Молодые, но опытные гражданские активисты отправятся в США на 6-18 месяцев

Посольство Соединенных Штатов Америки передает приглашение для активистов гражданского общества, у которых есть возможность получить стипендию для участия в профессиональной программе гражданских объединений протяженностью 6-18 месяцев. Передаем информацию, которая на английском языке, равно как и эти 6-18 месяцев.

The U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce a special opportunity for emerging civil society leaders to participate in a 6-18 month professional fellowship in the United States.  All Fellows will be placed at a leading social change organization in the United States.  Individuals in the nonprofit/NGO sectors with two or more years of experience, a college degree and English proficiency are encouraged to apply.  Atlas Corps has supported over 300 emerging leaders from over 60 different countries and seeks candidates to apply as soon as possible for their next class of Fellows. 

To apply and to find out more information, please visit http://apply.atlascorps.org.

PROGRAM COMPONENTS: Fellows will serve full-time for 6 to 18 months at leading organizations throughout the United States to share skills and learn new perspectives on best practices in nonprofit leadership, including social entrepreneurship, social media, monitoring and evaluation, and development.  Previous host organizations have included Ashoka, Grameen Foundation, Habitat for Humanity, Peace Corps, Points of Light Institute, Special Olympics, Susan G. Komen, UN Foundation, UNICEF USA, World Wildlife Fund, and Youth Service America.  Fellows will also participate in 200 hours of Global Leadership Lab—in person and virtual training on the key principles of nonprofit management.  At the conclusion of the program, Fellows will enroll in the Atlas Corps Alumni network, ECA’s ExchangesConnect network, and numerous other networks to foster continued exchange of talents and best practices after they return home.

PARTICIPANT REQUIREMENTS: Eligible candidates are civil society emerging leaders and professionals with two or more years of relevant experience in the nonprofit/NGO/social sector, a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and English proficiency (oral, writing, reading).  Candidates must be 35 years or younger and commit to return to their home country at the end of the fellowship.  Ideal candidates are emerging leaders who are passionate about the social causes they support, have a record of success, and demonstrate the potential for great and long-term impact in the social sector of their country. 

Participant Selection: Any individual interested in applying should be directed here: http://apply.atlascorps.org.

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