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Global Impact Fellowship

Our Fellowship is an 8-month-long development program to cultivate the next-generation of social entrepreneurs.

Every year, 10 Fellows between the ages of 18-25 are selected to receive social entrepreneurship training for rights-based international development.

2025-26 Fellows

  • Eshita Chahal

  • Jimran Saiak

  • Mishika Khurana

  • A young woman dressed in a judicial robe and a traditional judge's wig, holding a gavel, smiling in front of a plain grey background.

    Nazifa Sarwar

  • Young woman with long red hair smiling at the camera, standing in front of a stone building with large windows.

    Olivia Hoffman

  • Young man with black curly hair sitting in a modern building with glass railings and wooden wall panels.

    Samm Mohibuddin

  • Sanaa Bashar

  • Portrait of a young man with short, dark hair wearing a blue collared shirt with small white dots, smiling subtly against a plain light background.

    Shajalal Hossen

  • Talha Mahmood

  • A woman in a traditional, colorful dress with floral and gold patterns, standing against a plain white background, smiling at the camera.

    Tabassum Rami

Our Affiliates

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2025-26 Global Impact Speakers

  • Ali Mustafa speaking at an official meeting or conference, sitting at a desk with a nameplate, microphone, and water bottle in front of him.

    Ali Mustafa

  • A young woman with black hair smiling, standing in front of several international flags.

    Aryana Mahmud

  • Portrait of a woman with shoulder-length black hair wearing a red blazer and black top, smiling against a plain white background.

    Ananya Chhaochharia

  • A woman with long, wavy auburn hair, wearing a white top and a brown coat or shawl, looking confidently at the camera against a plain white background.

    Anusha Zarin T.

  • A woman with long dark hair, wearing a purple blazer and earrings, smiling at the camera with a blurred colorful background.

    Cemre Ulker

  • Dr. Leslie Fierro

  • Close-up photo of a smiling woman with short black hair, wearing a white turtleneck sweater and drop earrings, against a gray background.

    Madhuri Kibria

  • A woman with dark wavy hair wearing a black suit and white shirt, sitting with her hands clasped, against a plain beige background.

    Maisha Kabir

  • A man with dark hair wearing headphones and a dark hoodie sitting on a chair, looking thoughtfully at a professional camera on a tripod.

    Mahdin Nabi Khan

  • A man with glasses and a beard wearing a tuxedo with a bowtie, smiling in front of a colorful sunset background.

    Mir Jamur Rahman

  • A man in a gray suit with a pink shirt and glasses, standing with arms crossed in an office setting.

    Dr. Rahul Mathew

  • A man with short dark hair and a beard, wearing a green jacket and black shirt, speaking into a microphone.

    Shah Chowdhury

  • A smiling male news anchor wearing a suit, white shirt, and blue patterned tie, sitting in front of a large screen displaying the illuminated U.S. Capitol building at night.

    Si Hoon Kim

  • A woman with shoulder-length brown hair, smiling, wearing a light blue blazer, standing outdoors with greenery and blurred background.

    Tabea Campbell Pauli

  • A woman with dark hair, wearing a black top and light blue jeans, sitting on a wooden stool and holding a book titled 'Cuba: Chronological History'. She is looking at the camera and smiling slightly, with a beige wall in the background.

    Victoria Verdeja

  • A woman with long brown hair sitting on a gray sofa in front of a black bookshelf filled with books.

    Zarin Rashid

Modules

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Module One

The Global Impact Fellowship 2025–2026 Orientation was held on October 6, 2025, led by Aryana Mahmud, Mathira Kawser, and Saniyah Farzeen. The new cohort were officially welcomed and were introduced the structure, expectations, and goals of the fellowship.


The session started with an icebreaker, shared BacharLorai’s mission of empowering Bangladeshis worldwide, and walked through the seven-month program timeline—from the UN SDG workshop to final presentations in March 2026. The workshop also went over expectations like professionalism, attendance, and project alignment with the SDGs, along with tips for communication and email etiquette.

The session wrapped up with advice on staying engaged, collaborating effectively, and a short Q&A to close things off.

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Module Two

The UN SDG workshop took place on October 24, 2025, with speaker Ali Mustafa, Co-Founder of the International Youth Conference.

Ali highlighted Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD), emphasizing leveraging local resources over finances. He shared how the IYC grew into a global platform through trust-based partnerships with UN agencies and universities, enabling 900+ projects in 186 countries.

Ali offered practical tips on goal-setting and creating concise, data-driven pitch decks. He stressed confidence, persistence, and strategic communication as keys to impact.

The session ended with a Q&A on partner outreach and sustainability, encouraging fellows to start small, stay consistent, and use community assets to drive measurable social change.

Event poster for Global Impact Fellowship, November 3, 2025, featuring a smiling woman in a suit, with text indicating proposal development, and participant names Tabea Campbell and Pauli.

Module Three

The Idea to Concept Note: Proposal Development workshop was held on November 3, 2025, led by conflict and peacebuilding expert Tabea Campbell Pauli.

Tabea emphasized collaboration, ethical project implementation, and future-proofing initiatives against climate change using feminist and localized approaches. She shared insights from her experience in South and Southeast Asia, highlighting the importance of equity, integrity, and context-driven research.

Key takeaways included the need for strong collaboration, thorough research, broad networking, and adaptability for sustainability. The workshop encouraged fellows to transform ideas into clear concept notes by assessing community needs, resources, and long-term impact.

Event poster for the Global Impact Fellowship featuring the topic 'Storytelling' scheduled for November 17, 2025, with photos of speakers Anusha Zarin and Se Hoon Kim.

Module Four

The Storytelling workshop, held on November 17, 2025, featured White House and U.S. Congress correspondent Se Hoon Kim and Anusha Zarin, Community Manager at INNOCEAN Canada.

Se Hoon shared his experience navigating unpredictable politics as a journalist, emphasizing media ethics, neutrality, and evolving formats to reach younger audiences. Anusha explained digital storytelling strategies, highlighting emotionally driven narratives, strong hooks, and the role of AI in creative work. BacharLorai’s Tahmid Khan closed by stressing authentic, purpose-driven storytelling for social impact, encouraging fellows to communicate honestly and access support for their projects.

The interactive session concluded with a lively Q&A, leaving participants equipped with practical techniques and ethical insights to connect their work with real audiences.

Module Five

The Fundraising and Philanthropy workshop on December 1, 2025 featured Dr. Rahul Mathew Nimmagadda, Deputy Director at World Vision Bangladesh.

Dr. Rahul emphasized that fundraising is about people, dignity, and trust—not money. He outlined why people give (identity, empathy, urgency, impact, trust) and introduced a clear seven-step donor pitch structure. Fellows practiced crafting pitches that balance credibility, emotion, and clarity.

The session covered key funding avenues—CSR, foundations, crowdfunding, alumni and diaspora networks—and stressed ethical, people-centred storytelling that protects dignity and avoids extractive narratives. The workshop closed with a call for fellows to build justice-driven, community-led fundraising models and to lead with purpose.