The Global Development Fund (GDF), in partnership with Common Purpose and The Human Edge, invites applications for the 2025 Conservation and Communities Fellowship (CCF).
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This comprehensive fellowship, running from November 2025 to May 2026, is specifically designed for emerging leaders from the Global South who work at the intersection of biodiversity conservation and community development.
Program Highlights:
- Fully-funded leadership development opportunity.
- Blended format: Online training plus an in-person gathering in Kenya (November 2025).
- Access to a supportive network of peers and program alumni.
- Skills development in conservation leadership and community engagement.
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Who Should Apply
To apply for the Conservation and Communities Fellowship, candidates must be leaders from grassroots or local organisations in the Global South focusing on biodiversity conservation and community livelihoods.
Ideal applicants will:
- Demonstrate passion for community-led positive change.
- Show leadership potential.
- Be able to identify personal and organisational challenges.
- Commit to full participation in all program components.
- Demonstrate critical thinking and a willingness to expand your capabilities.
Fellowship Benefits:
The CCF creates value through:
- Honouring indigenous knowledge systems and community-centred conservation approaches.
- Redistributing opportunities by scaling results and facilitating open dialogues between local organisations and donors.
- Creating a sustainable community of practice that extends beyond the program.
- Promoting horizontal learning across diverse regions and cultures.
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Key Dates:
- Application Deadline: June 13, 2025 (Midnight BST)
- Shortlist Announcement: July 25, 2025
- Final Selection Announcement: August 10, 2025
- Programme Commencement: November 11, 2025
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