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A Common Word Among the Youth – Fully Funded Programme
Deadline: 10 June 2015
Open to: young people aged 18-35 who are to promote religious and cultural harmony
Venue: 4 – 9 September 2015, Rabat, Morocco
Description
Applications are now open for the ‘A Common Word Among the Youth’ (ACWAY) programme. This is an all-expenses paid programme that includes several training courses, two international conferences, civic activities, a TV documentary and the opportunity to be a part of a unique global network of young people. ‘A Common Word Among the Youth’ is a global initiative that will be led by young people, of different faiths to build bridges of co-existence by means of dialog and action. In ‘A Common Word Among the Youth’, the aim is to develop a multi-religious network of active youth who will deliver grass-root activities such that they become the agents of change for the coming generations.
The programme will consist of:
- Selection and training of 100 young people from around the world representing the world’s major religions to become advocates of co-existence and religious harmony;
- Two international conferences to provide opportunities for the young people to network and present their projects and activities to the international community;
- Grass-root activities delivered by the young people on co-existence and inter-faith relations;
- An online social media platform for the young people to interact and showcase their projects and activities.
In addition to the above the following pilot campaigns will be arranged:
- A TV documentary with some of the young leaders involved highlighting the challenges and barriers to co-existence and some of the solutions;
- A comprehensive media campaign on co-existence and cultural diversity, using TV, Radio, print media as well as social media.
Eligibility
To be eligible applicants have to meet following requirements:
- Age between 18-35 (on 1st January 2015);
- Regard oneself as being a follower/believer of one of the following religions;
- Buddhism;
- Christianity;
- Hinduism;
- Islam;
- Judaism;
- Any other religion not mentioned above;
- Desire for promoting religious and cultural harmony;
- Experience in community activism and/or inter-religious related activities;
- An evidenced commitment to effecting positive change. This commitment can come in many forms; ranging from a high level of involvement in community initiatives to social entrepreneurship or from leading responsible business practices to public service;
- Leadership ability;
- Ability to generate and articulate impactful ideas;
- Ability to work as part of a team with people from different backgrounds and religions;
- Very good command of the English language (all elements of the programme will be conducted in English);
- Prepared to travel abroad (to the Middle East/Europe/US);
- Prepared to commit time to the project (attend the training courses, conferences, delivering campaigns and other project related activities). This would span over 12 months in your spare time taking into account your study and/or work commitments;
- Happy to be included in photos and filming that could be used in social media as well as TV and print media.
Costs
The following costs will be covered by ACWAY:
- Flights;
- Visa;
- Accommodation;
- Food;
- Airport transfers (as long as you arrive/depart on the specific dates);
- Course material;
- Activities/Visits.
How to apply?
The deadline for application is 10 June 2015. For successful application is necessary to register online and fill the Application form HERE. It is possible to nominate the candidate. For nomination please fill the Nomination form HERE.
For more information please follow the official website and FAQ section.
International Youth Conference 2015 in Pakistan
Deadline: 14 June 2015 at 23:59 PST GMT+5
Open to: participants between the ages of 18 and 35 years old, linked to an organization or network
Venue: 25 – 30 September 2015, Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Pakistan
Description
The State of Azad Jammu and Kashmir is a youthful state. After the catastrophic Earthquake in 2005, youth of this region has taken the challenge and actively engaged themselves in rebuilding and reorganizing the social structure and life with the cooperation of the international community. They have much to share with and learn from youth around the world on this ongoing journey.
Furthermore, the State of Jammu and Kashmir is known as heaven on earth. Azad Kashmir has a peaceful environment with extensive places of tourist interest to be seen. Azad Jammu and Kashmir, a peaceful, beautiful and full-of-nature place in the world, will also inspires the conference delegates to join hands together for humanity and harmony while taking full advantage of the entertainment and tourism opportunity in the area.
Youth is more than half of the world’s total population. Youth is supposed to be the leading stakeholder of the planet earth in various aspects. At an individual level young people are playing an important role for development and progress in their communities with new and innovative ideas and practices and effective approaches to addressing issues. Collectively, youth, inspired with strong visions and equipped with relevant skills, can work together through participation and partnership to make a better world. To foster the cooperation, communication and to build strong relationship among the youth of this planet, Kashmir Youth Parliament is going to organize International Youth Conference 2015, Azad Kashmir, to offer a platform for youth as future leaders of the world to hone their leadership, diplomacy, cultural, intercultural communication, critical thinking and self-development skills.
IYC2015 aims to explore how full potential of the youth from around the world can be effectively utilized to collaborate for common goals of progress and development and to minimize the challenges and issues in variety of perspectives. Participants will develop the concepts and skills needed to positively impact their communities.
This conference brings together youth leaders and activists, and youth leaders from all over the world together to increase their awareness of youth rights and responsibilities, while also providing them opportunities to strengthen their leadership and diplomatic skills. Our goal is to empower youth by providing the tools and knowledge that will help them develop into future leaders who will instigate positive change in our world, and to start a dialogue on global challenges and their solutions to inspire, equip and connect youth to make a difference on the following leading topics:
- Rights and responsibilities of the youth as global citizens
- Youth Development beyond 2015
- Cross cultural harmony and Peace development
The conference features a variety of activities such as:
The grand opening ceremony on the first evening, where cultural performance, introduction etc. government officials, diplomats, International media persons and Youth leaders will also join.
Plenary sessions, where highly experienced, known and appreciated speakers will be invited to contribute to discussions at the conference. To mention a few: Famous Journalists, professionals, youth experts; representatives from Kashmir Youth Parliament, ICRC, United Nations officials , Dignitaries from Pakistan Government, and many more.
Interactive workshops on the following topics:
- Environmental protection and sustainable development
- Youth roles and responsibilities as a global citizen
- Gender equality, and women empowerment
- Developing youth leadership
- Globalization and Youth
- Cross-cultural communication
- Youth participation in Democracy
Cultural performances and Exhibition of cultural and traditional items, for delegates to share the beauty of their own culture and appreciate the cultural diversity represented the conference;
Drawing the declaration of the IYC 2015, Azad Kashmir;
Tree-planting for solidarity and sustainability. A plantation activity in which every delegate will plant a tree, attached with his/her tag name. We will send the picture of that plant every year to the delegate.
Visits to Kashmir Youth Parliament office and join the session of its Parliament.
Cultural excursion and City tour, including with a cultural evening with a dinner hosted by Government of Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
Eligibility
Youth leaders from all the continents of the world with a wealth of experience in Youth NGOs and Voluntary Organizations, or with experience in youth activism and active citizenship and having a keen interest in youth empowerment and coordination with youth of Azad Kashmir aged between18-35.
Costs
There is no participation fee but participants have to pay for their own airfare and visa fee. All other costs on the ground, including food and accommodation and local transport, will be covered by IYC 2015.
Application
The selection of the participants will be based on responses to essay questions regarding motivation as well as past and future involvement in issues to be tackled during the Conference. In addition, the organizers will take a look at your professional and/or educational and/or volunteering background to see how it is positioning you in a way that would help you disseminate what you will learn. Also, the applicants’ level of English proficiency will play a role in the selection process. Lastly, balance in terms of region and gender will be respected in the final selection. Please fill in the online application form and submit it before the 14th June 2015 23:59 (PST). We will inform you about the results of the selection of participants on 05 July.
In order to apply, register HERE.
If you have any questions, write to 
: info@iycajk.org.
Youth4Education campaign at USA
Youth4Education campaign we just recently launched here at NYLC. It is a wonderful opportunity to fully engage young people’s voices in the making systemic change within their academic and civic community.
Applying for the Lead Activist grant allows the young person to attend our National Youth Leadership Training this summer (July 9-14), fully funded. They will also have the opportunity to attend our annual conference as well to demonstrate the work they’ve put into the campaign all year.
I hope you consider sharing this with your respective young leaders. We are particularly looking for young male leaders to support and participate in this effort. The extended deadline to apply is June 10th, 2015. Please visit our website to learn more: www.nylc.org.
My best,
Ah Vang-Lo
Programs Professional Development Manager
National Youth Leadership Council
1667 Snelling Avenue North, Suite D300
Saint Paul, MN 55108
PH 651-999-7362
FX 651-631-2955
2015 International Summer School in Czech Republic
Deadline: as soon as possible
Open to: undergraduate and graduate students from all over the world
Venue: 13-18 July 2015 in Prague and Český Krumlov, Czech Republic
Description
2015 International Summer School „Classical Liberalism in Philosophy, Economics and Politics“ organized jointly by the CEVRO Institute [school of legal and social studies], Ohio University and Florida State University, and in partnership with The Faculty of Social and Economic Studies, J. E. Purkyne University and Liberální Institut which will be held in Prague and Český Krumlov from 13 – 18 July 2015, is looking for participants.
Sessions and debates will focus on topics covering political philosphy, history, economics, and economic policy.
Classes in Prague: Monday – Wednesday
Classes in Český Krumlov: Thursday – Saturday
Final Ceremony: Český Krumlov, Saturday
Full program available here.
Eligibility
The Summer School is open to undergraduate and graduate students from all over the world, regardless of their major, who are interested in broadening and deepening their knowledge of classical liberalism and the fundamentals of the free market
Costs
US students:
Conference fee for US students is $1000 (includes housing, airfare, and a daily food allowance). Application form with instructions here.
Accommodation in Prague in Mosaichouse, in Cesky Krumlov in this beautiful small Pension Rosa.
Non-US students:
Conference fee for non-US students (European, Czech, Slovak, African, Latin American…) covering all sessions and coffee breaks, two nights in Český Krumlov and transfer from Prague to Český Krumlov and back, is 2.500 CZK/EUR 100
Non-US students have to find accommodation in Prague themselves. There is plenty of hotels/hostels in the center of Prague. If you need assistance, feel free to contact our travel agent Michaela. If you book the hotels through her, she can get you substantial discounts.
E-mail her at michaela@startour.cz and mention the summer school.
Use PayPal for payment in EUR. Your PayPal transfer will be your registration for the summer seminar (make sure you enter your e-mail address when making the payment.)
For payment in CZK use bank transfer to Raiffeisenbank; Account no.: 2261283001
(Students of CEVRO Institute do not pay the fee – only 1000 CZK for accommodation in Český Krumlov – and can get credits for attending the summer school.)
For more information, registration and assistance please contact:
US students: Joshua Distel (Joshua.Distel@gmail.com)
European students: Josef Šíma (josef.sima@vsci.cz; +420-777 069 323)
Solidarity Academy Workshops for Young Journalists
Deadline: 7 June 2015
Open to: young journalists between the ages of 20 and 30 years old
Venue: 6-13 September 2015 in Gdańsk, Poland
Description
The European Solidarity Centre, New Eastern Europe, Eastbook.eu and the Marshal of Pomeranian Voivodeship are organizing the 11th edition of the Solidarity Academy, an international educational project aimed at maintaining and developing the tradition of the Solidarity Movement. This year it will be held from 6th to 13th September 2015 in Gdańsk, gathering 16 young journalists who will have the opportunity to expand their knowledge and learn new skills. The aim of this year’s Solidarity Academy is to raise awareness among young journalists about aspects of multiculturalism and solidarity with nations fighting for freedom as well as integrating
young contributors to New Eastern Europe and Eastbook.eu. The Solidarity Academy will help to create a space for journalists from different backgrounds to meet, share and exchange experiences and initiatives.
Workshops will be both theoretical and practical. Participants will have the opportunity to take part in shared activities but they will be also divided into comfy groups and smaller teams during the journalistic task in Kaliningrad. The result of the journalistic workshops will be the final publication and the debate/panel discussion in Kaliningrad – fully prepared by the participants with the support of experts. The working language of the Solidarity Academy is English. One of the main goals of the project is to create a programme of Solidarity Academy Graduates which will allow the participants to maintain contact and engage together in other projects. That is why, this year, the former participants of previous editions of Solidarity Academy will participate in the workshops as facilitators and assistants.
Eligibility
The Solidarity Academy is open to international young journalists and writers.
Costs
The organizers will cover the costs of travel (up to 400 zł/100 €) and the participants’ stay in Gdańsk and all costs connected with the trip to Kaliningrad (including costs of visa).
Application
Interested applicants must fill in the online application form available HERE.
The deadline to apply is 7 June 2015.
For additional information please contact academy@solidarity.org.pl
International Youth Initiative Program in Järna, Sweden
Deadline: 31 May 2015
Open to: participants between the ages of 18 and 28 years old
Venue: 20 – 25 June 2015, Järna, Sweden
Description
The International Youth Initiative Program (YIP) is a holistic educational program that strengthens young people’s capacity to take initiative in the face of current global challenges.
The purpose of the International Youth Initiative Program is to foster in young people a holistic understanding of the current challenges humanity faces and to empower them to use entrepreneurial principles and skills to create initiatives and change within themselves that meet these challenges while practising collaboration and moral integrity.
Eligibility
In order to be considered eligible to apply, you must fulfill all of the following criteria:
- Are you between 18 & 28 years old?
- Do you have a basic sense of the global challenges we are facing as humanity?
- Do you want to understand these challenges better?
- Do you want to learn how to work together with other people in creating a better world?
… Join YIP
Costs
The Program Cost per participant is SEK 100.000.- For current exchange rates, see table on the left of this page. Please consider that this price includes lodging (for the year) and food (during the course-week) when you eventually compare these costs to other programs or studies.
Specifically, it includes:
- The Program, Courses, Course Materials and Evening Activities
- Organic Meals
- (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner from Monday – Friday, not during holidays)
- Accommodation (single-sex twin-share bedrooms on campus)
- Travel to and from International Internship
- Transportation (in connection with the curriculum)
This amount does not cover the full costs of running the Program, which are fundraised by the YIP Organization. Depending on the number of participants, the full costs are around SEK 150.000.-
Application
If any of this sparks your interest, consider joining us in Järna, Sweden, from the 20th to the 25th of June for the annual Conference organized and hosted by the Participants of the International Youth Initiative Program!
In order to apply, register HERE.
If you have any questions, check the FAQ section or write to: initiativeforum@yip.se
“Global Talent” – Professional Internships Abroad
The Global Talent program is a unique opportunity offered by AIESEC in Azerbaijan, which provides recent graduates with the paid International Internships experiences around the world. This program generally offers its vacancies in English Teaching field. By working in an international environment, you will not only new teaching methods and boost your CV with new skills but also get a chance of having once in a lifetime experience in your life.
One of the main advantages of this program is that Global Talent program is providing participants with salary, which is enough to cover living costs. We welcome recent graduates and master students to join our program by fulfilling the Application Form.
Requirements and needed information:
- 21-29 years old
- Being able to cover own travel, visa and insurance costs
- Being flexible with country selection
- 6 months of English teaching experience
- Duration of internships is from 3 up to 12 months
- For fulfilling the Application Form
Deadline: 20 May, 23:59
The DRC Summer School on Regional Co-operation
Deadline: 7 June 2015
Open to: participants from the Danube Region and Central Europe
Venue: 5–12 July 2015 – Vienna, Austria
Description
The DRC Summer School project was initiated by IDM (Institute for the Danube Region and Central Europe) and International House Pécs in 2003 to promote regional co-operation among young social scientists. Its general aim is the establishment of a network of young scientists who deal with the issue of regional co-operation as Central European perspective, and thus the institutionalisation of the Summer School for the future. The 11th summer school is another step towards enhancing and deepening scientific co-operations in Central Europe, among the project partners, i.e. institutions from the V4 countries, the Ukraine, Austria and some Western Balkan countries. Since 2007 the IDM is represented in the project by Dr. Susan Milford whereas IDResearch Ltd. is represented by Dr. István Tarrósy, managing director, and former managing director of the Regional European Information and Education Centre PBC who has been implementing the project with the Austrian partners for nine years.
The 11th edition of the Summer School lies its focus on the countries of the Danube region as the Danube Rectors’ Conference provides a platform for the collaboration of 50 institutions of higher education from 13 countries in the Danubian region.
The Summer School will take place between 5–12 July 2015 at BOKU, Vienna, Austria.
Eligibility
In order to be considered eligible to apply, you must fulfill all of the following criteria:
- Young scientists from the Danube Region and Central Europe who have records in Political Science or other social science disciplines.
- Graduates who want to present their research projects to the students of the Summer School in the lectures.
- Interested persons from regional organisations, public administration and scientific institutions.
Costs
The registration fee of the Summer School is EUR 200.-, the contribution to the expenses for board and accommodation is EUR 230.
Please note that it is possible to apply for a scholarship on board and accommodation as well as on a partial travel reimbursement (limited to EUR 100.
The deadline for application is June 7, 2015, after the acceptance of your paper the registration and board and accommodation fees have to be paid by June 26, 2015. Please find more details on the application form.
Early Bird registration: There is a possibility to register as an ‘Early bird’. If you submit your paper and application form before April 5, 2015, you pay only half (50%) of the registration fee. After the acceptance of your paper the registration (EUR 100.-) and board and accommodation fees have to be paid by April 30, 2015. Please find more details on application form etc. on drcsummerschool.eu/earlybird.
Application
You can download the Application Form for the 12th DRC Summer School on Regional Co-operation here.
Applications for participation may be handed in by e-mail or fax until June 7, 2015 and should include the application form, the CV of the applicant and an abstract max. 2 pages of the paper that shall be presented in the framework of the Summer School. The participants are selected by a jury taking into account the guidance of the presidency of the Danube Rectors’ Conference (DRC).
Early Bird registration also available! Check the limited opportunity!
Download:
Contact:
Zoltan Voros
IDResearch Ltd.
Tel:
+36-30-709-7491
Fax: +36-72-522-624
e-mail: voros@idresearch.hu
Zoltan Voros
IDResearch Ltd.
Tel:
+36-30-709-7491Fax: +36-72-522-624
e-mail: voros@idresearch.hu
International Symposium on Gender and Aesthetics: Art, Film and Literature
The Gender and Women’s Studies Forum at Sabanci University invites proposals for the symposium, “Gender and Aesthetics: Art, Film, and Literature,” which will take place on November 6-8, 2015 in Istanbul.
The symposium aims to explore how gender informs the theory, history, creation, and reception of art and literature and how art and literature influence and challenge definitions and experiences of gender and sexuality. Materials for the presentations may be drawn from literature, art, film, popular culture, theatre, dance, and related fields. Theoretical and interdisciplinary approaches focusing on specific texts, themes or formal issues are welcome. Some topics that may be addressed in this context are:
- Gender, sexuality, and self as artistic and cultural constructs
- Gendered and queer representations and reconfigurations of the body, space, temporality
- Gendered and queer representations and reconfigurations of desire and transgression
- Literary and artistic explorations of the relations, tensions, intersections between class, race, ethnicity, gender, and sexuality
- Literary and artistic expressions of crises in gender and sexual roles and identities
- Gendered definitions and practices of authorship, creativity, influence, and artistic authority
- The role gender norms and constructs play in establishing, reproducing, or contesting aesthetic values, traditions, and hierarchies
- Literary and artistic experimentation as a strategy for re-conceiving gender and sexuality
- Feminist and queer perspectives on subjects such as language, the gaze, the self-portrait, autobiography
- The relationship between gender and conceptions of beauty, taste, and the body
The symposium will be in English and Turkish. Proposals for 20 minute presentations should be about 300 words and sent to genderforum@sabanciuniv.edu by June 1, 2015.
If you have any questions, check the FAQ section or write to: genderforum@sabanciuniv.edu.