FELLOWSHIP

Sathi's Fellowship Program

The Sathi Fellowship Program is a unique 6-month full-time initiative by Aapka Sathi designed to nurture the next generation of changemakers. This program offers passionate youth an opportunity to work at the grassroots level, learn from real-world challenges, and contribute towards building inclusive solutions for India’s street vendors and informal workforce.

The Sathi Fellowship is your opportunity to work at the intersection of policy, research, programs, strategy, and grassroots outreach — within Aapka Sathi, an institution dedicated to empowering India’s street vendors and building inclusive prosperity. This is more than a fellowship — it’s a platform to grow into a future leader of change in the areas of:

  • Street Vendor Empowerment
  • PM SVANidhi Implementation
  • Training & Capacity Building
  • Community Outreach
  • Organisational Growth

Objectives

Empower Street Vendors

Assist vendors in getting registered under government schemes

Strengthen Policy & Research

Conduct research on vendor challenges and suggest policy improvements

Capacity Building & Training

Organize training sessions, workshops, and awareness programs.

Community Engagement

Work closely with municipal bodies, NGOs, and stakeholders

Organisational Development

Support Aapka Sathi in program design, outreach, and communication.

Leadership Development for Fellows

Provide real on-ground exposure to urban challenges

Vision

Our mission through The Sathi Fellowship is to shape young professionals with the practical skills, confidence, and real on-ground experience needed to lead meaningful change and thrive in the social development sector — especially in the upliftment of street vendors and urban communities.

Vision Pyramid

Mission

The Sathi Fellowship is designed to provide an immersive learning experience by placing fellows at the heart of live projects. Through structured mentorship, hands-on assignments, and cross-functional collaboration, fellows graduate with: A strong professional portfolio A clear sense of purpose Practical capabilities to lead and contribute meaningfully in India’s development ecosystem The Fellow’s Journey

  • Aspiring Fellows Young professionals eager to learn but lacking practical project experience.
  • Learning by Doing Hands-on exposure through live projects in vendor registration, PM SVANidhi implementation, digital empowerment, and field assignments.
  • Structured Mentorship Guidance and feedback from experienced professionals and mentors in the social development sector.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration Opportunities to work with diverse teams across research, outreach, training, and policy execution.
  • Accomplished Leaders Graduating as confident, skilled professionals ready to meaningfully contribute to India’s growth and development.

Opportunities and Benefits

Program Requirements

Fellowship Structure

Program Benefits

Program Benefits

Application Process & Fellowship Timeline

Application Process & Fellowship Timeline

You have any queries, please contact us at contact@aapkasathi.in or WhatsApp us at +91 9753644456

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