The Global Change Leaders Program is now open for emerging women leaders from developing countries who are working on development issues. For 2019, the Global Change Leaders Program consists of two main components:<ol><li>August 12th &ndash; September 29th, 2019: 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.</li><li>October 1st, 2019 &ndash; March 31st, 2020: 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.</li></ol><h2>Program eligibility:</h2>Women who:<ol><li>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.</li><li>Will be immediately returning to their community and sector following the program to put their learning into practice.</li><li>Have great drive and passion for their work, demonstrated through their outstanding contributions in their organizations and communities.</li><li>Are practitioners in civil society organizations including community based organizations and non for profits, or active in public or private institutions, donor/philanthropic agencies, social movements, or in a social enterprise/business.</li><li>Hold a university degree or a combination of post-secondary education and experience.</li><li>Have strong oral and written English language competencies.</li></ol>

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Fully Funded Exchange Opportunities for Women Leaders from Developing Countries at Coady International Institute in Canada