DESTINY GLOBAL EMPOWERMENT CENTER
The D. Edwin Whitehead
Fellowship
for Humanitarian Leadership
A five-week intensive for leaders grounded in a people-first philosophy — forming dignity-centered negotiation, restorative conflict resolution, and leadership built to last, culminating in a graduation ceremony.
OFFERED VIRTUAL & IN-PERSON — 3800 MOSS SIDE AVENUE, RICHMOND, VA 23222
DEDICTATION
"This fellowship is established in honor of D. Edwin Whitehead, whose life embodies human dignity, unwavering compassion, and leadership rooted in service. May every participant carry forward the living legacy of a man who believes that people — above politics, pressure, and personal advancement — are the true measure of leadership."
DESTINY GLOBAL EMPOWERMENT CENTER
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Leadership measured in people,
not positions
Over five weeks, participants build people-centered leadership skills, negotiation grounded in fairness, restorative approaches to conflict, and practices for sustaining impact well beyond the fellowship itself — closing with a graduation ceremony honoring each fellow's completion.
WK V
Graduation
WK II
Negotiation for the
Collective Good
WK I
The Foundations of
Humanitarian
Leadership​
Positive Conflict Resolution & Restorative Dialogue
WK III
Leading for Longevity: Sustaining People, Purpose & Communities
WK IV
WEEKLY CURRICULUM
Five Weeks, in Sequence
The Foundations of Humanitarian Leadership
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Exploring human dignity and people-centered leadership
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Understanding "people over politics" as a leadership ethic
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Lessons from the legacy of D. Edwin Whitehead
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Humanitarian leadership in community, civic, and organizational contexts
WEEK I
ACTIVITY — PERSONAL HUMANITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT
Negotiation for the Collective Good
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Negotiation models rooted in dignity, fairness, and mutual gain
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Building trust across differences and diverse communities
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Influence versus manipulation in leadership practice
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Case studies: real-world negotiation in human services
WEEK II
ACTIVITY — LIVE NEGOTIATION LAB
Positive Conflict Resolution & Restorative Dialogue
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Understanding conflict as a tool for strengthening community
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Emotional intelligence and cultural humility in conflict spaces
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Restorative communication practices
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Creating win-win approaches for individuals, teams, and communities
WEEK III
ACTIVITY — CONFLICT SIMULATION + REFLECTIVE DEBRIEF
Leading for Longevity: Sustaining People, Purpose & Communities
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Avoiding burnout and building sustainable leadership patterns
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Human-centered program design and community continuity
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Systems thinking for long-term humanitarian impact
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Designing initiatives that endure beyond the leader
WEEK IV
ACTIVITY — HUMANITARIAN LEADERSHIP LEGACY PLAN
GRADUATION
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Featured guest speaker address
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Presentation of the Humanitarian Leadership Legacy Project
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Recognition of each fellow's growth and contributions
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Certificate of Completion ceremony
WEEK V
ACTIVITY — GRADUATION CEREMONY
LEARNING OUTCOMES
What you'll build
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Leadership capacity rooted in humanitarian principles
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Equitable negotiation and communication skills
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Positive, restorative conflict resolution practice
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A sustainable community framework for long-term impact
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A personal legacy plan aligned with service and purpose
PARTICIPANT EXPECTATIONS
What's asked of you
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Attend all weekly sessions
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Participate actively in discussion and labs
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Complete weekly reflection assignments
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Submit a final Humanitarian Leadership Legacy Project
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Bring a posture of honor, humility, and collaboration
Completing the Fellowship
75%
MINIMUM ATTENDANCE
1
FINAL LEGACY PROJECT
4
REFLECTION JOURNALS
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ACTIVE PARTICIPATION REQUIRED
ABOUT
Destiny Global
Empowerment Center
Destiny Global Empowerment Center exists to develop leaders who build people, strengthen communities, and shape futures with wisdom, clarity, and service — carrying forward the living legacy of dignity-centered leadership.
VIRTUAL & IN-PERSON — DESTINY GLOBAL EMPOWERMENT CENTER
WEEKLY ON THURSDAYS AT 7 PM | SEPTEMBER 24TH, 2026
3800 MOSS SIDE AVENUE, RICHMOND, VA 23222