The Meridian Social Innovation Fellowship’s year-long engagement began with an intense international professional exchange in Washington, DC, Chicago, Boston, Detroit, and San Francisco. This exchange introduced key components of the fellowship: the project management curriculum, cross-sector mentorship, and an online community of interest.
After the exchange, the Fellows will implement projects which can positively impact at least 1,000 members of their respective communities. To support the Fellows’ success, Meridian built ʺCommunities of Championsʺ around each Fellow. These communities are comprised of top global leaders who will mentor the Fellows and ensure that they have access to the expertise and cross-sector networks that are critical to the success of their programs. Meridian is also facilitating long-term engagement with the Fellows through monthly convening for training, ongoing communications with U.S.-based mentors, and deepening of cross-sector connections.
Partners of the 2015 Meridian Social Innovation Fellowship are: IBM, Square, Rosetta Stone, Year Up, Youthbuild, LinkedIn, IO Sustainability, the Kresge Foundation, and the U.S. Embassies of Belgium, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, and S
| Meridian Social Innovation Fellowship- Professional Exchange Program | May 2015 | |
|---|---|
| Number of Visitors: | 8 |
| Regions: | Europe and Eurasia |
| Countries: | Belgium, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Spain |
| Impact Areas: | Civic Engagement, Cultural Diplomacy, Education, Empowering Women and Girls, Entrepreneurship, Science and Technology, Youth Leadership Development |
| Program Areas: | Global Leadership, Culture |
| Partners: | Diplomatic Corps, Private Sector, NGOs, Public Sector |
