By Nneka Nwogwugwu
The Hurford Youth Fellowship Program seeks to build the leadership skills and harness the potential of young democracy activists from around the world.
Through the programme, young activists spend three months at the World Movement’s Secretariat in USA, during which they expand their global connections, share experiences with other activists from democracy movements around the world, and contribute to the development of the World Movement for Democracy.
Hurford Youth Fellows engage in strategic meetings, conduct research, organise presentations as well as information-sharing sessions on key democracy issues.
Upon the successful completion of each fellowship, the fellows serve as a regional/country focal point, working with the Hurford Youth Fellowship Alumni Network to remain involved and take the lead in youth-related activities.
Eligibility
- Applicants must not be older than 30 years.
- Applicants must have engaged in social activism in their communities.
Benefits
- Monthly stipend
- Health insurance
- Free round-trip air tickets.
- J-1 exchange visa support
To register, click the application portal
The Hurford Youth Fellowship Program aims to develop leadership skills in young democracy activists worldwide. The program involves a three-month residency at the World Movement’s Secretariat in the USA, where fellows enhance their global networks, share experiences, and contribute to the World Movement for Democracy. Activities include strategic meetings, research, presentations, and information exchanges on democracy-related issues.
Eligibility criteria require applicants to be under 30 and actively engaged in social activism in their communities. The fellowship provides benefits such as a monthly stipend, health insurance, free round-trip air tickets, and J-1 exchange visa support. Upon completion, fellows continue to engage with the Hurford Youth Fellowship Alumni Network, playing a leading role in regional or country-specific youth activities. Interested individuals can apply through the provided application portal.
