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Published: 10 Mar 2025 70 views
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.
Global Fellows in Courage (GFiC) was founded with a simple goal: to identify bold, courageous young human rights advocates and accelerate their efforts by providing access to ideas, information, connections, and capital.
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| Application Deadline | 01 Apr 2025 |
| Value | $10,000 |
| Type | Entrepreneurs |
| Sponsor | Global Fellows in Courage (GFiC) |
| Gender | Men and Women |
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.
The program is designed for emerging leaders (target age 25 to 35) 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. We will recruit 45 Fellows in 2025.
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.
Program Expectatations
Applicants should have sufficient control of their time/schedule, being able to commit to program expectations. Failure to meet program commitments may result in ineligibility for the grant program.
GFiC Fellows are expected to:
Attend Synchronous Sessions
Two 3-hour Zoom sessions per month, engaging in discussions, skill-building, and real-world applications.
Complete all pre-work
Including videos, reading and short assignments. Up to 4-6 hours per month.
Work on a Project
Make progress on a project throughout the course of the program and pitch the project during the final cohort session.
Access Coaching
Participate in group coaching sessions and meet with your individual coach at least twice monthly.
For more details, visit GFiC program webpage
