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Amazing Fellowships + Impact Opps, PCDN Newsletter, Nov 16, 2024
Here’s to a special second edition of our Weekly Newsletter given the amazing # of impact opportunities including some awesome fellowships that were posted on PCDN and we’ve seen in our network this week.
Apply now for the fully-funded Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity programme
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Are you a changemaker committed to building a fairer world?
Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity (AFSEE), based at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), is an innovative fully-funded fellowship that brings together mid-career social change leaders to explore and challenge inequality.
Applications are now open and will close on Friday 10 January 2025
Social Impact Opportunities
Upskill for Impact
The USIP Gandhi King Academy invites you to join free, public online courses designed to enhance peacebuilding skills and drive real change.
Led by world-class faculty, these courses offer a blend of self-directed learning and expert-led live webinars (sponsored partner post)
Apply for the 2026 Georg Arnhold Senior Fellow for Education for Sustainable Peace
The fellowship aims to promote education for sustainable peace with a particular focus on educational media and curricula at secondary-school level in post-conflict or transitional societies (sponsored partner post)
Applications are welcomed from outstanding scholars in the humanities, political and social sciences, education sciences or law, with a project firmly located in the field of peace education. We also welcome applications from distinguished practitioners in the field of peace education with high-level international experience in areas such as journalism, government, or NGO management.
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Social Impact News & Resources
Joke of the Day
💼 Why did the consultant bring a clock to the brainstorming session?
To ensure their "timing" was impeccable! ⏰
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🌍 News
🔹 Politics Meets UFC:
Steven Cheung, a top spokesperson for Donald Trump, recently made headlines with his dual role in politics and sports as part of the UFC’s strategy team. The crossover highlights the increasing blend of influence between the entertainment industry and political arenas.
🔹 Heat’s Invisible Impact:
A staggering $500 billion work hours were lost globally in 2023 due to heat exposure, emphasizing the urgent need for climate adaptation strategies in workplaces and cities. Countries in the Global South are bearing the brunt of these losses, affecting productivity and livelihoods.
🔹 Building Unity Post-Election:
In a time of polarized politics, a Deseret News opinion piece calls for a shift from blaming to collaborative rebuilding. Focusing on bridging divides and fostering solutions, the article explores actionable steps to heal democratic systems.
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🌟 LinkedIn Profile to Follow:
A leader in locally-led development and a champion for equitable partnerships, Ennie inspires with her work at Humentum and beyond. Follow her for insights on advancing global development through collaboration and innovation.
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📌 Organization in Focus: Rippleworks
Rippleworks partners with social ventures worldwide, helping them scale their impact through tailored support in talent, leadership, and funding. They curate a wonderful job board featuring many impact (including remote ones) in the impact sector.
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