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AKFC’s International Development Fellowship Program
Since 1989, Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC) has been helping to develop
young Canadian leaders in the field of international development through its
International Development Fellowship Program. The program is designed to develop
leadership and management skills and promote learning for outstanding young
Canadians who have a desire and aptitude to work effectively in a global
environment.
All Fellowships feature an eight-month placement in Asia or Africa, preceded
by a four-week management seminar in Ottawa facilitated by leading development
practitioners.
AKFC is now accepting applications for its Fellowship program in each of the
three streams below.
You can also view sample
placements and
application information.
INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT (IDM) FELLOWSHIP
The International Development Management (IDM) program builds on twenty years
of success in which more than 250 university graduates have received focused
study and practical experience that has enabled them to pursue leadership
positions in their chosen fields. The program, designed as a stepping stone for
careers in international development, has proven attractive to young Canadians
from a wide variety of disciplines—including law, engineering, journalism,
education, business and public administration, and development studies—wishing
to embark on global careers.
Up to fifteen IDM Fellowships will be awarded for the 2010/2011 Program.
INTERNATIONAL MICROFINANCE AND MICROENTERPRISE (IMM) FELLOWSHIP
The International Microfinance and Microenterprise (IMM) program places young
Canadians with an organization involved in microfinance or microenterprise and
provides opportunities to gain skills in the day-to-day operations and
evaluation of these programs. Currently in its seventh year, builds upon the
highly successful Fellowship in International Development Management (IDM) that
AKFC has developed for young Canadians committed to sustainable human
development.
Upon return to Canada, participants are expected to contribute significantly
to the quality of support that Canadian organizations and institutions are able
to provide their partners in Canada and the developing world. Up to ten IMM
Fellowships will be awarded for the 2010/2011 Program.
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS IN MEDIA (YPM) FELLOWSHIP
The Young Professionals Program in Media (YPM) is designed to develop
leadership and management skills and promote learning for outstanding young
Canadian journalists who have a desire and an aptitude to work effectively in
today’s global media environment. Successful candidates will undertake an eight
month placement with Nation Media Group, a leading media institution in East
Africa, which includes The Nation newspaper in Nairobi, the Monitor in Kampala,
the East African in Dar es Salaam and several broadcast holdings. This fifth
cycle of the YPM program builds on AKFC’s twenty years of success in managing
overseas internship programs. The YPM program, designed as a stepping stone for
careers in international media, targets young Canadian journalists —including
students of print, broadcast, documentary, and internet journalism—wishing to
embark on global careers.
While in East Africa, participants will be exposed to elements of print media
report and editorial writing, broadcast news gathering and production, and
general media operations management. Specific placement terms of reference will
be tailored to the skills, experience, and interest of participants. Two
Fellowships will be awarded for the 2010/2011 Program.
THE MANAGEMENT SEMINAR
A month-long management seminar in Ottawa provides fellows with a thorough
grounding in the skills required to contribute effectively to their host
organizations by emphasizing an analytical approach and strategic thinking and
planning. Workshops are taught by some of Canada’s foremost international
cooperation professionals.
Participants then carry out an eight-month internship where they gain
first-hand, practical experience, while contributing to their host
organization’s work.
Click here
to view sample placements for 2010-11
Click here
to learn about applying to the program.
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