The Young Impact Associates in Agrifood Systems Fellowship
The YIA Fellowship in Agrifood Systems is a year-long flagship program designed to
prepare a new generation of African leaders capable to make a difference in the impact
measurement field and contribute to driving transformative change in Africa’s agrifood
landscape.
Through the YIA Fellowship, the Mastercard Foundation and its Impact Partner
Organizations (IPO) aim to empower youths with the necessary knowledge, tools and skills, to
evaluate, package, and demonstrate the impact of socially inclusive interventions in the
African agrifood systems
The YIA Fellowship targets African young men and women in the focus countries – Kenya,
Ghana and Uganda – including individuals with disabilities, those living in rural areas, or those who have a refugee status as well as others facing different forms of marginalization.
The Fellowship includes a combination of in-person and virtual training, workshops, and
coaching sessions. The Young Impact Associates will benefit from:
- Practical experience – On-location work placements with leading organizations in the impact measurement sector for intensive industry immersion experiences
- Mentorship and coaching– Guidance and support from seasoned professionals
- Customized training in leadership, impact measurement and related topics
- Peer learning and collaboration to strengthen the YIA networks and promote intracountry partnerships
