10th Edition of the Green Hub Northeast India Fellowship 2025-26
Deadline: 28-Feb-2026
The Green Hub Northeast India Fellowship 2025–2026 is a one-year residential program for youth from Northeast India and North Bengal who want to drive environmental and social change through visual storytelling. The fellowship trains participants in video-based documentation, community engagement, and sustainability advocacy to amplify local voices and conservation efforts.
Overview of the Fellowship
The Green Hub Northeast India Fellowship 2025–2026 is now open for applications, marking its 10th edition. This flagship fellowship offers a one-year, full-time residential learning experience for young people from the Northeast states of India and North Bengal.
The programme focuses on environmental conservation, sustainable livelihoods, and social change, using creative storytelling—especially video—as a core tool for advocacy and community engagement.
Designed as an immersive and hands-on experience, the fellowship supports emerging changemakers who want to document real-world environmental challenges and solutions from the ground up.
What Is the Green Hub Fellowship?
The Green Hub Fellowship is a structured learning and action-based programme that combines:
Practical media training focused on video storytelling
Field-based exposure to environmental and social issues
Mentorship from experienced practitioners
Community engagement and collaborative learning
The fellowship enables participants to tell impactful stories rooted in local realities, helping bring regional ecological and social issues to national and global attention.
Key Focus Areas and Concepts
Visual Storytelling for Change
Visual storytelling refers to the use of video and multimedia to communicate real-life stories in a compelling and accessible way. Fellows learn how to plan, shoot, edit, and present videos that highlight environmental concerns and community-led solutions.
Environmental Conservation and Sustainability
Participants document topics such as biodiversity conservation, climate resilience, natural resource management, and sustainable livelihood practices across Northeast India and North Bengal.
Community-Led Solutions
The programme emphasizes storytelling that centers local voices, indigenous knowledge, and grassroots initiatives that address ecological and social challenges.
What the Fellowship Offers
Learning and Training Components
Hands-on training in video production and storytelling
Exposure visits and fieldwork in rural and ecological landscapes
Mentorship from environmentalists, filmmakers, and social practitioners
Peer learning through group projects and collaboration
Residential Experience
The fellowship is fully residential, creating an immersive learning environment that encourages:
Deep reflection and personal growth
Collaboration and teamwork
Confidence-building and leadership development
A strong sense of purpose and community among fellows
Who Is Eligible?
The Green Hub Fellowship is open to:
Youth from Northeast India and North Bengal
Individuals passionate about environment, sustainability, and social change
Applicants interested in storytelling, media, or community documentation
Young people motivated to work at the grassroots level
Formal media training or prior experience is not mandatory, but a strong interest in learning and community engagement is essential.
Why This Fellowship Matters
Northeast India and North Bengal are ecologically rich yet vulnerable regions facing deforestation, climate change, and livelihood challenges.
This fellowship matters because it:
Builds local capacity for environmental advocacy
Amplifies underrepresented regional voices
Documents grassroots conservation and livelihood solutions
Supports youth-led social and environmental transformation
Strengthens storytelling as a tool for policy awareness and public engagement
How the Fellowship Works
Programme Structure
The fellowship runs for one year (2025–2026) and includes:
Initial intensive training modules
Ongoing fieldwork and documentation assignments
Mentorship and review sessions
Collaborative projects and storytelling outputs
What Fellows Do During the Year
Document environmental and social issues through video
Work closely with communities and local organizations
Develop and refine storytelling skills
Reflect on personal growth and social responsibility
Contribute to conservation and awareness-building efforts
Tips for Strong Applicants
Demonstrate genuine interest in environmental and social issues
Clearly express why storytelling and video appeal to you
Highlight community involvement or grassroots experience, if any
Be open to learning, collaboration, and residential living
Show commitment to working in the region
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Submitting generic or unclear motivation statements
Overemphasizing technical skills while ignoring community impact
Underestimating the residential and field-based nature of the programme
Failing to articulate a connection to Northeast India or North Bengal
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What is the duration of the Green Hub Fellowship?
The fellowship runs for one full year, covering the 2025–2026 cycle.
2. Is the fellowship residential?
Yes, it is a full-time residential programme designed for immersive learning and collaboration.
3. Do I need prior experience in filmmaking or media?
No prior professional experience is required. A willingness to learn and a passion for storytelling are more important.
4. Who can apply for the fellowship?
Youth from Northeast India and North Bengal with an interest in environment, sustainability, and social change can apply.
5. What kind of stories do fellows create?
Fellows document environmental challenges, sustainable livelihoods, and community-led solutions using video storytelling.
6. What skills will I gain from the programme?
Participants gain skills in video production, storytelling, community engagement, critical thinking, and environmental advocacy.
7. How does this fellowship support social change?
By empowering youth to amplify local voices and document real solutions, the fellowship contributes to conservation awareness and positive social transformation.
Conclusion
The Green Hub Northeast India Fellowship 2025–2026 offers a rare opportunity for young changemakers to combine creativity, environmental action, and community engagement in a deeply immersive setting. For youth passionate about sustainability, storytelling, and grassroots impact, this one-year residential fellowship provides the skills, mentorship, and platform needed to create meaningful change across Northeast India and North Bengal.
For more information, visit The Green Hub.