Are you passionate about social change and eager to connect with fellow changemakers from around the world? Then here’s an opportunity you don’t want to miss. JASS (Just Associates) is now accepting applications for its prestigious Global Movement Builders School 2025, a dynamic, fully funded four-day international gathering that will take place in South Africa from October 30 to November 2, 2025.
This transformative experience brings together activists, artists, educators, organizers, and leaders from across the globe to explore the power of collective action, share knowledge, and co-create bold strategies for tackling the world’s most pressing social issues.
About the Program
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Host Country: South Africa
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Duration: 4 Days
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Program Dates: October 30 –
November 2, 2025
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Application
Deadline: May 11, 2025
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Program Cost: Fully Funded
What’s Covered? (Fully Funded Benefits)
All selected participants will receive comprehensive financial
support to ensure they can fully focus on the experience without worrying about
costs. The funding includes:
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Round-trip
international airfare
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Local transportation
within South Africa
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Hotel
accommodation for the duration of the program
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Daily meals
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Program fees
and materials
This ensures that activists from diverse backgrounds can attend, regardless of their financial situation.
Purpose & Impact of the JASS
Movement Builders School
The Movement Builders School is not just a workshop—it's a space
for transformation. Participants will:
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Analyze global political and social shifts and
their impact on justice work.
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Imagine bold, collective futures grounded in
liberation, justice, and equity.
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Explore what it truly means to "think like
a movement"—beyond single issues or organizations.
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Strengthen skills to navigate complexity,
resistance, and uncertainty.
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Build international solidarity by forming deep
connections with other changemakers.
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Collaboratively develop strategies for
sustained and impactful activism.
Whether you're working on gender justice, climate change,
Indigenous rights, economic inequality, or any other social issue, this program
will deepen your understanding of how your work fits into broader global
movements.
Who Should Apply? (Eligibility
Criteria)
The JASS Global Movement Builders School is open to visionary
individuals from all corners of the globe. Ideal applicants will:
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Have a minimum of five years of experience in activism,
organizing, or social justice work.
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Hold a leadership role within a community,
organization, or movement.
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Be committed to feminist, liberatory, and decolonial values.
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Show a willingness to collaborate
across identities, causes, and contexts.
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Be open to learning new strategies and applying
them in real-world scenarios.
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Have an interest in movement-building
as a long-term approach to systemic change.
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Be ready to challenge dominant power structures
and reimagine collective power.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must submit an online application through the official
JASS website. Make sure to provide detailed responses and share examples of
your work in social change.
Important Dates
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Application
Deadline: May 11, 2025
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Program Dates: October 30 –
November 2, 2025
Why You Should Apply
In a time of growing inequality, political upheaval, and climate
crisis, the need for courageous, collective action is more urgent than ever.
The JASS Global Movement Builders School offers a rare opportunity to gain
tools, relationships, and insights that can enhance your impact and sustain
your work.
Join a global community of changemakers and take your
movement-building efforts to the next level.
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