global citizen year currently operates programs in brazil, senegal, ecuador, and india and is expanding to other countries in the coming years. the program begins during the summer after fellows graduate from high school with a summer organizing and fundraising campaign where fellows raise funds to support scholarships and learn to use social media to engage their community. global citizen year fellows travel to san francisco in the fall for extensive pre-departure training in language, global issues, international development, and social entrepreneurship. after the training in california, the fellows travel to their respective countries and stay in the capital city for a in-country training block. they are then supported by team leaders and fellow fellows during an eight-month homestay and apprenticeship with a community-based organization in their host country. fellows complete apprenticeships in a variety of fields and projects including public health, agriculture, social enterprise, and girls’ and women's empowerment. the time spent in the country is divided into blocks which are separated by training seminars. these seminars last around four days and are a time for fellows to share stories, talk about common social issues and reflect on their experience. during the program, fellows are required to blog about their experience whether through posts or videos. upon return, fellows complete a re-entry training before transitioning back home and sharing their experiences through a final capstone project.