Since 2017, the Pollicy Fellowship has empowered Africa’s next wave of changemakers—students, creatives, technologists, researchers, and community organizers—by cultivating civic technology, digital rights, and feminist data practices grounded in African realities.
This is more than a fellowship—it’s a movement. It’s your opportunity to co-create meaningful work, drive digital policy, strengthen communities, and champion lasting change.
If you’re driven by curiosity, community, and purpose—we want you.
What’s New in 2025?
This year, we’re proud to introduce three dynamic fellowship tracks, each aligned with Pollicy’s mission to create a joyful, safe, and equitable digital ecosystem:
1. Francophone Community Engagement Fellow
Focus: West & Central Africa (Preferably Côte d’Ivoire)
Help deepen feminist digital rights engagement in Francophone Africa through dialogue, storytelling, and grassroots programming.
Your Role:
- Coordinate feminist dialogues, Data Clubs, and local events
- Create toolkits, zines, and blogs in French
- Translate and localize key campaigns
- Build trust-based networks across borders
You Bring:
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- Fluency in French & English
- Experience in grassroots/feminist organizing
- Knowledge of local digital ecosystems
- A passion for storytelling and community-building
2. Grants & Growth Fellow
Focus: Strategy, Fundraising, & Partnerships
Support Pollicy’s growth with care and creativity by helping us secure the resources to sustain our mission.
Your Role:
- Research funding opportunities aligned with our work
- Draft compelling proposals and pitch decks
- Map and connect with cross-sector collaborators
- Assist in donor reporting and communication
You Bring:
- Strong writing and storytelling skills
- Interest in comms, strategy, or fundraising
- A feminist, equity-driven mindset
3. Game Design Fellow
Focus: Civic Learning Through Play
Harness the power of games to educate, engage, and reimagine systems from an Afrofeminist lens.
Your Role:
- Prototype card, web, or AR/VR civic games
- Design user experiences and playful learning journeys
- Collaborate with artists and activists
- Test games with youth and community groups
- Contribute to the Afrofeminist Data Museum
You Bring:
- Game design experience or strong interest
- Familiarity with tools like Figma, Twine, Unity
- Creative thinking rooted in African realities
- A playful, decolonial approach to knowledge
What Fellows Gain
- A meaningful role in active Pollicy projects
- Weekly mentorship and learning sessions
- A platform to publish your work (blogs, games, toolkits)
- A final public-facing project
- Lifelong community with Pollicy’s vibrant alumni network
Who Should Apply?
We encourage applications from:
- Students, early-career professionals, creatives, researchers, and technologists
- Activists, community organizers, and policy advocates
- Individuals from underrepresented backgrounds
- People based in East, West, and Central Africa
If you’re reflective, purpose-driven, and eager to grow in a feminist, collaborative environment—this is for you.
Fellowship Details
- Duration: 6 months
- Time Commitment: 4 days/week (flexible remote-first model)
- Location: Primarily remote, with potential in-person events
- Stipend: USD 500/month + internet allowance
Deadline to Apply: 4th August 2025
