location: Africa
host: The Diana Award (AGFUND-supported)
duration: 6 months
source-url: https://opportunitydesk.org/2026/07/07/agfund-development-programme-2026/
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The AGFUND Development Programme 2026 is a pilot opportunity for Diana Award Recipients based in Africa, offering six months of expert-led learning, peer connection, and personalised development support. With 16-25 year olds in mind, the programme focuses on supporting young changemakers who are already leading social action in their communities. The programme is designed to address the needs of Diana Award Recipients across Africa, with a focus on sustainability, leadership, and growth.
Overview
The programme has been shaped through engagement with Diana Award Recipients across Africa, highlighting a need for practical support around sustainability, leadership, partnerships, funding, and growth.
- Leadership and sustainable change
- Time and energy management
- Wellbeing and resilience
- Measuring and demonstrating impact
- Strategic storytelling and visibility
- Partnerships and collaboration
- Funding and sustainability
- Scaling impact
- Programme duration: six months
- Virtual programme with peer connection and expert-led learning
- Personalised development support
Eligibility
This pilot programme is open exclusively to Diana Award Recipients who are based in Africa and are looking to strengthen, sustain, or grow their work.
- Must be a Diana Award Recipient
- Must be based in Africa
- Must be aged 16-25 at the start of the programme
- Must be actively leading social action, a project, initiative, or campaign
- Must be able to commit to participating in a six-month virtual programme
Benefits
- Strengthen leadership and confidence
- Develop practical strategies for sustaining and growing work
- Build partnerships and expand networks
- Improve measuring, communicating, and demonstrating impact
- Connect with a community of Diana Award Recipients across Africa
- Increase visibility and access to future opportunities
How to Apply
To apply for the AGFUND Development Programme 2026, participants must submit an application before the deadline.
- Review the programme details and eligibility criteria
- Prepare required information and documents
- Submit the application via the provided link
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the duration of the AGFUND Development Programme 2026?
The AGFUND Development Programme 2026 is a six-month pilot programme.
Who is eligible to apply for the programme?
The programme is open exclusively to Diana Award Recipients who are based in Africa and are looking to strengthen, sustain, or grow their work.
What are the key themes covered in the programme?
The programme covers themes including leadership, sustainable change, time and energy management, wellbeing and resilience, and more.
How will participants benefit from the programme?
Participants will have the opportunity to strengthen their leadership and confidence, develop practical strategies, build partnerships, and increase visibility and access to future opportunities.
What is the application process for the programme?
To apply, participants must submit an application before the deadline, reviewing the programme details and eligibility criteria, preparing required information and documents, and submitting the application via the provided link.
What support will participants receive during the programme?
Participants will receive expert-led learning, peer connection, and personalised development support, including the opportunity to build a Personal Growth Plan.