Are you passionate about education, gender equality, digital empowerment, or entrepreneurship? Do you want to enhance your skills and join a network of like-minded change-makers across Africa?
The African Union International Centre for the Education of Girls and Women in Africa (AU-CIEFFA) in partnership with ImpactHER is now accepting applications for the 2025 Online Capacity Building Training Program — a fully sponsored, 4-week virtual training designed to upskill African youth and educators, with a special focus on girls and women’s access to quality, gender-responsive education in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics).
Program Overview
- Program Name: African Union Online Capacity Building Training Program 2025
- Organizers: AU-CIEFFA & ImpactHER
- Type: Online Training
- Duration: 4 Weeks (Starting from September 2025)
- Mode: Virtual (Online Sessions)
- Eligibility: Citizens of any African country (residing within or outside Africa)
- Languages: English, French, or Portuguese
- Application Deadline: August 16, 2025
- Cost: Fully Sponsored (Free of Charge)
Program Objectives
This initiative aims to:- Promote digital, financial, and entrepreneurial literacy among African youth.
- Improve access to STEAM education through gender-responsive pedagogy.
- Strengthen the teaching capacity of women educators in digital and STEAM-related subjects.
- Encourage leadership, advocacy, and lifelong learning in education and innovation.
Who Can Apply?
To be eligible, applicants must:- Be African women or men, either residing on the continent or in the diaspora.
- Show a strong motivation to learn about digital skills, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy.
- Demonstrate leadership potential and a commitment to promoting girls’ and women’s education.
- Have access to a stable internet connection and a device (computer, tablet, or smartphone).
- Understand and communicate effectively in English, French, or Portuguese.
What You’ll Gain
Participants will receive:Free online training in:
- Digital Skills
- Entrepreneurial Skills
- Financial Literacy
- Gender Equality in Education
- Official certificates for each training module (subject to 80% attendance).
- Membership in AU-CIEFFA and ImpactHER alumni networks.
- Eligibility for future fully funded in-person events organised by the African Union.
- Access to more training and empowerment programs offered by ImpactHER.
Important Notes
- Applications must be submitted in your preferred language.
- Selected participants will be grouped into batches, with each batch participating in a 4-week training cycle starting from September 2025.
- Participation requires active engagement and attendance throughout the program.
- Deadline to Apply: August 16, 2025
