We taught changemakers systems thinking to analyze complex contextual challenges and built pathways to scale and public engagement for identifying and working with relevant stakeholders to activate those pathways. We aimed to inculcate an ability to think collaboratively on how to unlock positive change and empathy to understand complex issues through an equity lens. We expected this to translate into behaviors such as effectively communicating their needs to relevant stakeholders, delineating an action plan for their solution’s highest impact potential, and building a resource map to scale their work.

The program was a free, virtual 12-month-long experience designed for changemakers to attend alongside other full-time commitments, such as a full-time role.

Yes - the program is designed for you to attend alongside other full-time commitments, such as a full-time role.

The program is typically a 12-month-long experience. We expect changemakers to commit 8-10 hours of their time in a month to program sessions and independent work.

The changemakers in this program are likely to be (not limited to) researchers, community leaders, activists, entrepreneurs, policymakers, lawyers, and intrapreneurs working in corporates, foundations, and civil society organizations with 5+ years of distinctive experience with climate change or health, based in low and middle-income countries. They have identified challenges through their work and are exploring approaches and solutions that already show some promise but are interested in developing their leadership capacity, content knowledge, and ability to engage across networks to take their ideas further, given the systemic nature of the challenges they are working on.

The program had two cohorts with 10-12 changemakers each. It was a global cohort, focusing on South and Latin America, Asia, and Africa participants. The program intends to be an immersive, personalized learning experience. A small cohort size will ensure each changemaker gets adequate face time with experienced experts and the chance to bond with others.

No, the program is free of cost.

No, the program does not offer a stipend.

Wellcome does not guarantee funding to changemakers post-program completion.

The program is entirely virtual - you will attend online sessions over the year-long program.

The program typically has two cohorts with 10-12 changemakers each. The program intends to be an immersive, personalized learning experience. A small cohort size will ensure that each changemaker gets adequate face time with experienced experts and the chance to bond with the others in their cohort.

The program will be entirely in English. We are aware of the limitations of a program in English that takes place online. Do reach out to us, and we will do our best to accommodate your specific programmatic needs.

The program has a global cohort, focusing on South and Latin America, Asia, and Africa participants.

The program has an experienced panel of experts across climate change, health, and leadership spaces.

The program is designing curricula to be inclusive of different impairments. Do reach out to us to see how we can accommodate your needs to aid your learning experience meaningfully.