RCE Western Australia - 2022

Tsuha Global Fellows Program
Basic Information
Title of project : 
Tsuha Global Fellows Program
Submitting RCE: 
RCE Western Australia
Contributing organization(s) : 
UWA School of Population and Global Health
Tsuha Foundation
UWA Academic Staff
Tusha Fellows
Relevant Contributing Organisations based on each Tsuha Fellowship Project
Focal point(s) and affiliation(s)
Name: 
Leah Cronn
Organizational Affiliation: 
UWA School of Population and Global Health
Name: 
Professor Petra Tschakert
Organizational Affiliation: 
University of Western Australia
Name: 
Dr David Mickler
Organizational Affiliation: 
University of Western Australia
Name: 
Professor Erika Techera
Organizational Affiliation: 
University of Western Australia
Name: 
Dr Ian Li
Organizational Affiliation: 
University of Western Australia
Format of project: 
Fellowship
Language of project: 
English
Date of submission:
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Web link: 
https://www.uwa.edu.au/schools/-/media/UWAFS/HMS/Tsuha-Global-Fellows-Program-Flyer_small.pdf
Additional resources: 
https://globalhealthseasia.com/what-we-do/training-and-volunteer/tsuha-fellows-program/

Does this project link to any education and/or sustainable development policy or policies?: 
No
Geographical & Education Information
Region: 
Global
Location(s): 
Global
Address of focal point institution for project: 
The Tsuha Global Fellows Program at The University of Western Australia (UWA), Perth, seeks to support the next generation of leaders from low- and middle-income countries (as defined by the World Bank) to implement projects in their local regions which are related to the UNSDGs. The Program will provide successful applicants with targeted educational, mentorship and networking opportunities to implement projects in their home country related to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Ecosystem(s):
Urban/Peri-urban
Various
Target Audience:
Community, Higher, Youth (Informal)
Socioeconomic and environmental characteristics of the area : 
This Fellowship supports a diverse range of Fellows selected from across the world to implement projects in their local regions. The Fellowship aims to implement projects in low to middle income countries as defined by the World Bank. Although there wasn't any geographical restrictions for Fellowship applicants, innovative leaders from countries in Africa, the Indian Ocean Rim and South East Asia were encouraged to apply. Thus, due to the international nature of this project, the socioeconomic and environmental characteristics for each individual projects of the Tsuha fellows differs.
Description of sustainable development challenge(s) in the area the project addresses: 
The SDG challenge for each individual project differs according to the Tsuha Fellow due its international nature. However, the Fellowship aims to bridge the gap to quality education and mentorship opportunities which aids in accelerating innovating ideas to combat particular SDG challenges in each region which the Fellow is addressing.
Contents
Status: 
Ongoing
Period: 
October, 2021 to October, 2026
Rationale: 
Through this program, the next generation of sustainability leaders in low to middle income countries can be identified, and through the ongoing financial support, mentorship and networking opportunities provided through this Fellowship, the unique challenges of specific regions in these low to middle income countries can be targeted. This contributes to the global effort to achieving the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.
Objectives: 
- Equip students in lower-income countries to become even stronger leaders
- Help students develop advanced research, leadership and advocacy skills to apply evidence-based solutions to complex issues in their community and field of work.
- Drive innovative solutions to specific SDG challenges
- Overcome barriers to mentorship, quality education and networking opportunities for the creation of impactful projects.
Activities and/or practices employed: 
Successful Fellows will be matched to work with academic staff mentors at UWA who are expert in their respective areas of interest. A maximum of two Fellows will be selected to work with each academic mentor.
Year 1: Fellows refine their proposal, complete relevant (online) coursework at UWA, and begin mentor relationships with academic staff members.
Year 2: Fellows translate their proposal into achievable goals, including documenting timelines for milestones and deliverables.
Years 3-5: Fellows implement and measure the impact of their projects with regular communication with their mentors and Program coordinators.
Key messages: 
“We are excited about the way our partnership with UWA will equip students in lower-income countries to become even stronger leaders,”

“We look forward to the innovative solutions Fellows will create as a result of building connections and expertise through this program."
Funding: 
Costs associated with a Fellow's participation will be covered by the Tsuha Global Fellows Program. Costs include, but are not limited to:
- Travel expenses
- Accommodation Meals
- Coursework fees
UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
(https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/sdgs) and other themes of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)
SDG 3 - Ensure healthy lives and promote wellbeing for all at all ages 
Direct
SDG 4 - Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all 
Direct
SDG 5 - Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls 
Direct
SDG 9 - Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialisation, and foster innovation 
Indirect
SDG 10 - Reduce inequality within and among countries 
Direct
SDG 11 - Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable 
Direct
SDG 12 - Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns 
Indirect
SDG 14 - Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development 
Direct
SDG 16 - Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels 
Indirect
SDG 17 - Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalise the global partnership for sustainable development 
Direct
Theme
Plants & Animals 
Direct
ESD for 2030-Priority Action Areas
Priority Action Area 1 - Advancing policy 
state: 
Direct
Priority Action Area 2 - Transforming learning and training environments 
state: 
Direct
Priority Action Area 4 - Mobilizing youth 
state: 
Direct
Priority Action Area 5 - Accelerating sustainable solutions at local level 
state: 
Direct
Update: 
No
I acknowledge the above: 
Yes