Call For Applications: Atlantic Fellows For Health Equity 2025 In South Africa based at Tekano

Applications are currently open for the Atlantic Fellows For Health Equity 2025 In South Africa based at Tekano. Apply Below: 

When is the Application Deadline:

The application deadline for the Atlantic Fellows For Health Equity 2025 In South Africa based at Tekano is 26 August 2024. 

Tell Me About The Award:

Tekano runs one of seven Atlantic fellowship programs working for global equity in different global contexts. Each year, we invite leaders who are pushing the frontiers of social change to join our growing community of fellows in South Africa. Additionally, the fellowship journey includes an intensive yearlong program of foundational learning and development in critical consciousness, skills enhancement, and grappling with innovative approaches to social change. Following the successful completion of the induction year, these leaders become part of the Global Atlantic Fellowship community working for equity across the world.

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Which Fields are Eligible?

All fields 

Type:

Fellowship 

Who can Apply?

Additionally, applicants are to meet the following eligibility criteria

• Reside and/or work in South Africa. We welcome change leaders who reside or work in South Africa but come from other parts of our home continent.
• A proven track record of leadership and commitment to social justice and health equity. Evidence of prior social change work and leadership in the form of testimonials from communities or institutions with whom you have done your social change work.
•  Also, are committed to attending and participating in all activities of the fellowship program and completing required tasks within the deadlines provided.
• If employed, the fellow’s employers should have expressed support for participation in the fellowship. Written proof will be required and a discussion with the employer will be held where necessary.
• Reflexive, emotionally mature, and resilient leaders who can hold complexity, contestation, and contradictions.

Which Countries Are Eligible?

South Africa

Where will the Award be Taken?

South Africa

How Many Awards?

Not specified

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What is the Benefit of the Award?

Also, applicants will benefit the following:

• Fellows participate in a year-long program with a mix of face-to-face and virtual sessions, including skills development and knowledge enhancement.
• The program uses a unique method to challenge traditional learning and foster innovative thinking.
• Fellows engage in self-directed learning, with progression to lifelong fellowship based on successful completion.
• Fellows develop a health equity initiative, with Tekano supporting the transition from idea to impactful project.

How to Apply:

Applicants are to complete and submit a Google Form application.

Visit the Award Webpage for Details