Forging strong
MOUNTAIN
CONNECTIONS
Improving social and environmental sustainability in mountain communities


The Fellows Program provides impactful opportunities for project support, mentorship, network exchanges, participation in international policy fora, involvement in the Moving Mountains Summit, developing meaningful connections with mountain communities worldwide and lifelong bonds with other Fellows around the world.
- Initial award is $1000 total with an opportunity to apply for additional funding.
- Projects should improve social and environmental well-being and sustainability in mountains.
- Fellows are individuals living, working, or raised in a mountain community.
- We encourage applications from those who are under-served and/or under-represented in science.
- The Fellowship will run for two years, beginning September 1, 2024.

Meet the Mountain Sentinels Past Fellows

Uganda

Tajikistan

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Nepal

Myanmar

Cameroon

USA

Nepal

USA

Peru

Nepal

Rwanda

USA
Myanmar Relief

Khai Tual Sawn
Reporting Myanmar’s first case of coronavirus in late-March of 2020, Khai has coordinated the distribution of basic food and hygiene necessities throughout his home village of Tuisau. Located in the mountainous and linguistically diverse region of Chin State, where an estimated 54 languages are in use, Khai has also worked to translate vital health information material for his fellow Tedim-speakers.
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