Hurford Youth Fellowship in USA from World Movement for Democracy

World Movement for Democracy offers a Hurford Youth Fellowship in the USA. The Hurford program seeks to build leadership skills, enhance organizational talents, and harness the potential of emerging democracy leaders worldwide. Through the Hurford program, four youth activists per year spend three months in the program, during which they expand their global network, learn lessons from activists from democracy movements around the world, and contribute to the development of the World Movement for Democracy.

• You will receive a monthly stipend for living expenses, plus basic health insurance and roundtrip travel to and from Washington, D.C. Stipends take into account the cost of living in Washington, D.C. You will be provided with a fully equipped office, including internet and email access, and a limited budget for fellowship-related long-distance phone calls.
• The World Movement Secretariat staff plays a vital role in helping you to realize your fellowship objectives by collaborating with you on your fellowship projects and engaging you in ongoing discussions about your work.
• NED houses a Democracy Resource Center (DRC), which includes a library with some 20,000 works, including books, journals, grantee reports, and other publications on democracy. You may enjoy access to other local libraries as needed.

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• You must be no older than 30 years of age.
• You must demonstrate a strong interest in democratic activism and in the advancement of democracy in your respective communities, as well as worldwide. Youth affiliated with civil society organizations are especially encouraged to apply.
• The Hurford Youth Fellows Program is open to applicants from any country.
• The program does not provide scholarship funds or any other type of financial aid to university or graduate students, nor is it designed to support postdoctoral research. The program is not an educational program offering academic courses leading toward a degree. In addition, it does not provide financial support to those seeking to complete professional training programs, attend conferences, or pursue internships at other organizations.
• Working knowledge of English is an important prerequisite for participation in this program. All application materials must be submitted in English.
• Selection will be based on a set of criteria including demonstrated activism or interest in the advancement of democracy, a desire to network with others, and a clear explanation of how you will benefit from your own efforts for advancing democracy.
• You are expected to work full-time on your fellowship projects at the NED office in Washington, D.C.
• You may not hold any other fellowships or be otherwise employed during the fellowship period without the express permission of the World Movement Secretariat staff.

About World Movement for Democracy:

In 1999, 400 democrats founded the World Movement for Democracy in New Delhi, India. In honor of the event, participants joined in the celebration by sharing stories about how the World Movement has impacted their work.

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