East-West Center Leadership

The Indo-Pacific faces complex challenges—balancing food security, energy systems, and sustainability requires bold, innovative leadership. The Indo-Pacific Futures Fellowship, a partnership between the East-West Center and the Doris Duke Foundation, brings together changemakers from various fields to explore solutions that ensure long-term stability and access to essential resources. ?? In-person sessions in Hawai‘i & Aotearoa (New Zealand) ?? Engage with experts & thought leaders ?? Develop skills to drive impact Applications are being accepted until April 18, 2025. To learn more and how to apply, please visit our website: https://lnkd.in/gUz98Ar4 For program updates, please follow Shangri La Museum of Islamic Art, Culture & Design and East-West Center Leadership program!

Happy Lunar New Year! Sending everyone wishes for prosperity and good health in the year of the snake! #ewc_leadership

Wishing you a bright and inspiring year ahead filled with growth, connection, and new opportunities.?? #ewc_leadership

In year two of the #IndoPacificLeadershipLab, the week-long visit in Honolulu and Hilo, Hawai?i was the first of three in-person convenings and launched the second cohort’s transformative year-long journey. View and read more about their visit to Hawai‘i at: https://lnkd.in/gb3f9RhK A joint initiative of the @japanfoundation and @ewc_leadership, the IPLL brings together fellows from across the Indo-Pacific region to critically examine current responses to climate change adaptation, explore community approaches and their connections to local and regional policy.?? #IndoPacificLeadershipLab? #JFIPP? #ewc_leadership? #japanfoundation?

Happy Holidays from the East-West Center Leadership Program team! Here's to a peaceful close to 2024 and an exciting start in 2025. ? #ewc_leadership

There’s still time to apply for the Advanced Leadership Program (ALP) at the East-West Center in Honolulu! ?? The Summer 2025 cohort is perfect for established professionals with 10-15 years of experience who are ready to expand their focus on leadership education and development in a collaborative, cohort-based environment. ? As an ALP participant, you’ll co-design your experience with EWC’s Leadership Program team, develop a tailored Professional Development Plan, and connect with a network of global professionals, research fellows, and students. Ideal for those with a proven leadership record and a commitment to the Asia-Pacific’s sustainable future. Applications close on January 1, 2025. ? Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity—apply today! ?? https://lnkd.in/gkUKvJgz

The Equitable Futures Fellowship recently launched with a powerful gathering in Honolulu, bringing together changemakers and activists from across sectors to tackle systemic inequities and reimagine leadership for a more inclusive future. Hosted by the?Doris Duke Foundation?and the?East-West Center, this transformative experience featured immersive workshops, thought-provoking site visits, and dynamic sessions aimed at equipping fellows with the tools and connections needed to drive meaningful change. From exploring Indigenous sustainability practices at Loko Pā?aiau Fishpond to engaging with renowned leaders like Dr. Angela Davis, the program highlighted the power of narratives, design, and action in creating equitable futures. Fellows also reflected on urban development, environmental restoration, and their personal journeys, culminating in a storytelling event that showcased their vision for change. The fellows will continue to engage through virtual sessions until May 2025, when they will reconvene in Wellington, New Zealand, to conclude the program and solidify their collective efforts toward a more equitable future. View and read more about the fellows’ journey in Honolulu:?https://lnkd.in/g2Z5_MGe Continue following?Shangri La Museum of Islamic Art, Culture & Design?and our page for updates on the EFF!

Earlier this week,?#IndoPacificLeadershipLab?Fellows arrived in Hawai?i to begin their year-long program! Yesterday, the second-year cohort met at the East-West Center and were welcomed by Japan Foundation Executive Vice President Dr. Yuri Sato and EWC President Suzanne Vares-Lum. On opening day they joined a keynote address and panel discussions with local experts and researchers on leadership for effective, inclusive, and equitable climate adaptation. A joint initiative of the?@japanfoundation?and?@ewc_leadership, the IPLL brings together fellows from across the Indo-Pacific region to critically examine current responses to climate change adaptation, explore community approaches and their connections to local and regional policy. #IndoPacificLeadershipLab #JFIPP #ewc_leadership #japanfoundation

?? Applications Are Now Open for the Advanced Leadership Program (ALP)! ?? The Advanced Leadership Program (ALP) at the East-West Center in Honolulu, Hawai‘i, is now accepting applications! This unique program is ideal for established professionals with 10-15 years of experience who are eager to deepen their focus on leadership education and development. ALP offers a collaborative environment for a small, diverse cohort of up to four participants. Through a blend of structured activities and independent research, ALP participants engage in a co-designed experience on the East-West Center campus, connecting with professionals, research fellows, and students. Participants will create a Professional Development Plan to guide their journey, with oversight from the EWC’s Leadership Program team. ? Designed for those with a proven leadership record, a commitment to the Asia-Pacific region, and an interest in contributing to its sustainable future, ALP offers a rare opportunity to expand your impact in an immersive, supportive setting. ? Ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? Apply by January 1, 2025 for the Summer cohort! ?? https://lnkd.in/gkUKvJgz ?

This coming week the #IndoPacificLeadershipLab Fellows will be arriving in Honolulu for the first of three in-person convenings where the program’s 16 Fellows will come together to collaborate in workshops,?field visits on Hawai?i Island and O‘ahu, and engage with local community leaders. The cohort will continue to critically examine responses to climate change adaptation and explore community approaches to local and regional policy. A joint initiative of the Japan Foundation and the East-West Center. Learn more about the year two IPLL cohort by visiting: https://lnkd.in/gjF2Urai #IndoPacificLeadershipLab? #JFIPP? #ewc_leadership? #japanfoundation?