Strengthening Civil Societies Fellowships 2024: Apply Now for Paid Opportunities (600 euros Monthly)

Strengthening Civil Societies Fellowships 2024: Apply Now for Paid Opportunities (600 euros Monthly)

Embark on a transformative journey with the CrossCulture Programme (CCP) Fellowships in 2024. These paid fellowships, offering up to 600 euros per month, are tailored for dedicated professionals and volunteers worldwide. Delve into work-related stays lasting two to three months at esteemed host organizations in Germany or CCP partner countries.

An exclusionary criterion for application is that students are not eligible to participate in the program.

What Does the Funding Include?

CCP Fellowships are primarily designed to support civil society actors and enhance their work. This support encompasses the following:

– Collaboration with a host organization from the CCP network
– Mentorship throughout the fellowship period
– Online/on-site professional training tailored to the fellow’s specific goals and field of work
– Networking opportunities with other CCP Fellowship recipients
– Membership in the CCP alumni network
– For fellowship recipients focusing on key CCP topics, participation in a professional event

Unique Experience

Experience a unique blend of professional growth, valuable connections, and intercultural skills development. CCP Fellows contribute their expertise and networks to host organizations, fostering mutual benefit. Participants also partake in intercultural workshops, networking events, and professional gatherings.

2024 Highlights

In 2024, fellowships primarily offer on-site experiences, with a potential for digital participation based on funding and individual circumstances. The CCP Fellowships target fields such as policy and society, media and culture, human rights and peace, sustainable development, climate justice, with added emphasis on gender and diversity, and circular economy.

The CCP Fellowships primarily target individuals working within the following fields:
– Policy and society
– Media and culture
– Human rights and peace
– Sustainable development and climate justice

In 2024, there will be an added focus on the following key topics:
– Gender and diversity
– Circular economy

Funding and Benefits

The CCP Fellowship support package includes collaboration with host organizations, mentorship, tailored professional training, networking opportunities, and CCP alumni network membership. For participants from abroad, the ifa covers monthly stipends, airfare, accommodation, public transportation, health insurance, and visa fees. German participants receive a higher stipend.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants, aged 23 and above, with a minimum of two years of professional experience or volunteer work in civil society organizations, proficiency in English, and capability for extended stays abroad are encouraged to apply. Additional languages, commitment to social causes, and collaboration with organizations in the target country are desirable.

Applicants should be in good health and capable of extended stays abroad. Desirable Qualifications: – Applicants with a sustained commitment to social or community causes. – Substantial professional experience relevant to their field of work. – An ongoing or planned collaboration with an organization in the target country. – Proficiency in additional languages, particularly German, is a plus.

Eligible Countries

Priority is given to fellows from specific countries, but applicants from other nations are encouraged to inquire through the official link.

Only fellows from Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Bhutan, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Egypt, Georgia, Germany, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Mauritania, Mexico, Mongolia, Morocco, Nepal, Pakistan, Palestinian Territories, Philippines, Republic of Moldova, Russia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Tajikistan, Thailand, Tunisia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan and Vietnam will be given major priority. Nationals of other countries can reach out to the hosts of this opportunity through the official link below and ask more