Africa CDC/AUC Mental Health Leadership Program 2026 for emerging leaders

A two-week leadership and advocacy course on mental health organized by Africa CDC in partnership with The American University in Cairo. It targets emerging leaders across Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean region and aims to strengthen advocacy, policy influence, and systems leadership in mental health. The program includes exposure to policy, research, and real-world impact, with networking opportunities within a pan-African cohort.

Leadership and advocacy training in mental health, exposure to policy and research, networking with a pan-African group, and enhanced profile for roles in global health and NGOs

Open to public health professionals, psychologists/mental health practitioners, NGO and development professionals, policy advocates, researchers and academics working in mental health or related fields.