Name of the Event: Youth Interfaith Leaders Fellowship on Climate Change (2025)
Date: 24 – 30 May 2024
Place: Duke University, North Carolina, USA
Mode: Offline
Working language: English
Last Date of Application: 31 August 2024
Link to Apply:
About the Fellowship:
The fellowship is a fully funded, week-long residential program at Duke University for the next generation of climate leaders. It offers an invaluable opportunity for young people to be a part of a rapidly growing network of faith-inspired climate actors.
Through expert lectures, interactive sessions, dialogues, and vocational training, fellows will learn to develop impactful faith-based climate action projects for their respective communities. The curriculum will be delivered by distinguished specialists in religious studies, climate change, cross-cultural and interfaith relations, media, and community work
As part of the program, the fellows will:
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Develop a comprehensive understanding and application of faith values—specifically on the natural environment and how this connection informs the ideas of leadership, justice, and community—in their climate leadership and community organization efforts.
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Acquire an improved understanding of community dynamics to tailor interventions that resonate with multi-faith/multi-cultural contexts.
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Refine communication skills to become articulate, empathetic influencers, adept at listening and shaping public discourse, guiding community opinion, and engaging decision-makers effectively.
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Cultivate leadership that embraces cultural and religious diversity, strengthening inclusivity, trust, and equity within their mobilization endeavours.
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Initiate faith-based climate awareness and community-driven climate action projects.
Upon completion of the program, the Fellows will join the ranks of the FFOP Fellowship Alumni Association, providing them with various opportunities to be part of FFOP’s regional events, as well as climate and interfaith campaigns.
Note: FFOP will cover the costs of participants’ air travel, visa fees, accommodation, and food. Any additional expenses will not be covered.
Participant Selection Criteria:
The fellowship seeks to attract 25 individuals, between the ages of 20 to 30. The organizers aim to maintain an inclusive and diverse cohort representing different faiths, communities, abilities, genders, and sectors.
Participants should fulfil the following eligibility criteria:
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Be between the ages of 20 to 30 (required)
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Have education, volunteer, and/or work experience relevant to the themes of the fellowship (environment, religion, community leadership, etc.)
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Have access to a local network (social, professional, religious, etc.) or a willingness to mobilize accessible local networks
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Have a command of the English language
We are not the official organisers of the program. If you have any queries regarding it, kindly contact the organisers at – info@faithforourplanet.org