New Voices Fellowship in Multiple (2026)

The New Voices Fellowship at the Aspen Institute equips experts and advocates from Africa, Asia, and Latin America and the Caribbean with communications, advocacy, and storytelling skills to influence public opinion and policy.

What it offers

• Training in communications, advocacy, and storytelling to amplify local expertise.
• Membership in a global network of 187 fellows from over 40 countries, spanning health, development, climate, and gender equity.
• Ongoing support through:
  • Quarterly alumni-led training sessions on topics like digital multimedia, advocacy strategy, and storytelling.
  • Monthly virtual gatherings (Innovators Circle) for peer feedback and collaboration.
  • Active promotion of fellows’ work via Aspen platforms, including nominations for awards and speaking opportunities.

Who can apply

• Experts and advocates from Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean.
• Applicants must be locally rooted and working on equitable development, though the program is not currently accepting applications.

Good to know

• The fellowship was launched in 2013 and has supported close to 200 experts.
• Alumni collaborate long after the program ends, creating a lasting ecosystem of impact.