{"id":141417,"date":"2022-11-14T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-14T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/english-w-k-kellogg-foundation-launches-global-fellows-network-to-make-transformative-change-for-children-and-families\/"},"modified":"2022-11-14T12:10:02","modified_gmt":"2022-11-14T16:10:02","slug":"w-k-kellogg-foundation-lanza-global-fellows-network-con-el-fin-de-generar-un-cambio-transformador-para-los-ninos-y-sus-familias","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/w-k-kellogg-foundation-lanza-global-fellows-network-con-el-fin-de-generar-un-cambio-transformador-para-los-ninos-y-sus-familias\/","title":{"rendered":"W.K. Kellogg Foundation Launches Global Fellows Network to Make Transformative Change for Children and Families"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[\n\/* Style Definitions *\/\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n.prntac{\nTEXT-ALIGN: CENTER\n}\n]]><\/style>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p class=\"prntac\"><i>Network features more than 1,100 leaders from around the world<\/i><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">BATTLE CREEK, Mich.<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">Nov. 14, 2022<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; Today the W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) announced the launch of its Global Fellows Network (GFN), a community of change agents, thought leaders and influencers from more than 40 countries who are working to transform systems, policies and practices that create conditions for thriving children, working families and equitable communities.<\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnevidc292left\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"width: 100%; text-align: left;\" title=\"The W.K. Kellogg Foundation Global Fellows Network is connecting change agents, thought leaders and influencers committed to effecting sustainable change around the world. The network is a collective that spans more than 40 countries and more than 1,100 people \u2013all graduates of the foundation's fellowship programs, past or present.\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"playerFrameVideo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zHiZdHv1muQ?autoplay=0\" width=\"512\" height=\"288\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"auto\" data-poster=\"http:\/\/\" data-autostart=\"false\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\/><\/div>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3706026-1&amp;h=2338937714&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fglobalfellowsnetwork.org%2F&amp;a=Global+Fellows+Network\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Global Fellows Network<\/a>\u00a0includes more than 1,100 leaders who are associated with signature WKKF fellowship programs \u2013 past and present \u2014\u00a0across <span class=\"xn-location\">the United States<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Southern Africa<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Latin America<\/span> and the <span class=\"xn-location\">Caribbean<\/span>. The network is the living legacy of WKKF Founder <span class=\"xn-person\">Will Keith Kellogg<\/span> who said, &#8220;I&#8217;ll invest my money in people.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We need to empower and connect leaders who are acting boldly to support our children and families and those most impacted by the inequities in our communities,&#8221; said La June Montgomery Tabron, president and CEO of the Kellogg Foundation. &#8220;Our children deserve to have leaders who look like them, who have similar lived experiences and who prioritize creating a pathway for their dreams to become their realities.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The Global Fellows Network will offer:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><b>Connection<\/b>\u00a0between members and with the foundation to share ideas, resources and inspiration.<\/li>\n<li><b>Collaboration<\/b>\u00a0and continuous learning, as well as the chance to engage in multi-generational and cross-cultural partnerships.<\/li>\n<li><b>Action<\/b>\u2014with and independent from WKKF\u2014on important issues impacting communities around the world.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Global Fellows Network will offer members a programming and learning series, in-person and virtual conferences, affinity group conversations and informal gatherings, coffee chats and reunions in a hybrid environment.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Each of our fellows has unique gifts, skills and talents that when shared and leveraged can help us collectively address the inequities facing our communities globally,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Paul Martinez<\/span>, chief leadership and human capital strategist for the foundation.<\/p>\n<p>The Global Fellows Network includes leaders from 17 signature programs supported by WKKF since 1980; fellows who were part of those programs are encouraged to <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3706026-1&amp;h=3739121647&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fglobalfellowsnetwork.org%2Fjoin-us%2F&amp;a=join\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">join<\/a>\u00a0the network.<\/p>\n<p>Over the past two years, WKKF engaged with members to design the network, including how to build upon the foundation&#8217;s mission to create lasting, transformational change for children and families through its commitment to racial equity and racial healing, community engagement and leadership development. Fellows participated in focus groups, meet-and-greets, coffee chats and virtual class reunions. Their input informed\u2014and will continue to inform\u2014the network&#8217;s principles, programming and brand.<\/p>\n<p>The foundation&#8217;s current signature leadership program in <span class=\"xn-location\">the United States<\/span> is the <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3706026-1&amp;h=3234509019&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwkkfcln.org%2F&amp;a=Community+Leadership+Network\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Community Leadership Network<\/a>\u00a0(CLN). CLN is offered through the Center for Creative Leadership and supports local leaders to connect, grow and lead transformational change toward a more equitable society. As leaders graduate from CLN, they will now join the Global Fellows Network. About 80 fellows graduated from CLN in 2021 and applications for the next CLN fellowship will be available in 2023.<\/p>\n<p>The announcement of the Global Fellows Network underscores the importance of addressing racial equity at all levels to ensure children and families are living in equitable communities where they can thrive. Just last month, WKKF announced the five awardees of its <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3706026-1&amp;h=4257499960&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wkkf.org%2Fre2030&amp;a=Racial+Equity+2030\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Racial Equity 2030<\/a>\u00a0challenge, a <span class=\"xn-money\">$90 million<\/span> commitment to fund bold solutions that address racial equity globally.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about the Global Fellows Network, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3706026-1&amp;h=3918200090&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fglobalfellowsnetwork.org%2F&amp;a=globalfellowsnetwork.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">globalfellowsnetwork.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wcag-arialevel-3\" style=\"display: block; font-size: 1.17em; margin-block-start: 1em; margin-block-end: 1em; margin-inline-start: 0px; margin-inline-end: 0px; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\"><b>About the W.K. Kellogg Foundation <\/b><\/div>\n<p>The W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF), founded in 1930 as an independent, private foundation by breakfast cereal innovator and entrepreneur <span class=\"xn-person\">Will Keith Kellogg<\/span>, is among the largest philanthropic foundations in <span class=\"xn-location\">the United States<\/span>. Guided by the belief that all children should have an equal opportunity to thrive, WKKF works with communities to create conditions for vulnerable children so they can realize their full potential in school, work and life.<\/p>\n<p>The Kellogg Foundation is based in <span class=\"xn-location\">Battle Creek, Michigan<\/span>, and works throughout <span class=\"xn-location\">the United States<\/span> and internationally, as well as with sovereign tribes. Special attention is paid to priority places where there are high concentrations of poverty and where children face significant barriers to success. WKKF priority places in the U.S. are in <span class=\"xn-location\">Michigan<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Mississippi<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">New Mexico<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">New Orleans<\/span>; and internationally, are in <span class=\"xn-location\">Mexico<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Haiti<\/span>. For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3706026-1&amp;h=2954197394&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wkkf.org%2F&amp;a=www.wkkf.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.wkkf.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpg86e8left\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"width: 100%; text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpg86e8left\" title=\"W.K. Kellogg Foundation Global Fellows Network\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/1943975\/Global_Fellows_Network_Logo.jpg\" alt=\"W.K. 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