Basecamps
Accelerating impact and connecting communities.
Ashley Ranking, 2025 Environmental Sustainability Entrepreneurship Program Alumna
Fellow-led, Basecamps are tailored events designed to impact the entrepreneur’s local community. With a focus on individual outcomes and connections, Basecamps spark local change and deliver real value for small-business owners, local leaders, and aspiring entrepreneurs. Each Fellow receives specialized-event training, ample resources and templates, and an additional stipend to kickstart their event.
Basecamp Benefits
Community Engagement:
Building a shared sense of purpose and local knowledge.
Networking Platforms:
Connecting emerging leaders with mentors, experts, and participants.
Skill Building:
Facilitating hands-on practice and application, as well as fostering professional growth opportunities.
Our Journey of Impact
25,000
Participants Reached
340
Basecamps Hosted
How It Works
Unforgettable Basecamp Moments
What the Fellows are Saying
Jean Paul Laurent
Unspoken Smiles Fellowship Basecamp: Welcoming the Class of 2025
2025 Western Union Global Fellowship
“The Basecamp commenced with opening remarks from Jean Paul Laurent, Founder and President of Unspoken Smiles, who outlined the mission of the Fellowship, the responsibilities of Fellows, and the broader vision for expanding preventive oral health initiatives throughout Costa Rica. The agenda integrated expert-led sessions to enhance students’ interpersonal, clinical, and environmental understanding of oral health. A notable highlight was the presentation of a special recognition certificate by Smile Train and the FDI World Dental Federation, signifying international acknowledgment of the program’s value.”
Lillianne Wright
The Lowcountry STEM Summit
2025 Google Data Center Community AI Fellowship
“The Summit resulted in meaningful new connections between academia, industry, nonprofit organizations, and local government. Attendees exchanged contact information, explored collaboration opportunities, and expressed strong interest in continued engagement. Notably, student and professional participants reported increased clarity around career direction, renewed motivation, and a stronger sense of belonging within the regional STEM community.”
Charmina, Sariel, & Zion Phillips
Money Masters: Smart Budgeting & Wealth Building for Students
2024-2025 Truist Foundation Fellowship
“By addressing the gap in youth financial education, particularly in underserved communities, our Basecamp brought meaningful value to students and their families. It empowered young people to think critically about money, set financial goals, and take actionable steps toward building wealth—laying the foundation for stronger financial futures and long-term community economic resilience.”
A Collection of Basecamp Video Highlights from Around the World
Samantha Basecamp Impact Highlights | 0:22
2023 Truist Foundation Fellow.
Francis Obanijesu Basecamp Impact Highlight | 4:14
2023 Western Union Foundation Fellow.
Carla Rivero Basecamp Impact Highlights | 0:58
2023 Rising Leaders of Mexico Fellow.
