Vital Voices Global Partnership is proud to welcome the second cohort of the Vital Voices Global Fellowship (VVGF) for an in-person convening from November 2nd to 8th, 2025, in The Hague, Netherlands. This gathering brings together 25 women social entrepreneurs and 26 women public leaders for a week of skills training, cross-sector collaboration, cultural exchange, and community-building.
Launched in June 2025, the fellowship began with a foundational curriculum rooted in the Vital Voices Leadership Journey, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, and strategies to foster impactful collaboration across sectors. The upcoming convening in The Hague builds on this foundation, offering deeper learning opportunities designed to strengthen leadership capacity, spark innovation, and promote meaningful partnerships to address some of today’s global challenges.
The Hague—a renowned hub for its international organizations and role in advancing social impact and peace—serves as an inspiring backdrop for this milestone convening. As the fellowship progresses, the program seeks to expand opportunities for women leaders to connect, learn, and amplify their influence on a global stage.
Following the in-person gathering, fellows will transition into pillar programming for the remainder of the fellowship, aligned with the two distinct tracks: VV Venture (for social entrepreneurs) and VV Engage (for public leaders). This phase will focus on skill development tailored to support the fellow’s area of impact.
Together, the fellows represent 39 countries and are united by a shared commitment to building a more equitable, inclusive, and sustainable world.
Learn more about this year’s Vital Voices Global Fellowship Fellows here.
The Vital Voices Global Fellowship would not be possible without support from FedEx and Freeport-McMoran.