Deadline: July 31, 2026
Applications are open for the AGFUND Development Programme 2026. The AGFUND Development Programme is a pilot opportunity designed for Diana Award Recipients based in Africa who are already leading social action in their communities.
This six-month programme supports young changemakers to strengthen, sustain and grow their work through expert-led learning, peer connection and personalised development support. It has been shaped through engagement with Diana Award Recipients across Africa, highlighting a need for practical support around sustainability, leadership, partnerships, funding and growth.
Programme Topics
Participants will explore themes including:
- Leadership and sustainable change
- Time and energy management
- Wellbeing and resilience
- Measuring and demonstrating impact
- Strategic storytelling and visibility
- Partnerships and collaboration
- Funding and sustainability
- Scaling impact
Benefits
Participants will have the opportunity to:
- Strengthen their leadership and confidence
- Develop practical strategies for sustaining and growing their work
- Build partnerships and expand their networks
- Improve how they measure, communicate and demonstrate impact
- Connect with a community of Diana Award Recipients across Africa
- Increase visibility and access to future opportunities
Throughout the programme, participants will build a Personal Growth Plan to help them apply learning directly to their work and identify practical next steps.
Eligibility
This pilot programme is open exclusively to Diana Award Recipients who:
- Are based in Africa;
- Are aged 16-25 at the start of the programme;
- Are actively leading social action, a project, initiative or campaign;
- Are looking to strengthen, sustain or grow their work;
- Can commit to participating in a six-month virtual programme.
Application
For more information, visit AGFUND Development Programme.
