Facebook has announced the launch of the Community Accelerator program which will be available in the following countries across SSA: South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria.
The Community Accelerator Program is in line with Facebook’s mission to give people the power to build a community around the world and its commitment to supporting the community leaders who drive change.
An evolution of the Facebook Community Leadership Program (FCLP), this six-month accelerator programme provides training, mentorship and funding to help community leaders grow their communities.
Up to $3 million in total will be awarded to 80 programme participants worldwide.
Selected community leaders will spend three months learning from experts, coaches and a customised curriculum to create a plan to grow their communities. They will spend the next three months iterating and executing on their plans, with funding and support from their networks.
“Our mission is to empower the leaders who foster community – people who offer support, encourage others and make real change,” says Kiran Yoliswa, Strategic Partner Manager, Communities SSA at Facebook.
“We are investing in leaders because we believe and know they make significant contributions to today’s social challenges, by sharing knowledge and information and helping people to connect with others that share same interests or passions for a good cause.”
In 2019 the Facebook Community Leadership Program provided training, funding, and support to 115 community leaders. The leaders reported that their projects impacted over 1.9 million lives through online community support, the use of helpful resources and other activities made possible by the program.
The 12 community leaders from Sub – Saharan Africa said their projects impacted over 80,000 lives.
The Community Accelerator programme is one of the many investments Facebook is making in community leaders.
If you run an impactful, established community, ready to grow using Facebook’s apps and have the time and energy to invest in this programme, you can apply here before 10 April 2020 if you are 18 years and older.
Community leaders from the selected programme countries, including those without a presence on one of Facebook’s apps, are welcome to apply.
Details about the programme:
1.) Applicable countries: Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya
2.) How to apply: visit https://www.facebook.com/
3.) Deadline: All applications are due by April 10th. The programme will begin in June 2020.
