Tsuha Fellows Program
2025 Applications Closed
2025 Tsuha Fellows to be announced soon
Fellowship Duration
Three years
Location
Low and middle income countries
Mentors
University academics
Program Overview
The Tsuha Global Fellowship Program is inspired by common commitments of the Tsuha Foundation and university academics, in progressing the UN Sustainable Development Goals and supporting the next generation of leaders from low and middle income countries.
“We are excited about the way our partnership with UWA will equip students in lower-income countries to become even stronger leaders,” The Tsuha Foundation said, when asked about the new program. “We look forward to the innovative solutions Fellows will create as a result of building connections and expertise through this program.”
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The prospect of participating in the program has attracted remarkable interest, with applications being received from around the world. Many high quality applications were received and a rigorous selection process was required to identify ideal candidates for the final interview process. Eight finalists from around the world were selected to serve as the second cohort of Tsuha Global Fellows and we showcase their work here.
Fellows will initially embark on a targeted programs of education, mentorship and networking with leading academics. The aim is to help the fellows develop advanced research, leadership and advocacy skills to apply evidence-based solutions to complex issues in their community and field of work.
Fellow Requirements
The Tsuha Fellows met these standards and are all working on actionable projects which hold the potential to create meaningful changes in their home countries.
Completion of an undergraduate degree
Demonstration of written and verbal English proficiency
Possession of an achievable and specific project in mind related to the UN Sustainable Development Goals
Have demonstrated prior success in current field of work
Tsuha Global Scholars Program
Pursuing the principles of SDG17's partnership for sustainable development’, the Scholars will join a vibrant network and global cross-disciplinary cohort which will encourage the ongoing sharing of knowledge, ideas, experiences and best practices with reciprocal benefits for the Scholars, the academic community and other stakeholders across government, industry and society.
Thanatchaporn Mulikaburt
Community-driven nutritional disparities mitigation model in Thailand
SDG Focus: Zero Hunger, Good Health and Well-being and Reduced Inequalities
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Celia Matyanga, PhD
Creating a research and career mentorship program in Zimbabwe
SDG Focus: Zero Hunger; Good health and well-being; Industry, innovation and infrastructure.
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Attakrit Leckcivilize, PhD
Workforce planning in Thailand and Southeast Asian countries
SDG Focus: Good Health and Well-being and Reduced Health and Economic Inequalities
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Dr. Hana Abebe Gebreselassie
Improving Surgical Outcome and Survival of Newborns with Congenital Anomalies
SDG Focus: Good Health and Well Being
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Usman Muhammad
Improving the lives of those living in poverty by delivering essential health services and fostering sustainable practices to build resilience and self-sufficiency in Nigeria
SDG Focus: No Poverty, Zero Hunger and Good Health and Well-Being
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Hari Bahadur Thapa
Improving the eyesight of children with disabilities
SDG Focus: Good Health and Wellbeing and Quality Education
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Damilola Adesuyi
Developing grassroots anti-microbial resistance surveillance programs in Nigeria
SDG Focus: No poverty, zero hunger, health and wellbeing, and reduced inequalities
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Maureen K. Luvanda, PhD
Infectious Diseases
SDG Focus: Good Health & Well Being (SDG3)
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Dr. Cyan Brown
Climate change educator
Climate change education for medical professionals
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Venessa Mehlhorn
Monitoring and evaluation specialist
Creating evaluation framework to improve ecosystem of Seychelle Islands
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Nkechika Ibe
Founder of 'Impact Her World' Foundation and Researcher
Building Networks in Nigeria to Enhance Peace and Security
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Tara Devi Laabar
Palliative care nurse and researcher
Implementing palliative care in Bhutan
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Beatrice Baiden
Gender, Peace & Security Analyst
Creation of Peace Clubs across Ghana
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Anabahati Mlay
Climate change and governance advocate
Women's voices on climate action
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Anna Oposa
Executive Director and Chief Mermaid, Save Philippine Seas
Creating legislation to save sharks in the Philippine Islands
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Mahbub Ul Alam
Urban Sanitation Enthusiast
Use of financial modeling to improve water and sanitation across Bangladesh
VIEW PROFILE AND PROJECTS →Successful Fellows will be matched to work with academic staff mentors at UWA, OHSU or MFU who are expert in their respective areas of interest.
A maximum of two Fellows will be selected to work with each academic mentor
Dr. Allison Summers
Clinical researcher, Pediatric Optometrist, and Associate Professor of Ophthalmology
Dr. Siobhan Hickling
Dr Siobhan Hickling is a Research Dietitian, Epidemiologist, and Co-Director of the UWA Cardiovascular Epidemiology Research Centre
Dr. Sasitorn Chusri
Dr. Sasitorn Chusri is an Associate Professor at MFU’s School of Health Science specializing in natural product research and ethnopharmacology
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