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UNITAR (United Nations Institute for Training and Research), funded by the Government and People of Japan
UNITAR Empowering Youth and Women amid Economic Instability Programme 2026
Amount
Free
No participation fees
Deadline
Jul 31, 2026
Can you get this?
✓For youth and women professionals aged 18–35
✓Must be from specific Anglophone Sub-Saharan African countries
✓No participation fees; funded by Japan
✓Application-based; competitive selection process
What it takes
Submit an application, as this is an application-based event reviewed competitively by UNITAR and its partners.
Demonstrate innovation and problem-solving capacity, leadership potential, a clear project or business idea with implementation potential, and commitment to learning and mentorship.
Progress through subsequent phases competitively based on performance, engagement, and the quality and feasibility of your proposed project.
For the Japan immersion component in Phase III, undergo a separate competitive evaluation based on implementation potential, practical feasibility, partnership readiness, and long-term impact potential.
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