“The Acumen fellowship made me reality-check why I was in Kenya and what I needed to do. Instead of focusing on the problem, I learned to focus on the solution.”
Fellowships
DEVELOPING LEADERS WHO CHALLENGE THE STATUS QUO AND INSPIRE THEIR COMMUNITIES TO BUILD A BETTER FUTURE
We’re equipping extraordinary leaders with the capacity to positively transform society
We’re building a pipeline of leaders who understand what it takes to create change in our complex, interconnected world. Our Fellows Program is a one-year leadership development program designed to connect and cultivate a pipeline of social changemakers who are committed to tackling poverty and injustice.
OUR FELLOWS PROGRAM IS OFFERED IN COLOMBIA, EAST AFRICA, INDIA, PAKISTAN, AND WEST AFRICA
Colombia
This is a historic moment in Colombia to craft a new post-conflict narrative. The Colombia Fellows Program brings together diverse emerging leaders who are creating change through bottom-up approaches and restoring the social fabric of the country.
East Africa
Our Fellows Program in East Africa brings together the best and brightest of the region’s emerging entrepreneurs, innovators and change agents. From Uganda to Ethiopia, our applicants represent a wide diversity of cultural, geographic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
India
Every year, our India Fellows Program connects dynamic individuals who are committed to creating meaningful change within their country. Candidates come from nearly every walk of life and have demonstrated the ability to have impact within their sector.
Pakistan
Our Pakistan Fellows Program provides founders, entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs, policymakers, innovators and movement builders with the training and support needed to solve Pakistan’s biggest problems and challenge the status quo.
West Africa
Starting in 2018, our West Africa Fellows program will equip 20 extraordinary individuals per year with the knowledge, support system and practical wisdom to drive positive change in society.
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