Oxfam Young Leaders Fellowship

As democratic civic engagements decline as a result of limitations and repressions, development issues in many regions of Asia continue to escalate, increasing concerns about social justice, gender rights, inequality, and climate change in the face of growing authoritarian trends. It is more important than ever to develop the next generation of compassionate leaders in a world where democracies are deteriorating, human rights are regressing, and civic engagement is decreasing.

Oxfam in Asia and the Asia Center are excited to announce the second cohort of the Oxfam Young Leaders Fellowship Program in Asia, which will build on the success of the first cohort. The goal of this revolutionary project is to provide the chosen group of young leaders with the instruments, know-how, networks, and resources they need to promote constructive change in their local communities.

Benefits

• International learning opportunities and exposure
• Stipend: Each fellow will receive a total amount of USD 3600 (USD 400 per month x 9 months) as a monthly stipend paid at 3 monthly intervals.
• Opportunity to be mentored by experienced international professionals in various fields.
• Opportunity to work with Oxfam in Asia and Asia Centre leadership teams from different regions.
• Support to independently organise a smaller network for influencing and campaigning.
• An opportunity to understand and learn about the international development sector

Criteria for Nomination

Prospective young fellows must meet the following criteria:

• Age 27 or below.
• Be a citizen of one of the following countries within Oxfam Asia offices: Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor-Leste, or Vietnam.
• Demonstrate creativity and motivation to make social change happen and sustain it.
• Showcase skills and aptitude to use digital/other tools for advocacy.
• Have a good command of English (written and spoken).
• We encourage women and those from minority communities to apply.
• I am not currently employed and will not take full-time employment during the fellowship.

To apply for the fellowship, fill out this Google Form.