The SNF Global Center, part of the Child Mind Institute, is accepting applications for its Communicator Fellowship. This program targets emerging communicators focused on improving child and adolescent mental health services in low- and middle-income countries.
The fellowship operates through the SNF Global Center's established offices in Brazil, Greece, and South Africa, plus additional partner regions. Fellows work on shaping how mental health care reaches young people in underserved communities where resources and trained professionals remain scarce.
This opportunity matters for parents and educators who care about global child mental health equity. Mental health conditions affect one in five adolescents worldwide, yet 75 percent of young people with mental illness receive no treatment in low- and middle-income countries, according to the World Health Organization. Communicators trained through this fellowship help bridge awareness gaps, train local providers, and shift public perception around mental health treatment in regions where stigma remains high.
The fellowship targets communicators with experience in journalism, public health messaging, digital media, or community education. Selected fellows gain access to the Child Mind Institute's research, training, and networks across multiple continents. They also contribute to real-world projects that strengthen mental health systems and advocate for evidence-based care.
For parents with connections to global health work or young professionals interested in child mental health advocacy, this fellowship represents a pathway to meaningful impact. Participants develop skills in health communication while directly supporting improvements in how young people access care.
The SNF Global Center focuses specifically on conditions like depression, anxiety, ADHD, and trauma in adolescent populations. Fellows collaborate with local clinicians, policymakers, and community organizations to create culturally appropriate mental health messages and resources.
Applications are now open through the Child Mind Institute's website. The fellowship welcomes international applicants and those from the priority countries. Interested communicators should review eligibility requirements and submission deadlines on the SNF Global Center's