Apply for the Young Leaders Fellowship 2026 for Global South Changemakers
Applications are open for the Young Leaders Fellowship 2026, a one-year leadership development programme designed to empower emerging leaders from the Global South who are working to prevent violence against children in and through schools.
The fellowship supports passionate changemakers by strengthening their leadership skills, expanding their professional networks, and creating opportunities to contribute to global conversations on child protection and safe learning environments.
About the Fellowship
The programme brings together a cohort of 8–10 young leaders from across the Global South who are leading or actively contributing to initiatives that promote safer schools and protect children from violence.
Over the course of one year, fellows will participate in leadership development activities, collaborative learning, mentorship, and peer exchange while strengthening the impact of their own initiatives.
The fellowship is delivered primarily online and includes one in-person gathering during the programme.
Selection Criteria
Applications will be assessed based on:
- Demonstrated commitment to preventing violence against children in educational settings
- Leadership potential and dedication to creating positive change
- Experience leading or contributing to relevant initiatives
- Willingness to engage in collaborative learning and peer exchange
- Potential to contribute to global discussions on child protection and safe education
The selection process also aims to ensure diversity in terms of geography and gender representation.
Successful applicants are expected to be announced in mid-July 2026.
Why Apply?
The Young Leaders Fellowship offers an opportunity for emerging leaders to strengthen their leadership journey while joining a global network committed to making schools safer for children. Through mentorship, practical training, international exposure, and collaboration with fellow changemakers, participants will be better equipped to expand the impact of their work within their communities and beyond.
Don't miss out the application deadline which is 4 July 2026.
Scroll down for more details and click on the official link attached below to apply.
Additional Information
Participants will gain access to:
- Leadership development sessions focused on personal and professional growth
- Mentorship and coaching to strengthen existing initiatives
- Opportunities to contribute to international policy discussions, conferences, and expert forums
- Practical learning on topics such as project management, recruitment, compliance, fundraising, and communication
- Networking opportunities with practitioners, researchers, policymakers, and fellow youth leaders
- A supportive global community of peers working on child protection and education
- One fully organized in-person convening during the fellowship year
- Be based in and actively working in a Global South country
- Be leading or making significant contributions to an initiative focused on preventing violence against children in and through schools
- Be able to participate in programme activities conducted in English
- Commit to virtual sessions throughout the fellowship and attend the in-person meeting during the programme
- The fellowship welcomes applicants from a variety of sectors, including civil society organizations, community-based initiatives, schools, social enterprises, and government-related programmes.
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