Dost Fellowship

Did you know that 90% of our brain development happens by the time we are just six years old? This factor, backed by research done by the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University, has vast implications for the advancement of not only individual quality of life, but also social and economic gains for society as a whole.

Founded in 2016, Dost Education is an Ed-tech non-profit that focuses on development during these formative years. In the past few years, Dost has made leaps in making Early Childhood Development accessible, working alongside multiple state governments as well as organisations like UNICEF to benefit more that 200,000 families from all over India. In the next 5 years, Dost seeks to reach 7 million families in its mission to make every child school-ready.

Aspirants who are full of energy, think creatively, with a never-give-up attitude are highly encouraged to apply. Applicants should be able to access and make the most of available resources. They should be self-driven and motivated to find innovative solutions and overcome field-level challenges. They should be keen on learning to connect with different people and networks to expand their resources. They are also expected to think outside the box, come up with unique strategies of community mobilization and persistently work towards their goals, and make the most of the capacity-building and mentoring sessions.

The ideal candidate should thrive on pushing boundaries and exploring new possibilities working closely with front-line workers and community influencers. They should ideally possess good communication and negotiation abilities in addition to being a 'people person'. They should be adept at building lasting relationships with multiple stakeholders including frontline workers and caregivers, harnessing the power of unconventional thinking to generate immediate outcomes and lasting impact in the community.