- Organizing Institution: The Global Good Fund.
- Program Duration: 12 months.
- Program Format: Hybrid leadership fellowship combining virtual engagement and in-person interactions.
- Target Participants: Social entrepreneurs and leaders of for-profit and non-profit organizations with a social mission.
- Application Process:
- Phase 1: Initial questionnaire (May–June).
- Phase 2: Detailed application including a video submission, recommendation letters, and a financial model (July–August).
- Phase 3: Online interview (October–November).
- Participants are expected to commit fully throughout the fellowship year.
- Program Language: English. Applicants must be able to communicate professionally in English.
- Note: The fellowship does not provide direct funding to the applicant’s organization. Instead, it invests in the personal leadership development of the individual leading the organization, helping them maximize their social impact.
Publish Date
6/16/2026
Application Deadline
6/30/2026
Opportunity Type
Fellowships
Publisher
Foras Khadra
Available Countries
All World, The Arab World, Palestine, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Yemen, Egypt, Sudan, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Mauritania, Djibouti, Somalia, Comoros
Description
The Global Good Fund Fellowship is a 12-month leadership development program designed for social entrepreneurs and emerging leaders who are leading organizations or ventures with measurable social impact. The fellowship focuses on developing the leader rather than the organization itself by providing executive coaching, professional mentorship, one-on-one guidance, and leadership assessment tools. The program aims to help leaders expand the impact of their organizations and address pressing social challenges in areas such as environmental sustainability, education, healthcare, economic empowerment, and financial inclusion.
Details
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be founders, co-founders, executive directors, or key decision-makers within their organizations.
- Applicants must work full-time in the organization they lead.
- The organization must have been operating for at least two years.
- The organization must employ at least two full-time paid staff members.
- The organization must have a clear social mission and not be solely profit-driven.
- Organizations may be for-profit, non-profit, or hybrid entities.
- Preference is given to organizations that are in a growth stage and can demonstrate long-term scalability.
- Priority sectors include environmental sustainability, education, healthcare, economic empowerment, and financial inclusion, although organizations in other sectors with significant social impact may also be considered.
- Applicants are preferably not participating in another formal leadership coaching or mentorship program at the same time.
Opportunity Benefits
- Intensive leadership development program for one full year.
- Dedicated Executive Coach providing individualized support.
- C-Suite Mentor offering strategic guidance and professional mentorship.
- A leadership development grant of USD 10,000 to support the fellow’s personal leadership growth.
- Access to specialized leadership and personality assessment tools.
- Membership in a global network of fellows, experts, and social entrepreneurs.
- Networking and partnership-building opportunities with social impact leaders from around the world.
- Strategic support to help expand organizational impact and strengthen long-term sustainability.