An exciting opportunity for 25 exceptional young people from all over the world to join Youth Interfaith Leaders Fellowship on Climate Change 2025 in North Carolina, USA for one week. Faith For Our Planet organisation, in partnership with Duke University’s prestigious Divinity School, is thrilled to announce the third cycle of its fellowship for climate-conscious young leaders from around the world.
Host institution
Faith For Our Planet (FFOP) Youth Interfaith Leaders Fellowship will be hosted at Duke University. Duke is reputed for producing world renowned scholars and thinkers including 15 Nobel Laureates, and three Turing Award recipients.
The campus spans over 8,600 acres on three contiguous sub-campuses at the heart of which is the magnificent Duke Chapel indicative of the university’s religious roots and spirit. Building on that legacy and excellence, we have experts from the Duke Divinity School who have designed and will be delivering, this fellowship for the next generation of global interfaith leaders.
About the Fellowship
The fellowship is a fully funded, week-long residential program at Duke University designed for the next generation of climate leaders. It provides a unique opportunity for young individuals to join a rapidly expanding network of faith-driven climate activists.
Fellows will engage in expert lectures, interactive sessions, dialogues, and vocational training, equipping them to create impactful faith-based climate initiatives within their communities. The program's curriculum is delivered by distinguished experts in religious studies, climate change, interfaith and cross-cultural relations, media, and community work.
During the program, the fellows will:
- Gain a deep understanding of how faith values, particularly regarding the natural environment, shape concepts of leadership, justice, and community in their climate leadership and organisational efforts.
- Enhance their awareness of community dynamics to design interventions that resonate with multi-faith and multicultural settings.
- Improve communication skills to become effective, empathetic influencers, capable of both listening and shaping public discourse, guiding community opinion, and engaging decision-makers.
- Foster leadership that values cultural and religious diversity, promoting inclusivity, trust, and equity in their mobilisation efforts.
- Launch faith-based climate awareness and community-led climate action projects.
After completing the program, our fellows will become members of the FFOP Fellowship Alumni Association, opening doors to participate in FFOP’s regional events and climate and interfaith campaigns.
Eligibility | who can apply?
- Applicants must be aged between 20-35 years old
- Possess educational background, volunteer experience, and/or work experience relevant to the themes of the fellowship, such as environmental issues, religion, and community leadership.
- Have access to a local network (social, professional, religious, etc.) or demonstrate a willingness to engage and mobilise available local networks.
- Have command of the English language
- Although optional, candidates are encouraged to submit a widely recognized English language proficiency test result (such as IELTS, TOEFL, CAE, etc.) with their application. Since English is the working language of the fellowship, candidates must demonstrate sufficient proficiency to understand and actively participate in the program.
Note: the absence of such a test in English will not negatively affect your selection to the program
Participant Expectations
The fellowship aims to support proactive leaders and change agents. Therefore, participants are expected to:
- Dedicate their time for the entire duration of the fellowship, including any necessary pre- or post-fellowship sessions.
- Commit to developing a faith-based community climate action project.
- Show enthusiasm for learning, expanding their networks, and benefiting from the exposure during the fellowship.
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and interfaith cooperation.
- Engage actively in the FFOP Youth Alumni Association’s activities and events.
Expenses and Benefits
FFOP will cover the costs of participants’ air travel, visa fees, accommodation, and food. Any additional expenses will not be covered.
Timeline
Application deadline: 31st of August 2024
Interview cycle: 10th of November - 31st of December
Selection result: January 2025
Fellowship held at Duke University, USA: 24th -30th of May 2024
How to apply?
All prospective candidates must fill out
the application form no later than the 31st of August 2024. The online application includes questions about their skills, motivation, and relevant academic, professional, volunteer, and leadership experience.
More Details
for more details about the fellowship, kindly check the opportunity webpage on Faith For Our Planet (FFOP) website from
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