Meet the Global Fellows 2025:

We are thrilled to announce that our next Global Fellowship cohort is here —a powerful group of 12 leaders committed to our mission of ending the cycle of violence through a trauma-informed approach. This new cohort brings incredible diversity, spanning North America, Africa, Europe, the Caribbean, and India. Meet the brilliant minds who will be driving change and healing in their communities and beyond!

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Shifting from “Power Over” to “Power With” in Practice

Parity Lab’s Acceleration program is designed to accelerate rural survivor-led organizations addressing gender-based violence. Each organization selected to be a part of the cohort is represented by its founder and an additional team member. Together, they undergo a year-long program consisting of monthly workshops, technical support, and support for their mental well-being. The program is designed through a trauma-informed lens and is rooted in promoting mental well-being. As a wellness associate with applied behavioral science experience and an understanding of somatic and narrative practices, I believe that striving for wellness involves understanding and healing trauma and developing resilience, power, and self-belief. How does one hold power? Can power be shared? How is it perceived and handled? The participants of the program have dealt with power-under and seen power-over . I wondered about their experience of their own power and sharing the power-with . An illustration of th...

Trauma Healing: From the Individual to the Collective

For a long time, I believed that trauma healing was a personal journey. I experienced trauma, and it was my responsibility to heal—with support from a therapist, facilitator, or teacher. But then I came across a quote by Judith Herman that shifted my understanding: “If traumatic disorders are afflictions of the powerless, then empowerment must be the central principle of recovery. If trauma shames and isolates, then recovery must take place in the community.” Artwork Credits: Dominique McDonnell-Palomares This resonated deeply. As I engaged with women in our fellowships, I witnessed how true these words are. Empowerment often begins with recognizing our patterns, reclaiming our boundaries, and prioritizing safety—especially by connecting with the body. Our bodies are biological, yes, but they are also relational. Safety, for many of us, is not found in isolation but in connection. The body feels safest when held in the presence of others who see, hear, and honor it. Healing, then...

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