As young Africans determined to contribute to the positive transformation of our continent, we need to make sure that we have the tools and skills required to achieve such a noble goal. It is high time we stopped fearing the future and begin to shape it truly and effectively. Are you ready for the next step? Peace Revolution, a project of World Peace Initiative , is hosting the 4th Amandla Youth Fellowship. The fellowship is specially designed to offer you practical steps to still your mind and discover deep true peace from within.
Objectives
- Empower young people with the tools to inner peace, emotional intelligence, positive thinking and good habits development, through the practice of mindfulness, self-discipline and meditation.
- Connect young Africans and enhance their sense of solidarity, compassion and togetherness.
- Create a networking and exchange forum for future collaboration and partnerships while fostering mutual understanding and intercultural dialogue.
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Program
The training starts with 42 Days online Self-development Program on our interactive platform providing you the basic theory and practice; to cultivate your inner peace. The 42 days are divided as follow:
- 21 days before interview
- 21 days after interview and before final selection of participants
The fellowship offers 4 day intensive training program providing participants with deeper insights regarding the relationship between mindfulness meditation and various skills necessary for improving personal well-being, enhancing effectiveness in professional and social life, and nurturing healthy and fruitful relationships. Participants will learn the benefits of meditation in relation to:
- Self-empowerment
- Emotional Intelligence
- Work-life balance
- Stress management
- Non-violent communication
- Effective teamwork
The Fellowship Covers:
- Full or partial airfare sponsorship
- Free accommodation
- Free catering
- Free local transportation
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To Apply
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Application deadline: May 15, 2019
Eligibility deadline: June 26, 2019
Selection criteria include:
- Candidates must have completed 21 days of the online self-development program before interview and willing to complete the remaining 21 days after interview. Note that in order to submit the application form, candidates do not need to have completed the online self-development program.
- Candidates have good proficiency in written and spoken English language.
- Candidates should be optimistic, open-minded, show leadership potential, and have a genuine interest in self-empowerment and social change.
- Candidates could be peace activists, civil servants, artists, journalists, entrepreneurs, young leaders in local, national or international organizations, catalysts of positive change in general.
- Candidates should be committed to getting involved with World Peace Initiative Foundation by submitting a project proposal on how to use the practice of meditation as a tool to face various social challenges in their respective communities upon successful completion of the fellowship.
After completing 21 days of the self-development program, the World Peace Initiative selection committee will make an interview appointment based on your performance, as well as group combination in each fellowship. There is no need to write a request for an interview. If you are qualified, we will contact you.
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