Humphrey Fellows and alumni are international leaders who foster global collaboration with U.S. and foreign counterparts to address critical and systemic challenges facing their communities and the world. Their impact transcends national borders and builds a resilient and inclusive global society, champions good governance and human rights, promotes sustainable livelihoods and thriving communities, and upholds peace and prosperity.
Thriving Communities
Humphrey Fellows and alumni work in critical health and education fields that address challenges facing vulnerable populations. They tackle public health threats, promote stability, and ensure that current and future generations have access to the education and skills needed to thrive and positively contribute to society.
Sustainable Lands
Humphrey Fellows and alumni integrate climate leadership across sectors, implement climate-smart agriculture to fight food insecurity, protect critical ecosystems, build resilience against the impacts of climate change, and develop sustainable urbanization to meet the needs of diverse populations.
Rights & Freedoms
Humphrey Fellows and alumni lead the global effort to strengthen and protect democracy and human rights, amplify justice and security institutions, counter disinformation, prevent and respond to human rights abuses and promote citizens’ civic and political rights.
Human and Institutional Capacity
Humphrey Fellows and alumni foster public-private development and collaboration, advance gender equity and equality for economic empowerment, strengthen open, inclusive, and secure digital transformation frameworks and increase employment opportunities through improved market systems.
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