Deadline: December 10, 2026
Applications are open for the Friedrich Ebert Foundation (FES) Young Leaders Programme 2027. The programme is an initiative dedicated to strengthening the political participation of young men and women engaged in civil society, trade unions and political parties in Cameroon. The programme promotes the values of social democracy – freedom, justice and solidarity – by equipping a new generation of young changemakers.
Since 2012, the FES has been supporting young leaders in Yaoundé and, since 2018, has placed particular emphasis on the training of Cameroonian participants. For the 2027 edition, 25 young women and men will be selected to participate in 8 two-day training sessions (from Thursday to Friday), organized each end of March to December 2027, face-to-face or online (Zoom). These sessions will address a variety of themes: political leadership, strategic communication, democratic values, and operational management tools.
Objectives
The program aims to:
- Develop young people’s leadership, communication, management and decision-making skills.
- Promote democratic values, social justice and active political participation.
- Strengthen citizen engagement and understanding of governance and human rights.
- Encourage young people to participate in solving the challenges facing society.
- Build networks among young leaders from diverse professional and organizational backgrounds.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be between 18 and 35 years old at the time of application;
- Reside in Cameroon;
- Be available for all sessions of the program;
- Hold a university degree (or in the process of obtaining the first degree);
- Be actively engaged in civil society, political parties, trade unions or community initiatives;
- Have demonstrated leadership potential and an interest in social and political development.
Application
Applications must be submitted no later than December 10, 2026 at 6 p.m.
For more information, visit FES Young Leaders Program.
