If we’re going to build a new and better world, we need spaces that allow us to show up as our whole selves and that allow us to create joy in food system movements. At Castanea, liberatory leadership means co-creating …
Cohort 3 Informational Webinar Available to View
Last week, we had an incredible turnout for our informational webinar. Many thanks to everyone who registered and made it to the webinar. And eternal gratitude to our fellows, Tavia, Helga, and shane, for sharing your stories. If you missed …
Who is the Castanea Fellowship for? Read Our Impact Report
(opens in a new tab)Our fellows represent a wide range of sectors, identities, and geographies. Their work ranges from farmers to healthcare professionals to policy advocates. To find out more about the work that the Castanea Fellowship has been doing, …
Castanea Application Webinar Next Week
What can you expect from the Castanea Fellowship experience? Place-based immersions to stretch your imagination and an opportunity to build solidarity and power with folks on the ground doing amazing food sovereignty work. Cohorts 1 and 2 spent time with …
Director Krysten Aguilar Named as Atlantic Fellow for Racial Equity
2022 Atlantic Fellowship Class Announced From Atlantic Fellows for Racial Equity website: This week, we welcomed our fifth cohort of Atlantic Fellows for Racial Equity—20 racial equity leaders working across South Africa and the United States to build worlds where …
August 25: Cohort 3 Informational Webinar
August 25 Webinar Want to know more about Castanea Fellowship? Register for our webinar! Join Castanea staff and past fellows on August 25th at 10-11:30 pst as we give an overview of the program, the application process, and fellows’ experiences …
Applications open for Castanea Cohort 3!
click here to ApplyI had a realization of feeling moved and inspired and joyful in the fellowship. It’s something that can follow us throughout our lives, and if anything, feels even more poignant now than before, as it’s easier to …
Kauai Partners
JOSH MORI Nā Mahi Ho’okō A’e Iwikua Developing Kamaʻāina by empowering current and future generations to be culturally centered life-long learners and to fulfill active roles in the community as teachers, leaders, and farmers. Utilizing hands-on education rooted in traditional …
Impact Report 2022
Castanea Fellowship 2022 Impact report tells our story so far. Read about how we bridged connections virtually, our unforgettable immersions, and our plans for the future as we relaunch our programs. Download
Mahfam Malek Named Program Director
We’re proud to announce that after an extensive search, we have found our Program Director, Mahfam Malek! Mahfam (they/them) has held various roles in justice movements over the years, including facilitator, somatic coach, non-profit staff of many stripes, social justice-oriented …