Applications are now open for the 2026 Resilience Fellowship for East Africa’s Young Changemakers (KES 40,000 stipend awarded)!
Closing Date: 31 May 2026
Applications are now open for the 2026 Resilience Fellowship for East Africa’s Young Changemakers (KES 40,000 stipend awarded)!
Calling East Africa’s Young Changemakers!
We’re facing a climate and mental health crisis. Burnout, fear about the future, and hopelessness are all too common for our
generation.
The Resilience Project was set up by young people, for young people to learn practical approaches to navigating the climate
emergency and unlock our collective resilience. The 2026 Resilience Fellowship is an opportunity for young leaders in Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda or Tanzania to becomecatalysts and facilitators for community resilience.
Designed by youth, for youth, The Resilience Fellowship will bring together 24 young people from across East Africa who are driving climate action in their communities. Together, they’ll learn how to deepen their activism, connect with like-minded peers, and co-lead real change in their communities.
So, if you’re a young person based in East Africa and engaged in climate action… The Resilience Project want to hear from you!
About the Fellowship
The Resilience Project is inviting you to apply for its human-centred Fellowship – a space to deepen your activism, connect with like-minded peers and co-lead real change in your community. The Resilience Fellowship is back for its 5th instalment – this time, recruiting fellows from Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania and Kenya! Designed by youth, for youth, Resilience Project is offering spots to 12 pairs of East African changemakers (ages 18–28) for a powerful 9-month journey of growth, healing, leadership and resilience.
This is a high-commitment, 9-month fellowship designed for passionate, grounded changemakers ready to dedicate time and energy to personal growth, peer leadership and community resilience. Resilience Project is looking for individuals who are fully committed to the full arc of the programme, including in-person events, weekly facilitation, ongoing mentorship and deep community work.
If selected, you’ll get:
- 5 days of deep restoration in nature at the 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.
The commitment
You’ll need to commit to:
- Completing a 2-day Mental Health First Aid online training
- Attending the Resilience Project 5-day, in-person Resilience Residential in full (31 July – 4 August 2026)
- Co-leading in-person Resilience Circles with 16–20 young people in your community (5–6 hours per week to prepare and facilitate weekly sessions over 8 weeks)
- Weekly preparation and reporting – submitting feedback and data after each session and touching base with the TRP team for about 30 minutes each week
- Monthly check-ins – joining community calls to share updates, troubleshoot, and grow
- Monthly mentorship – meeting with your assigned mentor for one hour per month
Should I apply?
Are you:
- 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 do I apply?
Download the Resilience Project application booklet for detailed instructions on how to apply. You will be expected to prepare all your answers in advance before submitting them to our online form
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