This infographic depicts the demographics, geographical locations, and focus of the applicants for the 2017 Echoing Green Fellowships. Out of 2879 applications across three Fellowships: 77% were for the Global Fellowship; 13% for Climate; and 10% for Black Male Achievement Fellowship. 61% of Global Fellowship applicants self-identified as members of the community they seek to support with their work. 57% of Climate Fellowship applications are proposing a product. BMA Fellowship applicants are most likely to work on Economic Empowerment, K-12 Education, and Mentoring. Organization Structure: 41% of applicants are proposing Nonprofit orgs; 29% For-Profit; 17% Hybrid orgs; and 13% were undecided. Organizational Reach: 47% of applicants are working Nationally; 30% Locally; and 23% Internationally. Applications came from 164 countries. Top 5 Issue areas being targeted by applicants are: Poverty Alleviation / Economic Development; Education; Environment; Health / Healthcare; and Food / Agriculture. Top 5 populations being targeted by applicants are: Economically Disadvantaged; Youth; Women / Girls; Racial / Ethnic Minorities; and General Population. Some information has been summarized or omitted from this alt text. How’d we do? Please let us know by emailing online@echoinggreen.org

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