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Afro-Brit CID Summer Bootcamp

Join the Afro-Brit CID Summer Development Professional Bootcamp – A 1-week, high-impact experience to learn, network, and lead change in Africa’s development sector.

  • Bootcamp dates (7–11 December 2026)
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Why It Matters

About the Bootcamp

The Afro-Brit CID Development Professional Bootcamp is an initiative designed to empower Africa’s emerging Development Leaders. It is a one-week, high-impact learning and networking experience that brings together emerging development professionals, seasoned experts, and development partners across Africa. Designed as a response to the skills and connectivity gaps in Africa’s development ecosystem, the Bootcamp offers immersive learning tracks, real-time collaboration opportunities, and exposure to innovation in international development practice.

Who Should Attend?

Is This Bootcamp for You?

Mental Health and Wellbeing degree

Local NGOs and CBOs enjoy discounted participation rates and tailored support tracks.

Early-career professionals

in development fields

Mid-career experts

looking to upgrade their skills or mentor others

Development partners

(UN agencies, donors, INGOs, national NGOs)

University students & recent graduates

in relevant disciplines

Local NGOs and Community-Based Organisations (CBOs)

working to solve real problems in their communities

Why Attend?

Learn from the best
Attend hands-on, specialist-led workshops in M&E, fundraising, climate resilience, gender inclusion, digital tools, and more.
Showcase your impact
Present your work, tools, or innovations at our Development Impact Expo.
Find partners & funders
Engage with potential collaborators through curated Partnership Matchmaking Rooms.
Build your career
Network with potential employers, access internships, and connect with mentors.
Join a movement
Become part of a growing Afro-Brit Alumni Network committed to excellence and impact in Africa's development sector.
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What to Expect

Duration: 1 week
Format: In-person with hybrid plenaries

  • Daily plenaries with thought leaders
  • Parallel skill-building workshops
  • CBO-focused support sessions
  • Field visits to community projects
  • Development Career & Partnerships Fair
  • Cultural night and networking socials
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Workshop Tracks

Participants choose tracks based on their interests and career goals. For the First Summer Development Professional Bootcamp to be held in December 2026, the thematic areas will be announced in March 2026. Applications will open in June 2026!

Host & Partners

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Afro-Brit CID

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UN Country Agencies

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African and Global NGOs

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Donor Agencies and Foundations

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Corporate CSR partners

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National NGO & CBO networks

Key Dates (2026 Cohort)

01June

Applications Open

31August

Deadline to Apply

11September

Notifications Sent to participants

13November

Payment deadline and Confirmation

07December

Bootcamp Week

Participation Fees

Standard

£ 200
  • (151,376 FCFA)
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Local
NGOs / CBOs

£ 150
  • (113,532 FCFA)

This is subsidized

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Student
(with ID)

£ 100
  • (75,688 FCFA)
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Booth Exhibitor (Org)

£ 400
  • (302,752 FCFA)
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Limited scholarships are available for outstanding applicants and under-resourced community organisations.

How to Apply

Applications require a short profile, CV/resume, and track selection.

Click here to start your application

Are you a development expert or trainer?

Apply to facilitate a workshop

Are you an organisation looking to exhibit or sponsor?

Explore partnership options

Contact Us

Have questions about the Bootcamp or want to partner with us?
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Website: https://afrobritcid.org

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