VV Visionaries Women Leaders Program

A fellowship program for women leaders aged 18+ who are founders or co‑founders of social sector organizations or social enterprises. The program equips participants with leadership skills, peer learning, and global networking opportunities.

Benefits include:

• Join a cohort of 50 women leaders worldwide
• Complete the Vital Voices Leadership Journey (7‑week virtual course)
• Interactive small‑group discussions and peer learning
• Guest sessions with Estée Lauder executives and Vital Voices network leaders
• Certificate of completion
• Access to the Vital Voices global network of 47,000+ changemakers across 195 countries
• Ongoing continuing education and alumni engagement opportunities

• Identify as a woman
• Age 18+ by May 2026
• Proficient in English
• Founder/co‑founder of a social sector organization (NGO, foundation, initiative) OR social enterprise (for‑profit with social impact)
• Not currently participating in or graduated from another Vital Voices leadership program in 2025–2026
• Commitment to attend all 7 live weekly sessions (2 hours each) + 1–2 hours of assignments/peer calls (3–4 hours weekly)
• No more than 2 absences allowed to remain in good standing
• Entrepreneur
• Running a project or organization
• Volunteer