Thank you for your interest in applying to become a Rise Up Leader in Kenya!
Eligible candidates must meet the following selection criteria:
- Civil Society leaders who are at
least 18 years of age at the time of the training in November 2026.
- Currently works in Kajiado, Narok, Machakos, Makueni,
Kiambu, and/or Nairobi Counties.
- Has a personal interest and current commitment to promoting gender equity broadly in the four priority areas of
health, education, economic opportunity, and climate solutions for women,
girls, and gender-nonconforming people. While leaders working across all four
issue areas are encouraged to apply, this cohort will place particular emphasis
on education-focused advocacy and leadership, reflecting a strategic priority
within the program.
- Represents or works closely with marginalized groups from socially or economically marginalized communities, women and girls with disabilities, ethnic and/or religious minorities, and/or other historically disadvantaged populations.
- Ability to participate in an in-person training from November 2-7, 2026, with some virtual sessions pre- and post-workshop. Please note that Rise Up Together will cover all
costs related to program participation, including transportation, lodging,
food, and materials.
- Currently works at a non-profit organization, civil society organization, media organization, or government organization at a level of coordination or management and has some level of decision-making power.
- Has the support of their organization’s leadership to participate in Rise Up Together’s Leadership and Advocacy Accelerator training.
- To be eligible for a grant, Rise Up Together requires organizations to be legally registered in-country and set up to receive international funds. Entities that are not registered can be sponsored by another financial entity or fiscal sponsor. Note: Government organizations are not eligible to receive grants through this program.
- Proficient in oral and written English.
Application Deadline: July 19, 2026
Applicants may use AI tools for editing or language support, but we do not encourage it. All submissions must reflect the applicant’s own work, experience, and ideas. Applicants remain fully responsible for the accuracy and originality of their responses.
For more information, please contact Rise Up Together’s Kenya Country Representative,
Naomi Monda, at KenyaRep@riseuptogether.org