Apply now for the JASS Global Movement Builders School 2025 in South Africa – a fully funded 4-day leadership program for global changemakers, covering flights, accommodation, meals, and more! This four-day immersive event will gather up to 50 dynamic organizers, activists, artivists, educators, and social change leaders working to address today’s most pressing global crises.
Running from October 30 to November 2, 2025, the program aims to strengthen collaboration across movements, deepen understanding of power and strategy, and co-create visions for a just, feminist, and decolonial future.
- Deadline: May 11, 2025
- Program Dates: October 30 – November 2, 2025
- Location: South Africa
- Duration: 4 Days
- Funding: Fully Funded (International Flights, Transit, Accommodation, Meals)
What to Expect
The Movement Builders School is more than just a conference—it’s a space for deep reflection, bold imagination, and strategic learning. Participants will:
- Analyze global political dynamics and how they impact local struggles.
- Reimagine transformative pathways toward systemic change.
- Explore the concept of a “movement mindset” rooted in collective power and solidarity.
- Sharpen strategic thinking in response to today’s complex challenges.
- Connect with fellow change agents from across sectors and borders.
Program Benefits
Selected participants will receive full financial support, including:
- Round-trip international airfare
- Visa-related transit costs
- Accommodation
- Daily meals
- Program fees
This support ensures participants can fully focus on building knowledge and networks without financial barriers.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered, applicants should:
- Have at least 5 years of experience in organizing, advocacy, or community leadership.
- Hold a leadership role in a social justice organization, movement, or grassroots initiative.
- Demonstrate a commitment to feminist, liberatory, and decolonial values.
- Show readiness to engage across identities, movements, and geographies.
- Be open to adopting a movement-ecosystem approach to their work.
- Be willing to collaborate, strategize, and apply learning beyond the program.
Applicants from all countries are welcome to apply.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must submit an online application form through the official JASS website.
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