African Union Continental Capacity Building Training Program for Youth 2026 (Fully Funded)

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About African Union Continental Capacity Building Training Program for Youth

The African Union Commission (AUC), Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security (PAPS), through the African Governance Architecture – African Peace and Security Architecture (AGA-APSA) Secretariat, is planning to convene the African Union Continental Capacity Building Training Programme for Citizens on Democratic Governance, Elections, and Pan-African Leadership. The training programme is organized in line with Agenda 2063, Aspiration 6, which underscores that Africa’s development must be people-driven and anchored in the potential of its youth.

The programme seeks to enhance meaningful youth participation in political and electoral processes while equipping participants with advanced leadership, advocacy, and civic engagement skills. Particular emphasis will be placed on African Union Shared Values instruments, notably the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance (ACDEG) among others, as the central normative framework for promoting democratic governance in Africa.

• Sponsor Organisation: African Union

Benefits of African Union Continental Capacity Building Training Program for Youth

• Travel, visa, accommodation, and participation costs for selected participants will be fully covered by the African Union Commission.

African Union Continental Capacity Building Training Program for Youth Requirements

Applicants will be assessed based on the following criteria:

• Youth affiliated with youth-led or youth-focused organizations implementing initiatives related to youth participation, democratic governance, leadership, peace and security, or electoral processes, including prominent youth activists and leaders;
• Youth representatives from national institutions, agencies, or civil society organizations working on democracy, governance, human rights, youth participation, leadership, or related fields;
• Applicants must be between 18 and 35 years of age at the time of application;
• Applicants must demonstrate a strong commitment to participate fully in the entire duration of the training programme;

• Applicants must commit to replicating or cascading the training within their communities or organizations upon completion;
• Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Date and Process

• Click on the link to the application website to apply.

Application Deadline

27 February, 2026

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