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Applications Now Open for the 3rd Cohort of the Education Changemakers Program in East and Central Africa - Trevor Noah Foundation Education Changemakers , News Applications Now Open for the 3rd Cohort of the Education Changemakers Program in East and Central Africa FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Date: 29 April 2026 The Education Changemakers Program (ECM) is now accepting applications for its third cohort in East and Central Africa, inviting passionate young leaders working in education to apply for a transformative leadership development experience.
The program is spearheaded by the Regional Leadership Center East Africa at Kenyatta University in Nairobi and implemented in partnership with the Trevor Noah Foundation (TNF), with support from the Oak Foundation. Together, the partners continue to strengthen a growing network of education leaders committed to improving learning outcomes across the region.
The Trevor Noah Foundation equips underserved youth in Africa with the education, skills, and opportunities needed to thrive.
Its work focuses on strengthening youth pathways, supporting and developing teachers, improving school infrastructure, and investing in locally led solutions through the Education Changemakers Program (ECM) and the recently introduced Khulani Nathi Innovation Fund (KNIF), ensuring young people have meaningful learning and livelihood pathways beyond matric.
Originally launched as part of the broader Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI), the Education Changemakers Program has evolved into a flagship initiative sustained by the Trevor Noah Foundation and the Regional Leadership Center East Africa. The program continues to build on this legacy by empowering young education leaders with the tools, networks, and support needed to transform their schools and communities.
ECM is designed for young educators, school leaders, education innovators, and policy advocates who are leading change within their communities. Through intensive in-person training, mentorship, and small grants, participants gain the skills, tools, and networks needed to drive lasting impact across the region.
A Strategic Investment in East and Central Africa The third cohort reflects a deepened commitment to investing intentionally in East and Central Africa, a region rich in diversity, innovation, and youth potential. Our vision for the Education Changemakers Program in East and Central Africa is one of growth, transformation, and empowerment.
The region holds immense promise in its young leaders, and we are committed to addressing educational challenges while supporting locally led solutions that strengthen education systems and expand opportunity. “Our commitment to nurturing African-led education innovation continues to grow as we open applications for our third cohort in East and Central Africa.
With Africa projected to be home to the world’s largest youth population and nearly 40% of the world’s youth expected to be African by 2050, investing in education leaders today is an investment in the future of the world.
By supporting young social entrepreneurs and education leaders who understand their communities’ realities, we are helping build sustainable solutions that can transform education systems across the continent,” said Shalane Yuen, Founding Managing Director, Trevor Noah Foundation.
” “We welcome investments from Trevor Noah Foundation for the 3rd Cohort of the Education Changemakers from 14 countries in East and Central Africa as present-day education in light of resource constraints, needs young leaders who would leverage technological advancements to innovate and optimize resource use for greater impact in their countries,”. said Prof. George K.
Kosimbei, Director, Regional Leadership Center East Africa, Kenyatta University . “It is inspiring to witness the impact young changemakers across East and Central Africa are driving after receiving transformative training from the Regional Leadership Center. These investments will continue to pay dividends as education remains one of the most powerful tools for opportunity and social mobility.
” The program consists of two phases: Four weeks of immersive, in-person leadership training in Nairobi, Kenya. Participants gain foundational leadership skills, explore how business and public-sector tools can strengthen education systems, and participate in case studies and site visits. Six months of post-training support, including coaching, mentoring, and access to small grants to implement school-based initiatives.
Participants join a growing pan-African alumni network committed to transforming education across the continent. We are looking for young leaders aged 18–35 from the following East and Central African countries: Burundi, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda.
Be actively working in or with the primary or secondary education sector Demonstrate commitment to improving education outcomes Be first-time applicants (not alumni of YALI RLC or Mandela Washington Fellowship) Commit to the full in-person training and post-program engagement The program strongly encourages applications from: Rural and economically disadvantaged youth Refugees and displaced persons Individuals working with learners with disabilities or adolescent girls and young women LGBTQI+ advocates and other minority groups No fees are required to apply or participate.
Applications Open: 28 April 2026 Applications Close: 13 May 2026 Training Dates: 20 July – 14 August 2026 Applications are reviewed through a merit-based selection process, including interviews for shortlisted candidates. Apply now to become part of the next wave of Education Changemakers transforming education and communities across Africa. Application Link: https://mis.
rlceastafrica. org/ Hi,,,I want to be part of your organization Hi,I want to be part of the Education changemakers in your organization. The Page is not found, What do I do For any application-related enquiries, please email: admissions@rlceastafrica.
org A great support system in Education may you people be blessed Hi I am trying to apply but it’s failing may I know what is wrong For any application-related enquiries, please email: admissions@rlceastafrica. org Thank you so much for such vital opportunities for the marginalized communities where education for young children faces great challenges. I admire the work Trevor Noah Foundation does for education in Africa.
As a young Kenyan passionate about community impact, I’d love to learn more about how to get involved or support your programs. Thank you for the opportunities you create. I’m sorry to ask this question, I’m beyond this age but I’m actually interested in this program can I have a privilege to attend?
Thank you so much for your interest in the programme, we truly appreciate it. Unfortunately, participation is limited to the 18–35 age range, and we’re not able to make exceptions for attendees outside of this criteria.
I’m really committed to this application it’s will be my pleasure to have training with you and learn more and connect with others in the whole east and central Africa I’m Liliane Gatesi from Rwanda and I’m very excited about this opportunity. I’m to learn and contributing, and connect with others through this application.
Thank you for considering me I am proud to be an alumnus of the first cohort and it benefited me and our society back home after applying the design thinking knowledge. I implore others to Apply and utilize this huge opportunity. Yiga from Uganda (cohort one 2024) A good exercise, full of teachings and new discoveries Woow so inspiring hope to join u soon my people Leave a Reply Cancel reply Your email address will not be published.
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Trevor Noah Foundation and Microsoft Elevate Expand Khulani Nathi Innovation Fund to Support Additional Education Innovators in South Africa FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | May 11th 2026 The Trevor Noah Foundation (TNF) has announced an expansion of its Khulani Nathi Innovation Fund (KNIF), with Microsoft Meet the Trevor Noah Foundation’s Inaugural Khulani Nathi Innovation Fund Grantee Partners, Strengthening Teacher Development and Youth Pathways in South Africa.
The Trevor Noah Foundation (TNF) has announced the first cohort of grantees supported through the Khulani Nathi Innovation Fund (KNIF), a venture philanthropy initiative that More Than the Numbers: What Our Matric Results Are Teaching Us We begin 2026 not with resolutions, but with learning, learning drawn from evidence, experience, and the people who walk this journey with us. Evidence of
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The National Leadership Grants for Libraries Program (NLG-L) supports projects that address critical needs of the library and archives fields and have the potential to advance practice and strengthen library and archival services for the American public. Successful proposals will generate results such as new models, tools, research findings, services, practices, and/or alliances that can be widely used, adapted, scaled, or replicated to extend and leverage the benefits of federal investment. Applications to IMLS should both advance knowledge and understanding and ensure that the federal investment made generates benefits to society. Specifically, the goals for this program are to generate projects of far-reaching impact that: • Build the workforce and institutional capacity for managing the national information infrastructure and serving the information and education needs of the public. • Build the capacity of libraries and archives to lead and contribute to efforts that improve community well-being and strengthen civic engagement. • Improve the ability of libraries and archives to provide broad access to and use of information and collections with emphasis on collaboration to avoid duplication and maximize reach. • Strengthen the ability of libraries to provide services to affected communities in the event of an emergency or disaster. • Strengthen the ability of libraries, archives, and museums to work collaboratively for the benefit of the communities they serve. Throughout its work, IMLS places importance on diversity, equity, and inclusion. This may be reflected in an IMLS-funded project in a wide range of ways, including efforts to serve individuals of diverse geographic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; individuals with disabilities; individuals with limited functional literacy or information skills; individuals having difficulty using a library or museum; and underserved urban and rural communities, including children from families with incomes below the poverty line. Application Process: The application process for the NLG-L program has two phases; applicants must begin by applying for Phase I. For Phase I, all applicants must submit Preliminary Proposals by the September 20th deadline listed for this Notice of Funding Opportunity. For Phase II, only selected applicants will be invited to submit Full Proposals, and only those Invited Full Proposals will be considered for funding. Invited Full Proposals will be due March 20, 2024. Funding Opportunity Number: NLG-LIBRARIES-FY24. Assistance Listing: 45.312. Funding Instrument: G. Category: AR,HU. Award Amount: $50K – $1M per award.
The California Department of Education (CDE) Early Education Division is making approximately .7 million available to expand California State Preschool Program (CSPP) services statewide, appropriated under the 2021 Budget Act. Eligible applicants are local educational agencies (LEAs), including school districts, county offices of education, community college districts, and direct-funded charter schools—both current CSPP contractors and new applicants. Funding supports full-day/full-year or part-day/part-year preschool services for income-eligible children beginning in FY 2024–25. Awards are allocated by county based on Local Planning Council priority areas and application scores, with redistribution provisions if county allocations are underutilized.
Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grants is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. This grant program builds the capacity of community colleges to collaborate with employers and the public workforce development system to meet local and regional labor market demand for a skilled workforce. The purpose is to increase the capacity and responsiveness of community colleges to address skill development needs, offer accelerated career pathways, and address challenges associated with the COVID-19 health crisis.