African Food Fellowship 2023 Cohort

The African Food Fellowship is building a radical movement of leaders in Africa working to transform food systems across the continent. We support food systems actors with world-class training, platforms, and networks, to spark collaborative action for healthier, fairer and regenerative food systems. The Fellowship is initiated by leading institutions Wageningen University and Research and Wasafiri Consulting with support from the IKEA Foundation. Applications are currently open for the 2023 cohort of Fellows from Rwanda and Kenya. The team will recruit 80 food systems practitioners, 40 from each country.

In Rwanda, the Fellowship is targeting applicants working in the impact areas of Access to Nutritious Foods, Sustainable Land Use or Food Technology & Trade, while in Kenya, it will be accepting applications from people working in Horticulture, Aquaculture and Agri-finance.

The Fellowship will hold a webinar on April 20, 2023, to prospective Fellows through the recruitment process, and to set them up for success as they submit their applications. You can register for the webinar here: African Food Fellowship Recruitment Webinar.

Benefits

•  Join a professional network of food systems leaders across the continent.
•  Gain cutting-edge knowledge on food system change through expert faculty and mentors.
• Acquire world-class tools and capabilities to lead systems change.
• Learn from leading innovators, influencers and practitioners.
• Build your profile to inspire other changemakers to action.

Successful applicants will commence their leadership journey in July 2023, starting off with the prestigious ten-month Food Systems Leadership Program offered by world-class instructors from Wasafiri Consulting and Wageningen University & Research. They will then graduate into the Kenya
and Rwanda Food Fellowships, respectively, which are lifelong impact networks of change makers. The Fellowship charges a fee of USD800, payable in two instalments. A limited number of scholarships are available for those who can demonstrate they need it.

Eligibility

• A legal resident of Kenya or Rwanda (non-nationals are also eligible).
• 45 years of age or younger.
• Fluent reading and writing English.
• Willing and able to commit 4 hours per week.