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United Network of Young (UNOY) Peace Builders Forum 2016 -The Hague,Netherland (Funded)

by OFA June 20, 2016

written by OFA

Application Deadline: Saturday 9 July, 2016

UNOY Peacebuilders’ annual Young Peacebuilders Forum will take place in The Hague from 20 to 24 September. The YPF will bring together 45 young peacebuilders to learn from each other’s experiences across the world and to develop joint strategies to strengthen youth participation in peace and security policies.

The theme of the Young Peacebuilders Forum 2016 is Youth, Policy and Peace. UNOY Peace Builders will explore how we can ensure that our needs and experiences are reflected in inclusive policies that enable youth to play an active role in building peace and countering violent extremism.

Requirements

Participants must be aged between 18 and 30 and fluent in English.
Both UNOY Peacebuilders member organisations and non-members are encouraged to apply. Priority will be given to participants who:
have experience in the fields related to peacebuilding and conflict transformation
are currently active in a youth peace organisation
are committed to multiply the outcomes of the activity in their own work

The selection of participants will be based on applicant’s’ motivation and experience, as well as gender balance and geographical diversity.

Due to funding restrictions the majority of participants will come from Europe. However we encourage non-European peacebuilders to apply as we will have some positions available for non-European participants.

Benefits

Accommodation and food are fully covered apart from a participation fee of € 50/person. Travel costs will be covered by 70%. The forum is supported by the Council of Europe.

Application Deadline: Saturday 9 July
Date of Selection: Friday 15 July

contact Matteo Tonella ([email protected])

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the UNOY Peacebuilders’ annual Young Peacebuilders Forum

June 20, 2016 0 comments

World Innovation Summit for Education Learners’ Voice Program 2013.

by lanredahunsi May 24, 2013

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: June 25, 2013, 18.00 GMT.

World Innovation Summit for Education is now looking for a further 30 outstanding young learners aged 18 to 25 to apply or be nominated to join this growing global community. They will be invited to attend the WISE Summit in Doha from October 29 to 31, as well as a pre-Summit workshop that will start on October 27, and may be involved in year-long activities during the rest of 2013 and throughout 2014. Qatar Foundation will cover all fares and accommodation costs for the selected Learners.

An Ongoing Year-Long Program

WISE Learners’ Voice brings the views of students to the issue of rethinking education. The Program builds their communication, entrepreneurship, and leadership skills to ensure that decision-makers hear their all-important voice, and that they are prepared to take on leading roles in their field and the education world.

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A Growing and Active Community

In 2013, 30 outstanding young people aged 18 to 25 will be joining the WISE Learners’ network. The Call for Nominations and Applications will be open until June 25, 2013, 18.00 GMT.

The current Learners’ Voice community consists of 78 Learners who were recruited in 2010, 2011 and 2012. They are from diverse backgrounds and disciplines, and from all around the world. They share a passion for education, and together they represent the unique perspective of the learning community in WISE.

The 2012 Learners, who played an active role in last year’s Summit, are currently taking part in a year-long Executive Education Program that combines online sessions, theoretical lectures, practical workshops and project-based work. They are also making their voice heard at a number of international conferences and will present their work at the 2013 WISE Summit.

Learners can either apply personally or be nominated.

Nominate a learner to take part in the Program

WISE invites representatives of institutions, organizations, programs and networks around the world to nominate highly motivated learners with outstanding or original academic/learning experiences to participate in the WISE Learners’ Voice Program. WISE is seeking to form a group of individuals from diverse educational paths and cultural backgrounds

As a learner, apply personally to take part in the Program

WISE is also inviting highly motivated learners to apply for the Learners’ Voice Program by submitting an application form that needs to be endorsed by 2 referees.

Learner Selection Criteria

1. Age and status: Participants must be between the ages of 18 and 25 on October 29, 2013.
All students must be considered legal adults in their home country.

2. Availability: Participants must be available to travel to Doha, Qatar, and be able and willing to participate in the full WISE Learners’ Voice event beginning at 9:00 on October 27, 2013 and ending at 16:00 on October 31, 2013.

3. Participants should be willing to contribute to online discussions prior to the event and to work with the WISE Team to prepare for a successful WISE Summit.

4. Continuing involvement and participation: Participants should be willing to continue their involvement with the WISE initiative following the WISE Summit and participate in other events and activities during the remainder of 2013 and throughout 2014 and beyond. In particular, the WISE Learners’ Voice Program is designing 3 short residential education workshops (5 to 10 days each) to take place in December 2013, June 2014 and October/November 2014, just before the Summit.

5. All participants must hold a passport that is valid for at least 18 months following the WISE Summit to be held October 29-31, 2013.

6. College/university or training program attendance: All participants should be currently enrolled in (or recently graduated from) a course of study at a recognized college, university or training program.

7. Social engagement: All participants should be able to demonstrate their engagement in wider social networks or communities of practice broadly associated with their studies and their professional interests.

8. Professional and wider interests: Participants should be able to demonstrate interest in education and other wider global development issues.

9. Personality: Participants should be personable and able to work well in multicultural, multinational teams.

10. Communication skills: Participants should be comfortable with presenting and speaking in public.

11. Language skills: All participants should be proficient in spoken and written English.

12. All nominators and applicants must agree to respect all final participant selection decisions made by the WISE Team. No appeal or claim will be accepted.

Completed forms should be submitted online at www.wise-qatar.org

May 24, 2013 0 comments

Call for Applications Call for Proposals

The Open Society Foundations’ Youth Initiative proposals- $10,000 Grant for Curating NGOs.

by lanredahunsi April 24, 2013

written by lanredahunsi

The Open Society Foundations’ Youth Initiative requests proposals for up to $10,000 in funding to develop and curate thematic pages on the new global youth portal and community at youthpolicy.org.

The site aims to consolidate knowledge and information on youth policies across the international sector, ranging from analysis and formulation to implementation and evaluation.

Themes

Potential themes for website pages include, but are not limited to:

Participation and Citizenship
Activism and Volunteering
Children and Youth Rights
Global Drug Policy
Community Work
Research and Knowledge
Informal Learning
Environment and Sustainability
Multiculturalism and Minorities
Justice

You can find additional information about these and other potential youthpolicy themes here.

Context

Youthpolicy.org is a project by Demokratie & Dialog e.V. with initial support by the Open Society Foundations. More about youthpolicy.org.

Eligibility

Organizations seeking funding must be registered NGOs. Please note: grants will not be made to individuals or for-profit entities. Proposals should not exceed $10,000 or one year in length. All proposals must be submitted in English. To Apply, download the complete application guidelines below.

Deadline

Proposals will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Further info

Read through the comments on the previous call for curation.

Download the complete guidelines and application form: Call Curation Thematic Pages

April 24, 2013 3 comments

YouthActionNet-Global-Laureate-Fellowship-Programme

Fellowships Social Entrepreneurship Youths

The 2013 YouthActionNet Laureate Global Fellowship.

by lanredahunsi February 2, 2013

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: March 17, 2013 at 11:59 PM EST

Launched in 2001 by the International Youth Foundation, YouthActionNet strengthens, supports, and celebrates the role of young people in leading positive change in their communities. Each year, 20 exceptional young social entrepreneurs are selected as YouthActionNet Global Fellows following a competitive application process. The year-long Fellowship program includes:

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February 2, 2013 0 comments