Deadline: August 5, 2025
Are you a passionate young changemaker in Kenya looking to build emotional resilience and drive climate justice in your community? The Resilience Fellowship 2025–2026 is now open for applications! This fully funded 9-month programme offers immersive training, intergenerational mentorship, and practical leadership opportunities to youth aged 18–26 in Kenya. Through the Resilience Fellowship 2025–2026, selected fellows will deepen their facilitation skills, strengthen community care practices, and become certified Mental Health First Aiders—all while earning a monthly stipend.
What Is the Resilience Fellowship 2025–2026?
The Resilience Fellowship 2025–2026 is a transformational initiative led by The Resilience Project. Now in its fourth edition, the programme is specifically designed to support youth changemakers working at the intersection of climate justice, emotional wellness, and community-led healing.
Running from September 2025 to March 2026, the fellowship centres on building capacity among young leaders to facilitate peer support, manage emotional burnout, and lead community resilience circles in their local areas. It is an intensive, immersive experience that combines restorative retreats, training certifications, group facilitation, and one-on-one mentorship.
Key Benefits of the Fellowship
Monthly Stipend
Fellows receive a KES 40,000 stipend to support their commitment during the programme. Travel costs for the retreat are also fully covered.
Resilience Residential (Oct 3–7, 2025)
Participants will take part in a five-day immersive retreat in nature. This “Resilience Residential” includes nourishing meals, creative expression, wellness workshops, and powerful group sharing sessions.
Mental Health First Aid Certification
Fellows undergo a two-day online certification course to become Mental Health First Aiders—equipping them with tools to support emotional well-being in their communities.
Peer-Led Community Circles
Fellows will co-facilitate Resilience Circles—a series of 8 weekly peer-support sessions with 12–16 other young people in their community.
Intergenerational Mentorship
Each fellow pair will be matched with mentors offering guidance in leadership, facilitation, and mental health care throughout the 9-month journey.
Long-Term Growth
Graduates of the fellowship will join a wider ecosystem of young African leaders and facilitators committed to building emotionally resilient, socially just communities.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the Resilience Fellowship 2025–2026, applicants must:
- Be aged 18–26 years
- Be based in Kenya
- Apply in pre-formed pairs (partners with whom you already work or collaborate)
- Be committed to issues of climate justice, emotional resilience, and peer support
- Be fluent in English and fully available for all programme components
Key Programme Commitments
Fellows must commit to:
- Attending the 5-day Resilience Residential in October 2025
- Completing the Mental Health First Aid online course
- Leading 8 weekly community sessions (5–6 hours/week) over 2 months
- Participating in monthly mentorship check-ins
- Completing programme assignments and reflection logs
Application Deadline and Process
The application deadline is 5 August 2025. All interested applicants must:
- Apply in pre-formed pairs.
- Download and thoroughly review the official Resilience Fellowship 2025 Application Booklet.
- Submit their completed applications before the deadline.
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👉 Read more about the programme here
Why You Should Apply
The Resilience Fellowship 2025–2026 offers a unique platform to combine healing, leadership, and community empowerment. It is ideal for Kenyan youth ready to develop restorative practices, lead peer wellness efforts, and drive change from the ground up.
If you’re deeply passionate about mental wellness, emotional care, and climate justice—and already working with a like-minded partner—this is the fellowship for you.
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