African Women’s Millienium Initiative (AWOMI) is organizing the 3rd Young Women Knowledge and Leadership Institute (YOWLI) in Dakar, Senegal over 3 weeks from December 2010 to January 2011. YOWLI was set up to enable young women of African descent to widen their leadership horizons, enhance their knowledge base and actively engage in monitoring and fighting for social justice. YOWLI is a space that supports innovative ideas that challenge anti human rights strategies and propel organizing for social transformation.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Applicants must be African or from the African Diaspora.
- Applicants must be between 18 – 25 years old by 31 Dec 2010.
- Tolerance, leadership skills, critical thinking, and creativity
- Language requirements: the program will be held in English and French (French speaking candidates are expected to have a conversational level of English)
- Applicants must be affiliated to women or youth lead Non Governmental Organization.
Interested participants must fill out the application form here by 30 May 2010.
Should the recommendation letters be sent through e-mail?
I'm not sure about the particulars of the process, I recommend you contact someone at AWOMI directly to find out application logistics. Contact information is as follows:
Email : awomi@awomi.org
Website:www.awomi.org
Phone : + 221 338203660
Fax : +221 338203667
Mob: +221 774502119
PO BOX 5409 Dakar-Fann SENEGAL
Good luck!