APPLICATION INFORMATION
CLASS 2007 to 2009
The Mickey Leland International Hunger Fellows Program
The Congressional Hunger Center is currently seeking applications for the 4th Class of Leland International Hunger Fellows, who will serve in the program from July 2007 to June 2009. This two-year commitment begins with a one-year field placement in countries throughout Asia, Africa, and Latin America. The second year of the program places fellows in a policy setting, often in the headquarters of the organizations in which they served during their first year, to focus on public policy and advocacy and around issues they worked on directly during their field year.
The Mickey Leland International Hunger Fellows Program cultivates leadership and professional skills, provides substantial exposure to the international development and relief arenas, and provides links to a vast network of development professionals. Fellows receive a monthly stipend, health insurance, housing subsidy, and transportation and travel funds. At the end of their two-year program, Fellows earn an end-of-service stipend.
Requirements
- Graduate degree or equivalent experience in a related field
- At least one year of work or volunteer experience in a developing country
- Demonstrated leadership qualities and abilities, and a strong commitment to alleviating hunger and poverty
- Flexible, strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to perform well in team and cross-cultural environments
- US Citizen or permanent resident
Placements
Selected applicants to the 2007 to 2009 Class of Mickey Leland International Fellows Program will address food security, hunger and poverty through work that spans a variety of program areas. These areas include:
- agriculture
- trade
- food security research
- nutrition
- HIV/AIDS
- market access
- land rights
- network and coalition building
- information and communications technology
To learn how to apply, please click here.
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