Testimonials
I joined the Freedom Fellowship at a time I was full of doubt and anger after terrible elections in my country. I came to the conclusion that I needed to try another strategy, to try some unexplored paths beyond what my movement was doing.
Fred Bauma
Congolese human rights activist & 2019 HRF Freedom Fellow
Thank you HRF for all the guidance through the Freedom Fellowship. I have learned significantly from every session, which allowed me to evaluate my work and activism in the past, and come up with better strategies. They helped me identify my strengths and weaknesses and come up with new ideas and pathways.
Sakdiyah Ma'ruf
Indonesian comedian and anti-extremism activist
Today, I am a more resourceful activist than before I took part in the Freedom Fellowship. I finally feel that I have a network I can rely on at times of need. The Freedom Fellowship and HRFтАЩs support made me feel more powerful and energized in my work as an activist.
Evgeniya Chirikova
Russian environmentalist and anti-war activist
Our Impact
How it Works
How it Works
Introduction
The year-long fellowship kicks off at HRFтАЩs annual Oslo Freedom Forum in Norway, where Fellows meet for the first time and witness the impactful work of this event.
Working Retreat
Later in the year, Fellows embark on a one-week retreat, which focuses on nonviolent movement-building and strategic planning, led by CANVASтАЩ founder, Srdja Popovi─З.
Mentorship Sessions
Fellows also convene in other locations around the world for in-person mentorship on digital security, fundraising, mental health, and marketing.
Individual Projects
Between their in-person sessions, Fellows continue online work in close collaboration with their new peers and mentors. Over time, they gain the skills and connections necessary to considerably expand the reach of their causes.
Final Presentation
These efforts culminate in a final presentation at the following Oslo Freedom Forum, after which Fellows serve as mentors to the new incoming class of Freedom Fellows.
