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#USAWACLP
Developing the capacity of women in the community
The #USAWACLP is a 10-week program whose focus is to deliver a practical and authentic approach to leading and managing sustainable-impact based non-profit organisations and community grassroots initiatives. Fellows of the program consist of grassroots female leaders between the ages of 20 to 45 from across five Southern African countries
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The 3rd Cohort of the CLP will be running from the 3rd of September to the 5 of November 2022 we will be training 30 female founders from Southern Africa who are leading grassroots community-based organisations and community-based social impact projects.
Local and international civil society and business leadership experts will facilitate the 10-week virtual in-class training
The participants will have an opportunity to pitch for the USAWA Institute Equality Grant at the end of their training and also to join the community a consortium led by the alumni of the #USAWACLP.
The Community
Testimonials
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Lerato Mochesane
I have enjoyed everything about the program, from facilitators to amazing ladies who have challenged me to want to do better every day. This is actually good and I would encourage other ladies to be part as well!
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Nokuthula Ndlovu
“… I love this team! I love this program, it’s eye-opening. It was challenging. I’m grateful that the Admin team is very flexible and supportive. They did fantastic work, many thanks for the perfect collaboration so far, very much appreciated!…”
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Thabani Gambiza
“… I just want to thank you for this program, surely you are doing amazing work in ensuring that you assist women to discover their purpose and be able to use their dreams and visions to transform communities.”
Program Type:
Virtual Program
Date:
3 September – 5 November 2022
Frequently Asked Questions:
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You fill up the application form and the link to the form is live from 3 June – 8 July 2022
You can opt in to join the consortium which is being led by the #USAWACLP Alumni.
Southern Africa
The whole program is conducted in English.
Yes,