{"id":1699,"date":"2021-12-22T15:35:36","date_gmt":"2021-12-22T20:35:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/?page_id=1699"},"modified":"2025-01-08T14:58:11","modified_gmt":"2025-01-08T19:58:11","slug":"fellowships","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/fellowships\/","title":{"rendered":"HerStart Fellowships"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<h1>HerStart Fellowships<\/h1>\r\n<p>HerStart Fellowships are meaningful volunteer opportunities that align with your skills and interests, allowing you to expand your knowledge and make an impact on gender equality and sustainable development in new and dynamic ways.<\/p>\r\n<p>Find the right international volunteer opportunity for you.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p><a role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/opportunities\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"> See Current Opportunities <\/a> <a role=\"button\" href=\"#types\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"> Learn About Fellowships <\/a><\/p>\r\n<h2>Types of Fellowships<\/h2>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"elipses\" src=\"https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2020\/12\/elipses.svg\" alt=\"Underline detail\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\r\n<h3>International Fellowships<\/h3>\r\n<p>Travel overseas to gain international development experience while partnering with women to drive entrepreneurship, climate action and gender equality.<\/p>\r\n<p><a role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/international-fellowships\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"> Learn About International Fellowships <\/a><\/p>\r\n<h3>E-Fellowships<\/h3>\r\n<p>Virtually share and grow your skills to help propel sustainable economic development, entrepreneurship and social impact for women and their communities.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p><a role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/e-fellowships\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"> Learn About E-Fellowships <\/a><\/p>\r\n<h2>Experiences built for a better future<\/h2>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"elipses\" src=\"https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2020\/12\/elipses.svg\" alt=\"Underline detail\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>A HerStart Fellowship is a specialized experience for Canadians built around your diverse skills, knowledge and passions including:<\/p>\r\n<p><a role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/opportunities\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"> Explore All Opportunities <\/a> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"HerStart_Gender Equality\" src=\"https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/01\/HerStart_Gender-Equality.svg\" alt=\"Icon of an equal sign with a balance\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>Gender Equality<\/p>\r\n<p>Support YCI and global partners to identify gendered barriers, design gender-responsive solutions and amplify women&#8217;s strengths.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p><a role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/opportunities\/?role%5B%5D=gender-equality\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"> See Opportunities <\/a> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"HerStart_Climate Action\" src=\"https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/01\/HerStart_Climate-Action.svg\" alt=\"Icon of a spinning world\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>Climate Action<\/p>\r\n<p>Join the team to raise awareness of environmental issues, design climate-responsive solutions and build a network of green businesses.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p><a role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/opportunities\/?role%5B%5D=climate-action\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"> See Opportunities <\/a> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"HerStart_Monitoring &amp; Evaluation\" src=\"https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/01\/HerStart_Monitoring-Evaluation.svg\" alt=\"Icon of a magnifying glass looking at a plant\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>Monitoring &amp; Evaluation<\/p>\r\n<p>Apply your data collection, analysis and reporting skills to the critical topics of women&#8217;s empowerment, climate action and social entrepreneurship.<\/p>\r\n<p><a role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/opportunities\/?role%5B%5D=monitoring-evaluation\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"> See Opportunities <\/a> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"HerStart_Communications\" src=\"https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/01\/HerStart_Communications.svg\" alt=\"Icon of a speech bubble with connection nodes\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>Communications<\/p>\r\n<p>Use your creative skills to design and deliver innovative trainings and communication materials for the HerStart fellows, partners and women entrepreneurs.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p><a role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/opportunities\/?role%5B%5D=communications\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"> See Opportunities <\/a> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"HerStart_Impact Financing\" src=\"https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/01\/HerStart_Impact-Financing.svg\" alt=\"Icon of a plant with a positive graph coming out of it\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>Social Entrepreneurship<\/p>\r\n<p>Support the development of social entrepreneurs and the implementation of the HerStart Catalyst Fund, which provides financial grants and coaching for women-led social enterprises. \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p><a role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/yci.org\/herstart\/opportunities\/?role%5B%5D=social-entrepreneurship\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"> See Opportunities <\/a> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"HerStart_Partnerships &amp; 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