Are you a driven young woman from the Asia-Pacific region, passionate about advancing gender equality and women’s rights? The Women of the South Speak Out (WOSSO) Fellowship is your opportunity to amplify your voice and make a meaningful impact on a global stage. It begins in August 2024 and lasts for 18 months. During this time, you will have the chance to enhance your advocacy initiatives, participating in both regional and global advocacy platforms.
Here’s a guide on how you can be part of this empowering initiative.
Goals of the Fellowship
- Enhance Your Advocacy Skills: The program helps you develop and execute your personal advocacy plans, ensuring you make impactful connections at the local and regional levels.
- Equip You With Necessary Tools: You’ll gain skills, knowledge, and resources to champion gender equality effectively at various advocacy forums.
Benefits of the WOSSO Fellowship
- Financial Support: You will receive a small grant, distributed in parts as you hit specific milestones in your advocacy journey.
- Professional Exposure: Opportunities to participate in at least one regional advocacy event and potentially in a global conference, depending on the nature of your advocacy work.
Eligibility Criteria
- You should be a young woman advocate embracing diversity.
- You must be between the ages of 18 and 35.
- You should be affiliated with a women’s rights organization or network and based in the Asia-Pacific region.
How to Apply for Women of the South Speak Out Fellowship
Submit your application via the WOSSO Good Grants platform (https://arrow.org.my/careers/wosso-fellowship-applications/), a user-friendly online grant management system.
You will need to create an account, fill out the application form, upload necessary documents, and then submit your application by August 5, 2024, at 23:59 Bangkok Time
