The Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Global Center is recruiting communicators for a new fellowship focused on child and adolescent mental health in low- and middle-income countries. The program targets emerging professionals who want to shape mental health care policy and messaging across Brazil, Greece, South Africa, and additional regions.
This fellowship represents a strategic push to build the next generation of mental health advocates in underserved areas. The SNF Global Center, which operates through the Child Mind Institute, recognizes that mental health communication infrastructure remains weak in many developing nations. Trained communicators can bridge gaps between research, policy makers, and families who need access to care.
The fellowship appeals to journalists, public health specialists, and communications professionals interested in translating complex mental health research into actionable messaging for local communities. Fellows work on projects that address adolescent depression, anxiety, and behavioral health challenges specific to each region.
Applicants should have experience in health communication, journalism, or public health advocacy. The program values individuals who understand cultural contexts and can craft messaging that resonates with parents, educators, and young people in their target countries.
Mental health remains underfunded and stigmatized across low- and middle-income countries. According to the World Health Organization, less than 2 percent of health budgets in these regions go toward mental health services. Communication fellowships like this one address a root problem: many families don't know what resources exist or how to access them. Better communicators can change that landscape.
For parents and educators seeking mental health information for young people, supporting programs like this fellowship strengthens the global infrastructure that eventually delivers better care, resources, and evidence-based guidance to communities worldwide.
Interested candidates should check the Child Mind Institute's website for application deadlines and specific requirements for each regional cohort.