2025 Storytelling with Data Fellowship (Fully-funded and open to various nationalities)
The Storytelling with Data Fellowship is a transformative opportunity for feminist storytellers, journalists, and gender advocates to harness the power of data-driven storytelling in the fight for gender equality. Hosted by Equal Measures 2030 (EM2030), this fellowship equips participants with the tools to translate gender data into compelling narratives that influence policy, activism, and social change.
Application Deadline: March 9, 2025
Apply Here: Application form
Why Storytelling with Data?
Feminist movements and advocates have long been at the forefront of dismantling inequalities, demanding policy changes, and holding leaders accountable. However, access to reliable, actionable gender data remains a challenge.
When gender data is effectively used, it strengthens advocacy efforts, provides evidence for policy change, and amplifies feminist narratives. The fellowship bridges the gap between data, storytelling, and activism by equipping feminist advocates with the skills and resources needed to integrate gender data into their work.
Fellowship Objectives
The Storytelling with Data Fellowship aims to:
- Transform gender data into impactful stories that resonate with diverse audiences.
- Enhance the visibility and influence of the SDG Gender Index through engaging storytelling formats.
- Equip feminist advocates with data storytelling skills to influence policy and advocacy efforts.
- Produce high-quality multimedia outputs, including blogs, videos, podcasts, infographics, and social media content.
- Foster a global network of feminist storytellers who will continue using data-driven narratives for advocacy.
Fellowship Structure
This six-month fellowship requires a commitment of 120–180 hours and is structured into four key phases:
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Onboarding (April 1, 2025)
- Introduction to the 2024 SDG Gender Index
- Identification of regional gender data stories
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Mentorship & Training (April – May 2025)
- Hands-on workshops on narrative building, data visualization, and audience engagement
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Storytelling Production (June – August 2025)
- Development of blogs, videos, infographics, podcasts, and interactive media
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Dissemination & Amplification (September 2025)
- Publishing and promotion of storytelling outputs through EM2030 platforms, advocacy reports, and global campaigns
Who Can Apply?
The fellowship is open to:
- Feminist storytellers, journalists, and data advocates from Latin America & the Caribbean, Asia, and Africa (two fellows per region).
- Grassroots feminist organizations integrating storytelling into advocacy efforts.
- Gender equality influencers with a strong commitment to using data for activism.
Each fellow will produce two storytelling pieces in a format of their choice, such as:
- Blogs and articles
- Infographics and data visualizations
- Videos, podcasts, and interactive content
- Social media campaigns and creative digital storytelling
Collaboration is a key aspect of this fellowship, encouraging participants to co-create projects across regions to highlight shared gender challenges on a global scale.
Stipend and Support
Each fellow will receive a $500 stipend, paid in two installments:
- 50 percent after onboarding
- 50 percent upon successful submission of final storytelling outputs
The stipend is intended to cover costs related to the production of storytelling pieces, including tools, software, and other creative expenses.
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