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Welcome bloomers, Here is your summary of the newsletter this week: 🌱Obama Foundation fully funded program 🌱Leadership series with Japanese-BrazilianBuddhistmonk 🌱Call for impact entrepreneurs of The Bloom with love & light, The Bloom Team
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Meet the diverse social impact leaders in The Bloom. Every week brings "fresh soil" – inspiration for your career and beyond.
Hi bloomers! I'm Leonora, and I have +10 years of experience in higher education and NGOs in USA, Latin America, and Africa.I have a PhD in Comparative Literature and a background in Latin American Studies with a focus on urban memory, cultural heritage recovery, and reparations. Recently I was awarded the Vital Voices Visionary Fellowship, here's the story behind my application 🌱
Why did you decide to apply for this opportunity?
I have been following Vital Voice's work for a while and really admire the breadth and reach of their work. As an educator and global engagement leader committed to narrative change for gender and racial equity, my work is directly aligned with their mission, so that alignment was central to my decision to apply. Also, browsing the bios of the past fellows, I saw myself represented in many ways, which was an incentive, almost like an invitation to apply. But even before applying, there was the invisible labor of defining my leadership style and reflecting on my leadership journey in the context of social impact.
Could you tell us more about the fellowship?
The Vital Voices Global Partnership grew out of the Vital Voices Democracy Initiative, established in 1997 by Hillary Clinton and Madeleine Albright, following the United Nations Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing to promote the advancement of women as a U.S. foreign policy goal. Vital Voices' mission is to identify, invest in and bring visibility to extraordinary women around the world by unleashing their leadership potential to transform lives and accelerate peace and prosperity in their communities. The VV Visionaries program was created to support the next generation of emerging leaders who are redefining leadership in their everyday lives. Vital Voices fellows are part of a community of over 20,000 changemakers across 185 countries, each of whom are daring to reimagine a more equitable world for all.
Tell us about the application process: what was it like, and what advice do you think would be helpful to others considering applying?
The application process was straightforward and not very time-consuming: there was not even an interview process! Knowing the organization and keeping up with their work helped me know that I was a good fit and also saved me the time of having to research the organization from scratch. Also, it was a decision to invest in my own growth, as fellowship opportunities tend to be. In that sense, viewing the process as an opportunity for professional development can be a helpful mindset.
Do you have any strategies you recommend to others looking for similar opportunities?
I take time to keep myself informed about the programs and projects of the organizations I admire. Also, connecting with the organizations' leaders on LinkedIn or The Bloom's learning community is a practice I recommend as we tend to learn not only about the latest projects but also from the perspective of people directly responsible for the work, which can offer valuable insights into the organization.
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There's countless opportunities to branch out, beyond traditional 9 – 5 jobs. Global South/Global North fellowships, tools, and events.
💸 Networking & Career Events
In this month's global networking event in The Bloom, we’re bringing three incredible bloom leaders to share their journeys, insights, and transformative social impact work:
🎤 Honorine UmuhireCybersecurity Program Manager: I transitioned into software development after a career as pharmacist, with a promise to not box myself in, but instead explore all facets of myself and this www_World. I get quickly involved in initiatives centering fellow women colleagues and future ones which led me to expand my involvement and to explore project managerial roles (IT projects, women in tech centred projects and now cybersecurity projects).
🎤Daisy Mukasa Comms & Women's Health: Comms expert passionate about social development, and women’s health, with a particular focus on raising awareness about Obstetric fistula. I aim to continue creating awareness about the importance of quality maternal healthcare and enhance the quality of life of Fistula victims through dedicated programs. Currently, I'm interning at UNICEF conducting a landscape analysis of the global mental health/parenting advocacy space.
🎤Anne-Sharlene MurapaWellness Entrepreneur: As the Founder of Kurapa Moyo, a transformative community for African women, I'm redefining wellness by centering healing, joy, and embodied practices. I work at the intersection of gender, health, and tech to create spaces where African women can thrive. RSVP to December 5 networking event under "Events" channel of our learning community for social impact careers.
🏆 Call for Submissions
We interrupt your Bloom scrolling (yes, it's the opposite of "doom scrolling" 🤣)to share a very SPECIAL call for impact entrepreneur submissions from our founder, Jasmine.
If you identify as a historically overlooked entrepreneur & impact founder, and are looking for a meaningful feature, this is an excellent change to receive PR to an influencer page with +1 million engagements.
💸 Fellowships & Programs
Leadership Kitchen Series by Spring: One year leadership program led by social impact facilitators reflective of the diversity of changemakers in The Bloom. Meet one of the Kitchen Series facilitators, Márcia.
Hi bloomers! I'm Márcia, a Japanese Brazilian Integral Master Coach™ and Certified Integral Facilitator™ with more than 20 years of supporting social and climate justice leaders.
I started my career working as an engineer in the corporate sector. During this period, I learned that even when you set up the perfect system, everything still depends on the people actually using the system. I've been voraciously learning about human development ever since, building a rich knowledge base of how people learn, develop and evolve. After this first life as an engineer, I became an ordained Zen Buddhist monk and will be one of the facilitators of Spring's Leadership Kitchen Program. You can also check out Spring's other leadership offerings for 2025 on facilitating high impact meetings and building financial strength.
Obama Foundation Leaders Program: Fully-funded and open to changemakers in Africa,Asia-Pacific, Europe and United States. This transformative initiative empowers emerging leaders from government, civil society, and the private sector who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing the common good.
Policy Leader Fellowship of European University Institute: Residential opportunity for mid-career policy professionals worldwide. Designed for individuals from diverse policy fields—such as politics, civil service, media, and NGOs—the program enables fellows to immerse themselves in transnational governance processes. Jacobs Foundation Research Fellowship: International initiative supporting early and mid-career researchers dedicated to advancing the learning and development of children and youth Elevate Africa Fellowship: Mid-career leadership program designed to empower and support professionals across Africa who have demonstrated a sustained commitment to driving positive change in their communities, industries, and the continent at large.
The Migration and Technology Fellowship: Amplifies the voices and contributions of individuals with lived migration experience. We provide a platform to design, research, and implement technology-driven projects that center migration justice and advocate for change.
Global AI Safety Fellowship: Fully-funded 3-6 month research program to work in-person with organizations in the US, UK, or Canada or South Asia.
community garden
Did you know The Bloom has... a digital community?! To make sure you don't miss out, each week we round-up meaningful activities happening in the digital community:
🌵Explore a wholesome corner of the internet to ask & offer support from likeminded changemakers
Mumta: Hi Bloomers! I seem to have manifested my way to a funded PhD position in global health policy at Edinburgh University 😆 I will be looking into the fossil fuel industry as a commercial determinant of health in Sub-Saharan Africa, under the broader umbrella of planetary health governance. My offer is guidance and support for anyone who is on the journey to their dream graduate program.
Bianca: I work for Bridge for Billions in Italy. We have recently launched the second edition of the free training program, dedicated to foreign people (1st, 2nd and 3rd generation) speaking Italian with an entrepreneurial project in Italy. The program offers a 5-month, online and flexible path to structuring one’s own business through training, mentoring and networking opportunities. If you are interested, text me here!
Yarminiah: Hi Community! I'm hosting a free virtual masterclass for climate BIPOC creative professionals where I will dive into the tactics of highlighting your values, cultural experience, and POV in your portfolio to attract aligned climate opportunities. Interested? 👀 Meet values-aligned managers & leaders supporting their organizations with recruitment
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🌍 AFRICA + MENA HR Director (several countries - Africa) - Tiko 🇳🇬 Programme Manager - Options 🇪🇹Technical Coordinator (Remote) - Sistema.bio 🌎 LATIN AMERICA + CARIBBEAN 🇧🇷 Project Officer (Field Liaison) - ELEVATE, LRQA 🇧🇸 Risk Management Director - The Island School 🌏 ASIA + PACIFIC 🇦🇺 Multiple roles - Ethos Urban 🇸🇬 Senior Manager, Power Markets APAC - 3Degrees 🇳🇵Agriculture Officer - BlinkNow 🇮🇳 India Lead - Climate Policy Initiative
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