Oxfam International will launch the fellowship for the first cohort of fellows this year with Asia Centre as the implementing partner. The fellowship will fund eight young people to work on an idea of their choice which could strengthen civic space in their country or address concerns of rising inequality, climate change, gender justice and social justice.
The programme will provide tools to empower young people with hands-on training and close mentorship to strengthen their capacity to make social change happen. Oxfam senior staff and its partners will mentor and provide guidance to the fellows to develop their leadership skills, help them execute their projects, and widen access to regional, local and global civil society and advocacy networks.
- Are you a feminist activist challenging patriarchy and social norms and have innovative ideas for gender justice?
- Are you an artist, writer/story teller or photo journalist or videographer capturing and disseminating peoples stories for freedom and social justice?
- Are you a freelance journalist, digital media activist/practitioner aspiring to promote democratic values and civic space, ensuring data justice and digital rights?
- Are you a technology enthusiast and aspiring to ensure that digital technologies advance gender equality, social justice and civic space without compromising individual privacy and freedom?
- Are you a grassroots activist, community organizer believing in peoples power to bring social change?
- Are you leading small business leader or climate change activist trying to promote inclusive and responsible business and striving that both governments and business care for climate change?
Then this fellowship is designed for you!
Benefits
- International learning opportunity and exposure
- Fixed fellowship amount to be paid quarterly basis and an annual fixed amount for project execution
- Opportunity to be mentored by experienced international professionals in various fields
- Opportunity to work with Oxfam Leadership and cohorts from different regions
- Support to independently organize smaller network for influencing and campaigning
- An opportunity to understand and learn about the United Nations, Multi-lateral institutions and international development sector
Eligibilities
Prospective young fellows must meet the following criteria:
- Aged 27 or below
- Be a citizen of one of the following countries with an Oxfam office: Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong-SAR, India, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand, Timor-Leste, or Vietnam
- A postgraduate degree with exceptional leadership quality and talents
- Those with professional graduate degrees and experience of working with civic organization and civic spaces will also be considered
- Commitment to human rights, civic rights, and gender rights
- A keen interest to work on issues related economic inequality, climate justice, gender rights, data justice and digital rights, and strengthening civic rights and spaces
- Ability to design and implement a project independently
- Those with background in digital technology, management, media, and development are encouraged to apply
- Women and people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply
Application Process
- Candidates must submit their resume, letter of motivation, and a project pitch for the duration of the fellowship via this Google Form.
- Short-listed candidates will be interviewed by a panel of judges with the criteria (see Judging Criteria below) to select eight young fellows who will participate in the programme.
Application Deadline: April 30, 2023
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