Deadline: 29-Jan-21
The Women’s Fund of Greater Birmingham is seeking applications for the Women’s Policy Institute Fellowship 2021. The WPI Fellowship is a nine-month experiential learning curriculum designed to train community-based leaders in Alabama in public policy advocacy.
The goal of WPI is to increase the number and capacity of visionary leaders, their organizations, and/or their communities so that they can actively shape and work to implement policies that impact the lives of women in Alabama.
Over the course of nine months, mentors, trainers, and experts in policy work will cover, in detail, the legislative process in Alabama, the issues affecting women, advocacy campaign planning, and strategies for movement building. WPI Fellows will have the unique opportunity to learn real-world policy skills and develop critical solutions to address the needs and barriers facing women across a variety of issues, including workforce participation, healthcare, child care, and more.
Alabama women make up 52% of the state’s population and represent an essential demographic, key to the future prosperity of their state and every corner of the globe. Women in Alabama, though overwhelmingly strong and resilient, face immense barriers that can only be assuaged by shifting power dynamics, public policy advocacy, and systems change. The leadership and voices of women are critical in these discussions, processes, and seats at the table.
Who may apply?
- They encourage applicants of any race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, or status as a veteran living in Alabama who are committed to advocating for policies that improve the status of and opportunities for women in their state.
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