Open Call: Interns or Fellows for Community Solutions Projects | Apply now!

🌏 Are you a young professional living in Africa, passionate about developing or scaling your Community Solution Project for promoting agroecology, organic agriculture, or sustainable food systems?‍

Here's your opportunity to make it happen!

The Building Women & Youth-led Network Alliances for Agroecology and Organic Agriculture (BWYNAAO) Programme invites applications for six Community Solutions Interns or Fellows to join a transformative initiative that promotes agroecology and organic agriculture across Africa.

This programme is a collaboration between the Young Professionals for Agricultural Development (YPARD), Participatory Ecological Land Use Management (PELUM) Kenya, African Green Store Network (AGSN), and the Knowledge Centre for Organic Agriculture and Agroecology (KCOA), funded by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ). It aims to empower youth and women as leaders in sustainable agrifood systems through entrepreneurship, capacity building, knowledge exchange, and network linkages.

For the full Terms of Reference (TOR) , click here.
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Full the full Expression of Interest (EOI), click here.

DEADLINE: 30th August, 2025
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What are Community Solutions Projects?

Community Solutions Projects in agroecology or organic agriculture are initiatives that respond to specific local needs of a community. They can include sustainable farming practices, SME development, and community resilience. Examples of existing projects include:
1. Mushroom farming with young women in Benin
2. Organic fertiliser production in Tanzania
3. Rural Grown Farms in Eswatini
4. Tilapia fish production in DRC

The BWYNAAO Programme aims to support the development of new Community Solution Project ideas or the scaling of existing projects. The internship or fellowship will run for 10 months, from September 2025 through June 2026. The commitment expected is approximately 16 to 20 hours per month.

Why should you apply?

• Get an opportunity to meaningfully transform your community through agroecology and organic agriculture 🌱
• Earn a monthly stipend of 200 EUR to support your living expenses ✅
• Receive up to EUR 1,000 of direct funds to scale or establish a Community Solutions Project 💸
• Funded travel to attend one of the BWYNAAO Programme events in Africa 🌏
• Access to KCOA knowledge products, mentorship opportunities, and network linkages through partner organizations such as PELUM Kenya, AGSN, and YPARD 🤝
• Technical support and mentorship from YPARD and other partners throughout the implementation of the project 🍀
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Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18–35, with an active community project or idea to develop during the program.
• Education: Interns must be enrolled in agriculture, agribusiness, environment, or related studies; Fellows must have completed formal education and seek careers in agroecology/organic farming.
• Interest: Strong motivation for agroecology, organic agriculture, or sustainable food systems; prior experience helpful but not required.
• Location: Must reside in Africa, preferably in KCOA countries (Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria, Cameroon, Benin) or other Sub-Saharan nations.
• Language & Skills: English and/or French required; local languages an asset. Basic project management, communication, digital tool use, and reliable internet needed. Must commit to full program.
• Inclusivity: Women, Indigenous youth, rural populations, persons with disabilities, and those facing systemic barriers are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Please read the full TOR and EOI documents linked above before applying. For any inquiries, please contact the YPARD Global team at tadeo.ajuna@ypard.net and include “Community Solutions Intern/Fellow Inquiry” in the email subject line.