StFX students interested in feminist leadership, global social change, and learning directly from activists are being invited to apply for a new and unique learning opportunity in Nepal.
Coady Institute is seeking two StFX students to join a five-day Feminist Leadership Workshop alongside community partners from the Samaan Aawaaj project and feminist leaders from across the Indo-Pacific.
Feminist Leadership Workshop – Samaan Aawaaj (Nepal)
will take place August 17 to 21, 2026.
Successful applicants’ costs (airfare, accommodation, per diems, and visas) will be covered.
Lead by the very inspiring trailblazing feminist activist, Sarika Sinha, this highly interactive workshop explores what feminist leadership looks like in practice across different cultural and political contexts. Expect honest conversations, shared learning, and space to reflect, question, and connect.
What you’ll gain
- Learn directly from feminist leaders and movements
- Connect theory to real-world practice
- Build relationships across cultures and contexts
- Be part of meaningful, critical conversations
We’re looking for students who are:
- Curious about feminist, intersectional approaches to leadership
- Open to learning across cultures and movements
- Thoughtful, engaged, and willing to participate fully
Your role:
- Participate in predeparture learning sessions, including reading and critical discussion
- Attend and participate in all sessions
- Take daily notes (shared as meeting notes)
- Keep a short daily reflection journal
- Contribute to a joint reflection after the workshop
Costs covered include:
airfare,
accommodation,
per diems, and
visas.
Applications close: May 8, 2026
Interviews for selected applicants: May 26 to 28, 2026
Reference checks: Week of June 1, 2026
Selected participants notified: Week of June 8, 2026
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