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The #AtlanticFellows program empowers communities of emerging leaders to advance fairer, healthier, more inclusive societies.

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Atlantic Fellows @atlanticfellows.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Living in Water will screen at two European film festivals this fall! Created by Atlantic Fellow Ana P. Santos, the 360 VR doc takes viewers to the Philippines, where flooding is now a near-daily event rather than a seasonal disaster. 🔗 Get your tickets here: www.asff.co.uk/tickets/
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Atlantic Fellows @atlanticfellows.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Words and images shape how people with dementia are seen and supported. For World Alzheimer’s Day, Atlantic Fellows are sharing the Global Brain Health Institute guide to dementia‑friendly language and images. www.gbhi.org/news-publications/guid…
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A Guide for Dementia-Friendly Language and Images | Global Brain Health Institute
Inspired by a need to improve how we communicate about people living with dementia, “Words and Images to Use in Dementia and Caregiving” is a guide to dementia-friendly language and images intende
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Atlantic Fellows @atlanticfellows.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Using objects Fellows brought along to Emerging Technologies Residency and 3D scanning technology, the Atlantic Institute XR Lab created a virtual reality experience to deepen connection and collective meaning‑making, transforming personal climate justice stories into shared, immersive storytelling.
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Atlantic Fellows @atlanticfellows.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Built on true global solidarity, this powerful work was shaped by Dana's experiences as a descendant of genocide survivors and influenced directly by other Atlantic Fellows. 📖 Order: www.bookofgenocides.com/the-book
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The Book of Genocides by Dana Mashoian Walrath
The Book of Genocides is a haunting graphic novel that compels readers to confront the darkest chapters of human history not as distant events but as visceral experiences.
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Atlantic Fellows @atlanticfellows.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
The Book of Genocides, written by award-winning author and Atlantic Fellow for Equity in Brain Health, Dana Mashoian Walrath, is a haunting graphic narrative that compels readers to confront the most harrowing chapters of human history.
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Atlantic Fellows @atlanticfellows.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
This International Day of Charity, discover several nonprofits that our fellows have founded in order to learn from one another, co-create and collaborate on ways to address the systemic causes of inequities locally, regionally and globally: www.atlanticfellows.org/articles
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Atlantic Fellows @atlanticfellows.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Real community action isn't one leader with a plan but a network of people who move together. We believe change that lasts is built collectively: leadership rooted in shared values, accountable to community and aimed at the systems that create inequity in the first place.
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Atlantic Fellows @atlanticfellows.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Atlantic Fellow for Equity in Brain Health, Mawuli Lawson, is leading Ahonhon Talk, a grass-roots movement to build culturally-grounded dementia care. www.gbhi.org/news-publications/sowi…
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Sowing Seeds: Ahonhon Talk Builds Momentum for Dementia Action in Togo | Global Brain Health Institute
In this perspective, Atlantic Fellow Mawuli Lawson reflects on how Ahonhon Talk is bringing people together to build momentum for dementia awareness, research, education, and care in Togo.
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Atlantic Fellows @atlanticfellows.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
We’re hiring for executive director at the Atlantic Institute in Oxford (Rhodes Trust) Applications close by noon August 31. Find out more about the role: roles.saxbam.com/advert-details/?id…
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Atlantic Fellows @atlanticfellows.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
What connects seven fellowship programs working across brain health, racial justice, health equity and more? A lifelong global community. Meet our Atlantic Fellows programs and see how you can get involved in the Atlantic ecosystem. 🌍
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Atlantic Fellows @atlanticfellows.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Atlantic Fellow for Equity in Brain Health, Elijah Rock, brings "Memories Unleashed" to Santa Barbara on Aug 22 — a one-night-only musical event blending jazz and storytelling with brain‑health advocacy. His work shows how music can spark memory, connection and community. ow.ly/28ij50ZzjCa
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ELIJAH ROCK: MEMORIES UNLEASHED to Play New Vic Theatre in Santa Barbara
Ensemble Theatre Company will present ELIJAH ROCK: MEMORIES UNLEASHED, a one-night concert of song and story featuring music from the Great American Songbook, jazz, and blues.
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Atlantic Fellows @atlanticfellows.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Read her blog this #InternationalYouthDay: www.atlanticfellows.org/post/from-su...
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Atlantic Fellows | From surviving inequality to building generations of changemakers
Dr. Naglaa Fathy Lithy, an Atlantic Fellow for Health Equity, senior health specialist and a former Global Youth Ambassador, transformed her lived experiences with health inequity into a vibrant natio...
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Atlantic Fellows @atlanticfellows.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
(2/2) Through low‑tech, inclusive gamification and community mentorship, she’s breaking stigma, expanding access to sexual and reproductive health while empowering women, girls and underserved communities to protect their health.
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Atlantic Fellows @atlanticfellows.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
1/2) Atlantic Fellow for Health Equity Dr. Naglaa Fathy Lithy has transformed personal loss and lived experiences of gender‑based violence into a nationwide movement for health equity.
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Atlantic Fellows @atlanticfellows.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
During last week's Emerging Technology Residency, our Fellows stepped away from their screens for breaks in Rhodes House's gardens. @rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk Because deep tech work requires re-energizing and reconnecting between high-tech workshops.
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Atlantic Fellows @atlanticfellows.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
What connects seven fellowship programs working across brain health, racial justice, health equity and more? A lifelong global community. Meet our Atlantic Fellows programs and see how you can get involved in the Atlantic ecosystem. 🌍
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Atlantic Fellows @atlanticfellows.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Beyond hands-on work, the week centered on building connections—especially over food, from home-cooked recipes exchanges to shared meals. Huge thanks to the wonderful staff at Atlantic Fellows for Social & Economic Equity for joining us for lunch.
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Atlantic Fellows @atlanticfellows.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Last week, 10 Atlantic Fellows gathered in Oxford for our Emerging Technology Residency on Climate Justice, hosted by the Atlantic Institute's Emerging Tech Lab.
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Atlantic Fellows @atlanticfellows.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
This residency brings together Fellows from across the world who are committed to climate justice and eager to explore the potential of emerging technologies as tools for change.
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Atlantic Fellows @atlanticfellows.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
We are excited to welcome ten Atlantic Fellows to Oxford for the Emerging Technology Residency at the Emerging Technologies Lab at Rhodes House.
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Atlantic Fellows @atlanticfellows.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
The Atlantic Fellows community is a global network of leaders committed to building fairer, healthier and more inclusive societies. Active in more than 90 countries, Fellows work across a wide range of sectors, including advocacy, law, the arts, business, health care, government, and research.
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Atlantic Fellows @atlanticfellows.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Applications are still open for an exciting opportunity to join the Atlantic Institute Rhodes Trust in Oxford in a new communications role. Support Atlantic Fellows worldwide as they work to realize fairer, healthier and more equitable societies.
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Atlantic Fellows @atlanticfellows.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
It was wonderful for Atlantic Fellows to be such a meaningful moment for Alzheimer’s advocacy. Thank you for inviting us into such an important conversation.
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Atlantic Fellows @atlanticfellows.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
(3/3) We invite you to engage with it, read and see how the statement can be improved and further developed. You can also show your support for the statement by becoming a signatory.
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The Oxford Statement on Equitable Landscape Regeneration
Background Landscapes, including forests, rivers, wetlands, coastlines, and the communities that depend on them, are under pressure from forces that are intensifying faster than the systems meant to g...
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Atlantic Fellows @atlanticfellows.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
(2/3) One outcome was the Oxford Statement on Equitable Landscape Regeneration. It offers a framework for what equity in landscape regeneration demands in practice, from who holds authority over land to how finance is structured and what it means for solutions to truly scale.
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Atlantic Fellows @atlanticfellows.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
(1/3) In April, Atlantic Fellows, Atlantic Institute staff and individuals working in and around landscape regeneration gathered at Rhodes House in Oxford for Landscapes of Justice, a dialogue focused on advancing equitable approaches to landscape regeneration.
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Atlantic Fellows @atlanticfellows.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
The Atlantic Fellows community brings together compassionate changemakers, collaborative thinkers and emerging leaders from around the world. Together, we're tackling the root causes of inequities to help build a fairer, healthier and more inclusive future. ow.ly/VvIz50ZnbMx
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Alzheimer's Association @alzassociation.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
"We've given people reasons to raise their expectations for what's possible. Together, we will deliver on those expectations, for everyone. You have our commitment. We will always stand up for you. And for science.” Our President & CEO Joanne Pike, DrPH, welcomes researchers to #AAIC26.
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Atlantic Fellows @atlanticfellows.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
(2/2) Read Nangamso’s blog this #WorldRuralDevelopmentDay.
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Atlantic Fellows | Food sovereignty through global solidarity
Food sovereignty is the idea that people and communities should have the right and ability to control how their food is produced, distributed and consumed. It emphasizes local decision-making rather t...
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Atlantic Fellows @atlanticfellows.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
(1/2) Co-founded in 2024, Atlantic Fellows Nangamso Ka NomaHlubi Koza, Nazeer Sonday and MaBhelandile Twani co-founded the Atlantic Fellows Food Sovereignty Network to connect Fellows across the programs to transform food systems through collaborative and mutual learning.
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Atlantic Fellows @atlanticfellows.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
(2/2) Read Sonata’s blog. ⬇️
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Atlantic Fellows | Reflections from the road: Atlantic Fellows take on 2026 Walking the Talk for Dementia in Spain
Atlantic Fellow for Equity in Brain Health Sonata Maciulskyte reflects on her time at the annual Walking the Talk for Dementia pilgrimage in Spain. Now in its fourth year, the event brought together a...
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Atlantic Fellows @atlanticfellows.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
(1/2) Atlantic Fellow for Equity in Brain Health, Sonata Mačiulskytė, was one of almost 90 Fellows, people living with dementia, caregivers and clinicians who joined the 2026 Walking the Talk for Dementia event in Spain to reshape the narrative around dementia.
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Atlantic Fellows @atlanticfellows.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
(2/2) Applications close: July 26. Apply and learn more.
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Atlantic Fellows @atlanticfellows.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
(1/2) The Atlantic Institute, a partnership program of the Rhodes Trust, is recruiting for a Head of Communications. The successful candidate will join the leadership team to develop and deliver our global communications and contribute to our organizational strategy.
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Atlantic Fellows @atlanticfellows.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
2/ Their collaboration on Jordi’s TEDxBrisbane talk is a powerful example of what can happen when Fellows work across programs, disciplines and borders.
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Atlantic Fellows | Fellows’ collaborative journey culminates at TEDxBrisbane
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Atlantic Fellows @atlanticfellows.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
1/ A connection made through an Atlantic Fellows’ gathering in 2019 led to a TEDxBrisbane collaboration years later. Atlantic Fellow for Health Equity Jordi Luke worked with @afsocialequity.bsky.social‬ Juanita Wheeler to shape a talk exploring identity, belonging and community-centered systems.
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Atlantic Fellows @atlanticfellows.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Last week, the Atlantic Institute Governing Board gathered in Oxford for a powerful week of collaboration, connection and vision-setting. We’re delighted to welcome Amina Evangelista Swanepoel as our new Deputy Chair, and Laura Booi and Iracema Leroi to our board.
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Atlantic Fellows @atlanticfellows.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
“Girl Earth Fire Time,” a VR film by Atlantic Fellow for Equity in Brain Health Dana Mashoian Walrath and @21hundred.bsky.social Fellows Dylan Valley, Nasser Eledroos and Bongiwe Lusizi, received an Honorary Mention from Prix Ars Electronica. www.atlanticfellows.org/news/atlanti...
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Atlantic Fellows @atlanticfellows.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
On #WorldRefugeeDay, Atlantic Fellow for Health Equity in South Africa Ganzamungu Zihindula calls for support for refugees to extend beyond protection. His message: invest in mental health and protect human dignity. Read more: ow.ly/14MH50Zexkf
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Atlantic Fellows @atlanticfellows.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Last week, the Atlantic Institute was privileged to welcome leaders from across the seven Atlantic Fellows programs for two days of strategic visioning and community building hosted at Kopanong, the Atlantic Fellows residence located in Oxford.
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Atlantic Fellows @atlanticfellows.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Through storytelling and research, Atlantic Fellows are changing narratives or deepening public understanding of important health issues to advance fairer, healthier and more inclusive societies. Discover a selection of books written by Atlantic Fellows and add them to your reading list. 📖
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Atlantic Fellows @atlanticfellows.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
We'd like to thank our Global Atlantic Fellows Advisory Board members who gathered in Oxford this week to discuss how the Atlantic Institute can continue supporting the Atlantic Fellows community in driving real-world change and advancing equity around the world. 🌍
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Atlantic Fellows @atlanticfellows.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
This #WorldEnvironmentDay, Ambrose Carroll, @21hundred.bsky.social fellow reflects on the moral call of a just transition. Through environmental justice advocacy and community leadership, he focuses on those most impacted by climate change. ow.ly/lCXV50Z68qR
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Atlantic Fellows @atlanticfellows.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Atlantic Fellow for Equity in Brain Health Wambūi Karanja won the Alzheimer's Association's "One to Watch" award for improving dementia support in Kenya. She credits her fellowship year for expanding her brain health perspective. ow.ly/yE2W50Z2Boq
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Her lived experience is changing how families understand and cope with the condition
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Atlantic Fellows @atlanticfellows.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Join the Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI)’s Satellite Sessions today, May 21 via Zoom. Atlantic Fellows for Equity in Brain Health will share stories of innovation from Uganda, Peru, France and beyond!
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Global Brain Health Institute | Leadership in Action: Global Brain Health Satellite Sessions
As part of the Global Brain Health Institute’s (GBHI) 10 year milestone, five global sites will host Leadership in Action: Global Brain Health Satellite Sessions in May 2026.These locally led events, organized by Atlantic Fellows in collaboration with local partners, reflect regional priorities, cross sector partnerships, and creative approaches to advancing brain health equity. Across these five satellites, a series of engaging local programs, events, and innovations will take place in communities around the world.As the culmination of these efforts, participants will gather together in a...
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Atlantic Fellows @atlanticfellows.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Atlantic Fellow for Equity in Brain Health Geeta Dorkhy is in Geneva for the World Health Assembly 2026, the main decision-making body of the World Health Organization, which sets global health priorities and guides international health policy.
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Atlantic Fellows @atlanticfellows.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Join IMPACT as they continue to weave connections, share strategies, and strengthen collective resilience in their upcoming Solidarity Loom: Weaving a Global Network of Engaged Creatives in a World of Rising Authoritarianism event. Register today: forms.gle/jLEADnnbHRa7...
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Atlantic Fellows @atlanticfellows.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Following this year’s Skoll World Forum, which saw the largest presence of Atlantic Fellows to date, the Atlantic Institute's Global Partnerships Lead, Katherine Bond, reflects on the main takeaways. ow.ly/UGmn50YZ22z
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Atlantic Fellows @atlanticfellows.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Atlantic Fellow for Health Equity Shubha Nagesh, a medical doctor and independent global health consultant in India, reflects on her time during #SkollWeek. She left Oxford with new questions and connections, and a clearer sense of purpose.
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Atlantic Fellows | Across mountains and movements: Learning with other Fellows at Skoll Week
Atlantic Fellow for Health Equity Shubha Nagesh, a medical doctor based in Uttarakhand, India, joined other Fellows during Skoll Week in Oxford for the Atlantic Institute’s Influencing Through Partnerships program. In this reflection, she explores the "unconferencing" of social impact, bridging the gap between global systems and the local realities.
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Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity (AFSEE) @afsee-lse.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
How does infrastructure shape belonging in cities? In the final episode of our podcast collaboration with @lsemiddleeast.bsky.social, AFSEE Fellow Ahmad Abu Hussien and colleagues explore infrastructure as a political & social system that shapes belonging. 🎧Listen to the episode: buff.ly/KbUPtp0
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