The Community Solutions Program is a professional development program for the best and brightest global community leaders working in Transparency & Accountability, Tolerance/Conflict Resolution, Environmental Issues, and Women’s Issues.
The Community Solutions Program is a program of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State, and implemented by IREX
Information for Applicants
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Goals
The goal of the Community Solutions Program is for global community leaders to improve their capacity for local community intervention and problem-solving and be ambassadors for increased mutual understanding. Community Solutions Program fellows:
• Acquire a global peer network and build relationships with US practitioners
• Learn tools and models for effective organizational leadership
• Learn strategies and best practices to address economic, environmental, political, or social challenges, and strengthen their ability to solve community problems
Background
Individual countries – no matter what the level of development they have achieved – need to meet their contemporary challenges both locally and globally. While solutions to many problems can be found on the global stage (e.g., best practices in economic, environmental, and social programming), these problems can only truly be addressed at the country- and even community-level. Such a dynamic demands educated and capable community and civic leaders who can motivate and inspire others to action. Countries in transition need civic and community leaders who not only possess a vision for change, but also have the practical skills and networks that can help move their societies forward.
Project Activities
Four-month U.S. Fellowship: Community Solutions fellows are placed in community-based, non-profit or other civil society organizations, government offices or legislative bodies in the U.S. where they work with seasoned community leaders on current complex global challenges related to the participants’ community activities.
Community Leadership Institute (CLI): Community Solutions fellows spend more than 500 hours developing leadership in laboratory learning situations including self study, presentations, online discussions, and working groups that complement their community placements. CLI gives fellows practical skills in Goal Setting, Monitoring & Evaluation, Organizational Team Building, Networking & Partnering, and Communications & Advocacy.
Follow-on Projects: Community Solutions fellows will develop follow-on projects in partnership with their U.S. hosts. Follow-on projects will be completed after fellows return to their home countries and fellows will submit reflection pieces discussing their projects and outcomes.
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