Becky NerimaAtlas Corps Fel low from Uganda

“The world is experiencing so manysocial economic changes. We need toshare our knowledge and train morepeople. Taking on a Fellow not onlystrengthens the organization with askilled nonprofit professional, italso provides an opportunity to buildone’s capacities, to advance yourcause in the nonprofit sector, and mostimportant, to have a positive effect onpeople’s lives.”

My Host Organization: CORE Group My Passion: To Fight HIV/AIDS

My Story I am motivated by working with womenand girls living with HIV/AIDS, and bytraining and supporting youths as theyrealize their sexual and reproductivehealth rights in the community. I recognize the challenges in developing reproductive educationprograms and in calling for improvedknowledge and skills for professionals,like me. Through my work, I havegained in-depth knowledge on HIV/AIDS advocacy and the development, implementation, and evaluation of health and development projects.

What I have learned from Atlas Corps I developed lasting personal andprofessional relationships. I learned about people from all walks of life, different environments, cultures and industries. I plan to use the new skills and knowledge I acquired totransform my community, helpchange lives, and advocate forcommunity health needs, and thestrengthening of the health systemin Uganda.

How I will change the world I have been given a great opportunity to serve at an incredible Host Organization and join more than 100 nonprofit leaders from 30 different countries. This experience taught me great skills and lessons that I can take back home, and it also gave me a broader perspective of the world and greater confidence in my ability to change the world.

My Big Idea Improve the conditions of women and children in Uganda affected by HIV/AIDS, and advocate within the government and international communities to provide appropriate solutions to solve this global problem.

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May KosbaAtlas Corps Fel low from Egypt

“Independence and self-exploration areloaded with responsibility and self-reliancetechniques (you have to master). Therewill be very sad days and there will bevery happy days, just remember that everything happens for a reason. The most important activity is to enjoy every moment because it’s a learning moment.”

My Host Organization: Volunteers for Economic Growth Alliance (VEGA) My Passion: Social Activism

My Story I came to the U.S. only a few monthsafter participating in the Egyptian revolution. It almost didn’t makesense leaving the country when thechange was already happening andI could be part of it. Though, I have always wanted to experience independence far from home and to see to what extent my tolerance and resilience can go. The Atlas Corps Fellowship provided the opportunity to push myself, which I know will help my country in the long run.

What I have learned from Atlas Corps The Fellowship provides a greatopportunity to present one’s cultureand learn about others, gain aninternational experience in my field,learn best practices to apply back home, and hopefully start my own initiative. This year has been the most challenging in my entire personal and professional life. I have grown a lot and discovered new talents and capabilities that I never knew that I possessed.

How I will change the world I will change the world by continuing my social activism journey, challenge stereotypes, and change behaviors on a grass root level. I have been successful at using social media to change attitudes and make a difference. I’m currently working on business development strategies in the youth and workforce field. I am also considering launching an inter-religious (Muslim - Christian) peace organization with another Atlas Corps Fellow.

My Big Idea To stand my ground and keepfighting for what I think is right. I plan to start an initiative that either addresses unemployment or one that promotes inter-religious dialogue in Egypt.

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Dr. Mohammed AbdallaAtlas Corps Fel low from Sudan

“Atlas Corps is an amazing opportunitythat is both challenging and worthwhile!You will get a skilled, experienced Fellowwho will enrich the organization, and bringnew insights and ideas.”

My Host Organization: Susan G. Komen for the Cure

My Passion: Wellness in Small Communities

My Story As a doctor, I have a strong medical and public health background andin-the-field experience in researchand capacity building at acommunity level.

What I have learned from Atlas Corps I am serving with Susan G. Komen for the Cure on their Global Programs. My focus is on the African projects concerned with leveraging already existing platforms to deliver breast andcervical cancer services. As an Atlas Corps Fellow I participated in many trainings that taught me the skills of how to be a nonprofit leader, including fundraising, social media and monitoring and evaluation. I learned a tremendous amount from the training days, from my fellow Fellows, and from my outstanding Host Organization.

How I will change the world I want to return to Sudan and continue my work with nonprofits. I want to take my medical training and apply the nonprofit leadership lessons that I have learned. I want to address challenges with the perspectives of professionals from the U.S. as well as those who I would be serving back in Sudan.

My Big Idea I am still developing my Big Idea, but this experience in the U.S. has allowed me to grow personally and professionally. I now have a larger vision for what I can achieve. I hope to share experiences in the U.S. with experts at home in the field in a place where the sky is the limit!

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Renata ChilvarquerAtlas Corps Fel low from Brazi l

“This is a great experience for the HostOrganization. It is also a way to contribute, in a significant way, to the developmentof nonprofit leaders in the world, while showcasing your organization as a rolemodel and being part of a network of highlevel nonprofit leaders in the world.”

My Host Organization: AshokaU My Passion: Inspiring Entrepreneurs

My Story

Prior to coming to the United States, I co-founded the entrepreneurship education initiative at Endeavor Brazil,an international organization thatfosters entrepreneurs in developingcountries. Now, I apply this knowledge at AshokaU—an Ashoka initiative that fosters social entrepreneurship in higher education.

What I have learned from Atlas Corps I learned the value of beingconnected with many engagingleaders around the world and tohave a valuable training experiencethat I can share. I volunteered for the Atlas Corps Training Committee to contribute to the development of this innovative curriculum and to ensure it truly engages all the Fellows.

I learned how to fundraise andoutreach to potential new partners, a skill that will be extremely useful for my future endeavors.

How I will change the world I will change the world by starting my own social venture. I am still exploring what my initiative will be, but I have learned the skills at Endeavor, Ashoka and especially Atlas Corps to give me the confidence and training that I need to launch my own organization.

My Big Idea After the Fellowship, I plan to take a leadership position at Endeavor in Brazil where I can apply my Atlas Corps experience. Specifically, I will share how a social entrepreneur must think and how that is different from a business entrepreneur. Eventually, I will launch my own social enterprise.

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“The experience is more than worth it.For the Fellows, it will enhance their skills, give them the unique opportunity of working in the nonprofit sector in the United States. Fellows also interact with other young leaders (some of them really achieving positive change) from around the world.”

My Host Organization: Habitat for Humanity

My Passion: Life-long Learning

Tito Spinola GuiraoAtlas Corps Fel low from Spain

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My Story My mother is an Ashoka Fellow, so I have been raised in a family that is committed to making the world a better place. Personally, I have four years of volunteer management experience, especially in coaching and training. As a Fellow, I design learning solutions such as e-learning courses, tutorials, and webinars. Before, I was also a technical coordinator in the field of communications. I now use my graphic design skills to build e-learning courses for Habitat for Humanity.

What I have learned from Atlas Corps Prior to becoming a Fellow, I worked with very small organizations. Now, at Habitat for Humanity, I am in a completely different office dynamic. Everyday, I grow both as a person and a professional. Atlas Corps gave me the opportunity to focus on this personal and professional growth. The combination of a challenging Host Organization placement, inspiring Fellows, and a professional development training program, has been an incredible opportunity to learn and grow.

How I will change the world

I’m still learning, but I believe thatbefore I leave Habitat for HumanityI am going to be able to design andimplement a basic Learning andOrganizational Development plan for a nonprofit organization. Also, I will be proficient at a wide range of learning solution programs.

I will have different solutions to common problems that we all face in different ways in our countries and will be in contact with nonprofit young leaders from all around the world.

My Big Idea I’m going back to Europe to continue my career in the nonprofit sector. I plan to contribute to the attainment of the UN Millennium Development Goals.

In the long-term, I want to live inSub-Saharan Africa. All the best practices that I am learning at Habitat for Humanity and Atlas Corps will help me achieve my personal goals.

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In 2011, Atlas Corps celebrated 5 years. Since our inception, Atlas Corps has: • Engaged 100 Fellows from

30 countries (Argentina, Armenia, Belgium, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Haiti, India, Kenya, Mexico, Moldova, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Russia, South Korea, Spain, Sudan, Tanzania, Turkey, Uganda, United States, Uzbekistan, Yemen and Zimbabwe)

• Placed Fellows at more than 50 Host Organizations

• Organized seven classes of Fellows and now organize classes three times a year (January, May and September)

• Received applications from individuals representing 150 countries

• Placed Fellows in 6 different cities (Washington, DC; New York, NY; Atlanta, GA; Minneapolis, MN; San Francisco, CA; and Baltimore, MD)

• 30% of Fellows extend beyond the initial 12-month fellowship (up to 18 months)

• 10% of Host Organizations have hired Fellows back in their home countries

The average Atlas Corps Fellow is: • 29 years old with 2 to 10 years

of experience

• Fluent in English and possess a college degree, (65% have additional postgraduate education)

Our Fellows are: • Diverse, representing every

major religious faith, five continents, and numerous racial and ethnic backgrounds

• Experienced professionals, including doctors, lawyers, economists, social entrepreneurs, and communication specialists

• Accomplished Atlas Corps Fellows have also been Ashoka Fellows, TED Fellows, StartingBloc alumni, etc. Our Fellows have been honored as part of Muslim Leaders of Tomorrow, Global Women Deliver conference, Global Ambassador Youth Leader Award, and many more

• 100% of our alumni return to their country after the Fellowship to implement the effective practices learned from the experience, strengthening their home communities

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ATLAS CORPS HOST ORGANIZATIONS ARE AMONG THE TOP

“BIG IDEA” INSTITUTIONS IN THE WORLD

- American Jewish World Service- AmericaSCORES- AsianAmerican Lead- Ashoka- AYUDA- Center for Inspired Teaching- CentroNia- Civic Enterprises- CORE Group- Free the Slaves- GBCHealth- Global Citizens Network - Global Fairness Initiative - GlobalGiving- Global Kids- Global Peace Service Alliance

- Grameen Foundation - Habitat for Humanity- HasNa, Inc.- InsideNGO- International Centre for Missing and

Exploited Children- International Peace and Security Institute- Lutheran Immigration and Refugee

Service- MobileActive.org- Mobilize.org- NCOC- New York Needs You- One World Youth Project- Oxfam GB- Partners of the Americas

- Points of Light Institute - Population Action International - Public Health Institute- Refugees International- Service for Peace- Special Olympics - Susan G. Komen for the Cure- TechnoServe- ThinkImpact- UN Foundation- U.S. International Council on Disabilities- U.S. Peace Corps- World Resources Institute- World Wildlife Fund - Youth Service America- Youth Venture

These organizations have all received Atlas Corps Fellows; we invite you to consider partnering with us as well.

To Become a Host Organization 1. Contact Atlas Corps at

partners@atlascorps.org.

2. Submit a “position description” for the proposed role for a Fellow in your organization. Atlas Corps selects three candidates for you to consider.

3. Review & Interview* pre-screened candidates provided by Atlas Corps.

4. Select the candidate you want to become a Fellow and sign the Atlas Corps Host Contract. Atlas Corps takes care of all the visa and travel logistics.

5. Engage the Fellow in full-time service in your organization. Atlas Corps provides the living stipend, health care, taxes, training and end of service award. The Host Organization provides supervision and a workstation for the Fellow and the cost share to Atlas Corps.

Value to the Host Organization • Increase organizational capacity with

an experienced professional, without overstraining budget

• Diversify skills, perspective, and knowledge of team

• Extend international reach, without leaving the office

Financial Responsibilities of the Host Organization The Host Organization’s sole financialcontribution, or “cost share,” covers approximately 75% of the costs related to each Fellow. The cost share ranges from $27,000 to $30,000 (depending on location) paid to Atlas Corps over the course of 12 months. Atlas Corps is responsible for all otherfinancial obligations to the Fellow.

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To learn more about becoming a Host Organization, visit partners.atlascorps.org and email partners@atlascorps.org.

* There is no cost or commitment to review applications

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One of our best strategic decisions—

when we decided to host a Fellow!

Our Fellow, Gbenga Ogunjimi, serving at

Atlas Corps headquarters has multiplied

our reach, capacity, and opened

our perspective to new possibilities.

–Scott Beale

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN ATLAS CORPS!

I appreciate you taking the time to learn about our activities. I hope that we can find a way to work together.

Atlas Corps is more than an international exchange program. We are more than a leadership development

program. We are more than a unique way to diversify and strengthen organizations. We are building a global

movement of leaders and organizations who collaborate to address the most critical issues in our society. I like

to call it our “Big Idea.” I invite you to join the movement.

I have had the opportunity to live around the world during my time serving with the U.S. Department of State

and Ashoka. I meet incredible leaders in every country and community I visit. Through my travels, I realized that

there was an opportunity to create a multilateral service corps to provide international nonprofit leaders the

opportunity to serve at great organizations in the United States and around the world.

Previously, those skilled nonprofit professionals received few opportunities to volunteer in the United States or

to share their perspectives and talents with U.S. organizations. I am proud Atlas Corps, in our first five years,

provided that opportunity to more than 100 nonprofit leaders from 30 different countries, serving at some of the

best organizations in the world.

What’s your Big Idea? Can we send you profiles of candidates to place at your organization?

Please contact us at partners@atlascorps.org or 1-888-694-6164. Let’s discuss ways we can work together to

solve big challenges in this world.

Sincerely,

Scott Beale

P.S.

Also, I encourage you to “meet” our Fellows. Their profiles are online at

http://www.atlascorps.org/current-fellows.php

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- American Jewish World Service- AmericaSCORES- AsianAmerican Lead- Ashoka- AYUDA- Center for Inspired Teaching- CentroNia- Civic Enterprises- CORE Group- Free the Slaves- GBCHealth- Global Citizens Network - Global Fairness Initiative - GlobalGiving- Global Kids- Global Peace Service Alliance- Grameen Foundation - Habitat for Humanity- HasNa, Inc.- InsideNGO- International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children- International Peace and Security Institute- Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service- MobileActive.org- Mobilize.org- NCOC- New York Needs You- One World Youth Project- Oxfam GB- Partners of the Americas - Points of Light Institute - Population Action International - Public Health Institute- Refugees International- Service for Peace- Special Olympics - Susan G. Komen for the Cure- TechnoServe- ThinkImpact- UN Foundation- U.S. International Council on Disabilities- U.S. Peace Corps- World Resources Institute- World Wildlife Fund - Youth Service America- Youth Venture

ATLAS CORPS HOST

ORGANIZATIONS ARE AMONG

THE TOP “BIG IDEA” INSTITUTIONS IN

THE WORLD

These organizations have all received Atlas Corps Fellows; we invite you to consider partnering

with us as well.

To Become a Host Organization 1. Contact Atlas Corps at

partners@atlascorps.org.

2. Submit a “position description” for the proposed role for a Fellow in your organization. Atlas Corps selects three candidates for you to consider.

3. Review & Interview* pre-screened candidates provided by Atlas Corps.

4. Select the candidate you want to become a Fellow and sign the Atlas Corps Host Contract. Atlas Corps takes care of all the visa and travel logistics.

5. Engage the Fellow in full-time service in your organization. Atlas Corps provides the living stipend, health care, taxes, training and end of service award. The Host Organization provides supervision and a workstation for the Fellow and the cost share to Atlas Corps.

Value to the Host Organization • Increase organizational capacity with

an experienced professional, without overstraining budget

• Diversify skills, perspective, and knowledge of team

• Extend international reach, without leaving the office

Financial Responsibilities of the Host Organization The Host Organization’s sole financialcontribution, or “cost share,” covers approximately 75% of the costs related to each Fellow. The cost share ranges from $27,000 to $30,000 (depending on location) paid to Atlas Corps over the course of 12 months. Atlas Corps is responsible for all otherfinancial obligations to the Fellow.

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To learn more about becoming a Host Organization, visit partners.atlascorps.org and email partners@atlascorps.org.

* There is no cost or commitment to review applications