Life-giving organising in this catastrophic era requires us to chart new world political and social maps – Mariame Kaba. Liberation Alliance Africa Collective introduces the Sawaba Fellowship — a space for thinkers, artists, practitioners, activists, and community organisers to come together and engage in deep reflection, discourse, and knowledge production on key issues in pursuing decolonial feminist futures. This fellowship invites us to sketch, doodle, and chant our dreams into existence, bringing life to new ways of thinking, being, and organising.
Exploring the theme of Alchemical Transmutations, fellows are invited to unmask coloniality through liberation efforts and challenge its endurance across the dimensions of power, knowledge and being — deconstructing coloniality and repairing relational commitments, thoughts, behaviour, beliefs, and actions.
Alchemical Transmutations in this context concern the exploration of the abundant resources of African conceptual frameworks to critically reflect on all the fundamental aspects of decoloniality of the mind through the lens of exposition, framing, reframing and repair. The fellowship, through its theme, acknowledges that we are fighting against a violent white-Supremacist Capitalist Patriarchy, but we are not without the tools to resist. We hold the power, magic, and skillset to reclaim our lives from the indignities oppressive systems have imposed upon us.
Who Can Apply?
We seek passionate, innovative thinkers and creators eager to propose an original project that engages with and contributes to the ongoing fight for decolonial feminist futures.
Sawaba Fellows will receive a stipend of USD 500 per month to support their work, with the possibility of a two-month extension. The fellowship runs for three months, beginning with an in-person gathering in May 2025.
How to Apply
To apply, click Sawaba Fellowship to read more about the fellowship theme and how to apply.
Applications are open until March 17th, 2025.
Applicants will be notified of the selection results by March 28th, 2025. If you are deeply committed to decolonial feminist politics and anti-imperialist solidarity—or know someone who is—don’t miss this opportunity. Apply now, or share this call with someone who would love it!
For any additional information, please contact us at hello@liberationalliance.cmostfrancisidimu.com.
