Fellowship

Global Impact Fellowship is a transformative program designed for youth aged 18-25, aiming to cultivate the next generation of leaders in social impact. Each year, we select 10 promising individuals from any country in the world to join this prestigious cohort.

Focused on the next generation of founders and leaders, this fellowship offers promising and ambitious youth the opportunity to develop social entrepreneurship skills, connect with non-profit sector professionals, and contribute to meaningful social welfare projects in a cross-cultural setting.

The Program

  • Social Impact Education: Enhance capacities in project management, communications and advocacy, evaluation, fundraising and writing. 

  • International Networking: Facilitate connections with professionals and organizations in the non-profit, public policy, and social impact fields.

  • Hands-on Experience: Design your own Humanitarian Aid Project, enhancing practical experience and expertise.

  • Professional Advancement: Offer support and advice on pursuing professional careers in the public sector globally, including recommendation letters and references for jobs and higher education. 

Past Cohorts

Team Projects

Keynote Speakers

  • Ali Mustafa

  • Aryana Mahmud

  • Ananya Chhaochharia

  • Anusha Zarin T.

  • Cemre Ulker

  • Dr. Leslie Fierro

  • Madhuri Kibria

  • Mahdin Nabi Khan

  • Mir Jamur Rahman

  • Dr. Rahul Mathew

  • Si Hoon Kim

  • Tabea Campbell Pauli

  • Zarin Rashid

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    Shamminaz Polen

  • A young woman with long brown hair, wearing a green top and white blazer, smiling against a gray background.

    Aimée Giselle Horcasitas-Tovar

  • A woman in a black floral saree holding a Nepalese flag at an indoor event with several people in the background.

    Yumi Parajuli

  • A woman with long dark hair and a small black bindi on her forehead, wearing a red and black patterned saree and a black blouse.

    Shagufe Hossain

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    Albaab Habib

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    Carina Schmidt

  • A woman with long dark brown hair styled in loose waves, smiling at the camera, wearing a beige textured blazer with gold buttons and hoop earrings, against a plain gray background.

    Victoria Verdeja

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    Shah Rafayet

  • A woman with glasses and shoulder-length hair smiling outdoors with trees and leaves in the background.

    Corinna Nawatzky

  • A woman wearing a light green hijab smiling against a brown background.

    Tasnia Khandakar Prova

  • A woman with long dark hair, wearing a black blazer and white shirt, sitting against a pale beige background.

    Maisha Kabir

  • A young woman smiling, wearing a beige headscarf and white top, in a busy, colorful outdoor setting.

    Aji Fatou Gaye

  • A woman with dark skin and braided hair smiling at the camera, wearing a white and navy striped shirt, against a plain grey background.

    Coretta Jonah

  • Portrait of a woman with long, straight red hair, blue eyes, smiling, wearing a dark top with pink trim, against a white background.

    Holly Clark

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Fellowship Team

  • Tahmid Khan

    Director
    Social Welfare

  • Mathira Kawser

    Manager
    Global Impact Fellowship

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    Saniyah Farzeen

    Lead
    Global Impact Fellowship

  • Nazifa Sarwar

    Lead
    Global Impact Fellowship

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