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GLOBAL CHANGE LEADERS PROGRAM 2020 IN CANADA (Fully funded)

Applications are now open for GLOBAL CHANGE LEADERS PROGRAM 2020 IN CANADA

Established in 2011, the Global Change Leaders Program is a seven-week educational program offered by the International Center for Women’s Leadership of the Coady Institute. This program allows women in developing countries to strengthen their leadership capacities to contribute to innovation and change in their organizations and communities. Program participants participate in learning based on real-world experiences and focused on the central thematic areas of Coady. Through a learning environment shared with other emerging women leaders from around the world, participants are exposed to a variety of experiences and the beginning of a potentially lifelong support network.

The Global Change Leaders program offers successful candidates a scholarship that includes tuition, travel, lodging and meals. Successful participants are responsible for the costs associated with acquiring a visa to enter Canada.

Program participants benefit from the guidance and mentoring of successful women leaders in Canada and around the world. The program is led by a central team of teachers at the International Center for Women’s Leadership and backed by other Coady teachers and associates.

 

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  • Country: Canada
  • Financial coverage: Fully Funded
  • Eligible Regions: anyone can apply
  • Deadline: November 15, 2019

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    Eligibility Criteria :

    This program is aimed at women leaders from developing countries who work on development issues. These are women who:

    Have a minimum of five years of leadership experience demonstrated in a social or economic development effort in sectors such as livelihoods or inclusive economic development, food security, environment, access to education and medical care, governance, political commitment to women and the rights of girls and women;
    You will return immediately to your community and sector after the program to put your learning into practice;
    Have a great impulse and passion for their work, demonstrated through their outstanding contributions in their organizations and communities;
    They are professionals in civil society organizations, including community and non-profit organizations, or assets in public or private institutions, donor / philanthropic agencies, social movements or in a social business/enterprise;
    Have a university degree or a combination of post-secondary education and experience
    Have strong skills in oral and written English.
    Candidates must be from an eligible country for Official Development Assistance.

    By 2020, priority will be given to eligible candidates who identify themselves as indigenous in their respective communities.

     

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    Benefits :

    This program is aimed at women leaders from developing countries who work on development issues. These are women who:

    • Have a minimum of five years of leadership experience demonstrated in a social or economic development effort in sectors such as livelihoods or inclusive economic development, food security, environment, access to education and medical care, governance, political commitment to Women and girls’ rights. and women;
    • You will return immediately to your community and sector after the program to put your learning into practice;
    • Have a great impulse and passion for their work, demonstrated through their outstanding contributions in their organizations and communities;
    • They are professionals in civil society organizations, including community and non-profit organizations, or assets in public or private institutions, donor / philanthropic agencies, social movements or in a social business / enterprise;
    • Have a university degree or a combination of post-secondary education and experience; Y
    • Have strong oral and written English skills.
    • Candidates must be from an eligible country to receive official development assistance.

    By 2020, priority will be given to eligible candidates who identify themselves as indigenous in their respective communities.

     

    Program Program and Components
    By 2020, the Global Change Leaders Program consists of two main components:

    June 1 – July 17, 2020: a seven-week intensive on-site course at the Coady International Institute in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada, where a collaborative relationship between facilitators and participants is encouraged to extract lessons and knowledge from Your rich and diverse experiences. This consists of:
    A basic module, in which participants focus on leadership theories and essential competencies, gender analysis, citizenship and power, practical understanding of these concepts and their application for women leaders within their own contexts, strengthening of the capacities for social innovations, the creation of alliances in a multiple environment. Stakeholder environment and improved capacity for citizen-based asset-based development.
    A focus on gender approaches for social, political and economic empowerment and community development, including addressing legitimacy and accountability in government structures, building resilient communities and strengthening economies inclusive
    A final module, in which the participants articulate an action plan on how they will take their new learning home to provide leadership in their organizations and communities and continue working to empower other women in the future.
    September 1, 2020 – February 28, 2021: Participants will benefit from the individual mentoring of experienced women leaders upon their return home for up to six months to follow the application of learning in practice. Mentors and trainees will be matched during the period of residence according to specific needs and geographic locations. Participants will also join a worldwide network of student leaders.

     

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    Application Process:

    • The Coady Institute will begin reviewing applications on November 22, 2019. Due to the high expected volume of applications, the first review will take place most of the month of December.
    • Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to participate in an online Skype interview or a zoom call at the end of December. The interviews will take place the week of January 7, 2020.
    • Selected candidates will be notified around January 20.
    • Once notified, candidates are expected to secure their visa to Canada no later than April 30, 2020.
    • Selected candidates will receive more instructions on trips and schedules once selected.

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