Our Programs

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Gender & Development in Contemporary Societies

Youth-led hybrid training strengthening gender equality advocacy and inclusive development practice.

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Africa and the World: Africa on (UN) African Terms

A virtual exchange seminar exploring Africa’s place in the world through African-centered perspectives.

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Agribusiness Apprenticeship Program (AgAP)

A fully funded residential practicum connecting youth agripreneurs with mentors and investors.

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E-course4

Ecourse4 is an online professional technical and soft skills training for emerging community leaders between 18-28 years old in Uganda.

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)

We partner with Makerere University and Michigan State University to undertake a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in Leadership 

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MFAI SACCO

The SACCO is a financial support initiative that seeks to use data-driven, innovative finance solutions to inform the design

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PACE Academy

The Pearl of Africa Civic Engagement (PACE) Academy, implemented by MFAI Uganda and inspired by the University of Georgia’s ACEA

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Michigan State University (MSU)

The Michigan Fellows Africa Initiative (MFAI), funded by MSU Creating Inclusive Excellence Grants (CIEG), presents a transformative three-week

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Virtual International Student Alliance (VISA)

The Virtual International Studies Alliance (VISA) is a three-week online internship and exchange program for high school students, launching in summer 2025.

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Relationship Violence and Sexual Misconduct (RVSM) Capacity strengthening

From July to October 2024, MFAI Uganda, Makerere University’s Directorate of Gender Mainstreaming, and MSU implemented a Relationship Violence and Sexual Misconduct (RVSM)