YALI RLC West Africa Emerging Leaders Program

Participants selection is based on merits; and will be an open competition. The selection panel will review all eligible applications. Chosen semi-finalists will then be interviewed before a final selection is made and an invitation to join the program is issued

The selection panel will use the underlisted criteria to assess application;

• Demonstrated leadership in public service, business and entrepreneurship, or civic engagement.
• Active engagement in public or community service, volunteerism, or mentorship.
• The ability to work cooperatively in diverse groups and respect the opinions of others.
• Strong social and communication skills.
• An energetic, positive attitude.
• A demonstrated knowledge, interest, and professional experience in the sector/track selected, and
• A commitment to apply leadership skills and training to benefit your country and/or community after the program.

Who Should Apply?

Competition for the YALI Regional Leadership Center West Africa is a merit-based and open to young West African leaders who meet the following criteria:

• Are 18 to 35 years of age at the time of application submission,
• Must be citizens and residents of one of the following countries: Ghana, Nigeria, Togo, Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Liberia, Sierra     Leone, The Gambia and Burkina Faso.
• Not open to U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S.
• Are eligible to receive any necessary visa to Ghana, and
• Are proficient in reading, writing, listening and speaking English.

Reasons to Apply to the YALI Accra RLC

• At the end of the program, participants will be awarded with certificate; and become a member of the Yali Alumni.
• Participants will be taking through various forms of leadership training to prepare them for leadership role in their various endeavors.

There shall be no form of discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, gender, religion, socio-economic status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The management of the YALI Regional Leadership Center, West Africa – Accra reserves the right to verify all of the information included in the application.

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