Call for Applications: 2026 Emerging Leaders Program
Theme: “Vision. Action. Impact” September 7-9, 2026 Yaoundé, Cameroon Register now About the Emerging Leaders Program The Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation launched the Emerging Leaders Program in 2019 to prepare a new generation of transformational leaders driven by strong moral values and committed to a progressive and democratic Africa. This program identifies highly skilled and motivated Cameroonians under the age of 35 who have demonstrated remarkable leadership and a strong understanding of public policy, along with a dedication to implementing positive change in the country. Each year, twenty (20) highly accomplished individuals are selected to join the Emerging [...]
Call for Application: Scientific and Manuscripts Writing Course
Date: May 27-28, 2026 Venue: COFE Hotel, Yaoundé Theme: “Writing to Inform, Inspire, and create Impact” Register Now About the workshop The Nkafu Policy Institute of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation is organizing a two-day intensive training workshop on scientific writing and publication, aiming to improve the scientific writing and publishing skills of young academics, researchers and professionals. The workshop is specifically designed to enable participants to: Write high standard research papers Master the editorial and peer review processes Learn how to efficiently manage references Pitch their research for different audiences Understand ethical issues and good practices related to [...]
Call to Tender for Service providers based in or around Washington DC
Launch Date: August 27, 2025 Location: In or around Washington DC Deadline for Submission: Tuesday, October 7, 2025 (5:00 PM Washington DC time) Apply now The Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation is a non-profit organization based in Yaoundé, Cameroon, dedicated to catalyzing Africa’s economic transformation by focusing on social entrepreneurship, science and technology, innovation, public health, and the implementation of progressive policies that create economic opportunities for all. As part of the upcoming Africa @ World Bank Annual Meetings Event taking place in Washington DC on October 14, 2025, the Foundation seeks to engage qualified service providers based in or around [...]
Call to tender
Launch Date: June 23, 2025 Location: Yaoundé Deadline for Submission: Jully 18, 2025 Apply now The Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation is a non-profit organization based in Yaoundé, Cameroon, dedicated to catalyzing Africa’s economic transformation by focusing on social entrepreneurship, science and technology, innovation, public health, and the implementation of progressive policies that create economic opportunities for all. This Call for Suppliers seeks to identify and register qualified, experienced, and reliable vendors and service providers across various categories who will be eligible to participate in future procurement opportunities. Qualified suppliers will be considered for contracts, purchase orders, and service [...]
Holiday Language Immersion Program
Dates: June 16 – July 15, 2025 Days : Tuesday to Thursday Time: 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM daily Venue: MADA International College, Obili, Yaoundé Apply here Background Cameroon, a multilingual country with over 280 national languages having French and English as the most predominant (Taboh et al., 2024.), has taken certain governmental measures over the years such as; the National Bilingualism Day and other scholastic curricula (Bilingual specialties) in secondary schools, all aimed at fostering nation-building through a multilingual youthful population. Objectives As an act of support for this national objective, the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation, a Cameroonian not-for-profit [...]
Call for Applications: 2025 Executive and Strategic Leadership Program
Date : August 5-6, 2025 Venue : Djeuga Palace Hotel - Yaoundé, Cameroon REGISTER NOW Background Unstable environments, whether political, economic or social, multiply uncertainties and risks. As key players in civil society, think tanks and civil society organizations (CSOs) are at the forefront of these challenges. As critical thinkers and defenders of the public interest, they have an essential role to play in building a more sustainable future. However, this role is regularly challenged by the volatility of their environments. Indeed, in recent years, Africa, and Central Africa in particular, has been confronted with a series of simultaneous [...]
Call for Applications: 2025 Emerging Leaders Program
Dates: August 04-06, 2025 Time: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily. Mode: In-person at Djeuga Palace hotel, Yaoundé, Cameroon Apply now About the Emerging Leaders Program The Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation launched the Emerging Leaders Program in 2019 to prepare a new generation of transformational leaders driven by strong moral values and committed to a progressive and democratic Africa. This program identifies highly skilled and motivated Cameroonians under the age of 35 who have demonstrated remarkable leadership and a strong understanding of public policy, along with a dedication to implementing positive change in the country. Each year, twenty (20) highly accomplished [...]
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS : 2025 PUBLIC POLICY ANALYSIS COURSE – May Edition
Date : May 13-15, 2025 Venue : Mansel Hotel, Yaoundé-Cameroon APPLY NOW Background In response to these needs and in alignment with AU and global priorities, the Nkafu Policy Institute, a leading Think Tank of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation is launching the second edition of the of its2025 Public Policy Analysis Course (PPAC). The program is a strategic initiative aimed at providing a structured, practical platform for building capacity among policymakers, researchers, and civil society leaders to respond to ECCAS-specific challenges. This three-day annual event will enhance technical and interpersonal competencies in policy analysis, communication, and advocacy, [...]
CALL FOR APPLICATION : 2025 Scientific and Manuscripts Writing Course
Date : March 11-12, 2025 Location : Hotel La Falaise Yaoundé, Cameroon (Apply NOW) About the course The Nkafu Policy Institute of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation is organizing a two-day intensive training course on scientific writing and publication, aiming to improve the scientific writing and publishing skills of young academics, researchers and professionals. The course is specifically designed to enable participants to: Write high standard research papers Master the editorial and peer review processes Learn how to efficiently manage references Pitch their research for different audiences Understand ethical issues and good practices related to scientific publication Download the Training Concept [...]
CALL FOR APPLICATION for Scholarship : 2025 Scientific and Manuscripts Writing Course
Scholarship Application The foundation offers a scholarship to sponsor 5 free seats for the training. Eligibility criteria Be a student at Master or PhD level Demonstrate a strong motivation to attend the course Submit a recent, unpublished paper or conference abstract: It should contain all the following elements: Introduction, Material and methods, Results, Conclusion, Key words. How to apply? Application is to be completed entirely via the ONLINE PORTAL. No application received by any other mean will be considered. Application deadline for the scholarship: December 20, 2025 Results notification (for both selected and non-selected participants): January 13, 2025 To [...]
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