East Africa Master Trainer Institute 

An immersive, in-person training for environmental leaders & educators from Kenya, Malawi, Uganda, and Tanzania

The 10 Billion Strong Master Trainer Institute will convene 12 environmental leaders and trainers from Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania and Uganda.
 

The purpose of the institute is to provide an opportunity for trainers to learn about 10 Billion Strong’s Green Leaders Academy and make specific plans to use this training methodology and curriculum to train other trainers and youth in their communities. Participants will have the opportunity to share knowledge and resources amongst peers from the region, see the training in action, and collaborate with 10 Billion Strong staff and peer trainers on strategic planning.

Our selection process will assess the following criteria:

• Current role in an established NGO / social enterprise / secondary school or university

• Demonstrated ability to attract and secure funding, partnerships, and community support

• Demonstrated ability to design and lead trainings

• Alignment with 10 Billion Strong's vision of supporting youth to make a tangible environmental impact in their communities and beyond

• Interest and ability to serve as an ambassador of 10 Billion Strong's values and methodology

• Interest and ability to begin using to begin using 10 Billion Strong's curriculum to train youth in 2022 and beyond

• Demonstrated ability to contribute and expand the broader ecosystem of environmental impact beyond one’s own organization

Target Audience

We are targeting established NGO and social enterprise leaders and educators. We have a preference for individuals who are in a senior leadership position within the organizations and have a track record of youth leadership training and ability to expand their impact in the near future. We also have a preference for individuals who are able to design and run training themselves or in collaboration with their teams.

Successful applicants will have a track record of securing funding, establishing partner support for their programs, and be highly integrated into their target communities.

We also seek to enroll participants who are actively making contributions to strengthening and expanding the ecosystem of environmentally- focused organizations in their countries.

Program Logistics

10 Billion Strong will cover the following elements:

• Lodging in Nairobi for three nights for all participants who reside outside of the Nairobi area.

• All meals will be provided or reimbursed from the time of departure and return to home city

• Local Nairobi participants will have group meals covered when they join training activities (three lunches and two dinners)

• Transport (ground or air, based on location)

• Double or triple occupancy lodging for participants from outside Nairobi