Tilting Futures
Tilting Futures runs 1 checked opportunity for children on WiWit, based in San Francisco, California.
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
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)
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:
Contact Information
Quick Facts
- Type
- Educational NGO
- Founded
- 2010
- Opportunities
- 1 on WiWit
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