Land is Life Indigenous Women's Program Fellowship 2026 (With up to $3,600 in Stipend)

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About Land is Life Indigenous Women's Program Fellowship

Under our Indigenous Women’s Program, the year-long fellowship nurtures the next generation of Indigenous women leaders by supporting those who are taking innovative steps that contribute to gender equality, the well-being of their communities, and the recognition of their land and resource rights.

• Sponsor Organisation: Land is Life

Benefits of Land is Life Indigenous Women's Program Fellowship

1. Personalized mentoring from Indigenous women leaders with proven experience advancing Indigenous Peoples’ rights.
2. Funding and technical support (up to $3,000 USD) to design and implement a community-level project.
3. A stipend of $3,600 USD to support your participation throughout the program.
4. Knowledge sharing through monthly trainings on key topics related to Indigenous Peoples’ rights.
5. Leadership development to strengthen Indigenous women’s voices and decision-making power.
6. Networking opportunities to build or strengthen alliances with local, regional, and global partners and allies.
7. Advocacy support to participate in national and international decision-making spaces.

Land is Life Indigenous Women's Program Fellowship Requirements

1. Indigenous women between 18 and 35 years old
2. The applicant should not have been a former Land is Life fellow.

Application Date and Process

• Fill out the application form.
• Develop a community project that promotes the rights of Indigenous Peoples, with particular attention to the rights of Indigenous women and girls.. The project can address a range of key issues, including capacity building, biodiversity conservation, climate action, participation in decision-making, improved livelihoods, governance, and leadership development.
  • In case you are unable to complete the form, please apply by video. Here’s how to do it:
    • Review the questions in the application form and clearly answer each of them in the video.
    • Record a video of up to 15 minutes in English, French, or Spanish.
    • Make sure to answer all questions in the application form.
    • At the end of your video, provide your oral acceptance of the terms and conditions, since we cannot obtain your written signature.
    • Save your video preferably in mp3/mp4 format and send it to us [email protected]

Application Deadline

05 November, 2025

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