[Apply] || Safe Sisters’ DefendDefenders Fellowship 2022 Program

 Eligibility Criteria For DefendDefenders  Safe Sisters Fellowship Program 2022

• Applicants must apply individually and must be based in Ghana, South Africa, Nigeria, Tanzania, Kenya, Sierra Leone, Zimbabwe, and Liberia. 
• Their work should mainly be focused on promotion and protection of human rights.
• Have an existing high impact digital project or idea they wish to bring into the workshop and implement after the cycle of safe sisters. 
• Have an open mind to learn and experiment with new digital tools and concepts. 
• Applicants should be proficient in English (written, spoken and comprehension).

Benefits of Eligibility Criteria For DefendDefenders  Safe Sisters Fellowship Program 2022

• Participants will be able to take part in a workshop over a period of five days, with DefendDefenders, to ensure that learning is tailored to the needs of the group.    
• The participants will define and work on their own project throughout the course of participating in the workshop and receive support and mentorship in realizing their project vision.  
• Participants will also become members of our alumni network after they have gone through the whole cycle, including access to mentors, creatives, safe sister signal group, a mailing list, e-learning opportunities, and priority in subsequent events.   
• All costs related to enabling participation in the workshop will be covered by DefendDefenders. 
•  Participants shall be given the opportunity to apply for grants for implementation of their own activities, following the successful completion of the fellowship programme.

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Application process for DefendDefenders  Safe Sisters Fellowship Program 2022

Selection into the program is highly competitive. We encourage you to apply early and put your best foot forward.   

Phase 1: Fill out this  application form  (link below)

Phase 2: Selection  

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. 

Phase 3: Self-study.

Phase 4: Preparation for the workshop.  

If you are selected to attend the workshops, you must complete several online assignments that will be assigned by the Safe Sister lead.  

Phase 5: The workshop

The workshop will take place from the 11th – 15th of July 2022 unless otherwise communicated.  

Phase 6: Mentorship

There will be mentorship and financial/technical follow-up support to alumni of the fellowship. 

Deadline For DefendDefenders  Safe Sisters Fellowship Program 2022

The deadline for DefendDefenders  Safe Sisters Fellowship Program 2022 is on the 17th of June 202

For more information inquiries: please contact [email protected] or [email protected]