Empower your local community.

Local Fellowship Program

Calling all passionate Indian and Nepali students and professionals! Fuel your drive for international development, social business, social entrepreneurship, and sustainability.Unlock transformative experiences and become a driving force for impactful change in your community.

Join Us In Making A Difference.

Passionate about empowering women, ending poverty, and advancing clean energy in your country? Fuel your personal and professional growth, explore the world of social enterprise, and collaborate with like-minded individuals from India, Nepal, and across the globe. We seek go-getters driven by purpose, ready to take action and create a better world.

Fluency in English is preferred, along with proficiency in any of the following languages: Kannada, Telugu, Bengali, Hindi, Nepali, Urdu, and Tamil. Unleash your potential and be part of the global movement for positive change.

Your Impact

1.Ignite Change, Empower Communities: Refine, test, and evaluate projects directly impacting the future of neglected communities in your country.

2.Assess Impact, Drive Transformation: Conduct community surveys and market analyses to measure and evaluate the effectiveness of actions.

3.Fuel Growth, Empower Women: Develop innovative approaches to identify, train, and support women entrepreneurs, fostering sustainable empowerment.

4.Uncover Insights, Ignite Transformation: Map communities and collect customer data through interviews, gaining valuable insights to drive impactful change.

5.Build Capacity, Share Knowledge: Your involvement is essential in building our capacity and sharing knowledge with our team, women entrepreneurs, and customers.

Structure

As a local fellow, you can fully participate in the program and projects alongside our international fellows. Your invaluable role extends beyond that, as you play a crucial part in helping our international fellows understand the rich culture of your country and facilitating communication with our remarkable women entreprenuers and communities. Becoming a fellow will give you a practical understanding of the entrepreneurial approach to community development while fostering a deep appreciation for involving end-users in design and change processes. This immersive program spans 2-4 weeks, offering valuable time to interact with our customers and women entrepreneurs, truly understanding their challenges and needs. Join this transformative experience, where local and global perspectives unite to ignite lasting impact.

Highlights

  1. High-Performing, Diverse Cohort: Embrace Collaboration in a Vibrant, Multifaceted Group of 3-4.
  2. Strategic Team Projects: Unite with Peers from Varied Industries and Disciplines, Expanding Perspectives.
  3. Cultural Fusion: Collaborate Across Borders, Amplifying the Power of Diversity.
  4. Community Immersion: Spend 50% of Your Time in Communities, Grasping Women Entrepreneurs’ and Communitiess’ Unique Needs. 

Volunteer With Us, No Cost To You!

As an Indian or Nepali national, seize this invaluable opportunity to participate in our Local Fellowship Program. While no stipend is provided, your travel expenses to and from our communities will be reimbursed. Please note that personal costs such as travel to and from the office and lunches are not covered. Experience program facilitation, enjoy program-related ground transport, and benefit from public liability insurance!

Chat with a participant

We have a growing alumni of fellows who are passionate about their experience. If you’d like to discuss what our program is like with a past participant please email us.

Applications Will Be Announced Soon!

Testimonials From Our Social Environmental Leaders

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Hema Sai Sree

“During my two weeks’ experience as a Local Fellow, I had the chance to meet many people living in urban slums, who were so happy to share their stories with us. I also got to be with other great fellows who have come all the way to India just to be a part of this. I am totally glad that I was a part of all this. I love how Pollinate is so conscious of every person involved, be it the communities, the fellows or the sales network.”

Faizan Alam

“The program helped me get a better knowledge on how to impact your society, as well as yourself. During my fellowship I have gained skills in communication, execution, planning, strategy and punctuality. It was also an extraordinary experience because I was able to get an experience with individuals and professionals from overseas.”

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