Application Deadline: March 9th, 2025

Applications are now open for the 2025 Storytelling with Data Fellowship. The fellowship aims 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. Through blogs, videos, podcasts, interactive data visualizations, and even art, we will work with feminist advocates to bring gender data to life —working together to shift narratives, shape policies, and mobilize action for a more gender equal world. 

Program Details

Over the course of six months, (the program 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).

Audience

The fellowship will engage a diverse group of stakeholders to maximize its impact. Based on EM2030’s audience mapping, the key target groups include 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.

End Users of Fellowship Outputs

• Journalists and media professionals covering gender equality issues.
• Global and regional feminist organizations that can leverage storytelling for advocacy.
• Policymakers who need accessible data narratives to push for policy changes.
• Funders and donors interested in investing in feminist movements and gender data storytelling.
• General public and grassroots movements seeking data-informed narratives to support their activism.

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.

Application Procedure:

• To apply to this fellowship, fill out this application form by March 9th.
• For any queries or questions please contact [email protected]

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Storytelling with Data Fellowship