Storytelling with Data Fellowship 2025

About the Fellowship

The Storytelling with Data Fellowship empowers feminist advocates, journalists, and gender equality influencers to transform gender data into powerful stories that fuel activism, influence policy, and strengthen advocacy efforts.

Over six months, fellows will be trained and mentored in data storytelling techniques and will produce creative outputs (blogs, videos, podcasts, infographics, etc.) that amplify findings from the 2024 SDG Gender Index.

Fellowship Structure (April – September 2025)

• Onboarding (April 1, 2025): Explore the 2024 SDG Gender Index, trends, and local data stories.

• Mentorship & Training (April – May): Hands-on workshops + one-on-one mentoring on narrative building, data visualization, and audience targeting.

• Storytelling Production (June – August): Fellows create blogs, videos, podcasts, infographics, and other outputs.

• Dissemination & Amplification (September): Final outputs will be showcased across EM2030 platforms and campaigns.

Time commitment: 120–180 hours over 6 months (~5–8 hrs/week; heavier during production phase).

Funding / Stipend

• $500 per fellow (paid in 2 instalments: 50% at onboarding, 50% after final outputs).

• Intended to cover tools, software, and production costs.

Outputs

• Each fellow must produce two storytelling pieces in any format (blogs, podcasts, videos, infographics, etc.).

• Collaborative opportunities across regions (LAC, Asia, Africa) to highlight how gender challenges intersect globally.

Eligibility Criteria

• Who can apply?

  • Feminist storytellers, journalists, or data advocates from:

    • Latin America & Caribbean (LAC)

    • Asia

    • Africa

  • Grassroots feminist organizations integrating storytelling into advocacy.

  • Gender equality influencers who can amplify SDG Gender Index insights in their communities.

• Selection: 6 fellows (2 from each region).

Objectives

The fellowship aims to:

• Make gender data accessible and compelling.

• Enhance dissemination of the SDG Gender Index.

• Equip feminist advocates with data storytelling skills.

• Create high-quality outputs (blogs, videos, podcasts, infographics, illustrations).

• Build a lasting network of feminist storytellers.

This program is especially suited for young gender advocates, feminist journalists, data-driven activists, and organizations who want to combine advocacy + data storytelling.

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