Are you a graduate student or an independent individual passionate about global health, education, and community service? Are you interested in proactive problem-solving? Do you want to gain hands-on experience implementing and evaluating health and education interventions in a low-resource setting? If yes, you might be interested in applying for the Move Up Global Fellowship Program!

What is the Move Up Global Fellowship Program?

The Move Up Global Fellowship Program is a month-long fellowship program that offers an opportunity for fellows to participate in an education and community health immersion program in Rwanda. The program aims to provide fellows with the skills, knowledge, and network to become educators, global health leaders, and advocates.

The program consists of three main components:

• Pre-departure training: Fellows will attend a thorough orientation to prepare them for their fieldwork in Rwanda. The topics will include cultural competency, ethical issues, research methods, project management, and more.

• Fieldwork in Rwanda: Fellows will be placed in one of the partner organizations of Move Up Global in Rwanda, where they will support interventions related to education enrichment programs, prevention of malnutrition and neglected tropical diseases, and community health. Fellows may conduct a research project on a topic of their choice under the guidance of a local supervisor and a Move Up Global mentor.

• Post-fieldwork reflection: Fellows will present their project progress and/or share their experiences and lessons learned with the Move Up Global community and other stakeholders. Fellows will also receive feedback and career advice from the Move Up Global team and alumni.

What are the benefits of joining the Move Up Global Fellowship Program?

By joining the Move Up Global Fellowship Program, you will:

• Gain valuable experience designing, implementing, and evaluating health interventions in a low-resource setting.

• Learn about the challenges and opportunities of community health programming from local experts and mentors.

• Expand your network and connections with other young global health professionals and enthusiasts.

What are the requirements to join the Move Up Global Fellowship Program?

To be eligible for the Move Up Global Fellowship Program, you must:

• Be a college or graduate student in a relevant field (such as public health, medicine, nursing, social work, education, etc.

• Have a desire to learn and contribute to education and health in resource-constrained communities.

• Have a strong interest and commitment to global health and social justice.

• Have some prior experience or knowledge in global health or related fields.

• Be fluent in English (knowledge of French or Kinyarwanda is an asset).

• Be able to commit to the entire duration of the program.

• Be willing to adapt to different cultural and living conditions.

How do you apply for the Move Up Global Fellowship Program?

If you are interested in applying for the Move Up Global Fellowship Program, please follow these steps:

1. Fill out the online application form below. You will need to provide your personal information, academic background, work experience, motivation statement, and two references.

2. If you are shortlisted, you will be invited for an online interview with the Move Up Global team and alumni.

3. If selected, you will receive an offer letter from Move Up Global with further details about the program.

What is the cost of the program?

1. The total program fees are $3,300 (covering accommodation, meals, in-country transportation, and program coordination). Airfare and personal expenses are not included.

2. Applicants are encouraged to apply for micro-grants or fundraise for their projects. For example, if the applicants are interested in malnutrition, neglected tropical diseases among children, menstrual health, mental health, education, and other projects, we recommend them to mobilize some resources from their academic institutions, family foundations, and/or individual donors. Move Up Global is willing to provide background information and offer letters of support.

3. While having additional funding to support the project is optional, we prioritize fellows with dedicated funding to support their projects.

4. Program fees should be wired to the Move Up Global account after receiving an official acceptance letter.