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Application Deadline: August 31st 2015
Today in Nigeria, the issue of waste disposal has become a challenge for both the government and the people. The result from this challenge is the degradation of the environment which contributes to flooding and other environmental challenges suffered as a result of improper disposal of waste. One such place in Nigeria to see the effect of improper waste disposal is in the city of Port Harcourt
Consequently, the need arose to institute a Garden City Project themed EDEN (after the legendary garden of Eden) to evoke the images of an ideal garden city in the minds of residents and stimulate desired action for environmental sustainability.
E.D.E.N. as an acronym stands for Environmental Deficiency Elimination for the Nations.
Eligibility:
- Must be within age 18 – 35
- Minimum Educational Requirements: High School/Senior Secondary School Certificate
Skills:
- Comfortable with Microsoft Office
- Good command of spoken & written English Language
- Self motivated
- Ability to work with schedules
- Ability to relate with a cross cultural audience
- Passionate about a better society for all
- Willing to commit a minimum of 3 months of part time activity to the programme
- Location: No preference
Benefits:
Through the EDEN – GCP Ambassadors Programme,
(a) Ambassadors will have access to 2015 CYFI Port Harcourt Fellows
(b) Ambassadors will have access to interest-specific/career-
(c) Ambassadors will participate in the implementation of fractions or the whole of the EDEN – GCP depending on availability
(d) Astounding Ambassadors will be recognized and may request recommendation letters at the end of the project
(e) Access to a network of energetic, focused, fun-loving and hip global Ambassadors
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