About this opportunity
Applications are now open for the AGFUND Development Programme 2026 , a six-month leadership and capacity-building programme designed to support Diana Award Recipients across Africa in strengthening, sustaining, and scaling their social impact initiatives. The programme is delivered through a partnership between the Arab Gulf Programme for Development (AGFUND) and The Diana Award .
It combines expert-led learning, peer collaboration, and tailored development support to help young changemakers expand the impact of their social action projects.
Benefits and support
Selected participants will receive: Six months of expert-led leadership and capacity-building sessions Personalized development support Peer learning and collaboration with fellow changemakers across Africa Opportunities to strengthen and scale social impact initiatives Access to a growing network of young leaders and development partners Professional and personal development opportunities.
Eligibility
Applicants must: Be a Diana Award Recipient Be based in Africa Be between 16 and 25 years old at the start of the programme Be actively leading a social action project, initiative, or campaign Be seeking to strengthen, sustain, or grow their impact Be able to commit to the full six-month virtual programme .
Programme Timeline
Applications Open: July 2, 2026
Application timeline
July 31, 2026 (11:59 p. m.
GMT) Participant Onboarding: September 2026 Programme Launch: October 2026. Why This Matters Young social innovators often need structured support to sustain and expand the impact of their initiatives.
The AGFUND Development Programme equips Diana Award Recipients with practical leadership skills, strategic guidance, and a collaborative network that enables them to build stronger, more sustainable social impact projects across Africa.
Application steps
Interested and eligible applicants can learn more and submit their applications through the official programme page: https://diana-award. org.
uk/our-programmes-and-initiatives/award-and-development/development-opportunities
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