Program Overview
The Creative Climate Fellowship is more than just a skills-building program—it’s a transformative journey that equips graduate students for meaningful careers in climate and social change campaigning.
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Why choose a digital campaigning fellowship with a climate focus?
As the global media and information landscape evolves, climate and social change movements must adapt their engagement strategies to drive action. Integrating digital strategy into campaigns is now essential, creating opportunities to upskill and recruit new talent.
Here’s what you’ll gain from the Creative Climate Fellowship:
Immersive Campaign Experience
Structured placement with campaigning organisations, where you apply digital tools and storytelling techniques to actual climate and social change campaigns in Asia and the Pacific.
Expert Mentorship
Personalized guidance from experienced campaigners and industry leaders to refine skills, navigate challenges, and accelerate career growth.
Digital-First Approach
Cutting-edge learning in data-driven strategy, content production, and audience engagement tailored for campaign and advocacy work.
Career-Ready Pathways
A launchpad to meaningful careers that equips fellows with a strong portfolio, professional network, and practical experience in strategic communications.
Key Details
Placements with Cuttlefish Digital and Love Frankie
15 - 25 hours/week
Remote-first working environment
8 masterclass sessions
Personalised program support for skill-matching and placement alignment
Small stipend or grant for the fellow’s capstone project
Timeline
The Creative Climate Fellowship is designed to support your learning, experimentation, and career exploration. Scroll to see the program activities!
Pre-Fellowship
An introductory phase providing fellows with essential resources, networking, and foundational skills to prepare for the program.
Onboarding
This immersive month grounds fellows in climate advocacy, human rights, and development challenges in Asia. Key activities including expert-sessions, one-on-one mentorsip
Immersion
Fellows dive into real-world advocacy and campaign, working alongside Cuttlefish Digital and Lovefrankie to apply digital strategies in climate and human rights campaigns.
Masterclasses
A series of expert-led sessions equip fellows with advanced skills in digital campaigning, storytelling, and tech-driven advocacy.
Capstone
Fellows design and execute a campaign project, applying their skills to tackle pressing climate and social challenges.
Graduation
A showcase of fellows’ campaigns, celebrating their journey and connecting them with a network of changemakers and opportunities.
March 2025
Applications Open
Apply online and submit your creative introduction. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.
April 2025
Onboarding
Start your journey with expert-led sessions on climate change and development issues in Asia. Meet and learn from highly experienced regional strategists and campaigners. Set your personal fellowship goals with the program convenors.
May – October 2025
Masterclass Sessions
Build your knowledge and capacity in strategic communications. Learn best practices in climate campaigning, creative storytelling, and impact measurement.
May – October 2025
Immersive Placements
Get hands-on experience with projects and campaigns of Cuttlefish Digital & Love Frankie. Apply what you’ve learned and innovate where you can!
September – November 2025
Capstone Project Development
Pitch and implement your capstone project and receive top-notch guidance from your mentor. Work on a research, campaign plan, or multimedia project to add to your portfolio.
December 2025
Project Showcase & Graduation
Present your capstone project to leading climate sector and social change professionals. Enjoy your graduation ceremony!
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The Mentors
Jerrell Chow
Senior Strategist | Love Frankie
A former advertising slave now fiercely committed to infusing social purpose into every project. Passionate about Southeast Asian society, tackling social inequality, and creating impactful, audience-centered programs.
Sunadda “Lemonn” Samana
Senior Digital Analyst | Cuttlefish Digital
Digital native with an academic background in the arts. Found her forte in digital media analytics, insights, and engagement systems, first in HIV testing advocacy and now in climate and energy transition campaigns.
Eileen Lui
Managing Editor | Cuttlefish Digital
Over 20 years of experience in branding and marketing communications and strategy in the corporate sector. Took a leap over to the "greener" side of things, leveraging her expertise to drive impactful projects in climate campaigning and energy transition in Asia.
Juli Binu
Senior Program Manager | Love Frankie
Steering social impact programs since 2010, with over 15 years of experience in creative production and a deep passion for making a difference. Collaborates closely with CSOs and clients to turn every project into a catalyst for meaningful change, ensuring every voice is heard.
Safir Soeparna
Creative Manager | Cuttlefish Digital
13 years of experience in creative and design for public health, human rights, and inclusive development campaigns across Asia. Safir leads a team of specialists in digital creative production. Passionate about empowering aspiring creatives and human rights advocates to strengthen their campaign skills.
Diastika Rahwidiati
Senior Account Director | Love Frankie
20+ years of experience in designing, managing, and implementing social development initiatives across Asia Pacific. Passionate about grassroots innovation and drawn to the thinkers, doers, and fixers driving positive change.
Mike Wilson
Research Director | Love Frankie
15 years of experience in research, monitoring, evaluation, and impact management for social development initiatives, specializing in mixed-methods research approaches.
Your Next Step in Climate Advocacy
Join a dynamic community of changemakers and gain the skills, experience, and connections to drive real impact. Whether you’re looking to master digital storytelling, build powerful campaigns, or grow your network in climate communications, the Creative Climate Fellowship is your launchpad.
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The Fellowship at a Glance
This fellowship is more than just a skills-building program—it’s a transformative experience that prepares emerging professionals to lead digital climate advocacy. Over 10 months, fellows gain hands-on experience through real-world campaign work, expert mentorship, and specialized training in digital storytelling, content strategy, and data-driven advocacy. By working closely with leading climate organizations, fellows develop the creative and strategic skills needed to craft compelling campaigns and drive meaningful change.
