Welcome to
Global Changemaker Fellowship
About the Fellowship
Youth-led localisation – A unique approach to sustainable development goals. We empower young people to create sustainable solutions through education, communities, and innovation.
Global Changemaker Fellowship is a six-month advancement virtual program intended to interface and develop a pipeline of Social Change Leaders who are focused on handling challenges in their local communities. Over the program, the Fellows continue implementing their initiative while participating in immersive workshops, training, and mentorship. The fellowship equips changemakers with an opportunity to get access to global knowledge, community, training, and tools to become more effective collaborators of change and grow their initiatives.
Applications for 2024 Cohort Open
Our Model Of Changemaking
Our Focus Areas
Systems Thinking
Designing solutions for all stakeholders by examining problems through a system’s lens
Thought Leadership
Building the capacity of leaders to articulate the vision, speak across differences, & inspire others to act
Polarities Management
Leading when opposing but interdependent values are in tension
Adaptive & Collabrative
Catalyzing and embracing the process of creating change through collaboration
Our Support Structures
Our Fellows
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Who is a Changemaker?Changemakers are people that act responsibly and with empathy, are resourceful and innovative, work collaboratively and are true to their personal values. Being a Changemaker is about being socially innovative, exploring what you are passionate about, identifying change you would like to see and having a positive impact on others and the community around you.
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What is the purpose of the Fellowship?The fellows will be working on accelerating their initiatives by identifying the user group challenges, creating sustainable solutions for business model innovation and changing lives by accelerating transformative solutions.
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What is the Duration of the Fellowship?The program is for a duration of 6 months.
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How is the Program Executed?The program is a combination of online training, workshops, assignments, mentorship, coaching, events and the training through the fellowship. Once the fellowship is over, the fellows will be a part of a lifelong global community.
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How much tie do I need to commit for the fellowship ?Weekly we are looking for 4-5 hours of commitment by fellows.
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Do I need access to the internet to be part of the Global Changemaker fellowship?Yes, access to the internet is essential to be part of the Global Changemaker fellowship. Our fellowship program relies on digital communication tools and online resources to provide training, support, and collaboration opportunities. Having consistent internet access will enable you to participate in virtual meetings, access educational materials, engage with fellow changemakers, and contribute to our collective efforts to combat climate change effectively. Reliable internet connectivity ensures that you can take full advantage of the fellowship's offerings and stay actively involved in our global network of climate change advocates.
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Am I Eligible to Apply ?You are eligible to apply for the program if you are an entrepreneur/ founder or leading an organisation globally and between 13-35 years studying or working professionally. We are inviting participants from villages, towns and cities nationally and internationally to participate in the fellowship.
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What happens after I submit my application ?Upon application submission, our selection team will carefully review submissions and participation at each stage of the process, and select candidates who will advance to the next stage. At each stage of the application process, all candidates will receive communication from our team about the progress of their application.
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What do Fellows do after completing the program? What type of professional and personal development support does the Changemaker Fellowship Program offer?Changemaker Fellowship is invested not only in each Fellows’ growth over the course of the year-long program, but also in their development as lifelong agents of achieving Sustainable Development Goals. After completing the 6 Months, Fellows may receive continued mentorship and coaching. Fellowship also has a very active and growing network of social sector organizations and thought leaders across the globe. We engage all Fellows through events, newsletters and other events. In addition, after the program the Fellows become part of a community of moral leaders who are working on achieving SDGs in their region and across the world.