Our Alumni

Lifelong

At Tilting Futures, the immersion program is just the beginning. You’ll graduate into a lifelong community of inspiring alumni who are at colleges and companies across the globe.

Whether you’re looking for collaborators on your next project, career advice, or a couch to crash on while traveling abroad – our network is here for it.

Community

MEET OUR ALUMNI

Karina Lisboa Båsund

Norway | Senegal ‘17

“This program was my first exposure to a reality very different than my own. It was the first thing I put on my CV for development experience.”

Karina is an economist at the United Nations, advancing food security in Haiti.

Prince Bashangezi

Democratic Republic of the Congo | Academy ‘21

“I learned how to develop a project, drive it forward, measure its success, and effectively connect others to the cause.”

Prince brought internet access to the refugee camp where he grew up by winning a grant through a Tilting Futures partner.

Talia Katz

United States | Senegal ‘13

“This program helped me demonstrate to funding agencies that I was prepared to take on a research project in another country at such a young age.”

Talia Katz is a PhD candidate in Anthropology at John Hopkins University. Her work explores the role of art under the pressures of violence, war, and displacement.

ALUMNI AWARDS

WHERE OUR ALUMNI WORK

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN

A powerful global community

CONNECT

Connect with a global community of changemakers through our events, monthly digest, community hub, and alumni gatherings.

INSPIRE

Join expert-led workshops, career conversations, and more. Get access to programs like Boulevard, Readocracy, and the Institute for Economics & Peace.

AMPLIFY

Bring attention to your projects. Leverage Tilting Futures’ platform to amplify your voice and impact.

ENGAGE

Join us in building a movement! Get involved as an Alumni Ambassador, moderate an event, join the conversation on social media, or make a donation.

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ALUMNI LEGACY

Since

2010,

we’ve

run

three

innovative

programs

and

operated

six

different

countries.

Across

years

and

programs,

our

alumni

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united

hopeful

determination

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together

can

build

better

future.

1500+ students

from Global Citizen Year Academy

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the virtual Academy brought together students worldwide around our signature curriculum

(2020-2022)

200+ students

from Take Action Lab

Our current program, Take Action Lab focuses on human rights in South Africa

(2022-Present)

1000+ students

from Global Citizen Year Fellowship

In our first decade, Fellows immersed in communities across Brazil, Ecuador, Guatemala, India, and Senegal

(2010-2020)

GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES

Circle of Service in Partnership with the Peace Corps

Are you a Tilting Futures alum with U.S. citizenship eager to continue creating global impact? Our new Circle of Service partnership means you’re eligible for an expedited application process with the Peace Corps. Learn more about this program and apply today!