Generation Change Fellows Program Application 2022-2023 for Philippines

Deadline: Sunday, November 13 at 11:00 pm (EST Time)

Generation Change Fellows Program Application 2022-2023 for Philippines

About USIP 

The United States Institute of Peace is an independent, nonpartisan institution established and funded by Congress to increase the nation’s capacity to manage international conflict without violence. USIP aims to “think, act, teach, and train” across the spectrum of international conflict prevention, management, and resolution and to help societies in the period of post-conflict stabilization.

About the Generation Change Fellows Program

The Generation Change Fellows Program (GCFP) is dedicated to strengthening the capacity of civically engaged youth leaders as they emerge as peacebuilders in their communities. By delivering training in prejudice awareness and reduction, effective leadership, and conflict transformation; providing online courses and other resources; and fostering a global learning community, the program gives participants the additional skills, knowledge, support, and resources needed to increase their resilience as peacebuilders and civic leaders, manage conflict at a local level, and increase the effectiveness of their peacebuilding programs.
Generation Change Fellows are between 18 and 35 years old. They hold leadership roles within civic organizations and are actively working to positively impact their community. The Fellows have earned trusted and legitimacy within their community through their demonstrated commitment to their work.

About the Training 

The five-day program will deliver training in prejudice awareness and reduction, effective leadership, and conflict transformation in order for these emerging leaders to increase their resilience and have a greater impact on their respective communities. The training will provide a safe space for participants to share ideas, gain new tools, practice constructive conversations, and better understand conflict resolution, especially as it relates to their country. It will also expose participants to experts in the leadership development and conflict resolution fields.
Upon completing the training, participants will join Generation Change’s global community of emerging civic leaders and will have access to various resources provided by USIP. USIP will pay for participant airfare, ground transportation, lodging, and meals.

Eligibility Criteria – Generation Change Fellows Program Application 2022-2023 for Philippines

  • Must be of Philippines origin.
  • Must currently live and work in the Philippines.
  • Must be 18-35 years old.
  • Must be able to read, write and speak English.
  • Must have founded a peacebuilding organization or have worked in a leadership role for at least 3 years in an organization that does peacebuilding work and/or related fields (peace education, gender-based violence, dialogue, mediation, prevent electoral violence, etc)
  • Must possess a willingness to participate and learn from peers and facilitators.
  • Must be able to travel and fully commit to the program between February 23 – 28, 2023. These dates may change depending on restrictions related to COVID-19.
  • Must have a valid ID to travel.

Training Location: Philippines. The exact location is to be determined.
Training Dates: February 23 -February 28, 2023


Application Submission

1. Submit the written application using Surveymonkey.
2. Upload and submit an updated curriculum vitae or resume and a scanned copy of your ID.