Sexuality Leadership Development Fellowship

The Sexuality Leadership Development Fellowship addresses contemporary sexuality issues and emerging best practice in policy and programming for sexual well-being in Africa. The curriculum focuses on sexuality, sexual health and rights, sexual diversity, pleasure, HIV/AIDS and vulnerabilities, gender and violence against women.
About the Fellowship
Application Procedure
 

Objectives

Sexuality Leadership Development Fellowship

The fellowship is designed to provide participants with:

  • Exposure to cutting-edge conceptual, theoretical and programmatic issues in sexuality, sexual health and sexual rights in Africa;
  • A better understanding of the interaction between sexuality, development and social justice; and
  • The opportunity to develop essential leadership, teamwork, and advocacy skills to advance the sexual well-being of the communities they serve.

Faculty and Training Methodology

 
FELLOW SPOTLIGHT

Esmael Omar

Esmael Omar is the Director of Impact Kenya Youth Initiative. He educates young people, young female sex workers, and other minority groups about HIV/AIDS and is an advocate for LGBT rights.

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The Faculty is made up of a multidisciplinary team of experts in the field of sexuality, sexual health & rights and advocacy. The course is conducted in English and the team utilizes classroom instruction, group work, case studies, simulation exercises, reading and films. The fellowship is structured to promote the sharing of ideas, teambuilding and collaborative work among participants in order to nurture relationships that last beyond the fellowship period.

Participants

This course is designed for young African professionals in public service, civil society activists, programme officers/ managers in social development organizations or media practitioners. Applicants should be aged 35 years or below. Minimum educational qualification is a Bachelor's degree or its equivalent and demonstrable experience/interest in the area of sexuality, sexual health and rights, gender and HIV/AIDS.

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