Deadline: April 1, 2025
Applications are open for the Global Fellows in Courage (GFiC) Accelerator Program 2025. Global Fellows in Courage (GFiC) is a 6-month accelerator program (via Zoom) designed for social entrepreneurs aged 25-35 who are working to advocate for human rights and gender justice. The mission of the fellowship program is to help emerging leaders drive bold and courageous social change, improve their effectiveness, and advance their missions throughout the world.
The Center for Human Rights & Humanitarian Studies (CHRHS) at Brown University is the academic partner of the Global Fellows in Courage program. CHRHS supports the program by developing a comprehensive curriculum focused on leadership, organizational development, and contemporary human rights issues. The Center engages distinguished faculty from Brown University to lead sessions and share their expertise.
Benefits
GFiC believes in the power of knowledge and networks, and access to resources and aims to equip Fellows with:
- Concepts: Fellows gain access to an online curriculum and meet twice monthly via Zoom.
- Cohort: Fellows gain access to a global community of human rights leaders. They remain engaged as alumni of both GFiC and the Brown University’s Center for Human Rights and Humanitarian Studies.
- Connections: Fellows gain access to GFiC’s global network of experts who support the advancement of their mission and impact.
- GFIC Stipend: Each Fellow will receive a $2,500 stipend upon successful completion of the program, acknowledging their dedication, active participation, and commitment to the fellowship.
- GFiC Grant Program: Upon Successful completion, Fellows are eligible to apply for up to $10,000 to support progress on their projects.
- Certificate: Fellows receive a certificate of completion from GFiC and Brown University Center for Human Rights and Humanitarian Studies.
Eligibility
The program is designed for emerging leaders who have demonstrated leadership experience and extraordinary potential. Ideal candidates have already made an impact in human rights advocacy through entrepreneurship, showcasing a strong track record of success and the potential to achieve much more. A strong command of English language is required. They will recruit 45 Fellows in 2025.
- Applicants are between the ages of 25 and 35, with exceptions possible.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in human rights advocacy, activism, community organizing, or social entrepreneurship.
- Demonstrated engagement in Gender Justice or related areas.
- Proficiency in English is mandatory.
Application
For more information, visit GFiC Accelerator Program.
