Atlantic Fellows for Racial Equity (AFRE) calls application for Fellowship Program 2021. Each cohort of Fellows consists of 20 high-impact change-makers from South Africa and the United States who participate in a year-long, non-residential program that builds knowledge and capacity to effectively address the causes of racial inequality.

Atlantic Fellows for Racial Equity (AFRE) is about building a community that is grounded in deep respect and appreciation for diverse experiences and perspectives and what we can build collectively.

Benefits

AFRE supports Fellows’ participation and leadership development through:

• International travel and accommodations in South Africa and the United States.
• Technological equipment to facilitate participation in virtual programming.
• Professional coaching, networking and financial resources to advance racial equity projects.
• Communications services for public identity-development, including a headshot, bio, and media training.
• USD $10,000 in funding to cover personal costs associated with participation.
• Access to Columbia University coursework upon graduation.
• Connection to a global community of Atlantic Fellows working for change.

Eligibility

This program is for individuals who are committed to achieving equity, have a track record of significant impact, and deeply value dialogue with, and learning from, diverse perspectives and voices as a critical step towards achieving societal transformation. There are no academic qualifications required to apply.

Criteria

• Experienced in their field of work with a track record of impact in furthering racial equity.
• Proposing work with the potential to significantly advance the development of new policy, institutions and/or narratives for greater equity.
• Willing and able to navigate and learn from diversity and complexity on a local and global scale.
• Committed to working with and supporting others to achieve individual and collective impact.