Grant opportunity
Youth Leadership for Democracy and Solidarity Programme 2026
The Horn Center for Democracy is selecting a regional cohort to strengthen youth leadership, civic action and democratic solidarity.
- Funder
- Horn Center for Democracy
- Applications close 5 August 2026
- Applications close 5 August 2026: Aug 5, 2026
- Award
- Residential and hybrid leadership programme for 15 participants, including programme activities in Addis Ababa
- Applicant
- Emerging young leaders from the Horn of Africa who are engaged in civic action, democratic change, solidarity or cross-border collaboration.
- Discipline
- Law, Governance and Human Rights
- Region
- Horn of Africa
- Posted
- Jul 29, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The programme combines residential learning with continued hybrid engagement and a cross-border network of young civic leaders.
Who can apply
Applicants should be emerging leaders from the Horn of Africa with a demonstrated commitment to democratic practice, civic initiatives or social change.
What it supports
- Democratic leadership, civic action and solidarity.
- Cross-border learning and regional collaboration.
- Residential training in Addis Ababa from 11 to 18 October 2026.
Funding and duration
- Fifteen participants will join the programme.
- The official call provides the applicable participation and travel arrangements.
Applications close 5 August 2026
Applications close 5 August 2026: Aug 5, 2026
How to apply
Read the official programme page and submit the requested application materials by 5 August 2026.
Call details
Source-based overview
The Youth Leadership for Democracy and Solidarity programme brings together emerging leaders from across the Horn of Africa to deepen democratic practice, build solidarity and develop durable regional relationships. The cohort will begin with an intensive residential programme in Addis Ababa.
Eligibility
Applicants should be emerging leaders from the Horn of Africa with a demonstrated commitment to democratic practice, civic initiatives or social change.
Funding and benefits
Fifteen participants will join the programme.
The official call provides the applicable participation and travel arrangements.
Themes and supported activities
Democratic leadership, civic action and solidarity.
Cross-border learning and regional collaboration.
Residential training in Addis Ababa from 11 to 18 October 2026.
Deadline and timeline
Applications close 5 August 2026: Applications close 5 August 2026: Aug 5, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Read the official programme page and submit the requested application materials by 5 August 2026.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.