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Partnership that makes lasting change possible
JST's work – nurturing collaborative leaders, building trusted networks and fostering constructive dialogue across borders – is made possible through the generous support of partners who share our belief that resilient societies are built on trust, openness and meaningful connection.
In an era of fracture, sustained and values-based engagement matters more than ever. We are grateful to the partners whose commitment makes this work – and the relationships it builds – possible.
Maija Paasiaro, JST executive director
Change takes root in trusted relationships.
In an era of fracture, polarisation and democratic uncertainty, JST has spent thirty years building something the moment demands – a fellowship of collaborative leaders equipped to work across divides, hold difficult conversations and help shape more just, peaceful and inclusive societies. We are looking for trusted partners who want to help drive the work that is needed to meet this new era.
Fellows across the network
Years of leadership development
Countries connected
Social change projects
The context
The world has changed. This work has never mattered more.
Across Europe, the South Caucasus and Central Asia, societies are navigating growing fragmentation, democratic backsliding and deepening inequality. Authoritarian and populist forces are exploiting division and insecurity – shrinking space for open dialogue and civic action.
Many change-makers are experiencing isolation, burnout and a loss of hope in their ability to influence positive change.
The antidote is relational – built through trust, listening and meaningful connection across difference.
The challenges facing our societies – from democratic resilience to climate and social justice – cannot be addressed in isolation. They require leaders who can work across divides, engage constructively with complexity and build relationships strong enough to sustain cooperation in difficult times.
What your investment supports
Nurturing the leaders this moment requires
Your support helps JST equip the next generation of principled, values-driven leaders – people who will not only navigate conflict, but transform it. Our programmes and network build the capabilities, relationships and shared vision that lasting change depends on. Our Fellows are:
Change-makers
Leaders who move beyond advocacy towards constructive action, combining intellectual curiosity with emotional intelligence.
Sense-makers
Leaders comfortable working with complexity and uncertainty, generating insight through reflection and diverse perspectives.
Trust-builders
Leaders equipped to engage constructively across difference, approaching polarising issues with openness, empathy and respect.
Our commitment
A blueprint for collaborative leadership
With your partnership, we will:
Expand cross-border leadership programmes from Europe to Central Asia and the Middle East
Create trusted spaces for constructive dialogue on the challenges that matter most to Fellows and their societies
Strengthen a living network of 600+ leaders committed to fair, sustainable and resilient societies
Amplify diverse voices in policy dialogue and bring more people into conversation for more inclusive societies
Our values
Guided by what we believe
Everything we do is shaped by a belief in the transformative potential of people-to-people connections and the power of dialogue, curiosity and courage to build fairer, more resilient societies.
These are the values that unite us:
Openness
Equity
Curiosity
Connection
Courage
Join us in building what this moment demands
If, like us, you believe in the transformative potential of dialogue and public diplomacy, we invite you to invest in the JST fellowship to build the change-maker support infrastructure this moment requires. Deep, enduring relationships remain the strongest foundation on which positive change can be built.