DiginThe Equal Measures 2030 (EM2030) Storytelling with Data Fellowship empowers gender advocates to harness data as a powerful tool for storytelling, activism, and driving change. By creating blogs, videos, podcasts, interactive data visualizations, and art, feminist advocates will bring gender data to life, reshaping narratives, influencing policies, and mobilizing action for a more equitable world.
Benefits of the Fellowship
Stipend
- Each fellow will receive a $500 stipend to support their participation.
- The stipend is disbursed in two installments:
- 50% at the start of the fellowship after onboarding.
- 50% upon successful submission of final outputs.
- The stipend is intended to cover project-related expenses such as tools, software, or other costs. No additional funding will be provided, so fellows should plan their budgets carefully.
Objectives of the Fellowship
The fellowship aims to:Â
- Enhance Data Dissemination: Equip feminist storytellers to translate gender data into engaging narratives that resonate with diverse audiences.
- Increase Visibility: Integrate key data insights into compelling storytelling formats to make gender data more accessible and actionable.
- Empower Advocates: Build skills in data-driven storytelling to influence policies, mobilize communities, and strengthen advocacy efforts.
- Produce High-Quality Outputs: Create diverse storytelling products (blogs, videos, podcasts, infographics, etc.) for use in reports, presentations, media, and campaigns.
- Expand Reach: Ensure journalists, policymakers, funders, and grassroots advocates can easily access and apply gender data in their work.
- Build a Network: Foster a lasting community of feminist storytellers committed to using data for long-term advocacy.
 Target AudienceÂ
Primary Participants (Fellows)Â
Feminist storytellers, journalists, and data advocates from Latin America & the Caribbean, Asia, and Africa (2 fellows per region).
Grassroots feminist organizations seeking to integrate storytelling into their advocacy.
Gender equality influencers who can amplify data-driven insights in their communities.
End Users of Fellowship OutputsÂ
- Journalists and media professionals covering gender equality.
- Global and regional feminist organizations using storytelling for advocacy.
- Policymakers requiring accessible data narratives to drive policy changes.
- Funders and donors investing in feminist movements and gender data storytelling.
- The general public and grassroots movements seeking data-informed narratives for activism.
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Fellowship StructureÂ
The six-month program is divided into four phases, with fellows expected to dedicate 5-8 hours per week (120-180 hours total).
- Onboarding (April 1, 2025):
Fellows will explore the 2024 SDG Gender Index, analyze regional trends, and identify key gender data stories relevant to their contexts.
- Mentorship & Training (April – May 2025):
Fellows will be guided through hands-on workshops and one-on-one mentorship in crafting narratives, visualizing data, and tailoring stories for various audiences.
- Storytelling Production (June – August 2025):
Fellows will create their storytelling outputs (blogs, videos, podcasts, infographics, etc.) with support from EM2030.
- Dissemination & Amplification (September 2025):
Final outputs will be refined and shared across EM2030’s communication platforms, advocacy reports, and global campaigns.
Each cohort includes six fellows (two per region), fostering collaboration and cross-regional learning. By the end of the fellowship, participants will have produced impactful storytelling products and gained the skills to continue advocating for gender equality using data.
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 Application Details
- Application Deadline: March 9, 2025
- How to Apply: Complete the application form at Equal Measures 2030 (EM2030) on docs.google.com
- For further inquiries, email info@equalmeasures2030.org
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