Apply now to join the Regional Women’s FLEAT III workshop, 28–30 October 2025

SAFCEI invites you to apply for the first workshop of our third cohort of the Regional Women’s Faith Leader Advocacy Training (FLEAT III). The workshop will take place in Johannesburg, from 28 to 30 October 2025. We are currently accepting applications.

Applications are open to faith leaders and green champions from Southern Africa who are actively working in their communities on eco and climate justice issues. SAFCEI is seeking a diverse group of women faith leaders, and a good representation of youth to apply.

What to expect in the workshop:

• Build connections with women faith leaders across the region.
• Engage in discussions on strategies in response to the food, energy, and climate justice in their country and the region.
• Contribute to the My Food is African campaign & Just Energy Transition.
• Learn about sustainable consumption and alternatives to energy to introduce to their respective communities.
• Develop a six-month local action plan to implement with in-country partners.

Selected participants must be able to attend the entire three-day workshop.

SAFCEI will provide accommodation, meals, and transport to selected participants.

Those attending the workshop will be expected to arrive no later than 8:00 am for registration each day and depart at 3:30 pm. Venue details will be confirmed.

Please complete the application form https://forms.gle/uDSsujuJpQjqcQwZ9 and include your passport, letter of motivation and a letter of recommendation from your faith community or leadership. Applications close on 01 October 2025.

For any enquiries, please email Olwethu Mbuthuma at olwethu@safcei.org.za or WhatsApp +27 76 419 1490.

We kindly request that you share this opportunity widely within your networks.