The Congressional Hunger Center's Mickey Leland International Hunger Fellows Program provides exceptional individuals the opportunity to work within a service capacity while simultaneously developing and refining skills important in the global fight against hunger. Fellows are placed in institutions that include multi-lateral organizations, U.S. government development agencies, international and local NGOs, and private sector entities. Fellows address issues that surround hunger and poverty including gender, health and nutrition, agriculture, sustainable development and emergency relief.
The duration of the fellowship is two years, with a field placement during the first year in a developing country followed by a second year-long placement within a policy environment. The field placement allows each fellow to directly research, implement, or evaluate programs and initiatives. The subsequent policy placement enables fellows to utilize and connect the experience garnered in the field to influence policies or programs.
Through an overall emphasis on service ,a unique combination of field and policy placements, as well as a training curriculum that fosters leadership the Mickey Leland International Fellows Program enables participants to develop the skills, knowledge and networks to significantly contribute to the global fight against hunger.
