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Community Solutions Program
A four-month fellowship in the United States for community leaders working on conflict resolution, the environment, gender, and transparency and accountability.
The Community Solutions Program (CSP) is a professional leadership programme run by IREX and funded by the U.S. Department of State. It brings community leaders from around the world to the United States for a four-month fellowship focused on conflict resolution, environmental issues, women’s and gender issues, and transparency and accountability. Fellows work with U.S. host organisations and design community action projects to carry out at home.
Who can apply
- Aged 26 to 39 at the time of application
- A citizen of an eligible country, including Uganda
- At least two years of community development experience
- Living and working in their home country
- Proficient in English
- Not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
What the programme covers
- J-1 visa support
- Return travel to the United States
- A living allowance for housing, meals and incidentals
- Accident and sickness insurance
- Leadership training and hands-on experience with a U.S. host organisation
After the fellowship
Fellows return home to run a six-month community action project using what they learned. Uganda has an active CSP alumni network that supports new applicants, organises community projects and works on national and regional initiatives.
CSP at a glance
- Run by
- U.S. Department of State, run by IREX
- Who it is for
- Community leaders aged 26 to 39 with at least two years of community development experience.
- Length
- Four months in the U.S., then a six-month project at home
Alumni of this programme
Join the Community Solutions Program alumni in Uganda through USEA.
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