Tilting Futures
Tilting Futures, based in San Francisco, California, has 1 opportunity for children on WiWit, checked before listing.
San Francisco, California, USA
Opportunities from Tilting Futures
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.
What your child could gain:
What WiWit checked
- Identity and registration
- Contact details
- Location details
Reviewed by the WiWit team
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
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
Leadership
- Erin Lewellen, CEO (Tilting Futures)
- Abby Falik, Founder (Tilting Futures)
Frequently asked questions
- What does Tilting Futures offer for children?
- Tilting Futures has 1 opportunity for children listed on WiWit, each checked before listing. Every listing above shows who is eligible, the key dates, and the fee, so you can see what fits your child.
- Where does my child apply for Tilting Futures opportunities?
- On Tilting Futures's own website. WiWit is a free, independent directory that helps you discover and compare opportunities; your child registers or applies with Tilting Futures directly, never on WiWit.
- Has WiWit checked Tilting Futures?
- Yes. WiWit checked Tilting Futures's identity and registration, along with contact details and location details. Its opportunities are each checked against Tilting Futures's official source before they are listed.
- Where is Tilting Futures based?
- Tilting Futures is based in San Francisco, California. Each of its listings shows whether the opportunity runs online or in person, so you can check what works for your child.
- Will WiWit remind me about Tilting Futures deadlines?
- Save any Tilting Futures opportunity in the free WiWit app and it sends you a reminder before the deadline, so you do not miss it.
Contact Information
Quick Facts
- Type
- Non-profit
- Founded
- 2010
- Opportunities
- 1 on WiWit
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