Herstart International Fellowship for 2025 by Canadian Government – YOA

A groundbreaking alternative awaits younger professionals desirous to create a worldwide influence! The HerStart International Fellowship 2025, supplied by Youth Challenge International (YCI), is now accepting functions. This initiative leverages the passion and experience of Canadian volunteers to empower 10,000 girls and native organizations in Ghana, Tanzania, and Uganda via social entrepreneurship coaching and community-constructing.

Through three (03) month worldwide placements, chosen fellows will contribute to YCI’s HerStart Innovate the Future program whereas gaining skilled expertise, increasing their international networks, and collaborating with influence-pushed groups in Africa.

Fellowship Benefits

HerStart International Fellows obtain complete assist, together with:

• Pre-departure coaching and put up-placement assist
• Round-trip airfare
• Visa and medical insurance protection
• A month-to-month dwelling stipend
• Hands-on worldwide improvement expertise
• An alternative to concentrate on Gender Equality, Climate Action, Social Innovation, or Human Rights.

Fellowship Opportunities

Successful candidates will likely be positioned in one of many following HerStart Fellowship roles:

• Program & Partnerships Fellow
• Communications & Marketing Fellow
• Research & Learning Fellow
• Social Entrepreneurship Fellow.

Each function is designed to align with the man’s abilities and this system’s evolving wants.

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to Canadian residents and everlasting residents
• Passion for worldwide improvement, entrepreneurship, and social influence
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Availability for a three-month worldwide placement in Ghana, Tanzania, or Uganda.

You can submit your application on-line right here (https://studio.smu.ca/global-opportunities/2025/2/28/herstart-international-fellowship-opportunities-for-2025) earlier than June 2, 2025 to attend the following batch of September 2025.