Satyagraha: Nonviolence in the Gandhi-King Tradition
The practice of nonviolence is more relevant than ever as we navigate a world of changing social, political, and technological landscapes. Satyagraha, holding firmly to the truth, is a particular form of nonviolent action. The process of seeking peace in the Gandhi-King tradition invites creative academic and practical work across a wide spectrum of disciplines. How is truth connected to nonviolence and where does nonviolence work? Are lies considered acts of violence and do they play out as subversions of the truth? Does speaking truth to historical events promote justice? How does the knowledge of good vs evil contribute to nonviolent movements?
The goal of this conference is to focus on questions such as these by considering the prospect Satyagraha and how it relates to the world today. In order to enhance the discussion, we are seeking presentations from a variety of academic disciplines. Both theoretical and practical considerations are welcome.
Proposals Due November 12, 2021
We are an innovativefully-funded fellowship based at the International Inequalities Institute at the London School of Economics and Political Science in London, England. The programme is aimed at mid-career social-change leaders, from diverse countries and contexts, who are working to challenge inequality and who believe inequality can be defeated. We are now recruiting 18 Fellows for 2022-23, our sixth fellowship year, with an application deadline of 10 January 2022.
This contest calls on U.S. students to share in a 90 second video the positive impact they could make if they were able to accept an unpaid internship with financial sponsorship.
Deadline: November 2, 2021
THE TRUTH SCHOOL educating social change leaders
Unconventional International (UI)
Unconventional International (UI) is seeking visionary and collaborative young women leaders to join our team. Our communications intern will work in collaboration with our leadership circle to help us expand our outreach and make us shine! This position will require a commitment of 5-10hrs/week between September-December with extensions considered for review after 3 months. See more details below. We’d love to hear from you!
Our Development intern will work in collaboration with our leadership circle as we move towards organizational growth, partnerships and fundraising. We’re looking for someone who will bring enthusiasm and organization to this phase of our growth! Internship positions will require a commitment of 5-10hrs/week between September-December with extensions considered for review after 3 months. See position details below. We’re excited to hear from you!
Internships at San Diego Diplomacy Council
Gain hands-on experience in public diplomacy while learning about the work of a nonprofit in San Diego. Our volunteer intern positions are for college juniors through graduate-level students. Our internship program is attractive to emerging global leaders looking to expand their skills and knowledge in the following areas:
Intern, Karuna Center for Peacebuilding
The Karuna Center for Peacebuilding is seeking a part-time intern for Fall 2021/Spring 2022. The Karuna Center for Peacebuilding is a small nonprofit organization based in Amherst, MA, but with primarily remote staff, that implements peacebuilding programs focused on conflict transformation, inter-communal dialogue, and reconciliation. The core of Karuna Center’s work takes place in conflict-affected regions of the world, working with local partners. Karuna is also expanding its outreach and efforts to do more work in the United States.
The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship
A full-time, six-to-nine month fellowship in Washington, DC. Outstanding individuals will be selected to work with nonprofit, public-interest organizations addressing peace and security issues. This opportunity provides recent college and graduate school alumni with the opportunity to gain a Washington perspective on key issues of peace and security.
Scoville Fellows will choose to work with one of the twenty-six organizations participating in the program. Fellows may undertake a variety of activities, including research, writing, and organizing that support the goals of their host organization.
Fellows receive a salary of $3,400 per month and basic health insurance compensation, plus travel expenses to Washington, DC. The program also provides $1,000 per fellow for professional development to attend relevant conferences or meetings that could cover travel, accommodations, and registration fees, or to take a language or policy course. Application Information
Application Deadlines:
Fall 2022 Fellowship: January 7, 2022
Youth, Peace and Security Intern
The Children & Youth Division at Search for Common Ground seeks a full-time or part-time Youth, Peace and Security Intern for Fall 2021 to provide support for the Children and Youth division’s youth advocacy and fundraising efforts.
The Youth, Peace and Security Intern will assist the world’s largest dedicated peacebuilding NGO in shaping Youth, Peace and Security Coalition’s communications, meetings, and advocacy strategies as well as doing research on fundraising opportunities for Youth, Peace and Security advocacy and supporting grant drafting. As the Youth, Peace and Security intern, you will be working closely with the core team of advocacy experts that are a part of the U.S. Youth, Peace and Security Coalition and the CY team.
Deadline: October 29, 2021
Elected Officials to Protect America
Become a National Fellow! EOPA is now accepting applications for part of full-time Fellows. They are seeking highly motivated, dedicated, and passionate changemakers to assist with a variety of projects in the startup phase, including research, outreach, strategy, partnerships, fundraising, and communications. If you want to contribute to a high-leverage start-up campaign and make a national difference, this fellowship is for you. More information regarding the fellowship and how to apply can be found on their website.
GLOBAL POLICY. DIPLOMACY. SUSTAINABILITY. FELLOWSHIP Summer Cohort Application Open
The Global Policy, Diplomacy, and Sustainability Fellowship seeks to provide its fellows with a foundational understanding of governance, policy, sustainable ecosystems, and strategic issues. Fellows are united by their passion to bring about a global change, and typically come from a wide variety of countries and backgrounds. If you are interested in applying to be a part of their summer cohort, learn more and apply here.
Global Shapers Community Los Angeles
The World Economic Forum Los Angeles Global Shapers is recruiting their next class of leaders!
Being part of the community has been an incredibly rewarding experience, from working on local impact projects to collaborating with fellow shapers around the world, to becoming friends with truly inspiring people.
The hub accepts new applicants on a monthly rolling basis for available openings. Please complete the application on their website to be considered or tag someone you think might be a good fit.
Ashoka is looking for undergraduate and graduate students to contribute to a database of social entrepreneurship and conduct analyses for advancing the field of social entrepreneurship and collective impact. The intern will map social entrepreneurs from Latin America and analyze their innovations. The intern will also contribute to knowledge products, such as online courses, innovation sector reports, and innovation diagnostics tools.
The Road to Equal Justice Program Intern
The Road to Equal Justice (RTEJ) initiative empowers U.S. communities with training and mentoring on media, technology, and data tools that can accelerate and amplify social justice movements. This program has worked with racial and social justice organizations in Baltimore, Denver, Boston, New Orleans, and Miami and has trained 263 people from 150 organizations on how to utilize technology and media in the fight for equal justice.
Community Solutions Program (CSP)
The Community Solutions Program (CSP) is a year-long professional leadership development program for people who are working to improve their communities by addressing issues related to the environment, peace and conflict resolution, transparency and accountability, and women and gender.
The application for the 2022–2023 Community Solutions Program will be open from September 15 to October 27, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. ET
D-Prize supports new entrepreneurs who distribute proven poverty interventions.
Can you design a new business or NGO that delivers a proven poverty intervention at scale? Submit your idea to build a new organization and solve one of our Distribution Challenges below. We will award the most promising teams with up to $20,000 USD to launch wherever extreme poverty exists.
Deadline: November 1, 2021
The Global Governance, Justice, & Security Program at the Stimson Center Internship TOR
As the world confronts myriad, interconnected challenges — from ending civil wars and extreme poverty to combating climate change and information warfare — the very concept of global collective action is in question. At the same time, the world faces a severe, and widening, governance deficit as our system of global governance is continually asked to do more with less. In addition to multiple challenges and obstacles to deliver justice and security across the globe, the current system is under attack by resurgent nationalism, protectionism, and critiques of the multilateral system’s legitimacy. Stimson’s Global Governance, Justice & Security Program 〈GGJustSec〉 aims to advance more capable global and regional institutions to better cope with existing and emerging global challenges and to create new opportunities through effective multilateral action, including with the global business community and civil society.
Deadline: November 15, 2021
Bearing the Presidential moniker, the PMF Program is a flagship leadership development program at the entry level for advanced degree candidates. It was created more than three decades ago by Executive Order and has gone through many changes over the years. The Program attracts and selects the best candidates possible, but is really designed with a more narrow focus – developing a cadre of potential government leaders. It provides some sustenance during the first years of employment and encourages development of leadership capabilities. The PMF Program inculcates a lasting bond as well as a spirit of public service, ultimately encouraging and leading to a career in the government
The 4-month Watson Semester Accelerator was launched to accelerate the careers of recent graduates and gap-year students by teaching them entrepreneurial skills with a focus on impact. Whether you want to identify creative solutions to challenges as an intrapreneur, work within an existing organization, or advance your own solution as an entrepreneur, the Watson Semester Accelerator prepares you with the hands-on skills and global network to innovate and create sustainable change.
Deadline: November 15, 2021
Do you want an internship with a lot of responsibility and room for creativity, as well as gaining invaluable experience and connections with grassroots activists, scholars, and journalists around the world focused on advocacy, peacebuilding, and nonviolent action? If so, consider applying to Solidarity 2020 and Beyond. Positions will start at the end of 2021 or early 2020.
The ICM Mosaic Fellowship is part of Impact Capital Managers commitment to build a pipeline of diverse, skilled talent in the private capital impact investing industry. We expect to select up to 15 Fellows for the 2022 cohort, individually placed across ICM’s network of 70+ best-in-class funds. The Fellowship will take place over ten weeks, from approximately mid-June through mid-August 2022.
Application Timeline & Key Dates
- Application Opens: October 4, 2021
- Application Deadline: November 15, 2021
- Interviews Conducted: December 2021 – January/February 2022
- Offers Made: February 2022