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The United States Institute for Peace (USIP), an American federal institution created to support conflict resolution across the world, is receiving applications for its Generational Change Fellows Program (GCFP).

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The GCFP is targeted at young civic leaders who are peace-builders in their communities. It provides them with the mentorship and training they need to make a positive impact on localities in which peace-building efforts are needed.      Besides equipping its beneficiaries with the knowledge, skills, and resources they need to do impactful work, this program makes them part of a global family of activists for peace and communal development, ensuring that they do not carry on their projects alone. The fellowship, which is designed for individuals aged between 18 and 35 years, will begin with a five-day training for participants and will last for 24 months. It is executed in partnership with the USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture.

Benefits

Persons selected to take part in this program will enjoy the following benefits:
  • Acquire conflict management and leadership development skills.
  • Become part of a global community of civic leaders.
  • Get access to relevant and helpful resources provided by the USIP.
  • Have the following costs covered: airfare, lodging, and meal expenses for the initial five-day training. 
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Eligibility

Persons intending to become GCFP fellows are expected to meet these conditions:
  • Must be a Nigerian living and working in Nigeria
  • Aged between 18 and 35 years
  • Be able to read, write, and speak English
  • Must have founded a peace-building organization or be working in a peace-building organization for at least three years
  • Must have a valid ID (for travel)
  • Should be able to fully participate in the program, which will take place between April 25 and May 1 
Applications remain open until Friday, 18 February 2022. The five-day training will take place in Abuja; basic expenses will be taken care of by the program’s organizers.  To register for the USIP Generational Change Fellows Program, click here.     Featured Image Source: Study Green
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This article was first published on 3rd February 2022

ikenna-nwachukwu

Ikenna Nwachukwu holds a bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. He loves to look at the world through multiple lenses- economic, political, religious and philosophical- and to write about what he observes in a witty, yet reflective style.

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