Fellowship in AFRE is grounded in a deep respect and appreciation for diverse experiences and perspectives and what we can build collectively. Each year they accept 20 high-impact change-makers from South Africa and the United States into the fellowship, which consists of an 18 months-long, non-residential experience that builds knowledge and capacity to effectively address the causes of racial inequality and to imagine more equitable futures.
The experience is immersive and dialogue-based, with virtual participation and some international travel. It is designed to support Fellows personal growth as leaders who are rooted in deep self-awareness, resilience, mutual support and collective accountability, while also facilitating new understandings and solidarities to emerge across sector, identity, and nationality.
WORTH
AFRE supports Fellows’ participation and leadership development through:
- International travel and accommodations in South Africa and the United States
- Technological equipment to facilitate participation in virtual programming
- Professional coaching, networking and financial resources to advance racial equity projects
- Communications services for public identity-development, including a headshot, bio, and media training
- USD $10,000 in funding to cover personal costs associated with participation
- Access to Columbia University coursework upon graduation
- Connection to a global community of Atlantic Fellows working for change.
ELIGIBILITY
This programme is for individuals who are committed to achieving equity, have a track record of significant impact, and deeply value dialogue with, and learning from, diverse perspectives and voices as a critical step towards achieving societal transformation. There are no academic qualifications required to apply.
- Our Fellows share the following characteristics. They are:
- Experienced in their field of work with a track record of impact in furthering racial equity
- Proposing work with the potential to significantly advance the development of new policy, institutions and/or narratives for greater equity
- Willing and able to navigate and learn from diversity and complexity on a local and global scale
- Committed to working with and supporting others to achieve individual and collective impact.
DEADLINE: January 20, 2021
To apply and more information visit here
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