Deadline: July 19, 2026
Applications are open for the Rise Up Together Leadership & Advocacy Program in Kenya 2026. Global nonprofit Rise Up Together will select a group of 25 local civil society leaders from Kenya to participate in the Leadership and Advocacy Accelerator training program to advance gender equity and justice from November 2-7, 2026.
The 2026 Kenya cohort will have a particular focus on advancing gender equity in education and supporting local leaders working to improve educational opportunities and outcomes in their communities.
Benefits
- Following the Accelerator, Rise Up Leaders have the opportunity to apply for competitive seed funding to launch advocacy strategies to advance gender equity in education across Kenya.
Eligibility
Eligible candidates must meet the following selection criteria:
- Civil Society leaders who are at least 18 years of age at the time of the training in November 2026.
- Currently works in Kajiado, Narok, Machakos, Makueni, Kiambu, and/or Nairobi Counties.
- Has a personal interest and current commitment to promoting gender equity broadly in the four priority areas of health, education, economic opportunity, and climate solutions for women, girls, and gender-nonconforming people. While leaders working across all four issue areas are encouraged to apply, this cohort will place particular emphasis on education-focused advocacy and leadership, reflecting a strategic priority within the program.
- Represents or works closely with marginalized groups from socially or economically marginalized communities, women and girls with disabilities, ethnic and/or religious minorities, and/or other historically disadvantaged populations.
- Ability to participate in an in-person training from November 2-7, 2026, with some virtual sessions pre- and post-workshop. Please note that Rise Up Together will cover all costs related to program participation, including transportation, lodging, food, and materials.
- Currently works at a non-profit organization, civil society organization, media organization, or government organization at a level of coordination or management and has some level of decision-making power.
- Has the support of their organization’s leadership to participate in Rise Up Together’s Leadership and Advocacy Accelerator training.
- To be eligible for a grant, Rise Up Together requires organizations to be legally registered in-country and set up to receive international funds. Entities that are not registered can be sponsored by another financial entity or fiscal sponsor. Note: Government organizations are not eligible to receive grants through this program.
- Proficient in oral and written English.
Application
For more information, visit Rise Up Together Leadership & Advocacy Program.
