ONE Africa is calling for applications for its 2024 ONE Champions Programme.
The ONE Champions Programme is a two-year volunteer programme that is ideal for young people aged 18-35 years old, who are passionate about doing more to end extreme poverty and preventable diseases everywhere.
It also provides an avenue for young people to develop skills in advocacy and understanding of development finance, and also to join a global network of people speaking out for global justice.
Geeky Nigeria reports that ONE Africa is part of a global movement campaigning to end extreme poverty & preventable disease by 2030, so everyone can lead a life of dignity & opportunity.
According to their ONE Champions information sheet, ONE has a network of Global Activists – in Africa, Europe and North America – fighting against extreme poverty and preventable diseases. In Africa, they are called ONE
Champions, who are part of a two-year volunteer advocacy program.
“We’re looking for passionate campaigners to join the next cohort.
“ONE will recruit, train, and support about 100 emerging leaders between 18-35 years of age who will Champion causes ONE supports at the grassroots, state, and county levels in their countries across Africa and internationally.
“ONE advocates to unlock transformative finance for Africa by advocating for more resources, reforms and African representation. In Nigeria, 240 champions have been trained since 2016, 80 Champions in Senegal and Mali since 2019, and in Kenya and Ethiopia 60 Champions since June 2020.
“Through this program, ONE is able to identify people who share the same passion and dedication to improve their local communities and elevate their voices to global platforms.
“ONE Champions will work closely with the Africa program team, led by the Africa Executive Director, and will work with their direction and support to come up with innovative and exciting ways to engage policymakers to secure policy changes and public investments to address poverty in their countries,” ONE Announced.
Click here to Apply for the ONE Champions Programme.
Recruitment for the @ONEChampions 2024 programme in Africa is now open! We’re looking for passionate activists to join us in advocating for transformative finance for Africa. Apply now: https://t.co/uhleoncavq pic.twitter.com/eDQO2XCl4m
— ONE in Africa (@ONEinAfrica) March 8, 2024
