The NGO Fellowship
Empowering Change-Makers Across the Continent
Professors Without Borders is proud to launch the NGO Fellowship, a year-long professional development programme designed to strengthen leadership, collaboration, and innovation among African NGO leaders.
Through collaborative learning and resource sharing, the Fellowship supports leaders in enhancing their organisations’ impact, sustainability, and regional networks.
This first edition brings together 14 exceptional NGO leaders for an engaging, peer-driven learning experience focused on zero-cost capacity building and practical, immediately applicable skills.
Why Join the NGO Fellowship?
Peer-to-Peer Learning
Exchange insights with fellow NGO leaders from across Africa, learning directly from shared challenges and successes.
Zero-Cost Capacity Building
Access training and mentorship without financial barriers, empowering leaders to strengthen their organisations sustainably.
Stronger NGO Networks
Connect with like-minded leaders to foster collaboration, share resources, and build regional partnerships.
Practical, Immediately Applicable Skills
Every session focuses on real-world tools and strategies that participants can implement right away.
Contextual Relevance
Designed by and for NGO professionals working across African contexts, ensuring the learning experience reflects the realities on the ground.
Join us in building Africa’s next generation of NGO leaders with
Sharon Monethi
Fellowship Chair
Sharon Monethi is the Founder of Woman of Age Foundation and Women For Zero Hunger Award Winner 2024
FAQs
How long does the Fellowship last?
The Fellowship will take place over one year with monthly online meetings that include guest speakers. Fellows will be encouraged to set the agenda for and participate in mentoring cohorts in the second year to deepen mentoring and networking opportunities.
What happens at the meetings?
Each meeting will be moderated by a guest specialist in the chosen theme. There will be a short presentation, followed by questions and an opportunity for idea exchange and discussions.
When do the meetings take place?
Meetings are held monthly online on the last Thursday of each month at 18:00-19:00 EAT
How much does this Fellowship cost?
There are no costs for Fellows.
All contributions, sponsorships and donations towards our work, however, are greatly appreciated.
Fellowship Schedule
| Dates | Topic |
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29 Jan 2026 |
Programme Launch & Strategic Vision |
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26 Feb 2026 |
Building Your Brand: Roundtable |
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26 Mar 2026 |
AI Tools for NGO Efficiency (Claude, etc.): Q&A
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30 Apr 2026 |
Financial Accounting & Reporting: Q&A |
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28 May 2026 |
Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning |
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25 Jun 2026 |
Governance, Risk & Managing Trustees: Roundtable
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30 Jul 2026 |
Community Engagement & Participation: Roundtable |
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27 Aug 2026 |
Grant Writing & Fundraising |
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24 Sep 2026 |
Advocacy & Policy Influence: Roundtable |
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29 Oct 2026 |
Leadership: Roundtable |
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26 Nov 2026 |
Recruiting, Managing & Motivating Your Team |
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17 Dec 2026 |
Program Reflection & Future Planning |