AFSI Next Generation
Youth Council of the Africa Future Skills Network
Fifteen young Africans take the seats the Network's Founding Charter gives young people.
- Who can apply
- Young Africans aged 18 to 35. Three members per AU region, at least half women and at least two persons with disabilities. Day Zero delegates are invited to apply first.
- Places
- 15 members and 5 reserves.
- Languages
- English.
- What it produces
- The Youth Council of the Network.
What you do
Hold two voting seats on the Network Council and one on the Executive Committee, place a member in every Working Group, issue the Youth Impact Statement on any output before it is published, appoint the next Youth Rapporteur and co-design the next Day Zero with APEA.
How to apply
- The call is launched on stage on 24 March 2027 at 13:53, at the founding of the Network.
- Apply online by 23 May 2027.
- Interviews take place in early June; the Council is constituted on 24 June 2027.
How people are selected
The Youth Council selection panel, with the Network Secretariat consulted. The Youth Rapporteur sits on the panel and holds an interim Council seat until the Council is elected.
Key dates
From the call to the Indaba and beyond.
- Call launched at the Network founding
- Call closes
- Interviews
- Youth Council constituted; handover to the Network Secretariat
Questions
Things people ask.
When can I apply?
From 24 March 2027, when the call is launched at the Network founding, until 23 May 2027.
Calls open 2 November 2026