funded educational programme, offering zero-cost training, certificates, and access to professional networks, but does not offer financial compensation.
Deadline
16 August 2025
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