African Women Leaders Network 8th Intergenerational Retreat 2026

The African Women Leaders Network (AWLN) is accepting applications for its 8th Intergenerational Retreat (IGR 8), a fully sponsored leadership development program in Libreville, Gabon, designed to connect young and established women leaders across Africa and the Diaspora.⁠‌‌‌‌​‌​‌​​​​‌​​‌​‌​‌​‌‌‌‌​​​‌‌‌​⁠

What it offers

• Fully sponsored participation including registration, travel, and accommodation
• Mentorship from high-level women leaders such as Heads of State, Vice-Presidents, and CEOs
• Access to a network of accomplished women leaders across Africa and the Diaspora
• Strengthened leadership and personal development skills
• The AWLN Leadership Award
• Strategic support from AWLN’s wide network of partners

Who can apply

• Young African women leaders from the continent or the Diaspora
• Applicants must be aged 18 to 45 years
• Must demonstrate measurable or recognized impact within their community
• Must be innovators or active contributors within one of AWLN’s six pillars:
  • Peace and Security
  • Governance and Political Participation (GPP)
  • Financial Inclusion, Economic Development, Natural Resources and Mining
  • Agriculture, Rural Economy and Land
  • Social Mobilisation
  • Youth and Emerging Leaders

What you'll do

• Actively engage in all sessions, discussions, and collaborative activities
• Share knowledge, experiences, and perspectives to enrich intergenerational dialogue
• Build meaningful connections and foster collaboration across countries, sectors, and generations
• Act as ambassadors of AWLN by promoting its values, mission, and initiatives
• Translate learning into action by implementing or strengthening initiatives that advance women’s leadership and gender equality after the Retreat
• Contribute to the AWLN network beyond the event through continued engagement, mentorship, knowledge sharing, and collaboration

How to apply

• Submit your application online via the form
• Applications must be submitted by 03 August 2026; only complete applications will be reviewed
• For questions, contact the AWLN Secretariat at awlnetwork@awlnafrica.net