JASS Global Movement Builders’ School 2025 in South Africa
- Omran Aburayya
- May 1
- 2 min read
If you're a changemaker committed to social justice, feminist liberation, and decolonial transformation, the JASS Global Movement Builders’ School 2025 in South Africa offers a unique opportunity to deepen your impact. This fully funded four-day intensive program is designed to unite approximately 50 activists, organizers, educators, and advocates from around the world to analyze, strategize, and build collective power for lasting change.
🌍 Program Summary
Location: South Africa
Host Institution: Just Associates (JASS)
Program Dates: October 30 – November 2, 2025
Duration: 4 days
Target Group: Global activists, organizers, educators, and changemakers
Focus Areas: Feminist popular education, decolonial strategies, movement-building
Award Value: Fully funded (includes international flights, accommodation, meals, and program materials)
Application Deadline: May 11, 2025, at 18:00 EDT
Eligibility: Open to applicants worldwide
📚 Program Overview
The JASS Global Movement Builders’ School is grounded in feminist popular education methodologies and draws from JASS’s extensive experience in strengthening activist leadership and movements in Mesoamerica, Southern Africa, and Southeast Asia. Participants will engage with JASS’s latest resource, Just Power: A Guide for Activists and Changemakers, to explore strategies for transformative change.
Over the course of four days, the program will facilitate:
Critical Analysis: Understanding current political landscapes and power dynamics.
Visioning: Imagining transformative change and exploring pathways to achieve it.
Strategic Thinking: Sharpening strategies to navigate complex contexts.
Movement Mindset: Embracing a holistic approach to social change within broader ecosystems.
Global Networking: Connecting with a diverse group of organizers and changemakers.
🎁 Program Benefits
Selected participants will receive comprehensive support, including:
International Flights: Round-trip airfare covered.
Accommodation: Lodging provided for the duration of the program.
Meals: All meals during the program are included.
Program Materials: Access to educational resources and materials.
Note: Participants are responsible for visa fees, travel insurance, and personal expenses.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Ideal candidates should:
Have at least 5 years of experience in organizing, advocacy, or movement work.
Hold leadership roles in organizations, networks, or community groups.
Be eager to engage and learn from others across different issues, borders, and identities.
Commit to feminist, decolonial, and liberating social transformation.
Have an interest in integrating a movement-oriented and ecosystem approach into their work.
Aim to deepen their understanding of power dynamics and collective power-building.
Be ready to rethink strategies and engage in cross-movement collaboration.
Intend to apply the learning from the school to their ongoing social change work.
📝 Application Procedure
To apply, candidates must:
Complete the online application form.
Submit a comprehensive CV detailing relevant experience.
Provide a statement of interest explaining motivation and alignment with the program’s goals.
Include contact information for references who can attest to the applicant’s qualifications.
🗓️ Application Deadline: May 11, 2025, at 18:00
🗓️ Selection Notification: Early June 2025
ℹ️ For more information and to apply, official JASS website.JASS Global Movement Builders’ School 2025 PDF sheet
