The selection of the 4th Class of Mickey Leland International Hunger Fellows (2007-2009) is finalized. There are 9 fellows placed in Africa, 3 in Asia and 5 in the Latin America/Caribbean region. The 4th Class of Leland Fellows will be working in a wide variety of countries on issues that impact upon hunger including land rights, HIV/AIDS, food security, agriculture, nutrition, network/coalition building and market access.

For those interested in applying for the 5th class of Mickey Leland Fellows (2009-2011), please check back at our website the summer of 2008 for further information about the application process and to view listings of the Fellowships placements for the 5th class. We anticipate that candidate applications will be due in November or December of 2008.