Atlantic Fellows for Racial Equity (AFRE) Fellowship Program for Changemakers from South Africa and the US (Funded) 2022

 Each year they accept 20 high-impact change-makers from South Africa and the United States into the fellowship, which consists of an 18 months-long, non-residential experience that builds new knowledge, relationships and capacity to effectively address the causes of racial inequality and to imagine more equitable futures.

The experience is immersive and dialogue-based. It is designed to support Fellows personal growth as leaders who are rooted in deep self-awareness, resilience, mutual support and collective accountability, while also facilitating new understandings and solidarities to emerge across sector, identity, and nationality.

About Atlantic Fellows

The Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity programme is a transformative experience that emphasises learning, connection and reflection. For both our Residential Fellows and our Non-Residential Fellows, the fellowship journey begins with an immersive year at the London School of Economics and Political Science, centred around four key learning Modules. It is an intense and demanding year that requires full commitment from Fellows as they join a community that helps to support, challenge and deepen their learning and practice. Fellowship is also a lifelong journey. At the end of ... read more

Atlantic Fellows Fellowship Program

Aim and Benefits of Atlantic Fellows Fellowship Program

Fellows gain:     

• A deeper understanding of complexities and trends in racial equity work.
• Insights and practices for impactful leadership.
• Ideas, tools, and strategies for social change.
• A network of relationships to support a lifetime of leadership and service.
• Membership in the Atlantic Fellows community, both transnationally and globally.

Requirements for Atlantic Fellows Fellowship Program Qualification

This programme is for individuals who are committed to achieving equity, have a track record of significant impact, and deeply value dialogue with, and learning from, diverse perspectives and voices as a critical step towards achieving societal transformation. There are no academic qualifications required to apply.

Our Fellows share the following characteristics. They are:

· Experienced in their field of work with a track record of impact in furthering racial equity

· Proposing work with the potential to significantly advance the development of new policy, institutions and/or narratives for greater equity

· Willing and able to navigate and learn from diversity and complexity on a local and global scale

· Committed to working with and supporting others to achieve individual and collective impact

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details,visit Atlantic Fellows website