- We envision a future grounded in pluralistic societies, where communities negotiate and embrace differences through constructive political, social, and interpersonal dialogue.
- We build the future we envision by educating and supporting emerging and established leaders who, through their actions, exemplify their commitment to equity, human rights, social justice, and inclusive democracy.
- We create connection and belonging while introducing new perspectives and opening space for dialogue, discussion, and disagreement. To catalyze systemic change, we equip and inspire our multinational and intergenerational community to take actions that uphold these values throughout their lives and careers.
- We achieve our goals through immersive fellowships at the intersection of advocacy, policy, and academia followed by strategic opportunities for education, networking, and engagement that enable our community to drive change.
- We intentionally and thoughtfully pull Fellows out of their comfort zones to engage with new communities, voices, and perspectives they might not otherwise have the opportunity to learn with and from. Our Fellows learn and practice the interpersonal skills and approaches that are essential to societal transformation.
- Through their Action Projects, our Fellows apply the knowledge, perspective, and skills they have gained to a civic initiative of their own design and choosing that demonstrates their commitment to social justice, human rights, and inclusive democracy. The process of designing and implementing these projects serves as additional training to help our Fellows take their next steps on their changemaking journeys. It is also their first opportunity to engage the support of our offices, staff, and alumni in developing both their projects and professional skills, as they join our multinational and intergenerational community.
- Using the lessons learned both within the Fellowship and during the completion of their Action Projects, our Fellows develop vital knowledge, connections, and skills that they carry forward into the rest of their lives. They leave our programs with a deeper understanding of the challenges facing our society, our democracies, and our communities; the ability to identify where and how they can influence change; an understanding of coalition building, mutual aid, and effective advocacy; and the inspiration and support to take meaningful action.
Critical to our approach is a deep sense of connection and belonging, instilling in our Fellows the importance of humanizing those with whom they disagree, understanding the value of skillfully navigating conflict, and identifying shared values amidst cultural and national differences.
