Why do we believe this program is important?
The development philosophy & practices of Water1st are critical to sustainable development—and we believe that they are worth passing along to the next generation of global leaders. Our ‘classrooms’ in rural Honduras and urban Bangladesh are ideal incubators in which students will deepen their understanding of the complexities of extreme poverty. Ultimately, we hope to nurture responsible global citizens who, through first-hand exposure, are left with a deeper understanding of their role in effective global development.

What will the curriculum entail?
Students will be exposed to various topics related to Global Development: public health, community-led development, economics, technology, water system & toilet design, gender issues, fundraising, and the history & culture of Honduras & Bangladesh.

How do I apply and how many students will be selected to travel?
Application deadlines are updated on the Global Fellow page of our website. Additional interviews will be scheduled upon request. We will take up to 9 students for each site visit. Please see the attached application and information regarding travel details and cost. A $500 deposit will be required once notified of your acceptance to the program. Please don’t be discouraged if you are not selected during the first year you apply—we hope to have the capacity to expand in subsequent years.

Do I need to be a member of the Water1st Youth Program to apply?
To be eligible to apply, applicants must be a junior or senior in high school (or equivalent) and have completed one year on the Water1st Global Youth Board.

Will there be additional meetings, beyond high school board meetings?
Yes, there is a separate Global Fellow curriculum leading up to travel that will prepare students for the experience and upon our return to debrief and process the experience.