Fellow Features: Meet some Fellows in Tanzania, Kenya, and the Kyrgyz Republic
Growing up in the suburbs of Montreal, Mélina Nantel’s passion for social justice began at a young age and has
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Dispatch from a Fellow: The teacher I am becoming
Photos and words by Katiana Zubryn, who is working in Mombasa, Kenya as part of AKFC’s International Youth Fellowship Program.
The Graduate: Meet Mwinyi in Kenya
Early childhood is a critical period of development, with lifelong implications for a child’s growth and success.
Meet the Fellows of 2024-25
In July, our 2024-2025 cohort of International Youth Fellows jetted off for their placements in Africa and Asia. We caught
Dispatch from the field: Surveys and sensemaking in sunny Mombasa
Lauren is currently working as a Gender Fellow at the Centre of Excellence in Women and Child Health East Africa, Aga Khan University.
From the ground up: A Canadian’s perspective on the importance of grassroots work and gender equality
“The first piece of advice I was given was ‘Respect the relationships and networks we have built.’” With a background
Dispatch from the field: Moments from Kisumu
Living in Kisumu, I was exposed to community and love in ways I never anticipated. As a Clinical Support Fellow,
Running in the family: Shaping generations of learners in East Africa
From 3-year-old Mariam to 21-year-old Ali, all of Mealii’s children attended their local pre-primary school in rural Kenya.
Meet the Fellows of 2023
AKFC’s International Youth Fellowship Program is a unique opportunity for young leaders in Canada to bring a global dimension to
