Ignited Voices Fellowship application
Ignited Voices' mission is to empower young cis and transgender women and gender non-conforming folks of color with the knowledge, skills, and resources to have the confidence to make healthy decisions and to become leaders in their communities.
Our vision is a world where young people have access to the resources that support their growth and leadership.
As a Fellow you will:
-Learn about advocacy and community organizing
-Engage in conversations about sexual health, healthy relationships, women of color in media
-Receive goal-oriented training (i.e. workshops on resume building, interviewing and more)
-Develop your leadership skills
-Be mentored by college student leaders
-Attend panels
-Build your resume for college
-Learn about self-care
-Always remain a part of the Ignited Voices Network
...and so much more!
"Reproductive Justice will be achieved when all people have the social, political and economic power and resources to make healthy decisions about their gender, bodies, sexuality and families for themselves and their communities" (Definition provided by Forward Together).
Eligibility:
-14 to 18 years old
-Identify as a young cis or trans woman of color or gender non-conforming person of color
-Be passionate about reproductive justice or eager to learn more
Location: Barnard College-Columbia University
Time: Thursdays 5pm-6:30pm
Fellowship dates: November 2018 - May 2019
Deadline extended: October 26th