Code For Africa (CfA) is currently accepting applications for the WanaData Fellowships 2026: Digitalise Youth Voices In Africa. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Code For Africa (CfA) WanaData Fellowships 2026: Digitalise Youth Voices In Africa
Code for Africa (CfA) is offering stipend‐based WanaData Fellowships to fourteen (14) African Data journalists and Data Scientists to empower youth voices and promote a secure digital space through gender projects. This initiative, under the WanaData Initiative, aims to address content gaps on gender projects related to the African Union Convention on Cybersecurity and Personal Data Protection, e-democracy, digital mobilisation in social movements, SDG16, freedom of expression, and human rights in the Sahel region, neighbouring West Africa, and the Horn of Africa.
Benefits of Code For Africa (CfA) WanaData Fellowships 2026: Digitalise Youth Voices In Africa
- Each Fellow receives a stipend of USD 250 per month
- Hands-on data tools and technical training, one-on-one mentorship and ongoing support from CFA's Communities and Academy Team.
Code For Africa (CfA) WanaData Fellowships 2026: Digitalise Youth Voices In Africa Requirements
- Be a registered WanaData member with at least one (1) year of experience as a data scientist or data storyteller (journalist, media content creator, etc). You must have a portfolio of published work you can share.
- Ideally, be based in the Sahel region, neighbouring West Africa, or the Horn of Africa (exceptional applicants from elsewhere in Africa may be considered)
- Be fluent in English or French (Bilingual is a plus)
- Have a keen interest in digital rights, gender and youth civic engagement
- Have experience in gender data research
- Possess an interest in the fellowship’s thematic focus, including cybersecurity and Personal Data Protection, e-democracy, digital mobilisation in social movements, gender SDG16, freedom of expression, and human rights, among others. Demonstrate the ability to track contributions and submit reports efficiently.
- Be willing to participate in mentorship, training, and outreach activities.
- Comply with WanaData’s policies on attribution, privacy, and friendly space guidelines.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
11 January, 2026
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