CALL FOR APPLICATIONS DATA4FARMERS YOUTH ADVOCACY COHORT 2026
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: DATA4FARMERS YOUTH ADVOCACY COHORT 2026
Are you a young person in Kano State passionate about agriculture, climate change, research, data, or community development?
Data4Farmers is inviting applications from young people for its Youth Advocacy Cohort, a free, two-day capacity-building training designed to equip participants with practical skills in evidence-based policy advocacy, agricultural budgeting, and data visualisation.
The project aims to transform research evidence into practical tools that support better decision-making and agricultural policies in Kano State.
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 10 YOUNG PEOPLE
WHAT YOU WILL GAIN
- Practical training in evidence-based policy advocacy.
- Skills in agricultural budgeting and data visualisation.
- Opportunities to participate in dialogues with government officials.
- Knowledge of how to use research and data to influence public policy.
- Exposure to advocacy approaches that support agriculture, climate action, and community development.
TRAINING DETAILS
Dates: Friday, 30 October and Saturday, 31 October 2026
Venue: Centre for Dryland Agriculture (CDA), Bayero University, Kano.
The venue is accessible, and further details will be communicated to selected applicants.
WHO CAN APPLY?
Applicants must:
- Be between 18 and 35 years old.
- Live or work in Kano State.
- Have an interest in agriculture, climate change, agricultural extension, research, data, or community development.
Women and young people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. At least 50% of available places will be reserved for women.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 28 OCTOBER 2026, 11:59 PM
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and eligible young people should complete the online application form through the link below:
For enquiries, call or WhatsApp:
+234 905 063 3114
+234 706 151 2035
The programme is supported by the Nigeria Youth Futures Fund (NYFF), administered by LEAP Africa.
If you are interested in using research, evidence, and advocacy to improve agricultural policies and community outcomes, this is an opportunity to build relevant skills and engage with decision-makers.
Share with eligible young people in Kano State.
