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The Resilience Fellowship 2026 for East African changemakers (KES 40,000 stipend, plus covered travel)

Kenya
Deadline 2026-05-31
Posted 1 mo ago

About the opportunity

What this programme is offering

  • 5 days of deep restoration in nature at our Resilience Residential (with great food, meaningful conversations, and personal healing!)

  • Certification as a Mental Health First Aider.

  • New skills in facilitation, leadership, project management, and community care.

  • Reduced climate anxiety, improved emotional wellbeing, and strengthened community bonds.

  • 8 months of expert intergenerational mentorship.

  • Reduced climate anxiety, improved emotional wellbeing, and strengthened community bonds.

  • Lifelong friendships and a powerful support network.

  • A KES 40,000 stipend, plus covered travel.

ELIGIBILITY

  • Aged 18–28?

  • Based in Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda or Tanzania?

  • Available from July 2026 – March 2027 to commit time for training, facilitation, mentorship and reporting?

  • Ready to apply with a partner? (You’ll both be trained up to run Resilience Circles together in your local community. Therefore we’re looking for applications from pre-formed pairs who already work well together.)

  • Passionate about climate justice and building strong, emotionally resilient communities?

  • A great listener, a compassionate leader-in-the-making, and excited to support others?

  • Open to exploring climate anxiety, burnout, and emotional wellbeing?

  • Proficient in English

How to apply

Submit your application online

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