Short term fellowship program for women and gender minorities – The Bachchao Project
The deadline for applying for this position is December 14, 2022.
The Bachchao Project is a techno-feminist collective that undertakes community-centric efforts to develop and support open-source technologies and technical frameworks with the goals of mitigating gender-based violence and working towards equal rights for women, LGBTQIA+ persons, and gender diverse persons. We conduct research and training in all the above areas and guide communities in determining appropriate technological interventions for themselves.
We are looking for fellows who have experience and interest in the gender and development space and bring fresh perspectives and potential solutions to threats faced by structurally silenced women and gender minorities in the country. Examples may include reporting harassment across social media sites and strengthening support systems. You may choose to highlight ways of adapting and coping when dealing with the aforementioned threats. We hope to bring together a cohort that learns from itself and others and looks at innovative tech-based interventions and ideas.
The program will revolve around three central verticals: the social and development space, tech, and art. By inviting fellows from across these three groups, we hope to inspire cross-sector collaboration.
Selected participants will receive small grants (around INR 70,000) that allow them to focus their efforts on finding collaborative solutions while utilizing their experience and skill. Additionally, they will also be assigned mentors who can support their efforts and assist their concept ideas. At the end of the program period, there will be a virtual exhibition set up where the participants can display their concept solutions to a larger audience and incorporate public feedback. The program is estimated to be two months, including the training period and the exhibition.
Expected skills of the fellows:
- Experience working with women and gender minorities, or interest in doing so
- Experience in the vertical you’re applying to [tech, art, or the social/development space]
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Available to work through December 2022 and January 2023
- Ability to work collaboratively
- Strong creative sense
Do note, these positions are open only for women and gender minorities. We especially encourage applicants from traditionally underrepresented religions, castes, and ethnic groups to apply.
To apply, please send your CV (and portfolio, where relevant) as well as a thoughtful answer to this question; “What do you see as a threat, and what would your ideal response be to it” (max 500 words) to theteam@thebachchaoproject.org. The subject line should read “[Vertical applied for] Without Fear Fellowship Program”. The deadline for applying for this position is December 14, 2022.
