Alterna Impact Fellowship

Alterna is a non-governmental organization founded in 2010 in Quetzaltenango (Xela), Guatemala, committed to developing the next generation of social entrepreneurs in Guatemala and the broader Central American region. The organization's work spans three mutually reinforcing areas: cultivating local social entrepreneurs, incubating social ventures, and fostering the social entrepreneurship ecosystem. Since its founding, Alterna has supported 180+ entrepreneurs across six Central American countries.

The Alterna Impact Fellowship is a 4-to-6-month, full-time, unpaid immersive experience connecting professionals with social entrepreneurs and impact leaders in Latin America and the Caribbean. The program is designed for individuals seeking meaningful professional experience and personal growth through impactful work. Fellows participate in projects that generate concrete and sustainable results within the social impact ecosystem, working hands-on with the entrepreneurs and ventures that Alterna supports.

The Alterna Impact Fellowship aims to connect professionals with social entrepreneurs in Latin America, fostering social entrepreneurship and impact investing. The program addresses the need for skilled individuals to support the development of social ventures in the region, ensuring sustainable outcomes and community impact.

Applicants should demonstrate a strong interest in social entrepreneurship and impact investing, along with relevant professional experience. Highlighting previous work in similar fields can strengthen the application.

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree (MBA or MA preferred) and 4-5 years of professional experience in finance, business development, social impact, or related fields. Full-time availability for 4-6 months is required.

The fellowship is currently not accepting applications. Historical posts indicate that interested candidates could apply through the program's website.

Fellows gain hands-on experience in social entrepreneurship, access to a network of impact investors, and the opportunity to contribute to real projects with measurable outcomes.

The fellowship lasts for a minimum of four months, ensuring a meaningful learning curve and proper integration into the work.

Specific fellowship alumni outcomes are not publicly disclosed. However, Alterna's broader impact includes supporting 180+ entrepreneurs across six Central American countries and coordinating FLII, Latin America's principal impact investing conference.