The India Health and Climate Resilience Fund
Fellowship Programme
Preamble:
The undersigned non-profit organisations are committed to supporting the India Health and Climate Resilience Fellowship, a visionary program to cultivate skilled professionals equipped to tackle complex public health and climate-resilient health systems challenges within the Indian district administration. Recognising the critical need for innovative solutions and collaborative efforts, we pledge to join forces and contribute our unique strengths and expertise to empower the next generation of changemakers.
Shared Values:
- Community-Driven Solutions: Sustainable solutions emerge from deep engagement with communities and understanding their needs and aspirations.
- Collaborative Leadership: We value open communication, teamwork, and shared decision-making to foster impactful outcomes.
- Equity and Inclusion: We strive to create an inclusive environment where diverse voices and perspectives are heard and valued.
- Learning and Growth: We are committed to continuous learning, embracing new knowledge, and adapting to evolving challenges.
- Long-Term Impact: We envision lasting positive change through capacity building, knowledge sharing, and sustainable interventions.
Individual Partner Commitments:
- Bharathiya Vikas Trust:
- Mentorship: Provide dedicated mentors to guide fellows throughout the program, offering career advice, technical expertise, and emotional support.
- District Connections: Leverage existing partnerships to facilitate introductions and access to relevant government officials within our focus districts.
- Solution Co-development: Collaborate with fellows to design, implement, and test innovative solutions addressing public health and climate resilience needs.
- Problem Identification: Support fellows in conducting needs assessments, stakeholder consultations, and data analysis to identify pressing challenges.
- Resource Mobilization: Explore opportunities to secure additional funding or resources to support fellows' projects and program sustainability.
- Expertise Sharing: We will offer specialised workshops and training aligned with the fellows' project areas, drawing on our organisation’s unique knowledge and experience.
- Community Engagement: Facilitate connections with community leaders, NGOs, and grassroots organisations to ensure solutions are grounded in local contexts.