Heal. Learn. Excel.

The Strongheart Fellowship - located in Liberia, West Africa - provides extraordinary opportunity for exceptional young people from extremely challenging circumstances. Often displaced or orphaned by war, these are young people who have a marked "inner resilience" that has set them apart as remarkable potential leaders despite their conditions.

Residency at Strongheart House offers them a loving and supportive place to heal from the trauma of war, learn and benefit from a world of possibilities, and grow into their full potential.

Prospective Strongheart Fellows are chosen on the recommendation of an extensive network of NGOs, schools, journalists, and others working on the ground throughout resource-poor areas. There is no geographic restriction for prospective fellows. (For further description of criteria see: Choosing Strongheart Fellows.) Once chosen, all of the Fellow’s living and education expenses are provided at Strongheart House in Liberia, West Africa.

What truly sets the Strongheart Program apart is our focus on teaching our Fellows through ongoing innovative problem-solving of actual issues faced by developing nations. The Fellows participate in a specialized “development through enterprise” curriculum, which culminates annually in a hands-on project created by the Fellow. The Strongheart team - all experienced social entrepreneurs – work closely with each Fellow to ensure the successful planning, execution, and sustainability of the project. (See description of Curriculum.)

The Strongheart Fellowship is supported by a wide circle of professionals - an extended group that acts as a sounding board, offering fresh perspectives, and serving as valued advisors. Bringing the Fellows together in regular interaction with these supporters gives them invaluable first-hand exposure to a highly engaged multinational group of innovative “outside of the box” leaders who are pioneers in various fields including science, technology, business, social entrepreneurship, and the media.