Directory of Global Heumann Fellows

2025 -2026 Global Heumann Fellowship Cohort

headshot of Global Heumann Fellow Becca Lory Hector, United States, holding her cat

Becca Lory Hector

United States

To learn more about Becca and her research, visit our Meet Becca Lory Hector page.

headshot of Global Heumann Fellow, Rhomir Yanquiling, Philippines

Rhomir Yanquiling

Philippines

To learn more about Rhomir and his research, visit our meet Rhomir Yanquiling page.

2024 -2025 Global Heumann Fellowship Cohort

Headshot of Kasim Sajjabi, Global Heumann Fellow

Kasim Rashid Sajjabi, MSc

Uganda

To learn more about Kasim and his research, visit our Meet Kasim Rashid Sajjabi, MSc page

Headshot of Robbie Francis Watene, Global Heumann Fellow

Robbie Francis Watene, PhD

Aotearoa, New Zealand

To learn more about Robbie and her research, visit our Meet Robbie Francis Watene, PhD page.

Headshot of Munir Sewani, PhD, Global Heumann Fellow

Munir Sewani, PhD

Pakistan

To learn more about Munir and his research, visit our Meet Munir Sewani, PhD page.

WID x Disability Justice Project

WID is proud to announce our partnership with the Disability Justice Project! Under the guidance of DJP Founding Executive Director Jody Santos, the inaugural cohort of Global Heumann Fellows is receiving virtual training in documentary storytelling. Using iPhone kits equipped with powerful accessibility features, the fellows are exploring inclusive approaches to filmmaking. Their final videos will complement the white papers at the end of the year long fellowship, showcasing initiatives that advance disability rights and disability justice within their communities.
Photograph of Robbie Watene with her iPhone film kit
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Screenshot of Disability Justice project training session with Global Heumann fellows