Apply for a ”Post-2015 Youth Global Strategy Meeting” in Bangkok, Thailand

Posted on May 6, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 7 May 2014
Open to: participants from all over the world
Venue: 6-8 June 2014 | Bangkok, Thailand

Description

WHY? Young people have an important role to play in the lead up to the Post-2015 Development Agenda. For the last two years, several youth organizations and coalitions have been involved through difference consultations, UN meetings, reports and other spaces.

WHAT? Given that the new development agenda is fast approaching and the importance of mobilizing across movements and regions, the Youth Coalition for Sexual and Reproductive Rights (YCSRR) is organizing a global strategy meeting for young activists involved in the Post-2015 discussions. The purpose of the meeting will be to strategize around engagement and agenda setting across youth movements, advancing young people’s demands going into Post-2015 and building upon the inter-linkages between development issues and sexual and reproductive rights.

WHO? Young people from all regions who are involved in the Post-2015 UN Process are invited to apply. The meeting is open to young people working on sexual and reproductive rights as well as those coming from other movements. Please note that young people from the Global South will have priority.

WHEN? 6-8 June 2014 | WHERE? Bangkok, Thailand

Only one person per organization will be considered. Young people from the Global South, LGBTIQ and human rights activists as well as young activists working outside of the sexual and reproductive rights movement are strongly encouraged to apply. The meeting will be in English only; translation services will not be made available. Self-funded participants must also submit a full application. LGBTIQ activists interested in the pre-meeting SOGI training must apply to both the training and global strategy meeting to be considered.

Eligibility

In order to be considered eligible to apply, you must fulfill all of the following criteria:

Youth aged 18 to 29 years old;
Agreement with YCSRR Principles and Values;
Active member of an organization involved in the Post-2015 development agenda discussions;
Experience in the post-2015 process at the national, regional or global level.
Demonstrated experience in advocacy;
Proficient in English;
Committed to actively follow-up for at least 6 months, in order to implement outcome strategies;
Interested in Sexual and Reproductive Rights and the inter-linkages with youth movement(s) and the Post-2015 Development Agenda

Scholarships

The meeting will include both funded and self-funded participants. A limited number of scholarships will be available for participants from the Global South.

Application

All interested applicants must complete the application form by Midnight EDT on Wednesday 7 May 2014. Incomplete applications and applications received after Midnight EDT on Wednesday 7 May 2014 will not be considered.

In order to apply, register HERE.

Hesselbein Student Leadership Summit 2014 in Pittsburgh, USA

Posted on May 6, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 16 May 2014
Open to: Accomplished undergraduate and entry-level graduate student leaders from college campuses across the world
Venue: 26 -29 July 2014, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Description

Join 50 top student leaders from across the world to learn how to be effective, ethical, and innovative leaders at the Student Leadership Summit in University of Pittsburgh campus, Pittsburgh, PA. Participants will work alongside distinguished mentors who will share their expertise and provide dynamic leadership training. Students will emerge from the academy with the skills and experience to excel as global leaders. The summit will take place on 26 -29 July 2014.

Eligibility

Accomplished undergraduate and entry-level graduate student (enrolled and/or have completed first year of graduate school) leaders from college campuses across the world.

Costs

Paid registration, room, board, and up to $500 (for international students) as need dependent.

Application

Application deadline is 16 May 2014, midnight EDT. Complete the online application HERE and upload the following attachments:

One current letter of recommendation written by a university administrator (e.g. College Dean, Director of Student Life, Departmental Chair);
Résumé (include GPA on résumé);
One-page essay (requirements noted on application).

For more information please visit the official website HERE.

2014 International Youth Camp Dialogue, Russian Federation

Posted on May 1, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 5 May 2014
Open to: participants between the ages of 18 and 30 years old, being resident in one of the Council of Europe’s member states other than the Russian Federation
Venue: 22-27 June 2014, Kaluga region, Russian Federation

Description

Intercultural dialogue is one of the key missions of the Council of Europe, along with promoting democracy, human rights and the rule of law. Young people are crucial actors in this process as the main stakeholders of societies who are freer from the prejudice, discrimination and segregation that have characterised most of Europe for the past decades. Among the Council of Europe’s member states, the Russian Federation is of core importance when it comes to supporting the development of intercultural dialogue processes, as the more than 180 ethnic groups live on the territory of the Russian Federation. In this context, there is a need for reinforcing the dialogue between different communities and also for raising awareness on intercultural dialogue as a key element of social cohesion.

The VI International Youth Camp “Dialogue” will take place from 22 to 27 of June 2014 in Kaluga region at the cultural-educational touristic centre “Ethnomir”. The camp will bring together around 200 participants from Council of Europe member states and beyond including Commonwealth of Independent States countries, different regions of Russia who are actively involved in the implementation of international and interethnic youth projects. Foreign students from Russian universities, representatives of the state bodies, Council of Europe, European Youth Forum, representatives of world religious confessions and NGOs are welcome to take part in this event.

Eligibility

The camp will bring together 200 young people, representing different ethnic groups from Europe and beyond. The Council of Europe is now launching the call for participants from its member states (other than the Russian Federation).

In order to be considered eligible to apply, you must fulfill all of the following criteria:

be aged between 18-30;
be resident in one of the Council of Europe’s member states other than the Russian Federation;
be motivated to participate in the camp and engage in the learning process;
have an experience in intercultural, interethnic or interreligious youth events;
be able to work in Russian;.
have an interest in the development of intercultural dialogue;
be committed to act as a multiplier; 5
be willing to participate in all activities foreseen for the whole duration of the camp programme;
be a member of a youth organisation (at local, regional or national level) or be specialist in the field of youth policy at federal, regional or local level.

Priority will be given to the participants who are able to communicate in the Russian language.

Costs

Food, accommodation and travel expenses for 25 European participants will be covered by the Council of Europe. The other 175 participants will be selected by the organisers. The Russian partners will cover their expenses.

Application

Deadline: May 5, 2014

In order to apply, register HERE.

Interested Russian candidates should consult the website of the National Youth Council of Russia (www.youthrussia.ru) or address their quest to NYCR@yandex.ru

OSCE/ODIHR Youth Forum 2014 in Warsaw, Poland

Posted on April 27, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 12 May 2014
Open to: youth leaders between the ages of 25 and 35 years old, from South-East Europe as well as Central and Western Europe, Canada and the USA
Venue: 16-17 June 2014 in Warsaw, Poland

Description

The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) is organizing a two-day Youth Forum on 16-17 June 2014 in Warsaw. The Youth Forum will bring together 35 youth leaders to discuss challenges to youth political participation in the 21st century and ways to overcome these. The final outcome of the Youth Forum will be a number of recommendations on how the OSCE and its institutions can better assist participating States to meet their commitments and obligations on the inclusion of youth in democratic processes.

The Youth Forum will involve three categories of young leaders – representing the following categories:

Voice: This relates to informal forms of political participation and focuses on online activism. Ideal candidates include representatives of social media groups and bloggers.
Influence: This relates to semi-formal forms of political participation and focuses on civil society organizations active in advocating and lobbying for changes to policies. We are looking for leaders who want to influence politics but do not want to do so through formal structures.
Governance: This relates to formal mechanisms of political participation such as political parties and governance institutions. Ideal candidates are leaders such as young politicians and members of parliaments, government representatives, city councilors, policy and political advisors.

The Youth Forum will exploring different forms of political participation and how these complement each other thus including youth in democratic policy work. Participants will be offered an opportunity to discuss good practices and challenges in youth political participation in the OSCE region. The Youth Forum will also offer a unique opportunity to explore and discuss the unique approach that the OSCE offers – its comprehensive cross-dimensional approach to security. The participants will be asked to actively participate during the Youth Forum in various working groups. Moreover, selected participants will be asked to actively participate in moderated online discussions ahead of the Youth Forum. The OSCE/ODIHR reserves the right to withdraw the invitation should a selected participant fail to engage in online discussion, on a weekly basis, ahead of the seminar.

Eligibility

Selection criteria:

− Young leaders aged 25 to 35;

− Gender and geographical balance;

− Minimum 2 years of experience and proven track record of involvement and engagement within their social community (i.e. involvement in the NGO sector, student’s unions, local and national political parties, online democracy and human rights associations, political parties and NGOs);

− Participants will have to submit this application form and their CV;

− All applicants will be asked to take part in a skype interview;

− English language competency

Costs

Accommodation and travel costs for the event will be covered by the OSCE/ODIHR.

Application

Please apply by submitting your offline application and recent Curriculum Vitae. OSCE/ODIHR will be selecting the participants.

Submit your application no later than 12 May 2014 to youth@odihr.pl

For more information about the OSCE/ODIHR Youth Forum and the selection procedure, please click here.

Applications are Open! Aspire Academy in Romania 2014

Posted on April 22, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 30 April 2014
Open to: secondary education, undergraduate, postgraduate students
Venue: Aspire Academy: 4-11 July; Aspire High School: 3-7 July 2014; Poiana Brasov, Romania

Description

Aspire Academy is Aspire Romania’s flagship program aimed at students pursuing their undergraduate or masters degree. Aspire Romania has the mission of discovering, developing and connecting outstanding young leaders from Central and Eastern Europe and beyond. Aspire Academy will take place between 4-11 July, at Hotel Sport, in Poiana Brasov, Romania.

Aspire High School is a Aspire Romania’s program dedicated to high school students, for people who are not afraid to constantly challenge themselves for the sake of bettering the world around them! In 2014, Aspire High School will take place between 3-7 July, at Hotel Sport, in Poiana Brasov, Romania.

Aspire Professional Workshop/Aspire Alumni Weekend: 5 – 6 July, 2014. The workshop will be designed as an immersion experience in which participants live together with each other, form bonds and interact with the faculty, organizers, senior board and the Aspire community at large. APW will be held in the same venue as the other programs and will share the classroom with the Aspire Alumni weekend program.

Eligibility

For Aspire Academy, they are accepting 50 undergraduate and postgraduate students enrolled in higher education, although please note that postgraduates will occupy fewer places on the program and must be at most 25 years old.

For Aspire High School, they will be selecting 50 students as well, enrolled in secondary education at either a public or a private institution.

The Aspire Professional Workshop targets young professionals (aged 23-30) from companies and organizations in Romania and abroad. The Aspire Alumni Weekend will gather Aspire Alumni from all generations.

Costs

The selection process is entirely needs-blind and they offer full and partial scholarships to all those who need the support! That is to say, you first apply, receive your offer, if you are a good match for Aspire programs, and only afterwards will you be able to let them know whether you need financial aid. If you do, they will then have a second interview, aimed at assessing your financial need, only. Aspire Academy and Aspire High School will incur a fee of EUR 290 and the Aspire Professional Workshop will incur a fee of EUR 100.

Application

Application deadline is 30 April 2014. Apply online HERE.

For more information visit the official website HERE.

2014 UNESCO Education for Sustainable Development Youth Conference in Japan

Posted on April 22, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 1 June 2014
Open to: participants between the ages of 18 and 35 years old, involved in Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)
Venue: 10-12 November 2014, Aichi-Nagoya, Okayama City, Japan

Description

Are you between 18 and 35 years old? Are you involved in Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)? Do you have success stories and innovative ESD initiatives you could share? Would you like to meet and collaborate with other ESD youth leaders from around the world? Do you want to add your voice to youth-focused recommendations that will be presented at the World Conference on ESD?

The UNESCO ESD Youth Conference will bring together 50 young ESD leaders from around the world in Okayama City, Japan on 7 November 2014.

As a Youth Conference participant you will have an opportunity to exchange your ideas and experiences with peers. You will be able to discuss innovative approaches to ESD and ways to promote young people’s contribution and further involvement in the global ESD movement. And you will help elaborate commitments to future ESD actions.

Conference participants will also be involved in developing recommendations for the UNESCO World Conference on ESD, which will take place in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan from 10-12 November 2014. All Youth Conference participants will be invited to take part in the World Conference.

The Youth Conference is being organized by UNESCO, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan (MEXT), the Japanese National Commission for UNESCO, the City of Okayama and The Goi Peace Foundation.

Eligibility

To be eligible for participation in the UNESCO ESD Youth Conference, you must:

1) Be between 18-35 years of age as of 1 June 2014.

2) Have demonstrated active engagement in the field of Education for Sustainable Development.

3) Have a good command of English, and be able to actively participate in conference discussions.

4) Be able to attend the full schedule of events in Japan from 6-13 November 2014 (or at least through 11 November), and to take part in the prior online consultations in September-October 2014 to prepare for Youth Conference discussions and input to the World Conference.

Travel Sponsorship

Successful applicants will receive travel sponsorship. Organizers will provide roundtrip air tickets between the participant’s nearest airport and Japan, as well as accommodation, meals and transportation within Japan. Please note that participants are responsible for their domestic transportation (from their home to the nearest airport), visa application, traveler’s insurance, and incidental expenses during their stay in Japan.

Application

Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered:

1) Application form: Please complete the Application form in English. The document file must be saved in Microsoft Word format with filename “LAST NAME_First Name_Country Name.docx” (in this format).

Download Application form

2) Recommendation letter: A letter from a head or officer of an ESD/youth-related organization or institution stating the applicant’s engagement and relevant competency in ESD. The letter must be written in English and include contact information of the signatory (in any format, no longer than one page).

Please submit your application by email to esd2014@goipeace.or.jp with the subject line “LAST NAME_First Name_Country Name.docx” (in this format).

Note: Please send only one email with both documents attached.

Do not send your application more than once.

The application deadline is 1 June 2014

If you have any questions, see the Application Guidelines or write to: esd2014@goipeace.or.jp

The official web-page.

Volunteering at Summer Workcamp in Belarus!

Posted on April 21, 2014 by RedFoxx

International work-camp “Fantasy Camp” for intercultural communication

If you’re a young, open-minded, positive and active person, who speaks English fluently and has some experience in working with children and youth, you should not miss the chance to spend an unforgettable summer on a summer workcamp in Belarus.

Who we are – Belarusian travel agency Fantasy Tours (with years of experience in international exchanges), working together with the summer tourist center “Zarnica” (Belarus), invite international volunteers to participate in youth and children workcamps as volunteers.

What: we would like to invite volunteers from all around the World to share their language experience (in English) with Belarusian children and youth at the age of 12-16 .

Dates for Summer 2014:

Workcamp 1: 15th July – 1st August

Workcamp 2: 5th August – 22nd August

For each workcamp a group of 6 volunteers from different countries will join. There will be three groups (with 20 children in each group) and there will be 4 leaders for each group (2 volunteers and 2 native russian speakers, who will provide supervision and guidance).

Where: The summer camp will be organized in the summer touristic center of “Zarnica” situated 50 km away from Minsk (the capital of Belarus).

Typical duties include:

-Sharing your English experience and helping children improve their English

-Makeing conversation in English on various themes (food, travelling, clothes, shopping) to help children develop their language skills

-Creating theatrical staging for the children to help them better understand the theme of the workcamps

Volunteer Requirements:

-18+

-Young and open-minded

-You should be a positive and active person, who speaks English fluently (at least b1 level) and have some experience in working with children and youth

Volunteers will recieve:

-A rewarding experience of working with youth and children

-Experience of the the culture and history of Belarus (excursions and events are organised together with children and youth of the camp)

-Experience of the local language

-All food (5 times a day) and accommodation (in a twin room) at the camp for free

-Certificate of appreciation

-Official invitation for obtaining a Belarusian visa

-Visa fees will be covered by company

Volunteers will only have to cover transport costs to and from Belarus.

However Fantasy Tour’s official representatives will meet participants at any arrival destination within Belarus, and transfer to the summer camp is arranged free of charge.

If you feel that this opportunity is for you, please send us your CV and motivation letter on summercamp@inbox.ru

For more information, please visit our facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1438009209770619/

We are looking forward to hearing from you!

The BRIDGE Program 2014 in Prague and Istanbul

Posted on April 17, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 30 April 2014
Open to: Media and Journalism students from Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Jordan, Kosovo, Morocco, Romania, Slovakia, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine and USA
Venue: 9-23 August 2014 in Prague and Istanbul

Description

The BRIDGE Program is a professional development program designed for emerging young professionals in journalism. Leading academics and scholars of journalism and media from the US, the Czech Republic and Turkey are developing the curriculum which will consist of three main components: academic coursework, new skills development, and intercultural learning. The program’s mission is to promote greater understanding and create networks among students of journalism and media by learning about and discussing recent developments in Europe, the US and the MENA region.

The goal of the BRIDGE program is to advance knowledge and access to reporting tools and networks of journalism students during a two week summer program, taking place in two geographical locations – Czech Republic and Turkey. The summer program features academic coursework, mentorship of students’ research, workshops with experts on digital media, roundtables with journalists and policymakers, and visits of local media and news agencies in Prague and Istanbul.

The Bridge program is organized by Prague Freedom Foundation in cooperation with Zaostreno and ProPublica under the auspices of Faculty of the Social Sciences of Charles University.

Eligibility

The candidates must satisfy the following requirements:

Current university students of media, journalism and related fields.
Citizenship of one of the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Jordan, Kosovo, Morocco, Romania, Slovakia, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine or the USA.
Passport valid until September 2015 and ability to travel to the Czech Republic and Turkey.
Must have successfully completed minimum of two academic semesters.
Overall excellent academic standing.
Excellent oral and written English language skills (equivalent to TOEFL score of 550).

Costs

The successful candidates will receive full scholarship covering: travel cost, room and board and study materials related expenses.

Application

The application deadline is April 30, 2014. To complete the application the following will be required:

Personal data (education, professional experience, publications and received awards).
Copy of college official transcript.
Statement of Purpose.
Curriculum Vitae (in PDF format).
Article Proposal (Topic: Press Freedom).

Click here and scroll down to find the online application form. Candidates may be contacted and asked to participate in a telephone interview. Candidates must provide all of the information requested above. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

For further information, please visit the official website

İnternational Youth Conference in Bratislava

Posted on April 17, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 30^th April 2014 23:59 (CET)
Open to: participants between the ages of 18 and 24 years old, from all European and even non-European countries
Venue: 11-14 August 2014, Bratislava, Slovakia

Description

ID Space Team together with the Youth Parliament in Bratislava is calling youth leaders to participate in a four-day international meeting! ’Young Leaders for Tomorrow’s Europe’ (YLTE) will take place between the 11th and the 14th August, 2014 in Bratislava, Slovakia with the support of the Embassy of the United States in Bratislava and Bratislava City Council.

The meeting welcomes youths with a wealth of experience in Youth NGOs and Voluntary Organisations, or with experience in youth activism and active citizenship and having a keen interest in international affairs. The conference aims to tackle to themes: youth empowerment and youths on the world stage. Participants will develop the skills needed to positively impact their community such as leadership, public speaking, speech writing and debating. These tools will also be utilised in the second part of the conference which will give participants the opportunity to simulate international crises.

Finally, it is our hope that the conference will provide the right environment for alumni of the US Department of State Youth Programs to think and plan projects for their own communities and to learn from each others’ experiences in order to take the lead back home once the conference is over.

Eligibility

In order to be considered eligible to apply, you must fulfill all of the following criteria:

be between the ages of 18 and 24 years old
be linked to an organization or a network (e.g. Youth NGOs and Voluntary Organisations, or with experience in youth activism and active citizenship and having a keen interest in international affairs;
possess upper-intermediate English proficiency.

Costs

The conference is funded under the Embassy of the United States of America and Bratislava City Council. All costs regarding travel and accommodation together with breakfast will be reimbursed for all the selected participants.

Application

Please fill in the application form and send it in before the 30^th April 2014 23:59 (CET). We will inform you about the results of the selection of participants on 10^th May.

An online application form can be downloaded here. Submit your application to: ylte@idspaceteam.com by April 30th until 23:59 (Central European Time)

If you have any questions, write to: Claudia Tran tran@idspaceteam.com or Karolína Reháková rehakova@idspaceteam.com

Innovate Heritage: Conversations between Arts and Heritage 2014, Germany

Posted on April 17, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 30 April 2014
Open to: artists, scholars, and heritage and arts professionals (even all who interested in art and heritage)
Venue: 6-8 June 2014, Berlin, Germany

Description

The Innovate Heritage: Conversations between Arts and Heritage is based out of the World Heritage Studies program at the Brandenburgische Technische Universität (BTU) Cottbus-Senftenberg, Germany. We will focus on exploring relationships and overlapping aspects of heritage and the arts, jumping from a foundational knowledge base in UNESCO World Heritage into an expanded, tactile, and exploratory perspective while looking at the subtexts of heritage in collaboration with the arts.

The three-day program, composed of lectures, panel discussions, seminars, exhibitions, performances and films will allow participants to gain a stronger insight towards the nexuses between Heritage and Arts from various cultural perspectives, working practices and theoretical approaches. The Online Program for the conference is now available with a detailed schedule and biographies of speakers.

Eligibility

Artists, scholars, and heritage and arts professionals can apply

Costs

The registration fee is 50 EUR per person, with a discounted fee of 30 EUR for artists and 20 EUR for students (additional late fee of 10 EUR after the April 30th deadline). Extended Deadline with Late Fee: May 20th, 2014

Application

We are happy to announce that registration for conference attendees now open! Please complete the provided application form and we will respond with acceptance status and payment information. Please note that the registration deadline is 30 April 2014.

If you have any questions, write to: innovateheritage@gmail.com

The official web-page.