Vital Voices searches the world for creative and fearless women leaders with daring vision for change. We then partner with them to make that vision a reality, often through our signature programs in economic empowerment, protecting human rights and boosting women’s political participation. Below are the programs currently accepting applications.
Vital Voices Signature Programs Currently Accepting Applications
VVEngage: A fellowship to advance women’s public leadership and the SDGs.
Application Period: May 14, 2019 – June 24, 2019 (4:59 PM EST)
VVEngage is a Vital Voices signature fellowship supporting outstanding women political leaders making and influencing policy across the globe. Through this fellowship, we aim to increase the capacity, decision-making power and effectiveness of women leaders in public life, shifting culture around women’s public leadership and moving towards parity in public representation worldwide. We also aim to work towards a more inclusive and equitable world by advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through policy. Learn more about the fellowship here.
Global Ambassadors Program, Paris: A Vital Voices and Bank of America Partnership.
Application Period: May 14, 2019 – July 31, 2019
Vital Voices and Bank of America came together to develop a signature partnership to accelerate women’s leadership development throughout the world. The Global Ambassadors Program connects extraordinary women leaders for mentorship opportunities. In each country that hosts a Global Ambassadors Program, we bring together Global Ambassadors (senior women executives who serve as mentors) to participate in a week-long program that includes leadership development trainings, one-on-one and group mentoring sessions with women leaders (mentees) who are at a tipping point in terms of their professional, business and leadership paths. Apply today.
The Leadership Incubator: A TRESemmé and Vital Voices Partnership.
Application Period: May 20, 2019 – July 8, 2019
The Leadership Incubator is a signature program to provide women in the United States with the training, network expansion, mentorship and community they need to bring their bold vision for change to life. The year-long incubator program is a customized opportunity for women in the United States to substantially grow their leadership and technical capacity, networks, vision and impact. Participants will convene in New York, NY in fall 2019 for a week-long, in-person program featuring leadership training, communications and storytelling workshops, community building and mentorship. Virtual training throughout the year will allow participants to build upon their action plan with the tools they need to turn their idea into reality. Participants will also be able to apply for small seed funding opportunities to help implement their projects. Apply now.