Components and Requirements
Core Components
The fellowship includes the following core components:
- Two weekend retreats in Washington, DC – the first in February 2010 and the second in September 2010;
- Monthly group skills training, check-in and mentorship calls via conference call or webinars;
- Regular participation in Genocide Intervention Network (GI-NET) advocacy campaigns and efforts to build relationships with Congressional offices – including making calls to Congressional offices, developing and circulating community sign-on letters to Congressional offices, holding meetings at Congressional offices in-district or in DC, and working with Congressional offices to co-sponsor legislation;
- Regular opportunities for networking within the anti-genocide and human rights fields at-large, including with alumni of the inaugural class of Carl Wilkens Fellows, and access to GI-NET and partner organization staff, notable academics, and thought leaders;
- Facilitation of media opportunities; and
- Engagement in fundraising initiatives and campaigns for Genocide Intervention Network.
Over the course of one year, the Carl Wilkens Fellowship provides rich training opportunities in the following areas:
- Leadership development and community organizing
- Networking with genocide survivors and faith leaders
- Volunteer recruitment and engagement
- Advocacy training
- Messaging and media outreach
- Fundraising
- Strategic planning
In addition, Carl Wilkens Fellows receive
- Funds to use towards organizing events in their communities
- Transportation to and accommodation at Fellowship program retreats
Requirements for Application
- Residence in the domestic United States
- Commitment to the mission of Genocide Intervention Network and to the objectives of the Carl Wilkens Fellowship
- Leadership experience within a community setting
- Interest in and/or experience in legislative action
