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Open Call: Interns and Fellows for Community Solutions Projects in Agroecology and Organic Agriculture 2025/26

Interns and Fellows for Community Solutions Projects in Agroecology and Organic Agriculture

The Building Women & Youth-led Network Alliances for Agroecology and Organic Agriculture (BWYNAAO) Programme is now inviting applications from young professionals in Africa for its 2025–2026 cohort of Community Solutions Interns and Fellows. This unique opportunity aims to support youth-led and women-led initiatives that advance agroecology, organic agriculture, and sustainable food systems across the continent.

The program is delivered through a strategic collaboration among Young Professionals for Agricultural Development (YPARD)Participatory Ecological Land Use Management (PELUM) KenyaAfrican Green Store Network (AGSN), and the Knowledge Centre for Organic Agriculture and Agroecology (KCOA). It is generously funded by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ).

About the Community Solutions Projects

Community Solutions Projects are grassroots initiatives designed to meet the specific agricultural and ecological needs of local communities through sustainable, community-driven approaches. Projects may include environmentally conscious farming, organic production, SME development, or community-based food systems. Some notable examples include:

This program supports both the creation of new initiatives and the scaling of existing projects through mentorship, financial support, and technical assistance. Selected interns or fellows will be expected to dedicate approximately 16–20 hours per month from September 2025 to June 2026.

What Selected Candidates Will Receive

Participants in the BWYNAAO Programme will benefit from a comprehensive support package that includes:

The program places strong emphasis on capacity building, network development, and peer-to-peer learning.

Eligibility Criteria

The call is open to early-career professionals who meet the following criteria:

The program actively encourages applications from womenIndigenous youthrural populationspersons with disabilities, and individuals from systemically marginalized communities.

Application Process

Interested candidates are advised to review the full Terms of Reference (TOR) and Expression of Interest (EOI) documents available on the YPARD website before applying.

Applicants must demonstrate a clear vision for their proposed project, articulate the expected community impact, and describe how participation in the program will support their professional and personal development.

For inquiries, candidates should contact the YPARD Global team at tadeo.ajuna@ypard.net, using the subject line: Community Solutions Intern/Fellow Inquiry.

Key Dates

This initiative is part of a larger movement to empower young leaders and foster innovation in sustainable agriculture across Africa. Through mentorship, access to resources, and financial backing, the BWYNAAO Programme provides the tools and community necessary for young professionals to turn their ideas into impactful local solutions.

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