Applications are now open for the African Union CIEFFA Online Capacity Building Training 2026, a fully funded virtual programme designed to equip young Africans with practical skills in digital literacy, STEAM, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and gender equality in education. The programme is open to participants from all 55 African Union Member States and the African Diaspora and aims to strengthen leadership, employability, and entrepreneurial capacity.

Who Can Apply?

  • African women and men from AU Member States or the African Diaspora
  • Interested in digital skills, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and gender equality
  • Able to participate online with a reliable internet connection
  • Proficient in English, French, or Portuguese 

Benefits:

  • Free online training
  • Certificates upon successful completion (minimum 80% attendance)
  • Access to the AU CIEFFA and ImpactHER networks
  • Increased opportunities for future fully funded in-person programmes and additional online learning opportunities 

Application Deadline:
31 July 2026

Training Starts:
31 August 2026 (participants will be assigned to one-month training cohorts).

Learn more here
Apply here

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