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Tilting Futures

San Francisco, California, USA

About

Tilting Futures is a global nonprofit that equips young people worldwide with the skills and perspectives needed to create meaningful impact on pressing global challenges. Founded in 2010 as Global Citizen Year by social entrepreneur Abby Falik, the organization has served over 3,000 young people from 100+ countries through immersive learning experiences. Its flagship programs include the Global Citizen Year Fellowship (2010–2020), Global Citizen Year Academy (2020–2022), and the current Take Action Lab. Tilting Futures partners with leading universities including Harvard, Duke, Boston University, Stanford, Carnegie Mellon, and Middlebury.

Affiliations

Harvard UniversityDuke UniversityBoston UniversityStanford University (Haas Center for Public Service)Carnegie Mellon University (Heinz College)University of PittsburghMiddlebury CollegeUniversiti Sains Malaysia

Achievements

  • Served 3,000+ young people from 100+ countries across all programs
  • Featured in USA Today, Forbes, Washington Post, New York Times, PBS NewsHour
  • Operated Global Citizen Year Fellowship for a decade (2010–2020) in 5 countries
  • 80% of Fellows received need-based financial aid; 30%+ received full scholarships

Opportunities from Tilting Futures

Program

Global Citizen Year Fellowship

by Tilting Futures

An eight-month immersive gap year fellowship placing high school graduates with host families and local apprenticeships in Brazil, Ecuador, Guatemala, India, or Senegal.

👶For children ages 17–21
📍In-person event
💰$21,000 registration
Global Exposure

Contact Information

Quick Facts

Type
Educational NGO
Founded
2010
Opportunities
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