Schweitzer Fellowship Supporting Idealism in Action Since 1940 Improving Health Developing Leaders Creating Change The Albert Schweitzer Fellowship About Us Our Mission ASF is preparing the next generation of professionals who will serve and empower vulnerable people to live healthier lives and create healthier communities. Our Vision The ASF vision is to create a global corps of leaders who promote positive change with and in our communities our health and human service systems and our world. Program History Since its founding in 1940 The Albert Schweitzer Fellowship ASF has grown far beyond its original focus on supporting the Schweitzer Hospital in Lambarene Gabon West Africa. Today ASF immerses a diverse group of graduate students in a mentored experiential learning and leadership development program designed to increase their skills and commitment to more effectively address the health needs of underserved people.