2026 Kirby Edmonds Summer Fellowships: The Future is Now

HRE USA is a collaborative network to learn, teach, organize, advocate, and innovate for human rights education in the U.S.

Founded in 2011, Human Rights Educators USA (HRE USA) is a growing network dedicated to building a culture of human rights by providing an innovative forum for HRE practitioners and supporters to learn, network, and exchange professional expertise and better serve the HRE community. 

HRE USA is guided by the core human rights principles of human dignity, equality, and non-discrimination, within the [United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights](https://www.un.org/en/about-us/universal-declaration-of-human-rights). We believe that effective human rights education is transformative: it empowers individuals and communities and promotes the respect for and embodiment of these values in daily life.

To fulfill our mission, we work alongside our members and partners to build a national movement for human rights education, advocate for the integration of international human rights standards into educational systems and promote supportive national and regional policies. We aim to embed human rights education in curricula, teacher training, and pedagogy by developing resources for educators and contributing to research in the field.

To learn more about our mission, our strategic priorities, and how human rights education fuels broader social justice efforts, visit[ ](https://hreusa.org)[**hreusa.org**](http://hreusa.org). You can also follow us on social media for the latest updates on our projects, events, and community initiatives.

If you believe in the power of education to advance justice and equity, please consider making a donation today. Your support helps us train the next generation of human rights leaders and expand the reach of human rights education across the country.

Please make checks out to the [Center for Transformative Action](https://centerfortransformativeaction.org/index.php), with HRE USA in the memo line. Mail to: CTA, P.O. Box 760, Ithaca, NY 14851

HRE USA is a project of the Center for Transformative Action[ ](https://centerfortransformativeaction.org/index.php), a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that accepts all funds on our behalf.

Human Rights Educators USA

The 2021-25 Edmonds Fellows have inspired us through their incredible talents, hard work, and dedication to human rights education, action, and learning! We are honored to support the 6th year of Edmonds Fellows in 2026!

HRE USA is doing vital work to bring human rights education to the forefront of education and community initiatives, especially in doing so in collaboration with young people.

Kirby Edmonds stood strong and stood compassionate with a living commitment to Human Rights for All. The Edmonds Fellows continue his legacy.

I am so grateful for every opportunity HRE USA has given me! It is a pleasure to pay it forward. 

Thank you to this next generation of human rights supporters and peace-builders!

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2026 Kirby Edmonds Summer Fellowships: The Future is Now

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$3,300 raised

Human Rights Educators USA

2026 Kirby Edmonds Summer Fellowships: The Future is Now

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Human Rights Educators USA

Donors

$3,300 raised

Human Rights Educators USA

$3,300 raised