Deadline: 9-Mar-25
Equal Measures 2030 is offering its Storytelling with Data Fellowship to support gender advocates in seeing data as a tool they can wield—one that strengthens their storytelling, fuels their activism, and makes their demands for change impossible to ignore.
Objectives
- The Storytelling with Data Fellowship aims to:
- Enhance Index dissemination through thought leadership and storytelling, ensuring that data reaches diverse audiences in compelling ways.
- Enhance the dissemination of the SDG Gender Index by equipping feminist storytellers to translate data into compelling narratives that reach diverse audiences.
- Increase the visibility and impact of EM2030’s work by integrating key data insights into engaging storytelling formats, making gender data more relatable and actionable.
- Empower feminist advocates with the skills to use data in storytelling—helping them shape narratives that influence policy, mobilize communities, and strengthen advocacy efforts.
- Produce high-quality, diverse storytelling outputs (blogs, videos, podcasts, infographics, illustrations, and more) that can be leveraged across reports, presentations, media engagements, and social media campaigns.
- Broaden the reach and influence of Index findings by ensuring that journalists, policymakers, funders, and grassroots advocates can easily access and apply the data in their work.
- Foster a lasting network of feminist storytellers who will continue to use data-driven narratives for advocacy beyond the fellowship, strengthening long-term engagement with gender data.
Stipend
- Each fellow will receive a stipend of $500 to cover the fellowship duration.
- The stipend will be paid in two instalments:
- 50% at the start of the fellowship after onboarding.
- 50% upon successful submission of final outputs.
- This stipend is intended to cover any costs related to the production of their storytelling pieces, such as tools, software, or other expenses. Please note that no additional funds will be provided beyond the stipend, so fellows are encouraged to plan their projects and expenses accordingly.
How the fellowship will be Structured?
- Over the course of six months, (we foresee fellows spending between 120-180 hours over 6 months) the Storytelling with Data Fellowship will take feminist advocates on a journey—one that transforms raw gender data into compelling narratives that demand attention and action. The fellowship is structured into four key phases, each designed to guide fellows from data exploration to storytelling and dissemination.
- Onboarding (April 1st) – Fellows will dive into the 2024 SDG Gender Index, unpacking regional trends and challenges while identifying key gender data stories in their local contexts.
- Mentorship & Training (April – May 2025) – Through hands-on workshops and one-on-one guidance, fellows will learn how to craft powerful narratives, visualize data, and tailor their stories for different audiences.
- Storytelling Production (June – August 2025) – With support from EM2030, fellows will bring their ideas to life—creating blogs, videos, podcasts, infographics, and more.
- Dissemination & Amplification (September 2025) – The final phase focuses on finalizing high-quality storytelling products that will be disseminated on all EM2030 communication platforms.
- Each cohort will include six fellows—two from each region (LAC, Asia, and Africa). They will not only develop individual projects but also collaborate across regions, sharing experiences, refining their skills, and learning how different gender challenges intersect globally. By the end of the fellowship, these feminist storytellers will have produced a range of high-impact storytelling products, ready to be featured across Equal Measures 2030’s platforms, advocacy reports, and global campaigns. More importantly, they’ll leave with the skills and confidence to continue using gender data to push for equality—long after the fellowship ends.
- Fellows should expect to dedicate an average of 5-8 hours per week over six months. The time commitment will be higher during the storytelling production phase, where fellows will be actively creating and refining their work. They encourage applicants to consider their capacity before applying.
Outputs
- Each fellow will create two storytelling pieces, selecting formats that align with their skills, style, and the audiences they want to engage. While they have the freedom to focus on formats, they are most passionate about, they are also encouraged to explore new approaches and experiment with different storytelling methods to amplify their message.
- Collaboration is a key aspect of this fellowship. Fellows will have opportunities to work together across regions and formats, bringing diverse perspectives to their stories and showcasing how gender challenges intersect globally.
Eligibility Criteria
- Primary Participants (Fellows)
- Feminist storytellers, journalists, and data advocates from Latin America & Carribean, Asia, and Africa (2 per region).
- Grassroots feminist organizations looking to integrate storytelling into their advocacy work.
- Gender equality influencers who can amplify Index insights in their communities.
For more information, visit Equal Measures 2030.
