International Young Farmers Exchange Program (IYFEP) 2023 for Uganda farmers

International Young Farmers Exchange Program (IYFEP) 2023 for Uganda farmers

Young Ugandans who are interested in Agriculture are hereby invited to apply for the 2023 International Young Farmers Exchange Program (IYFEP). This apprenticeship is for all young farmers in Uganda who wish to have hands-on practical experience, exposure, and understanding of Global Farms and Food Systems, especially in Germany.

About the IYFEP 2023 for Uganda farmers

The Young Farmers’ Federation of Uganda (UNYFA) in partnership with the Schorlermer Foundation of the German Farmers’ Association (DBV) invite young farmers to apply for International Young Farmers Exchange Program-IYFEP August Cohort 2023.

Practical Ugandan young farmers /agriculture scholars will be selected to participate in this program and German young Farmers will also come and be hosted on the Ugandan farms for exposure inline of Ugandan culture and tropical agriculture. The qualifying Ugandan participants will have an all-expenses-paid 3-month stay in German by Schorlemer Foundation with special support from the Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).

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Eligibility

• You should be a Ugandan Citizen
• Aged 20-35 years
• Must be a practicing farmer or a scholar of agriculture or running an agribusiness
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• Must possess a valid New Ugandan passport (East African Passport)
• Pay an application fee of 250,000/- payable to the Organization bank account shown below
• Young Farmers’ Federation of Uganda Multipurpose Account- 07187690015, Bank of Africa, Kampala Road Branch. Please note that the application fee is part of the application process and is non-refundable.
• You must have been fully vaccinated at least with 2 doses and possess a COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate.

Application guidelines

• You must independently fill out the form.
• You must use personal details (e-mail address, phone number because these will be used in notifying you).
• Only complete applications will be considered.
• To complete the application; all 9 attachments should be submitted in PDF.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Selection Criteria

Individuals will be selected based on these criteria;

• Viability of the family farms,
• The internship program selection process is highly competitive. Applicants are encouraged to submit thorough applications that illustrate their qualifications, character, and practical commitment to agriculture.
• Practical commitment to agriculture
• Demonstrated leadership in the community
• Must be willing to return to Uganda after 3 months internship period in Germany

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates should complete their application online via the IYFEP 2023 application portal by clicking here.

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Application Deadline

Applications close: 29th September 2023

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