Human Rights Close to Home (HRCH) draws on best practices in human rights education, teacher professional development, youth leadership development, and democratic engagement. Our goal is to incorporate and support the knowledge and expertise of school and community leaders, educators, community-based civics organizations, and youth leaders in Connecticut.
The program is interactive and learner-centered. Fellows will learn and share through collaboration with teachers, students, scholars, human rights educators, and practitioners. HRCH is designed to accommodate and complement the busy schedules of each group.
Fellow Stipends: Teacher and student fellows receive monetary stipends for completing the program. Teachers will receive $6,000 between July 2023 and July 2025. Students will receive $2,000 for one year.
This year, we are inviting applications from the following districts: East Hartford, Hartford, Mansfield, Region 19, Vernon, West Hartford, and Windham.