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Advocacy Fellowship Opportunities
Join a network of advocacy fellows of all backgrounds whose U.S. Representatives or Senators are on the Congressional subcommittees of Appropriations that fund foreign aid. You will be trained and supported in effective citizen advocacy, urging these key Members of Congress to increase the effectiveness of our global health programs.
Our work 2025 includes advocacy for U.S. global health programs to receive the highest possible funding in the next fiscal year, with no cuts to frontline activities. We are also advocating that Congress require the Administration to report spending on frontline health workers in each global health program.
In addition, we are working to see that global health funds appropriated by Congress for the current fiscal year are fully spent by the Administration.
We are seeking constituents of these Representatives and Senators, to work about 6-8 hours a week for a minimum of 12 months, with regular small-group coaching by video chat. All activities can be conducted remotely.
Learning outcomes:
Experience with citizen lobbying actions such as writing letters, talking with Congressional staff, meeting a Member of Congress.
Detailed knowledge of the Congressional appropriations process and how to influence it.
Knowledge of global health concerns based on your research.
Experience with organizing others to engage in these activities.
Qualifications:
Reliability; promptness in responding to communications
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Helpful: experience in advocacy, outreach, organizing and training people
To apply, please submit the following via email to Keith Johnson, Director of Advocacy, at k.johnson@fundforglobalhealth.org:
Resume or CV
1 or 2-page writing sample
Single paragraph describing why you are interested in this position
DC Seminar attendees in the Senate cafeteria on June 9, 2025 (Lobbying Day)
Fellows Radwan Alqaisi and Veronica Breslin with their representative’s staffer on June 9, 2025
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Fund for Global Health fellows come from more than ten states across the country. They each bring diverse regional perspectives but contribute to a shared mission of advancing global health initiatives.
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Hear About the Fellowship Program from Fellows Themselves
“The most impactful part of my work with the Fund is that every small action causes a ripple effect into a bigger result…The work we are doing is extremely rewarding as we are helping to improve global health around the world”
“Seeing representatives throughout Congress grow a stronger interest in global health and putting forth new proposals that support global health initiatives is the most impactful part of being a fellow”
“Through working with the Fund, I have been met with a learning experience each week through researching our key health asks, corresponding with staffers and other interested professionals”
“The fellowship has been a never ending learning process…”
“My experience with the Fund has allowed me to build further professional relationships and explore different career paths and opportunities that I had no experienced or considered prior”
To apply, please submit the following via email to Keith Johnson, Director of Advocacy, at k.johnson@fundforglobalhealth.org:
Resume or CV
1 or 2-page writing sample
Single paragraph describing why you are interested in this position