The NGO Whisperer® Global
Fellowship Programme
The NGO Whisperer® Centre For Social Impact is pleased to announce the 2022 Global Fellowship Programme intake
The NGO Whisperer® Global Fellowship Programme is a rigorous six-month virtual leadership programme for exceptional leaders and founders of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and social enterprises from around the world, especially those from low and middle-income countries.
Next Round of Applications Opens in January 2023
Objectives of the Global Fellowship Programme
- To build the capacity of professionals from small and medium-sized Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and Social Enterprises who are already in positions of leadership and influence to further enhance and expand their knowledge, skills, and expertise;
- To provide high-impact training, professional development, and cross-cultural opportunities for NGOs and Social Enterprises across the globe especially in low- and middle-income countries;
- To create a global community of leaders, influencers, and decision-makers, who are focused on designing and implementing high-impact programmes that contribute building a sustainable world.

About Dr. Carolyne A. Opinde
Dr Carolyne Akinyi Opinde is an award-winning social innovator, author, speaker and the Founder and CEO of The NGO Whisperer® Centre For Social Impact. With nearly 20 years of experience, Dr Opinde is a seasoned Resource Mobilisation Specialist and a certified Project Management Professional (PMP®) who has raised over US$ 100 million and managed social impact projects of up to US$ 20+ million.
Faculty Members
Important Dates
This is a six-month programme beginning July 2022 and ending in December 2022.
- Applications open: 29 January 2022
- Applications close: 28 March 2022
- Recruitment: 01 – 30 April 2022
- Global Fellowship Programme orientation: 25 June 2022
- Global Fellowship Programme starts: 01 July 2022
- Global Fellowship Programme ends: 17 December 2022
- Global Fellowship Programme Graduation ceremony: 25 February 2023
What To Expect
- One-on-one tailored mentorship and leadership coaching;
- Masterclasses with highly skilled and sought out International Development specialists;
- All access pass to The NGO Whisperer® Global Summit in 2022;
- Access to The NGO Whisperer® Global Community and alumni network.
2022 Fellows
2021 Fellows