Global Change Leaders
The
call for applications for the 2017 GCL program is open from October 3 –
November 15, 2016. Applicants will be notified of their application outcome by
February 28, 2017.
call for applications for the 2017 GCL program is open from October 3 –
November 15, 2016. Applicants will be notified of their application outcome by
February 28, 2017.
About the Program
Established
in 2011, the Global Change Leaders Program is a seven-week education program
offered by Coady Institute’s International Centre for Women’s Leadership. This
program enables women from developing countries to strengthen their leadership
capacities in order to contribute to innovation and change in their
organizations and communities. Program participants engage in learning grounded
in real world experiences and focused on Coady’s core thematic areas. Through a
shared learning environment with other emerging women leaders from around the
world, participants are exposed to a range of experiences and the beginnings of
a potentially lifelong network of support.
in 2011, the Global Change Leaders Program is a seven-week education program
offered by Coady Institute’s International Centre for Women’s Leadership. This
program enables women from developing countries to strengthen their leadership
capacities in order to contribute to innovation and change in their
organizations and communities. Program participants engage in learning grounded
in real world experiences and focused on Coady’s core thematic areas. Through a
shared learning environment with other emerging women leaders from around the
world, participants are exposed to a range of experiences and the beginnings of
a potentially lifelong network of support.
The Global Change Leaders program provides successful candidates with a full
scholarship that includes tuition, travel, accommodations, and meals.
Successful participants are responsible for costs pertaining to acquiring a
visa to enter Canada.
Program participants benefit from the guidance and mentorship of accomplished
women leaders from around the world. The program is led by a core team of staff
in the International Centre for Women’s Leadership and supported by other Coady
faculty and associates.
Meet our Global Change Leaders class of 2016
Program Eligibility
This
program is targeted to emerging women leaders from developing countries who are
working on development issues. These are women who:
program is targeted to emerging women leaders from developing countries who are
working on development issues. These are women who:
- Possess
a minimum of five years of demonstrated leadership experience in a social
or economic development endeavor in sectors such as livelihoods or
inclusive economic development, food security, environment, access to
education and health care, governance, political engagement of women and
the rights of girls and women; - Will
be immediately returning to their community and sector following the
program to put their learning into practice; - Have
great drive and passion for their work, demonstrated through their
outstanding contributions in their organizations and
communities;· - Are
practitioners in civil society organizations including community based
organizations and not for profits, or active in public or private
institutions, donor/philanthropic agencies, social movements or in a
social enterprise/business; - Hold
a university degree or a combination of post-secondary education and
experience; and - Have
strong oral and written English language competencies.
Candidates
must be from a country eligible for Official Development Assistance.
must be from a country eligible for Official Development Assistance.
Program Schedule and Components
For
2017, the Global Change Leaders Program consists of two main components:
2017, the Global Change Leaders Program consists of two main components:
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July
17 – September 1, 2017: A seven week on-site intensive course at the Coady International Institute in Antigonish, Nova Scotia where a collaborative relationship is fostered among facilitators and participants to draw out lessons and insights from their rich and diverse experiences. This consists of: |
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foundation module, in which participants focus on leadership theories and essential competencies, analysis of gender, citizenship and power, practical understandings of these concepts and their application for women leaders within their own contexts, strengthening capacities for social innovations, partnership building in a multi-stakeholder environment, and enhancing abilities to realize citizen-driven asset-based development. |
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focus on gendered approaches for social, political and economic empowerment and community development, including addressing legitimacy and accountability in governance structures, building resilient communities and strengthening inclusive economies. |
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final module, in which participants articulate an action plan for how they will take their new learning home to provide leadership in their organizations and communities and continue to work towards empowering other women moving forward. |
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September
30, 2017 – March 31, 2018: Participants will benefit from one-on-one mentoring from experienced women leaders upon their return home for up to six months to follow on the application of learning into practice. Mentors and mentees will be matched during the residency period based on specific needs and geographic locations. Participants will also join a global alumnae network of women leaders |
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