Quest Fellowships

We empower grassroots leaders in some of the world’s poorest communities to tackle tough local problems through our Quest Fellowships. This ‘year-long Quest’ of training, mentoring and community work enables them to address issues such as generating livelihoods, combatting violence and corruption and improving access to education and health services.» Find out more

Creating livelihoods and tackling domestic violence in rural India

Subhash is leading the struggle against alcoholism and domestic violence which is caused by the dominance of the liquor trade in his community in India. He has helped 75% of local women find alternative livelihoods to the liquor trade, helping them grow from victims into actors of change. »Read Subhash’s story

Bridging the urban-rural divide

Su Xiaojun spent his Quest Fellowship year in the mountainous county of Ningqiang in China, veering far from the well-trodden path to a city career pursued by so many of his peers. He is one of 119 graduates identified for a fellowship to facilitate rural community development.

»Read Su Xiaojun’s story

Quest Fellowships