Hurford Youth Fellows Program

The Hurford Program seeks to build the leadership skills, enhance the organizational talents, and harness the potential of emerging democracy leaders from around the world. Through the Hurford program, four youth activists per year spend three months in the program, during which they expand their global network, learn lessons from activists from democracy movements around the world, and contribute to the development of the World Movement for Democracy. Fellows will be expected to organize online discussion to generate active engagement among youth activists around the world. Hurford Youth Fellows will engage in strategic meetings; conduct research; and organize and lead presentations, and information-sharing sessions on the following specific democracy themes:

• Defending democratic space
• Promoting inclusive governance
• Strengthening democratic leadership

Eligibility: Applicants interested in the Hurford Youth Fellows Program must be no older than 30
years of age. They must demonstrate strong interest in democratic activism and in the advancement
of democracy in their respective communities, as well as worldwide. Youth affiliated with civil society
organizations are especially encouraged to apply.

For more details about the fellowship: https://www.movedemocracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Hurford-Youth-Fellows-Program-Information-Booklet-and-Application-Guidelines-2021.pdf

For application: https://www.nedfellowships.org/Start/Hurford