About the Fellowship
The One Future Fellowship is the first of its kind social justice and feminist leadership program for women, queer and trans folks from South Asia. We believe in the power of each person leading change and invest in germinating such leadership in underrepresented communities and pockets of the world. We nurture value-led social justice leaders who radically transform every space they occupy.
One Future Fellows Are
Shaping a Just World
Peer-led sessions in the fellowship provided a space to discuss and learn, strengthening our community. Facilitating a panel discussion connected the fellowship to my feminist journey. Highly recommend to anyone wanting to deepen their feminist roots and join a community.
Sachin Phatak | CEO - BeneathAtree
One Future Fellow, Batch of 2023
The fellowship has been a call to action and a community builder. We’ve engaged with our cohort and applied our learnings through Skill Practice Assignments, Reflection Papers, and our Capstone project, all with support from OFF and our coaches.
Sivani | Senior Training Associate - Saturday Art Class
One Future Fellow, Batch of 2023
The fellowship allowed me to slow down, reflect, and honour my political journey. It facilitated political friendships, provided valuable theories and skills, and offered a rewarding environment for my activism.
Indumati Arunan | Program Associate - Socrates
Foundation for Collective Wisdom
One Future Fellow
One Future Fellows Are
Shaping a Just World
Turn Challenges Into Impact
with a
structured journey
Live Expert Sessions
Dive into our 4.5-hour weekly sessions that prioritise a participatory learning model to foster the co-creation of knowledge centring your lived experiences. Each session is designed as a workshop, inviting you to engage deeply with foundational leadership concepts in social justice.
Vibrant
Community
Join a community of fellow learners and alumni who share your passion for social justice! Our program is your gateway to a network offering lifelong support, continuous learning opportunities, and collaborative advocacy.
Peer
Coaching
1:1 coaching focused on skill development, recognition and development of a personal value system, and actioning our intention. Each participant is provided with five intensive coaching sessions, broken down into monthly one-hour sessions.
Action
Projects
Central to the fellowship, fellows undertake micro-action projects and a capstone project to apply their learnings practically and promote social justice. Each learning phase includes reflection papers and skill assignments, integrating theory with action. Projects, either individual or collaborative, convert theoretical insights into real-world impact.
Explore the fellowship journey
Arc 1
Starting from where we are. Exploring ourselves and our personal leadership.
Arc 2
Developing a strong foundational understanding of social justice, and feminist leadership.
Arc 3
Building a skill base for actioning work towards social justice from community organising, fundraising.
Arc 4
Identifying and working on emergent intersections in social justice.
Arc 5
Building a plan for actioning our intentions after the program and integration into the larger community.
Selection Process
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Journey Today
Applications
Get ready to apply! Our application portal welcomes submissions from January to February every year. Sign up here to be the first to know when applications go live or nominate a fellow for 2025!
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Assignments
Your initial assignment submissions should demonstrate your commitment to social justice. We accept them on a rolling basis during March.
2
Interviews
Stand out in personal interviews to share more about your vision for change. Interviews are scheduled on a rolling basis in March and April.
3
Selections
You will be informed of final selections in April.
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Who Can Apply?
One Future Fellowship Team
Vandita Morarka
Founder and CEO
Kuhoo Tiwari
People Power Lead
Shreya Joshi
Senior Program Manager
Arshiya Kochar
Senior Program Manager
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the fellowship's capacity and geographic scope?
We’re expanding our reach for the upcoming edition, aiming for 100 fellows in a single cohort. This includes participants from across South Asia, not just India.
What should applicants know about the process? Are reapplications accepted?
The application process requires thoughtful and candid responses, and we accept and encourage applications in various formats, so potential fellows can help us get to know them better. Past rejection doesn’t bar reapplication. We value honesty and critical engagement in applications.
How does the fellowship address financial constraints?
Understanding the importance of accessibility, we offer need-based financial aid with fully and partially funded seats. The program fee is 20,000 INR, but financial barriers should not deter potential fellows.
What level of engagement is expected? Are there opportunities after completion?
The fellowship demands a 20-hour weekly commitment. It’s primarily a developmental program, so while it doesn’t guarantee post-program placements, it significantly enhances leadership skills in social justice.
Is there any preparatory course offered?
Yes! Two short self paced pre-courses on Social Justice and Feminist Leadership are available to all participants. They are optional and free, aiming to align the knowledge level of incoming fellows.
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