The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) office in Cameroon has opened applications for its Young Leaders Programme 2027 (Programme de Formation des Jeunes Leaders). It’s a free training programme for young Cameroonians aged 18–35 who are active in civil society, trade unions, political parties or community initiatives.
25 participants will be selected. The deadline is 10 December 2026 at 6pm.
At a Glance
| Organiser | Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) Cameroon |
| Who can apply | Young people aged 18–35 living in Cameroon |
| Places | 25 |
| Format | 8 two-day sessions (Thursday–Friday) at the end of each month, March–December 2027, in person or on Zoom |
| Deadline | 10 December 2026, 6pm |
| Interviews | January–February 2027, in Yaoundé or on Zoom |
What the Programme Covers
- Political leadership
- Strategic communication
- Democratic values
- Operational management tools
The programme promotes the values of social democracy, namely freedom, justice and solidarity. FES has trained young leaders in Yaoundé since 2012.
Benefits
- A year of structured training in leadership, communication, management and decision-making
- A deeper understanding of governance, democracy and human rights
- A network of young leaders from civil society, trade unions and political parties
- Support to take an active part in solving the challenges facing Cameroon
Eligibility
- You must be 18–35 years old when you apply.
- You must live in Cameroon.
- You must be available for every session of the programme.
- You must hold a university degree, or be studying for your first degree.
- You must be actively involved in civil society, a political party, a trade union or a community initiative.
- You must have shown leadership potential and an interest in social and political development.
How to Apply
- Read the full call on the FES Cameroon website (link below). It’s in French and English.
- Complete the online application form linked from that page.
- Submit by 10 December 2026 at 6pm.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted in January for interviews.
Official FES Cameroon Young Leaders 2027 call
Tips
- Give concrete examples of your work in your organisation, party, union or community.
- Check your calendar before applying, since you need to attend all 8 sessions.
- Apply in French or English, whichever lets you express yourself best.
