About Organisation
Femfuture Collective is dedicated to creating a healthier and dignified world for women, girls, and gender-diverse people, particularly in underserved and vulnerable communities. The organization recognizes that adolescent health is deeply connected to education, environment, and livelihoods, making it a critical intersectional feminist issue. By addressing systemic inequalities, Femfuture Collective empowers communities to overcome barriers to health, safety, and well-being. The organization focuses on grassroots engagement and community-driven initiatives, ensuring that solutions are culturally relevant and sustainable. Through its programs, the collective fosters leadership, resilience, and collective action to dismantle structural oppression. Its approach emphasizes inclusivity, bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds—across caste, religion, disability, geography, and other identities—to work toward shared goals of gender equality and social justice. Femfuture Collective remains committed to evolving its practices each year to better meet the needs of the communities it serves. With the support of collaborative partnerships, research-driven approaches, and advocacy, the organization is at the forefront of transforming how gender-based challenges are addressed, promoting dignity, empowerment, and health for all.
About the Grant
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The Red Action Lab – Cohort 2 is a flagship 9-month fellowship program by Femfuture Collective that supports grassroots champions in rural and peri-urban India. The fellowship is designed to equip young leaders with the tools, knowledge, and skills needed to address gender inequality and promote reproductive health, body literacy, and climate action. Through a structured action-learning model, fellows are guided to implement on-ground projects while fostering leadership, innovation, and community collaboration. The program adopts a gender-transformative approach that encourages fellows to challenge systemic barriers and amplify collective action. Participants gain exposure to real-world challenges, develop critical facilitation skills, and learn how to create impact-driven interventions. The fellowship is open to individuals between the ages of 18 and 25 who have completed at least their 12th-grade education and are comfortable engaging with community members on sensitive topics. Paid at ₹40,000 over 9 months in four goal-based installments, the fellowship emphasizes practical learning, intersectionality, and inclusivity. Red Action Lab brings together a diverse cohort from various lived experiences to co-create a feminist and socially just future.
Who can Apply?
The Red Action Lab fellowship is open to individuals aged between 18 and 25 as of October 2025 who are passionate about gender equality and community-driven change. Applicants must have completed at least their 12th-grade education and be fluent in a local or regional language such as Hindi, Odia, Santhali, Sadri, Bengali, or others, to communicate effectively within their communities. Basic English proficiency, computer literacy, and smartphone access are required for communication and reporting. Applicants should feel comfortable facilitating discussions about reproductive health, body literacy, and climate action, and must have access to schools or community spaces where fellowship activities can be conducted. The fellowship encourages individuals from diverse backgrounds, including different castes, religions, disabilities, and gender identities, to apply. Fellows should demonstrate a commitment to feminist values, equity, and collaborative leadership. The program prioritizes inclusion and intersectionality, ensuring that participants bring varied experiences that enrich the learning environment. Successful applicants will be ready to work closely with community members, leading grassroots initiatives that challenge societal norms and build awareness around health and gender justice. Access to networks and willingness to learn are essential for participation.
How to Apply?
Interested candidates can apply by filling out the application form by 5 October 2025. Applications must include personal details, educational qualifications, language proficiency, and community engagement experience. Applicants should be prepared to describe their interest in gender equality and reproductive health, as well as how they plan to work within their communities. For full details, refer to the official application portal provided by Femfuture Collective.
Application Deadline
The deadline to submit applications is 5 October 2025. All forms, including personal information and supporting documents, must be completed and submitted before this date to be considered for the fellowship.
Last Date To Apply
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