Thursday, October 10, 2013

VVLead Fellowship Program 2014: Call for Applications


About
The VVLead Fellowship Program supports a global network of emerging and established women leaders who provide unusual and sustainable solutions to pressing problems that have impeded women and girls’ full participation in their societies and economies. Recognizing that in order to advance the causes of women, women themselves must connect with, empower, equip and inspire one another at all levels of society, Vital Voices – with funding support provided by the UK government’s Department for International Development – is committed to helping create a unified response, not just from women’s rights activists and sectoral experts, but also from a wide range of professionals and practitioners across fields and methodologies.
The VVLead Fellowship Program is a critical step in this response, offering participants unique opportunities to exchange information, obtain resources and tools, mentor and be mentored and receive vital training over the course of three years through offerings tailored to meet their needs, goals and objectives.
Who Can Apply?
Vital Voices is seeking applications for the VVLead Fellowship Program from women leaders who are committed to tackling issues related to economic disparities, violence against women and harmful cultural practices – with particular focus on forced/early marriage – in order to create a more prosperous and secure world. Knowing that this work will take many forms, leaders may be engaged in this change through work in a variety of fields including business, non-profit/non-governmental organization, public office/government (elected or appointed), media, advocacy initiative or community-based organization.
Eligible applicants must be:
  • 20 years or older;
  • Living and working for change in a developing country;
  • Able to demonstrate vision, strategy and high-impact; and
  • Actively committed to the progress of their cause on a full-time basis.
(Note: Residents of the US, Canada, New Zealand, Australia and EU nations are not eligible to apply.)
How To Apply?
To apply for the VVLead Fellowship Program, please visit: http://www.vitalvoices.org/node/3414. The application process should take between one and two hours to complete. All applications must be submitted electronically by Sunday, November 3, 2014 at 5 p.m. EST.
For Details
Please contact Emma Hersh (EmmaHersh@vitalvoices.org), Senior Program Manager for the Global Leadership Network, with any questions or comments about the VVLead Fellowship Program.

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