THE STARLING COLLECTIVE

The Starling Collective is a global fellowship that welcomes grassroots leaders into a learning community focused on movement building, peer support, and connection to GivingTuesday’s growing global network of movement leaders.

Every person has the capacity to transform their community, and each year when we meet thousands of passionate, innovative, and talented Starling Collective applicants from across the globe, we’re reminded of that exciting possibility.

The Starling Collective’s fourth and newest cohort, featuring 50 grassroots activists, artists, organizers, and changemakers from around the world, is inspiring generosity in innovative ways to tackle the most pressing issues and transform their communities.

This year’s fellows were selected from 1,400 applications submitted from 89 countries, and more than half came from the Global South. Our 2022 cohort represents 35 countries and ranges from ages 14 to 57. These incredible new members of the GivingTuesday community were selected to participate in the six-month program, which is supported by the Starling Collective’s global regional directors, who also serve as mentors to participants.

50 Leaders

35 Countries Ranging in age from 14 to 57

Hilman Arioaji is working to increase awareness of disaster risk reduction for communities in coastal at-risk areas in Indonesia through art and data.

Cristina Simionescu is building and implementing environmental educational opportunities for youth to help inspire civic participation throughout Romania.

Tande Elias Agobe Ruben, a community volunteer in Juba, South Sudan, is highlighting the stories of visually impaired students to make the case for improved and accessible education.

Carolina Silva Farias, the leader of Dia de Doar, the Brazilian GivingTuesday movement, is working on deepening awareness and participation in giving and generosity throughout the country.