Call for Nominations : Diana Award Development Programme 2026
Applications are open for the Diana Award Development Programme 2026, a new six-month Development Programme designed to help young changemakers across Africa and Asia strengthen and grow the social action work they are already leading.
Supported by AGFUND, the pilot programme will bring together Diana Award Recipients for practical learning, expert guidance, peer collaboration and personalised development support. The programme is particularly focused on helping young leaders improve the sustainability, visibility and long-term impact of their projects, campaigns and community initiatives.
About the Programme
The Development Programme is intended for young people who have already been recognised as Diana Award Recipients and are actively involved in social action.
Over six months, participants will have opportunities to develop their leadership skills, build stronger partnerships, explore funding and sustainability strategies, and learn how to communicate and demonstrate the impact of their work.
The programme will be delivered entirely online, allowing participants from different countries across Africa and Asia to connect and learn together.
Programme Topics
The six-month programme will explore a range of topics, including:
- Leadership and sustainable change
- Time and energy management
- Wellbeing and resilience
- Measuring and demonstrating impact
- Strategic storytelling and visibility
- Partnerships and collaboration
- Funding and sustainability
- Scaling social impact
How the Programme Works
The programme will be delivered virtually over six months and will combine different forms of learning and support.
Participants can expect:
- Live online learning sessions
- Expert-led workshops
- Peer learning and collaboration
- Two individual development support sessions
- Community engagement and networking opportunities
- Personal growth planning
The programme is designed to fit alongside participants' studies, work and existing social action commitments. Participants should expect to dedicate at least six hours per month to programme activities.
Programme Timeline
Applications: July–August 2026
Application deadline: 23 August 2026 at 23:59 BST
Onboarding: September–October 2026
Programme start: October 2026
Duration: Six months
Format: Fully virtual
Up to 25 young changemakers will be selected for the first cohort. A second cohort of up to 25 participants is expected to begin in January 2027.
Cost
Participation in the Development Programme is completely free.
Participants who successfully complete the programme and actively engage in its activities will receive a certificate of participation from The Diana Award.
Selection Process
Applications will first be assessed against the eligibility requirements. Eligible candidates will then be considered based on factors such as their current social action work, motivation, development needs, potential benefit from the programme and ability to commit to the six-month programme.
The organisers also aim to build a diverse cohort representing different countries, sectors and experiences across Africa and Asia.
Deadline: 23 August 2026
Location: Africa and Asia
Format: Online
Duration: Six months
Cost: Free
Eligibility: Diana Award Recipients aged 16–25
Don't miss out on the application deadline which is 23 August 2026
Scroll down for more details and click on the official link attached below to apply for this opportunity.
Additional Information
Selected participants will have the opportunity to:
- Strengthen their leadership and confidence
- Develop practical approaches for sustaining and scaling their work
- Build partnerships and expand professional networks
- Improve their ability to measure and demonstrate impact
- Strengthen strategic storytelling and visibility
- Explore funding and sustainability strategies
- Connect with other young changemakers across Africa and Asia
- Gain greater exposure to future opportunities
Each participant will also develop a Personal Growth Plan to help translate the programme's learning into practical steps for their own work.
- Are based in Africa or Asia
- Are aged between 16 and 25 at the start of the programme in October 2026
- Are currently leading or actively involved in a social action project, initiative, campaign or organisation
- Want to strengthen, sustain or expand their existing work
- Can commit to participating in the six-month virtual programme
- Applicants are expected to have an existing social action initiative rather than only an idea that has not yet been implemented.
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Fully Funded
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