Deadline: 16 May 2025
Are you a passionate African youth eager to drive change in your community through health advocacy, storytelling, and digital engagement? Do you want to learn how to turn your voice into action and influence policies, programs, and public health conversations? If so, the Africa Youth Voices 4 Health Bootcamp is designed for you!
The Africa Youth Voices 4 Health Bootcamp is a high-impact, virtual program designed to train and equip young Africans (aged 18–35) with the skills, tools, and confidence to become effective health advocates and storytellers. Over the course of several weeks, participants will explore how to use public narrative, digital tools, media, and evidence to advocate for improved health outcomes and equity in their communities
Focus Areas
- Digital Health Advocacy Essentials
- Social Media for Public Health Engagement
- Digital Storytelling and Visual Advocacy
- Advocacy, Campaign, and Sustainability
- Community Engagement and Sustainability
Benefits
- A deep understanding of health advocacy, digital campaigning & public narrative
- Hands-on experience developing an advocacy project or campaign
- Mentorship from experienced advocates, health professionals, and media experts
- Access to a growing pan-African youth health leadership community
- A certificate of participation
- A chance to be spotlighted as one of our Youth Voices for Health Champions
Eligibility Criteria
- Youth aged 18–35 from any African country
- Passionate about health equity, advocacy, or public health
- Demonstrated interest in community service, storytelling, leadership, or youth action
- Must be able to commit to the full duration of the program
- Open to students, recent graduates, or early-career professionals
For more information, visit DHA.
