SHE

ShE is Empowered

A 12-month online programme for African adolescent girls and young women.

ShE is Empowered (ShE) is a transformative 12-month online program that equips African adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) with the skills, networks, and opportunities to challenge societal norms while advancing active citizenship, economic inclusion, and social development.

ShE is Empowered is a one-year, non-residential, online development program for young African women focused on leadership, soft skills development, social entrepreneurship, advocacy, African feminisms, and mentorship.

At the end of the program, participants emerge with a strong network of fellow young African women, mentors, and opportunities to continue their leadership journey across the continent.

FOCUS AREAS

Leadership
Soft skills development
Social entrepreneurship
Advocacy
African feminisms
Mentorship

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DURATION: 12 months
FORMAT: Non-residential, online
WHO IT'S FOR: African adolescent girls and young women

Cohorts

2022

Following the review of over 1336 applications and a selection of 20 African young women and girls change-makers spanning from Ghana, Rwanda, Lesotho, Uganda, Malawi, Eswatini, Egypt, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone.

APPLICATIONS: 1,336+
SELECTED: 20
COUNTRIES: 9

Ghana
Rwanda
Lesotho
Uganda
Malawi
Eswatini
Egypt
Nigeria
Sierra Leone

Earlier cohort

Following the review of over 733 applications and a selection of 20 African young women and girls change-makers spanning from Zimbabwe, Angola, Nigeria, Uganda, Tunisia, Botswana, Ethiopia, South Sudan and South Africa.

APPLICATIONS: 733+
SELECTED: 20
COUNTRIES: 9