Empowering Global Solutions: Ford Foundation's New Fellows
Ford Foundation Welcomes New Global Fellowship Members
Emerging leaders from diverse backgrounds are now part of a collective effort aimed at addressing the pressing global issue of inequality. The Ford Foundation has officially welcomed its 2025 cohort of the Ford Global Fellowship, which provides a robust support network for leaders dedicated to fostering sustainable change.
A Network of Change-Makers
This year, 30 inspiring leaders join an existing network of 127 fellows, all committed to creating innovative solutions for pressing social challenges. This initiative highlights the significance of collaborative efforts across regions such as Africa, Asia, and the Americas, ensuring a multifaceted approach in tackling global inequities.
The Vision of the Ford Global Fellowship
Founded in 2020 with a commitment of $50 million, the Ford Global Fellowship aims to empower the next generation of leaders with essential resources and networks. Through this fellowship program, participants gain vital skills and support that enhance their ability to drive impactful social justice movements.
Principles of Co-Learning and Community Engagement
At the heart of the fellowship is the community of practice that emphasizes shared learning among fellows. This unique approach fosters a rich exchange of ideas and experiences while connecting grantmakers and advocates from various sectors. The fellows engage in experiential learning sessions, creating a common ground to understand their interconnected histories and challenges.
Financial Support and Individualized Coaching
Each fellow in this program receives a no-strings-attached stipend of $25,000, along with tailored coaching to enhance their leadership capabilities. This financial support is designed not merely to alleviate immediate pressures but also to enable fellows to make enduring contributions in their communities.
Transformational Impact of New Leaders
The new cohort consists of dynamic individuals poised to drive innovative local and global solutions to disrupt inequality. According to Adria Goodson, director of the Ford Global Fellowship, the diverse expertise these fellows bring is essential for addressing some of the world’s most urgent problems.
Diverse Focus Areas Among the Fellows
The Ford Global Fellows have a wide array of interests and focus areas including climate justice, labor rights, and disability inclusion. Many fellows come from communities directly affected by inequality and have risen to leadership roles through their lived experiences.
Meet the New 2025 Fellowship Cohort
This year’s fellowship extends a warm welcome to:
- Bertha Zúniga - General Coordinator, Civic Council of Popular and Indigenous Organizations
- Dani Ayers - CEO, me too. International
- Divya Varma - Cofounder and Director of Policy and Practice, Work Fair and Free
- Emmanuela Shinta - Founder, Ranu Welum Foundation
- Fainta Negoro - Founder, Jaga Semesta; Chief of Impact at Jejakin.com
- Gabriela Chaves - Economist, Nofront Empoderamento Financeiro
- Jeremy Maarman - Executive Director, Initiative for Community Advancement
- Joy Hayley Munthali - Founder, Green Girls Platform
- Jumko Ogata-Aguilar - Writer and Advocate
- Kodzo Yaotse - Policy Lead, Africa Centre for Energy Policy
- Letícia Santiago de Moraes - Vice President, National Council of Extractivist Populations
- Luis Javier Velásquez Varela - Founder, Amazon Forever Org
- Lydia Namubiru - Editor-in-Chief, The Continent
- Mallory Zhan - Researcher and Advocate
- Mercy Mutemi - Managing Partner, Nzili & Sumbi Advocates
- Michael Liu - Executive Director, Chinese Initiative on International Law
- Milady Garcés Arboleda - Economic and Business Development Leader
- Noncedo Madubedube - General Secretary, Equal Education
- Odun Orimolade - Artist and Curatorial Director
- Patricio Cumming Rivero - CEO, Project Chaac
- Priya Thuvassery - Filmmaker and Co-CEO, Chambal Media
- Racha Ghanem - Community Organizer
- Rasak Adekoya - Global Technical Advisor at Sightsavers
- Ronaldo Matos - Executive Director, Desenrola E Não Me Enrola
- Sahar Aloul - Leadership Team, SADAQA
- Samer Sfeir - Managing Director, ProAbled
- Samuel Okulony - CEO, Environment Governance Institute
- Sandhya Gupta - Founder, Aavishkaar
- Dr. Troy Jackson - Executive Director, UNDIVIDED
- Valeska Ruiz Peña - Advocate for Indigenous Rights
About the Ford Foundation
The Ford Foundation is an esteemed organization dedicated to combating inequality and fostering justice. For over 85 years, it has empowered visionaries working for social change worldwide. With a substantial endowment of $16 billion, the Ford Foundation operates from its headquarters and regional offices across multiple continents.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Ford Global Fellowship?
The Ford Global Fellowship is a program designed to connect and empower leaders working towards innovative solutions to address inequality.
How many new fellows were welcomed in 2025?
In 2025, the Ford Foundation welcomed 30 new fellows to its community.
What support do fellows receive?
Fellows receive a stipend of $25,000 and individualized coaching to enhance their leadership skills.
What are the core values of the Ford Global Fellowship?
The fellowship emphasizes community engagement, shared learning, and collaboration among participants and wider networks in social justice.
How long has the Ford Foundation been active?
The Ford Foundation has been active for over 85 years, supporting social change initiatives globally.
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