Call for Applications: Rise Up Together - Leadership & Advocacy Program in Kenya 2026

Published: June 17, 2026
Deadline: July 19, 2026
Category: Grants
Oppotunity Locations: Kenya

Rise Up Together is currently accepting applications for its Leadership & Advocacy Program in Kenya 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more abiut this opportunity and apply for it

About Rise Up Together - Leadership & Advocacy Program in Kenya

Global nonprofit Rise Up Together will select a group of 25 local civil society leaders from Kenya to participate in our Leadership and Advocacy Accelerator training program to advance gender equity and justice from November 2-7, 2026.

The 2026 Kenya cohort will have a particular focus on advancing gender equity in education and supporting local leaders working to improve educational opportunities and outcomes in their communities.

Sponsor Organisation: Rise Up Together

Benefits of Rise Up Together - Leadership & Advocacy Program in Kenya

Eligible candidates must meet the following selection criteria:

Civil Society leaders who are at least 18 years of age at the time of the training in November 2026.
Currently works in Kajiado, Narok, Machakos, Makueni, Kiambu, and/or Nairobi Counties.
Has a personal interest and current commitment to promoting gender equity broadly in the four priority areas of health, education, economic opportunity, and climate solutions for women, girls, and gender-nonconforming people. While leaders working across all four issue areas are encouraged to apply, this cohort will place particular emphasis on education-focused advocacy and leadership, reflecting a strategic priority within the program.
Represents or works closely with marginalized groups from socially or economically marginalized communities, women and girls with disabilities, ethnic and/or religious minorities, and/or other historically disadvantaged populations.
Ability to participate in an in-person training from November 2-7, 2026, with some virtual sessions pre- and post-workshop. Please note that Rise Up Together will cover all costs related to program participation, including transportation, lodging, food, and materials.
Currently works at a non-profit organization, civil society organization, media organization, or government organization at a level of coordination or management and has some level of decision-making power.
Has the support of their organization’s leadership to participate in Rise Up Together’s Leadership and Advocacy Accelerator training.
To be eligible for a grant, Rise Up Together requires organizations to be legally registered in-country and set up to receive international funds. Entities that are not registered can be sponsored by another financial entity or fiscal sponsor. Note: Government organizations are not eligible to receive grants through this program.
Proficient in oral and written English.
Eligible candidates must meet the following selection criteria:
Civil Society leaders who are at least 18 years of age at the time of the training in November 2026.
Currently works in Kajiado, Narok, Machakos, Makueni, Kiambu, and/or Nairobi Counties.
Has a personal interest and current commitment to promoting gender equity broadly in the four priority areas of health, education, economic opportunity, and climate solutions for women, girls, and gender-nonconforming people. While leaders working across all four issue areas are encouraged to apply, this cohort will place particular emphasis on education-focused advocacy and leadership, reflecting a strategic priority within the program.
Represents or works closely with marginalized groups from socially or economically marginalized communities, women and girls with disabilities, ethnic and/or religious minorities, and/or other historically disadvantaged populations.
Ability to participate in an in-person training from November 2-7, 2026, with some virtual sessions pre- and post-workshop. Please note that Rise Up Together will cover all costs related to program participation, including transportation, lodging, food, and materials.
Currently works at a non-profit organization, civil society organization, media organization, or government organization at a level of coordination or management and has some level of decision-making power.
Has the support of their organization’s leadership to participate in Rise Up Together’s Leadership and Advocacy Accelerator training.
To be eligible for a grant, Rise Up Together requires organizations to be legally registered in-country and set up to receive international funds. Entities that are not registered can be sponsored by another financial entity or fiscal sponsor. Note: Government organizations are not eligible to receive grants through this program.
Proficient in oral and written English.

Rise Up Together - Leadership & Advocacy Program in Kenya Requirements

Eligible candidates must meet the following selection criteria:

Civil Society leaders who are at least 18 years of age at the time of the training in November 2026.
Currently works in Kajiado, Narok, Machakos, Makueni, Kiambu, and/or Nairobi Counties.
Has a personal interest and current commitment to promoting gender equity broadly in the four priority areas of health, education, economic opportunity, and climate solutions for women, girls, and gender-nonconforming people. While leaders working across all four issue areas are encouraged to apply, this cohort will place particular emphasis on education-focused advocacy and leadership, reflecting a strategic priority within the program.
Represents or works closely with marginalized groups from socially or economically marginalized communities, women and girls with disabilities, ethnic and/or religious minorities, and/or other historically disadvantaged populations.
Ability to participate in an in-person training from November 2-7, 2026, with some virtual sessions pre- and post-workshop. Please note that Rise Up Together will cover all costs related to program participation, including transportation, lodging, food, and materials.
Currently works at a non-profit organization, civil society organization, media organization, or government organization at a level of coordination or management and has some level of decision-making power.
Has the support of their organization’s leadership to participate in Rise Up Together’s Leadership and Advocacy Accelerator training.
To be eligible for a grant, Rise Up Together requires organizations to be legally registered in-country and set up to receive international funds. Entities that are not registered can be sponsored by another financial entity or fiscal sponsor. Note: Government organizations are not eligible to receive grants through this program.
Proficient in oral and written English.