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International Fellowship program
Up one levelThe iLEAP International Fellowship program brings leaders from civil society organizations working for positive social change in Africa, Asia-Pacific and Latin America, to Seattle, Washington for a 3 month intensive program in professional skill building, academic study, and global networking. The Fellowship program is organized around four central themes: global citizenship and civil society, reflective practice, collaborative leadership, and social and environmental sustainability. It is designed to leverage the remarkable human resource base in the Seattle area working on these issues. iLEAP Fellows engage in an three-part, integrated, interdisciplinary curriculum that has them both learning in the classroom and in the community. Each week, Fellows: Participate in academic seminars led by experts in the four central themes of the program. These seminars range in their content and application—from discourses in critical social theory to the practical application of online communication techniques. Collaborate with Seattle-based organizations who are engaged in activities related to the Fellow’s interests. This regular interaction happens 2-3 days a week. Listen to and share stories with people in the Seattle area who have worked, served and led social enterprises. Taken together, this integrated curriculum offers Fellows a unique and rare opportunity to inspire their creativity and to sharpen their thinking; while at the same time, building meaningful relationships with people in the Seattle area who share a common vision to affect positive social change in communities around the world.
What is the iLEAP International Fellowship program?
The iLEAP International Fellowship program brings leaders from civil society organizations working for positive social change in Africa, Asia-Pacific and Latin America, to Seattle, Washington for a 3 month intensive program in professional skill building, academic study, and global networking. The Fellowship program is organized around four central themes: global citizenship and civil society, reflective practice, collaborative leadership, and social and environmental sustainability. It is designed to leverage the remarkable human resource base in the Seattle area working on these issues. iLEAP Fellows engage in an three-part, integrated, interdisciplinary curriculum that has them both learning in the classroom and in the community. Each week, Fellows: Participate in academic seminars led by experts in the four central themes of the program. These seminars range in their content and application—from discourses in critical social theory to the practical application of online communication techniques. Collaborate with Seattle-based organizations who are engaged in activities related to the Fellow’s interests. This regular interaction happens 2-3 days a week. Listen to and share stories with people in the Seattle area who have worked, served and led social enterprises. Taken together, this integrated curriculum offers Fellows a unique and rare opportunity to inspire their creativity and to sharpen their thinking; while at the same time, building meaningful relationships with people in the Seattle area who share a common vision to affect positive social change in communities around the world.
International Fellows
The Class of Spring 2008 has 4 Fellows from all over the world. Below you will find some brief profiles of some of these remarkable folks.
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