Applications are now open for the African Climate Creatives Fellowship (ACCF) – Cohort 2, an online learning and collaboration programme led by Aspire Climate Vanguard.

The fellowship supports emerging African climate communicators who want to use storytelling, media, and digital advocacy to influence climate conversations and inspire community action across the continent.

About the Fellowship

The African Climate Creatives Fellowship is a three-month virtual programme designed to strengthen the skills of young Africans working at the intersection of climate action, communication, and creative expression.

Participants will learn how to transform climate knowledge into compelling stories, campaigns, and advocacy initiatives capable of reaching wider audiences and shaping public discourse.

The initiative focuses on equipping fellows with practical tools to elevate African climate narratives while promoting locally driven solutions and lived experiences.

Fellowship Focus Areas

• Climate storytelling and digital communication
• Advocacy and campaign design
• Media engagement and narrative building
• Creative climate communication strategies
• Community mobilization and public awareness

Programme Vision

• Empower climate advocates with digital storytelling and campaigning skills
• Strengthen African climate voices in global conversations
• Promote solution-focused narratives rooted in local realities
• Build a network of young creatives driving climate awareness and action

A train-the-trainer approach encourages fellows to pass knowledge forward by mentoring others and leading local initiatives.

Programme Details

• Format: Fully virtual
• Duration: 3 months
• Language: English
• Target Group: Young African climate advocates and creatives

Don't miss out on the application deadline which is 26 May 2026 (11:59 PM WAT).

Scroll down for more details and click on the official link attached to apply now