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July 11, 2026

to

November 7, 2026

2026 Global Leadership Champions Cohort

Virtual

Application deadline

June 12, 2026

(

PDT

)

Applications for this opportunity are closed.

Girls for Girls x WEL Foundation

Girls for Girls (G4G) in partnership with the Women in Education Leadership Foundation hosts the 2nd Global Leadership Champions Cohort – 2026

SCHEDULE

  • July 11 — Building Trust

  • August 15 — Courageous Leadership

  • September 12 — Art of Communication

  • October 3 — Negotiation, Advocating for Yourself and Others

  • October 24 — Community Service, Public Service and Running for Office

  • November 7 — Ethics and Values in Decision Making

STRUCTURE
This first phase is a six month global mentoring programming delivered virtually through:

  • Monthly mentoring circles

  • Peer-to-peer learning

  • Facilitated leadership sessions

  • Global networking and exposure

WHO SHOULD APPLY

Women (18 years and older) across all generations, disciplines, and regions of the world who are:

  • Passionate about building their leadership capacity to transform their fields

  • Excited about empowering women to lead globally

  • Open-minded and value mentoring 

  • From diverse and intergenerational backgrounds 

  • Interested in participating in the WEL Leadership Champion Fellowship 

The Girls for Girls (G4G) mentoring approach is an integral component of the first phase of the WEL Leadership Champions Fellowship(LCF) . Graduates of the cohort automatically qualify to become WEL Foundation Leadership Fellows, gaining access to personalized coaching , leadership development support, and wellbeing resources. G4G is a global mentoring movement active in over countries.

Through this experience, participants will gain a strong leadership foundation that equips them with the tools, mindset, and discipline needed to lead with purpose and impact. They will build confidence, strengthen their communication skills, and develop greater clarity of purpose as they grow personally and professionally. Participants will also gain access to a global network of leaders, resources, and opportunities that can support their continued development. In addition, this program creates a pathway for those who are ready to embark on a leadership fellowship journey and expand their influence in meaningful ways.

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