Deadline: August 31, 2024
Applications are open for the Dyslexia Advocate Fellowship Program 2025. This groundbreaking initiative seeks passionate individuals keen on making a transformative difference in the lives of people with dyslexia in Africa. In this second cohort, they have set their sights on recruiting two dedicated individuals from each of the 54 African countries and cultivating a team of advocates to spread awareness and garner support for individuals with dyslexia across Africa.
Advocates will have the opportunity to educate their communities about dyslexia; promote inclusive education and champion accommodations for those with this learning difference.
The program details are as follows:
- Training: A comprehensive two-months module designed to equip fellows with vital advocacy skills.
- Fellowship Duration: Two years (After 2 Months training and fulfilling all requirements, you graduate as Dyslexia Advocate and you are ready to start your impact journey with Africa Dyslexia Organisation for at least 2 years with a minimum two projects a year in your community)
Benefits
While the African Dyslexia Advocate Program does not offer monetary compensation, the benefits are manifold:
- A two-year, dynamic training program.
- Representing the Africa Dyslexia Organisation in your country.
- Elevating dyslexia awareness across Africa.
- Gaining professional experience and honing new skills.
- Being part of a dedicated team working towards inclusivity.
Eligibility
Applicant must:
- Be committed to the mission of the Africa Dyslexia Organisation.
- Be between the ages of 18-55.
- Have acquired a minimum of a post-secondary certified training and qualifications.
- Be available to dedicate a minimum of 2 years for the program.
- Have a verifiable minimum of one year of volunteer and one year of work experience.
An ideal candidate is one who:
- Is committed to the mission and vision of the Africa Dyslexia Organisation.
- Is flexible, independent, and has sense of effort and sense of humor.
- Self-motivated and has interest in volunteer work.
- Has absorptive capacity to learning on the project.
- Appreciates and respects other languages, cultures, religious and social norms.
- Has a great deal of social networking skills.
Application
Passionate about being the change catalyst for dyslexia awareness? Apply by filling out the application form. In addition to your CV, ensure your application articulates:
- Your motivation for joining the fellowship.
- Your vision of utilizing the fellowship’s learnings for community impact.
- Previous advocacy experiences.
- A team collaboration experience detailing your role and learnings.
- Your strategy to gauge the impact as an Africa Dyslexia Advocate.
- Fulfil all application requirements including 2 Minutes video submission of vision and inspiration.
For more information, visit Dyslexia Advocate Fellowship.
