McCain Institute

McCain Institute - McCain Global Leaders

McCain Institute - McCain Global Leaders

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The Leadership Program equips rising leaders around the world with Sen. John McCain’s character-driven leadership style to help advance human rights, democracy and freedom. Structured as a 12-month fellowship and learning experience, each year the program welcomes a cohort of diverse character-driven leaders from around the world working “in the arena” to advance democracy, human rights and freedom. The program is designed to advance each participant’s personal and professional leadership journey and impact by providing training, resources and access to highly relevant regional and global networks. It is supported by an active Global Advisory Council whose membership includes global leaders with a strong track record in demonstrating character-driven leadership and expertise.

Leaders participate in three memorable in-person events, as well as a virtual leadership development curriculum that includes expert-led practical skills training inspired by Senator McCain’s legacy.

“We will not thrive in a world where our leadership and ideals are absent.”

Senator John McCain

Impact of Donor Support

• Expand the Leadership Program’s offerings to ensure the fellows of today are ready to be the successful leaders of tomorrow in their home countries, including in front-line democracies.
• Develop a core curriculum focused on future challenges facing a wide array of countries and regions, including an Annual Global Leadership Seminar.
• Enhance alumni resource and network building to train other rising leaders in their local communities to reinforce Senator John McCain’s character-driven leadership.


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