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Global Humanitarian Forum’s Youth Forum 2010 – Young Adults 4 New Results “Generations taking

From 28 June – 1 July 2010 the Global Humanitarian Forum (GHF), a Geneva based international organization personally led by Kofi Annan, will host its second annual Youth Forum entitled Youth Forum 2010 – Young Adults 4 New Results. Youth Forum 2010 will take place in Geneva, Switzerland, and the overarching title of the event will be “Generations taking on the Climate Challenge”.

150 committed and active international young adults between the ages of 18-30 will be selected as participants through an entry-competition.

We are looking for young people from many different backgrounds! It does not matter if you are a scientist, a musician, a politician or a cook, a young professional or a student. If you are interested in the overarching topic of the event, then we are looking for you!

To know more about it and apply for Youth Forum 2010 as a participant, check out Its website : http://www.ghfyouthforum.org read the conditions and fill out the online application form!

Economic Talk: 22 to 27 March 2010 - Tokyo, Japan

Students from G4 - Chinese, German, Japanese and US students plus participants from other countries will have the opportunity to participate in a workshop with representatives from the car industry, within the program "Economic Talk 2010", from 22 to 27 March in Tokyo, Japan। 60 students will discuss selected economic topics of current (2009/2010) and future (2020) relevance। Please see poster attached। Apply online, "first come, first selected" until 14 February 2010, at www.iuventum.org . ( German-Japanese Youth Society (DJJG), Schillerstr. 4-5, 10625 Berlin -- Website: www.djjg.org )

International Year of Youth

On 18 December 2009, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution proclaiming the year commencing on 12 August 2010 as the International Year of Youth: Dialogue and Mutual Understanding. For more information about the year, please visit this website: http://social.un.org/youthyear.

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CGI U 2010

We are excited about the third Annual Meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U), which will take place at the University of Miami from April 16-18, 2010. Our early decision application deadline is tomorrow, November 20th, so if you have not completed and submitted your application yet, please visit us at www.cgiu.org today!

Over the past two years, CGI U has successfully engaged over 1,500 students from over 400 universities and 50 countries. From Argentina to Alabama, from Kenya to Kentucky, students, youth organizations, and universities have committed to make a difference in CGI U’s five global challenge areas: education, environment & climate change, human rights & peace, poverty alleviation, and public health. In Miami, we will host our largest group of students yet: over 1,200 young people will join us to discuss and take action on some of the world’s most pressing challenges.

At CGI U, there will be students — just like you — who believe that they cannot afford to wait for others to act. President Clinton believes that your generation — more than any other generation — has the power to make a difference. I, too, believe that now is your time to be the change that is needed in the world.

Development funding

Deadline: 1 February 2010

Entries are invited for the 2010-2011 King Baudouin International Development Prize. Worth €150 000, the award recognises the work of persons or organisations which have made a substantial contribution to the development of countries in the southern hemisphere.

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European project Generation 89

Are you a citizen of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Poland, Romania or the UK?

Meet people from your generation!

Join the “Generation ’89” project!

You have the chance to participate in one of the simultaneous meetings in Brussels, Bucharest, Prague or Warsaw, and to present the Declaration “Generation ’89” to EU representatives in Brussels!

Application deadline: 31 January 2010 (10 February for Belgium and Poland)

More info at www.generation89.eu

With the support of the “Citizenship” Programme of the European Union.

GENERATION 89

The project “Generation 89” proposes to commemorate the fall of the communist systems in the European countries, through the lens of the young people born in 1989. The young people from Czech Republic, Romania, Poland, Belgium, UK, Germany, Hungary, Austria and Bulgaria and have had different historical context in which they lived their lives, and one of the objectives of this project is to bring together these youngsters and to offer a space where they can share experiences and expectations for the future. In order to attain this objective, 4 international meetings will be organised in Prague, Bucharest, Warsaw, and Brussels, where for two days the participants will have a various programme focused on two themes: national past and European future. The programme will comprise movie screenings and debates on the events from 1989, as their parents’ generation lived and storied them, informational session regarding the EU policies in the matter of youth and young professionals, workshops focused in drafting a Declaration upon how they perceive their future in EU, a documentary visit to a local organisation with activity in the field of communist systems studies, sightseeing and international night. A second meeting in Brussels of a delegation of the young representatives will be organised with the EU representatives, in order to present the Declaration “Generation 89” and the young people opinion on the future of Europe and their future as citizens of EU. With the support of the “Citizenship” Programme of the European Union.

Website: www.generation89.eu

Intern, Youth-Produced Media Festival on Migration, New York

Closing Date: Sunday, 31 January 2010
More jobs by tag: Human Rights; International Migration; Internship; Peaceful Coexistence; United States

International Organization for Migration (IOM)
An intergovernmental organization established in 1951, IOM is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society.
Location: United States of America (the) – New York City

Office of the Permanent Observer of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to the United Nations:

Unpaid Internship
Youth-Produced Media Festival on Migration-Project

Duty Station: New York
Estimated Starting Date: 1 April 2010
Application Deadline: 31 January 2010
Length: 3-9 months


Project Description:
IOM and the Alliance of Civilization (AoC), in collaboration with other key partners, organizes an annual youth-produced video contest whereby youth from all over the world would submit short videos (maximum 5 minutes long) highlighting their thoughts, opinions, questions and suggestions about migration, integration and diversity. The videos should encourage and highlight concrete actions that youth take in their daily lives to contribute to peaceful coexistence in a cultural and religious diverse context.

The contest will invite youth from all over the world to submit videos in any style or genre. As part of the outreach campaign announcing the contest and the information of the submission process, youth will be encouraged to explore sub-themes such as youth migration, refugee issues, cross-cultural dialogue, good governance of diversity, human rights, conflict prevention, etc.

General function:
Under the overall supervision of the IOM Liaison Officer, Permanent Observer to the United Nations and in close coordination and consultation with the Programme Manager of the UN Alliance of Civilization, the successful candidate will provide routine and substantive support to the organization of the “Youth-Produced Video Festival on Migration”-project.

In this context the intern will:
- Assist in all aspects of the organization of the “Youth-Produced Video Festival on Migration”;
- Maintain close coordination/consultation with the AoC and other key partners in the process of implementation of the project;
- Represent IOM at meetings and conferences relevant to the project;
- Monitor status of the project, compile, summarize and present basic information/data on activities on a regular basis;
- Maintain project-related correspondence and progress, technical reports and other documents. Assist in drafting information materials and formal correspondence and assist in dissemination to relevant counterparts;
- Translate information material as needed;
- Assist in all aspects of the organization;
- Research the background on specific issues and initiatives relating to international migration and integration and prepare written summaries and bibliographies as agreed in each case;
- Assist in organizing panel discussions, workshops and trainings at the United Nations;
- Assist in maintaining the project website;
- Other duties as may be assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:
The Office of the IOM Permanent Observer to the United Nations Internship Programme is searching for a young, talented undergraduate or graduate student between the ages of 21 and 32 years old, fluent in English and another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish), is proficient in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel) and qualified in areas relevant to IOM programmes and activities. Experience in youth media initiatives, media festival organization, and/or web design are distinct advantages. The intern should be willing to gain practical experience in a field relevant to IOM through their full involvement in daily working activities in migration related areas.

THE INTERNSHIP IS UNPAID!
How to apply
If you are interested, please submit a letter of intention and CV to the:
Office of the Permanent Observer to the United Nations
International Organization for Migration
122 East 42nd Street, Suite 1610
New York, NY 10168-1610
E-mail: unobserver@iom.int

WWF Conservation Fellowships 2010 for Africa, Asia, and Latin America

Russell E. Train Fellowships for Conservation Studies
Application Deadlines: January 31 and February 28, 2010

WWF’s Education for Nature Program is pleased to announce the availability of Russell E. Train Fellowships for students from Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Kenya, Mexico, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Tanzania, and Timor Leste who are pursuing master’s and doctoral degrees in conservation-related fields.

Train Fellowships provide up to two years of support for education-related costs including tuition and fees, room and board, books, travel, and research. Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of a participating country and must have at least two years’ experience in conservation. Applicants must have applied to, have been accepted to, or be currently enrolled in a conservation-related degree program at an accredited institution of higher education.

Applications for students from Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru are due by January 31, 2010.

Applications from Kenya, Mexico, Papua New Guinea, Tanzania, and Timor Leste are due by February 28, 2010.

Guidelines, applications, and application deadlines vary by country.

Further Scholarship Information and Application Train Fellowship webpage below: Click here

TRAFO posting competition for youth

Trafo is a youth information website with articles, videos and photos, on issues that matter to young Europeans, such as local projects, travel stories, opinions and all kinds of topics. The first Trafo articles have been created by 20 young Trafo journalists, who were trained during a 4-day event in Bratislava.

What is the Trafo competiton?
The Trafo competition is a chance to promote ideas, projects and events that inspire. Tell the world what matters to you and why others should participate or join. Your posting can be either a video, a text or photo / photo gallery with comments. The working language is English (to make this accessible to as many people as possible) and your posting must be original, i.e. created for Trafo, not recycled from an existing one. The competition is organized by the European Youth Card Association, the umbrella organisation of all national EURO<26>

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“Young Hands Together for Diversity International Art Competition”!

It’s fun and easy! All you have to do is make a bright bold design (an emblem) which you think shows how young people can take action to preserve the wonders of our biodiversity. What are you waiting for? Start using your imagination and send us your best creations by 15 June.For more information

For more information click here

World Bank Institute: Youth leadership and Innovation GFYI (Grant Fund for Youth Investment) in MENA

This activity is led by the World Bank MENA region and the WB GFYI and fosters youth social entrepreneurship in the MENA region with a grant competition.
The competition has been launched, submissions will be accepted till January 31, and the winners will be presented at an event in Marseilles, France, in April 28 to 30, 2010.

For more information on the MENA competition please visit: http://go.worldbank.org/XPZF7V4C80

DSD (UN DESA): Youth representatives to CSD-18

The Division for Sustainable Development (DSD) will be funding the participation of 2 youth representatives to the Commission for Sustainable Development (CSD)-18, taking place in May 2010. The nominations will be submitted by the CSD Youth Caucus by 15 February 2010.

For more information please visit the CSD Youth Caucus at: www.youen.org/

Germany will also be funding 2 African Youth. Applications need to be submitted by 15 February 2010.

For more information and instructions on how to apply, please visit: Click here

UNICEF: Online discussion on Girls and Gender Equality

Through Voices of Youth (VOY), UNICEF’s website for children and young people, UNICEF would like to welcome you to an online discussion on Girls and Gender Equality. The discussion is part of a series of United Nations online discussions dedicated to the fifteen-year review of the implementation of the Beijing Platform for Action (1995) and the outcomes of the twenty-third special session of the General Assembly (2000), and will be a contribution to the 54th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) on March 1-12, 2010.

Voices of Youth would like to extend an open invitation to children and young people who would like to discuss the questions posted on the forum.

For more information, please visit: www.unicef.org/voy

World Bank: International Essay Competition 2010

The World Bank together with its partners invite you to participate in the international essay competition 2010 on the topic of youth unemployment. How does youth unemployment affect you? How can you tackle youth unemployment through youth-led solutions?

The deadline for submission is March 16 2010. Everyone between 18 – 25 years is welcome to participate.

For more information please visit: www.essaycompetition.org

10-12 August 2010: African Youth and Governance Conference (Accra, Ghana)

The objectives of this conference include: mobilization of African youth and constructing a platform for networking.

Eligibility is for persons between the ages of 18-35, associated with any of the categories below who is seeking information on ways to contribute to the development of the youth in Africa. (Applicants older than 35 and participants from other continents are welcome to attend as observers.)

-Civil Society Organization/NGO (Note that you must be registered and operating in an African country).
- Individuals (should be a Youth Worker or demonstrate some level of commitment towards youth development in his/her respective country).

For more information, please visit: www.aygconference.org

Peace Child International Be the Change! Programme Grants (Deadline: March 31)

“Be The Change!” is a youth-led sustainable development Action Programme related to the Millennium Development Goals which aims to empower young people around the world to “be the change they want to see in the world.” The Be The Change! grants supports young people under age 25 with projects that concentrate on the development of local communities.

The kind of projects supported are projects that are genuinely youth-led, which benefit the community rather than an individual need, are projects up to £500 with a detailed budget, have two experienced and committed adults to mentor the project, have measures of achievement (indicators) by which projects may be evaluated, and can be either income-generating (funds to start up a small business and creating jobs) or it can be non-income generating (for health, education, environmental clean-up or community improvement) social programmes which are of genuine and lasting community value.

Website: www.peacechild.org/btc/startown

Support for Women's Groups in Central and Eastern Europe and Germanyfilia

filia, a fund based in Germany, fosters social change on behalf of women and girls by supporting the activities of women's groups inCentral and Eastern Europe and Germany, as well as cross-border international women's networks and conferences. filia supportsprojects that aim to change social frameworks on behalf of women andgirls, strengthen the autonomy of women and girls, support girls in developing their full potential, and work against multiple discrimination. Projects must be led by women and girls and originate from the women and girls affected or involve them as actors. Impulse Grants of up to 8,000 are available for women's groups in Central and Eastern Europe, Germany, and cross-border international women's networks and conferences to provide kick-off financing for activities that can trigger social change in favor of women and girls. In addition, Urgent Action Grants are available for women's groups wishing to intervene in an unforeseen political situation. Eligibleapplicants must have public benefit status or official registration as a non-governmental organization. Projects in Western Europe and North America are not supported. The deadline for submitting initial inquiries for Impulse Grants is April 1, 2010. Invited applications are due July 1, 2010. Applications for Urgent Action Grants areaccepted throughout the year. Application guidelines are available on filia's website.

Funding for Civil Society Organizations in the Middle East and North AfricaFoundation for the Future

The Foundation for the Future is an independent nonprofit organization committed to promoting and strengthening civil society organizations in their efforts to foster democracy and human rights in the BroaderMiddle East and North Africa region. The Foundation provides grants for projects aimed at increasing citizen participation in politicaland economic decision-making processes. Proposed projects should generally promote the development of effective mechanisms for citizen participation by strengthening and engaging civil society with a focus on the priority areas of rule of law, independent media, empowerment of women, civic education, and engagement of youth. Non-governmental, independent civil society organizations based in Afghanistan, Algeria,Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen are eligible to apply. Concept papers are accepted throughout the year. The concept paper template and application instructions are available on the Foundation's website.

Awards Recognize Youth Environmental AccomplishmentsAction for Nature: International Young Eco-Hero Awards

Action for Nature is an international environmental organization working to encourage young people to take personal action to nurture and protect the environment. The International Young Eco-Hero Awardsrecognize the individual accomplishments of young people, ages 8-16, whose personal actions have significantly improved the environment. Cash prizes of up to $500 will be awarded to youth for their outstanding accomplishments in environmental advocacy, environmental health, environmental research, or protection of the natural world. Eligible projects must be action-based and self-initiated (not one assigned by a teacher or other adult) and must have reached asignificant stage or been completed within the last year. Youth ages 8 to 16 from anywhere in the world may apply. The application deadline is February 28, 2010. Application guidelines and forms are available on the Action for Nature website.

Human Rights Supported InternationallySigrid Rausing Trust

The Sigrid Rausing Trust, a foundation based in London, UK, provides support for international human rights. The Trust makes grants around the world in four program areas: civil and political rights, women'srights, minority rights, and social and environmental justice. There are no geographic restrictions on grantmaking. The Trust provides main grants, ranging from £15,000 to £850,000, and small grants, intended for small organizations who find it difficult to fundraise from international funding agencies, ranging up to £15,000. Unsolicited proposals are not accepted; interested applicants must first submit agrant enquiry form. Grant enquiries are accepted year-round. Instructions on submitting a grant enquiry are available on theTrust's website

Awards Recognize Technology Solutions WorldwideThe Tech Awards

The Tech Awards is an international program that honors innovators from around the world who are applying technology to benefit humanity. The awards recognize individuals, organizations, and companies that are utilizing innovative technology solutions to address the most urgent issues facing the planet. Individuals, for-profit companies, and nonprofit organizations can be nominated for their work to address a serious problem or challenge through technology in one of fiveareas: economic development, education, environment, equality, or health. The nomination deadline is March 31, 2010. One honoree in each category receives $50,000 to further his/her work. Visit the Tech Awards website to submit a nomination.

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Grants for Youth Service Projects GloballyGet Ur Good On Grants

Miley Cyrus is partnering with Youth Service America (YSA) to create Get Ur Good On (www.GetUrGoodOn.org), a social network that brings together youth to support each other in their mission to do "good" in their communities.

YSA now launches Get Ur Good On Grants to support youth-led service initiatives on Global Youth Service Day, April 23-25, 2010.

Available to children and youth around the world, YSA’s Get Ur Good On Grants will award 100 $500 grants to projects addressing important community needs such as poverty, education, and environmental sustainability.

Grant applications are due February 22, 2010.

For first time visitors, please take the eligibility quiz at: click here

For returners with accounts, visit: click here

International Conference on Peer Education, Sexuality, HIV and AIDS

The 4th International Conference on Peer Education, Sexuality, HIV and AIDS secretariat invites you to submit an abstract for the upcoming conference. They invite you to share your experiences and interventionsin HIV prevention with over 1500 local and international delegates। The Conference theme is: "HIV Prevention: Uncovering New Ground"

Check the event website for latest details.

UN-HABITAT: World Urban Youth Assembly, 19-20 March 2010, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

The World Urban youth Assembly will be held on 19-20 March 2010 prior to the Fifth Session of the World Urban Forum in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil। Young people will meet to discuss and debate issues of concern among themselves focused on urbanization, unemployment, human settlements and good governance.

The youth assembly assists youth to make meaningful contributions into the discussions of the World Urban Forum।

The World Urban Youth Assembly will have the following strategic goals: to become the premier platform for youth to discuss lessons learned from UN-HABITAT and partners' programmes in the area of urban you! th led development; to profile and disseminate models of urban youth l e! d development developed by UN-HABITAT and its partners; and to become a platform for experts and practitioners to deliberate on research, policy and practice as well as lessons learned on urban youth issues।

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Man Up Young Leaders Summit

On the occasion of one of the largest gatherings in the world, World Cup 2010 in South Africa, Man Up will host a three-day global youth summit with the goals of supporting organizations tackling VAW, building a network of young advocates and defenders, and linking the efforts of community based and mainstream organizations, and the corporate, entertainment and sports communities। The Man Up Young Leaders Summit will bring together a diverse group of 200 young men and women aged approximately eighteen to thirty years representing 32 World Cup competing nations and 19 at-risk countries, who are committed to eradicating VAW within their communities.

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International Workshop on "The Social Dimension of Adaptation to Climate Change", February 18-19, 2010, Venice, Italy‏

The International Center for Climate Governance (ICCG) - a joint initiativeof the Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei (FEEM) and the Fondazione Giorgio Cini(FGC) - and the Euro-Mediterranean Centre for Climate Change (CMCC) arepleased to announce their International Workshop on "*The Social Dimensionof Adaptation to Climate Change*" to be held in Venice, at Palazzo QueriniStampalia, on February 18-19, 2010।

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Fellowships: Population, Reproductive Health, and Economic Development‏

The Institute of International Education and The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation are pleased to announce they are accepting applications for Dissertation Fellowships in Population, Reproductive Health, and EconomicDevelopment। The two-year fellowships of $20,000 per year are open to students enrolled in Ph.D. programs in the United States, Canada, andsub-Saharan Africa. The goal of this fellowship program is to produce sound evidence on the role of population and reproductive health in economic development that could be incorporated into national and international economic planning and decision-making. Students in the United States and Canada are invited to submit applications by February 26, 2010, and can view more information about the U.S. program by clicking here

2010 EAERE-FEEM-VIU European Summer School in Resource and Environmental Economics, July 4-10, Venice, Italy‏

The European Association of Environmental and Resource Economists (EAERE),the Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei (FEEM) and the Venice InternationalUniversity (VIU) are pleased to announce their annual European Summer Schoolin Resource and Environmental Economics for postgraduate students.The 2010 Summer School will take place from the 4th to the 10th of July, atthe VIU campus on the Island of San Servolo, in Venice, located just infront of St. Mark’s Square. The theme of this Summer School is *ClimateChange Negotiations*.

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German-African Scholarship Exchange Programme

14th August – 4th September 2010,An Initiative of the Federal President of the Federal Republic of Germany in cooperation with the Federal Agency for Civic Education
The Federal Agency for Civic Education (Bundeszentrale für politische Bildung/bpb) is granting fellowships to students and young graduates enabling them to take part in a four-week seminar to be held from 14th August to 4th September 2010 in Germany and in March 2011 in South Africa.
The fellowship holders are invited to take part in an education programme that will encompass both talks with political decision-makers, personalities from civil society and industry, academics and journalists from both countries and will give participants the opportunity to take part in political and cultural events and excursions. The participants are to contribute towards implementing the programme by assisting in organising lectures and facilitating group discussions. They will also draw up an interdisciplinary strategy paper on an academic subject that will be prepared inGermany and will be written between September 2010 and April 2011.
The event is directed at students and young graduates from Germany, Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Republic of the Congo, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Applicants should be between 21 and 28 years old and be studying or have a degree in political science, modern history, international relations, economics, business administration, African studies, cultural studies, media and communication studies or law.
The seminar will be delivered in English; the number of participants is limited to 24, twelve from African countries and twelve from Germany. The Federal Agency for Civic Education will cover the costs. Furthermore, there will be a compulsory preparatory seminar for the German participants in June 2010.
Students and graduates who are interested can apply to the Federal Agency for Civic Education by submitting an essay comprising a maximum of three A4 pages (approx. 6,000 characters) written in English. The essay must be accompanied by a curriculum vitae in tabular form, a letter of motivation comprising no more than one A4 page and a photograph (the following information must be provided: surname, first name, gender, date of birth, profession, job/field of study, place of study, place of work and place of residence).
Applicants must also issue a declaration stating that they wrote the essay without any help from third parties. Please note that the Federal Agency for Civic Education is not able to cover costs for obtaining visas or medical care. The acceptance of African participants to the programme only becomes final, when the German Embassy in the participant’s home country has issued the relevant visa. There is no possibility to legally claim the participation in the programme.
A further condition for receiving a grant is that applicants must be able to participate for the entire period.
Full applications (essay, CV, letter of motivation, photo) must be e-mailed to the Federal Agency for Civic Education at goafrica@bpb.de by 15 March 2010.
For more detailed information about the application process, please visit the website: www.bpb.de/goafrica

The Netherlands Fellowship Programmes 2010 for PhD and Masters Degree

The Netherlands Fellowship Programmes (NFP) are demandoriented fellowship programmes initiated and fully funded by the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs from the budget for development cooperation. The ministry has contracted the Netherlands Organization for International Cooperation in Higher Education (Nuffic) to administer this programme.
OverviewThe overall aim of the NFP is to help alleviate qualitative and quantitative shortages of skilled manpower within a wide range of governmental, private and non-governmental organizations. This by offering fellowships to professionals to improve their capacity to contribute to the development of their employing organizations.
The NFP target group consists of mid-career professionals who are already in employment and who are nationals of and working in one of the 61 selected NFP countries. The list of 61 NFP countries can be found in annex 4. While fellowships are awarded to individuals, the need for training must occur within the context of the organization for which an applicant works. The training must help the organization to develop its capacity. This means that applicants must be nominated by their employers. In fact, an application without the support of an employer will not be considered.
50% of the available fellowships should be awarded to fellowships for female candidates, and 50% of the available budget should be spent on candidates from sub-Saharan Africa. Apart from this, priority is given to candidates from priority groups and/or from marginalized regions to be defined by the embassies.
NFP sub-programmes:
The NFP offers the following options:
Individual fellowships for:
short courses;master’s degree programmes;PhD studies.Group training:
refresher courses.All four NFP sub-programmes are described in this publication. For each of the options, a separate section provides information regarding eligibility, the application and selection procedures, as well as the deadlines.
The fellowship
An NFP fellowship is intended to supplement the salary that the fellowship holder should continue to receive (at least partially) during the study period. The allowance is considered to be a contribution towards the cost of living for one person, whether in the Netherlands or in another country. The fellowship can also cover the costs of tuition fees, and of visas, travel, insurance and thesis research, as specified in the NFP booklet ‘Rules and regulations for fellowship holders’. This booklet can be downloaded from www.nuffic.nl/nfp

2010 International Climate Change Adaptation Conference

Co-hosted by Australia’s National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility and the CSIRO Climate Adaptation Flagship, this conference will be one of the first international forums to focus solely on climate impacts and adaptation। It will bring together scientists and decision makers from developed and developing countries to share research approaches, methods and results.

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Fellowship at UNFPA Special Youth Programme

The Special Youth Programme fellowship consists of an initial 4.5 months fellowship at UNFPA Headquarters, New York, followed by a continued fellowship of another 4.5 months in the UNFPA Office in the country of the fellow.
UNFPA will recruit six young people to be Special Youth Fellows from 1 April – 31 December.
Objective
This programme is designed to give young people from developing countries opportunities to engage in policy development and programming; to help build the capacity of young people; and to sensitize both young people and UNFPA staff on partnering to address adolescent and youth issues.
During the course of the programme, fellows will:
•Attend and participate in UNFPA and UN events and meetings as appropriate
•Undertake research and writing assignments
•Contribute to ongoing projects and programmes
•Organize a final presentation to UNFPA HQ staff on their projects and fellowships in Headquarters
•Interact with the New York local youth community on at least one occasion
•Develop a relationship with the Regional and Country Office and provide updates on their activities during the HQ fellowship and provide updates to HQ during fellowship at Regional or Country Office
All selected candidates will be provided:

•Cost of return travel from country of origin
•Assistance with travel documents and visa requirements
•Health insurance - Housing arrangements
•Subsistence allowance (for meals and other basic needs)
•A workstation and internet access
•Opportunities to be mentored by UNFPA staff on issues of interest
•Administrative assistance as required
Qualifications and Experience

Criteria: Candidates must have some programme experience in areas of UNFPA’s mandate. These areas include: young people’s sexual and reproductive health, reproductive rights, humanitarian response, population, gender, culture, human rights, HIV prevention, poverty reduction, and sustainable livelihoods.

Eligibility

•Aged between 20-24 years old. Applicants born before 1 January 1987 will not be considered. No exceptions.
•Residence and nationality of a developing country. Applicants from developed countries will not be considered for this programme, but are invited to apply for UNFPA’s regular internship programme.
•Established interest and dedication to development issues through previous experiences or affiliation with a youth network or NGO working on development issues
•Basic leadership and advocacy skills
•Basic understanding of issues of importance to UNFPA and what the organization stands for - English language skills (written and oral)
•Commitment to return to home country to undertake follow up work with young people
HOW TO APPLY:

To apply for this programme go to http://www.unfpa.org/employment/vacancy.htm and click on “Apply Online”. Please click on the vacancy for your region. Feel free to contact youth@unfpa.org for more information.

Oxfam International Youth Partnerships: Apply by 2-12-10

Applications are now being accepted for Oxfam International Youth Partnerships until the 12th February 2010.

Please pass this on to any young people (18-25 years old) you know who want to bring about positive change in their communities, are committed to working with others, and want to learn from other young people around the world. They also encourage more than one applicant from each organisation or community group.

What is OIYP?

Oxfam International Youth Partnerships (OIYP) is an Oxfam International initiative, managed by Oxfam Australian since 2000. OIYP strengthens young people's ability to effect change in their community, and provides a base from which they can influence broader changes through engagement in a global network of over 1100 OIYP Action Partners.

Through a 3 year Program, OIYP will provide opportunities and support for 300 new Action Partners so they may demonstrate leadership and expand the influence of youth for positive changes locally, nationally and globally.

To launch the 2010-2013 OIYP Program, Oxfam will host an 8 day Kaleidoscope event in November 2010 in New Delhi, India. At this event, Action Partners are given the opportunity to connect with people across regions and cultures that are facing similar challenges in their own communities. This allows for the chance for a cultural exchange, as well as the exchange of skills and knowledge building and planning on how young people can contribute to changes in their own lives as well as the lives of others in their communities.

The following two years includes a variety of online and offline learning and development opportunities including face to face workshops, cultural immersion programs, e-workshops, online discussions and networking opportunities.

For more information about the Oxfam International Youth Partnerships (OIYP) Program, please visit the website www.oiyp.oxfam.org.

Win Cash Prizes :: Video contest on Climate Change

Make a video. Make a difference.

My View is a climate change video competition.

You make a 1 to 5 minute digital film about climate change in Asia & the Pacific, and we’ll get the world to watch it.

Your film can be in any digital video format – you can even use your mobile phone. We accept films in any genre, including but not limited to animation, documentary, drama, experimental, art, testimonial, etc.

Videos can be in any language, though contestants are strongly encouraged to include subtitles and a full length script in English, in order to facilitate public outreach and the contest process.

Spring into action and make your own change!

Who Can Join
Anyone who is a citizen of any one of ADB's 67 member countries who is interested in climate change can join. ADB employees and their family members are not eligible to compete.

There are three contest categories:

Youth (under 21) from ADB Developing Member Countries
Open (21 and over) from ADB Developing Member
Open (all ages) from other ADB Member Countries

Prizes
US$10,000 in prizes!

Grand Prize (best overall): US$ 2,500
1st Prize, all categories: US$ 1,500
2nd Prize, all categories: US$ 750
3rd Prize, all categories: US$ 300

Limited consolation prizes: Flipcam video camcorders

How to Join
It's easy! You may submit as many entries as you like. All you have to do is follow these steps:

Just upload your video on YouTube.com or Youku.com.
Tag your video with "ADB climate change".
If you're a Youtube user, please join the ADB Climate Change YouTube group and submit your video on the group. Youku users proceed to step 4:
Fill out this simple online registration form or alternatively, download the form and email it to us.
That's it! You're done!

Deadline
All entries must be submitted by January 31, 2010. Videos submitted after this deadline will not be considered for prizes.

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Here Goes Call for the European Education Congress 2010

slated date: 1st to 6th of June

The congress is open to all people who are interested in education and depends on everyone to contribute to it. In order to have a wide discussion during those five days, we would like calls from as many people as possible for the Education Congress.

To us, education is a precondition for participating in social processes. However, the current educational system is in many aspects not able to enable people to understand social interrelations and to empower them to a mature taking part in social changes. But only if everyone participates, a society can develop which guarantees the most broad level of freedom for all individuals and thus finds the most broad level of acceptance.

At the same time we come to the conclusion, that the goal of establishing free education for everyone worldwide seems to have moved out of reach for some time to come. The educational system is cross-nationally exposed to different reforms. It is time to analyze these changes, especially in context to the whole of society, and to develop alternatives to the status quo.

Therefore we want to discuss together: What functions do school systems and systems of higher education have in different European countries and regions? What does self determined living and learning mean? How can we establish free access to education for everyone? How are educational system and society related to one another? Do institutions of higher education produce social inequality and how could this inequality be broken? How can we establish democratic, self determined structures at schools and institutions of higher education? What is commercialization of education, what influence do commercial enterprises have in this process and how can this influence be broken? How and for what aim can European-wide solidarity be established?

This congress should facilitate a Europe-wide exchange, analyzing the context of education and society. We want to give attention to decision-making processes of society to establish a democratization of society.

Thus, for everyone interested in education and education policy: Come to the European Education Congress from the 1st to 6th of June 2010 at the Ruhr-University in Bochum!

We invite you to spend five days with us, analyzing the current educational system and its functions critically. Let us think about the meaning of good education, what the requirements of a progressive educational system are and which paths could lead to such a system. This will be done in different methods of learning such as workshops, plenary meetings, lectures, panel discussions and concrete experiences. All supporting persons and groups are called to bring in such activities of their own, to introduce texts and to contribute to the congress. At the same time there will be enough time to exchange experiences from single countries and regions and for international networking to enable further cooperation.

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Youth Leadership Conference

The 19th International Youth Leadership Conference is a week-long youth forum on world politics, international relations and justice। The International Youth Leadership Conference is a weeklong forum on world politics, international relations, law, media, business and global economy. We started the IYLC in 2000 in Prague as a week-long forum that now draws on average 120 university students from 35+ countries across the globe biannually. Since its inception, the conference has touched the lives of nearly 200 participants from a total of 120 countries and is considered by them an unparalleled learning experience. The theme of the conference is a "cross-cultural exchange of young ideas concerning the future of world leadership." apply Now

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YOUTH PRODUCING CHANGE

The Human Rights Watch International Film Festival in partnership with Adobe Youth Voices seeks youth-produced film, video and animated works on human rights issues made by youth ages 19 and under for its third annual YOUTH PRODUCING CHANGE program.
Armed with digital cameras, computers and their own boundless creativity, young people across the globe are bravely exposing human rights issues faced by themselves and their communities. YOUTH PRODUCING CHANGE provides a platform for youth to share their perspectives with audiences worldwide। Get involved

Change Your Climate, Change Our World

About the Video Contest

Small changes in your local community can make a big difference in our world।
Your “climate” is not only the air you breathe but also the people, places, and relationships that affect your daily life.Tell us in a video no longer than 2 minutes what you or someone you know is doing to make your community a better place, and in the process contributing to a healthier, safer, cleaner, and more peaceful world for all of us and you could win an all-expense-paid international exchange program! Enter Now

15 bicycles and other prizes awarded to top 15 essayists

Prize distribution program of the short essay competition organized by WNSO-Nepal was held on 30th December 30, 2009 at Kantipur City College. the topic of essay competition was I am not emitting anymore!

The context behind the essay contest was that the world leaders, then December 18 in Copenhagen, did not come up with some agreement to deal with the climate change.

The winners were Saraswoti Poudel, Srijana Marasini, Rashmi Rana Magar, Tilak Bhattarai, Rajendra Dulal, Abhinav Khanal, Prashant Raut, Pushpa Lata KC, Sabitra Dhakal, Nitesh Sharma Ghimire, Krishana Gyanwali, Purushottam Lamichhane, Yashoda Aryal, Suman Udas and Paras Khanal.

The distribution of prizes was an iconic to exhibit that Nepalese youth have begun to stop the emissions of green house gases. The top 15 essayists got prizes as:

1) Top 5: a bicycle, a jute bag and 2 CFL packs each
2) Next 5: a bicycle and a jute bag each
3) Next 5: a bicycle each

The Program co-ordinator was the organisations' treasurer Mr. Dipesh Dulal.

The chief guest was Hon. Ganesh Shah. Guests were Mr. Tek Jung Mahat (Node Manager, Asia Pacific Mountain Forum), Mr.Abhisek Shrestha (Sub Co-ordinator, Nepalese Youth for Climate Action). Mr. Yadav Bhattarai chaired the program. The jury members for sorting out the top 15 essays were Mr. Rabin Bastola (ENPHO), Mr. Pralhad Karki (Principal, KCC, Putalisadak), Mr. JN Kharel (Founder member, WNSO Nepal) and Mr. Arjun Subedi (Executive member, WNSO Nepal).

The program started at 11.30 am. The program started with the welcome speech of program co-ordinator, Mr. Dipesh Dulal. He focused on the objective of the essay contest. He acknowledged the supporters YOUNGO (Coalition of Global Youth NGOs working on climate advocacy), Nature and Youth (Denmark). Then Hon. Ganesh Shah delivered a short speech emphasizing that Nepalese students are making impact globally. He too highlighted “Writing makes a man perfect.” encouraging youth to write. He said that climate

change can be issue of conflict between developed and developing countries.

Mr. Pralhad Karki, Principal of KCC, announced the names of the top 15 winners. After the prize distribution, Saraswoti Poudel, first rank winner of the competition recited her essay. The program ended with closing speech of Mr. Yadav Prasad Bhattarai.

WNSO-Nepal called Nepalese Youth (ages 17 - 28) to submit their commitment essays. The announcement of essay competition was done on 15th December, 2009.

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Win 15 Bicycles: Essay Contest for actions on climate change.

Worldwide Nepalese Students' Organisation - Nepal (WNSO-Nepal) is calling Nepalese Youth (ages 17 - 28) to submit their commitment essays on the topic : "I'm not emitting anymore".

The context behind the essay contest is that the world leaders, this December 18 in Copenhagen did not come up with some agreement to deal with the climate change. In Kathmandu, we are giving away 15 bicycles plus other exciting prizes to the top 15 essayists.

Interested youth are called to submit the essay (max. 240 words in English language; handwritten or email) along with copy of citizenship to iycm-essays@wnso.org OR to WNSO Nepal's central office, Dillibazar, Kathmandu, Nepal. The last date of submission is December 26, 2009.
Please don't forget to include your contact number along with essay.
Conditions:
1) The selected top 15 essays along with the names of respective essayists will be published on the websites.

Prizes:
The distribution of such prizes is an iconic to exhibit that Nepalese youth have begun to stop the emissions of green house gases.
The top 15 essayists will get prizes as:
1) Top 5 : a bicycle and a CFL pack each
2) Next 5: a bicycle and a Jute bag each
3) Next 5: a bicycle

Top 15 essays will be announced on December 28.

For further details:
Worldwide Nepalese Students' Organisation - Nepal (WNSO-Nepal), Dillibazar, Kathmandu, Nepal
012143143 , info@wnso.org.np , http://www.wnso.org.np

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International AIDS Conference 2010

The International AIDS Conference is the premier gathering for those working in the field of HIV, as well as policy makers, persons living with HIV and other individuals committed to ending the pandemic। It is a chance to assess where we are, evaluate recent scientific developments and lessons learnt, and collectively chart a course forward. Given the 2010 deadline for universal access set by world leaders, AIDS 2010 will coincide with a major push for expanded access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support. With a global economic crisis threatening to undermine public investments, the conference will help keep HIV on the front burner, and is a chance to demonstrate the importance of continued HIV investments to broader health and development goals. AIDS 2010 is also an opportunity to highlight the critical connection between human rights and HIV; a dialogue begun in earnest in Mexico City in 2008.The selection of the AIDS 2010 host city is a reflection of the central role Vienna has played in bridging Eastern and Western Europe, and will allow for an examination of the epidemic’s impact in Eastern Europe. The AIDS 2010 programme will present new scientific knowledge and offer many opportunities for structured dialogue on the major issues facing the global response to HIV. A variety of session types – from abstract-driven presentations to symposia, bridging sessions and plenaries – will meet the needs of various participants. Other related activities, including the Global Village, satellite meetings, exhibitions and affiliated events, will contribute to an exceptional opportunity for professional development and networking. Following the success of the pilot programme at AIDS 2008, the XVIII International AIDS Conference will provide or facilitate hubs (centres) where selected sessions of the conference will be screened, to increase the access to the conference programme.

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5TH GLOBAL YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SUMMIT

Two thousand changemakers are coming to Leksand, Sweden because they don’t just talk a good story, they create them.Outside the limelight of stalled international negotiations, people are taking up the global challenges of environment, energy and development. They are shaping new ways of working together locally and globally. They are creating work that matters, seizing collaborative opportunities around concrete efforts that result in better living conditions for millions of people.They are reworking the world.If you’re getting good things done, or can help them get done, then join us in Leksand for four days that will change what you think about tomorrow by reworking the world today।

Program

The four days of the summit will be framed by plenary sessions taking place in a large arena in the center of Leksand। These plenary sessions will bring all 2000 participants together, convey the overarching questions - and challenges - for the summit। It will also serve to inspire all participants to action, and to maintain the common vision and provide a stage to report on progress throughout the days. Using various media and social media channels, these will also be sessions of interactivity and widespread communication.Among the speakers in the plenaries there will be ministers from the Swedish government and other states, heads of multilateral agencies, inspiring entrepreneurs, experts on jobs and sustainability, young leaders, as well as musicians and artists from all over the world.During the summit, parallel sessions are taking place around Leksand, providing participants a total of up to 15 hours for opportunities to Rethink and Rework in smaller groups।

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Global Social Entrepreneurship Competition

Meet the teams from around the world at the 2010 Global Social Entrepreneurship Competition Trade show। GSEC is a business plan competition in which students from around the world find creative, commercially sustainable ways to address problems of poverty in the developing world। 15 teams from around the world will visit Seattle during Mar 1-5 2010। The Global Social Entrepreneurship Competition (GSEC) engages creative minds around the world to encourage bolder and less conventional business solutions to global poverty. Students from around the world—and across fields of study—are invited to find innovative, commercially-sustainable business solutions to problems of poverty in developing economies. GSEC plans are judged on the impact on the quality of life, financial sustainability, and implementation feasibility.

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The $40,000 Asia JusticeMakers Competition

The 2010 Asia JusticeMakers Competition, brought to you by International Bridges to Justice (IBJ) and the Lien Institute for Social Innovation, will search for and fund grassroots initiatives in Asian communities to promote criminal justice and ensure the rights of all men, women and children। Eight $5,000 JusticeMaker Fellowships will be awarded, seven selected by a panel of judges, and one through a public rating process.

Why Partner?
The JusticeMakers Partnership Program helps you tap into the global JusticeMakers network, bringing together human rights and criminal defense leaders from over 110 countries. We have created a space on our website to host your profile and bring you the visibility associated with an award-winning international human rights organization. Click here for the full list of JusticeMakers Partners.

Participate in the 2010 Asia JusticeMakers Competition
As mentioned above, the 2010 Asia JusticeMakers Competition will identify and fund eight fellowship winners। In addition to the initial seed funding, the 2010 JM Fellows will receive training at IBJ's Singapore Criminal Justice Training Center prior to the beginning of their fellowship, as well as being paired with documentary photojournalists to promote their efforts. The 2010 JusticeMakers Competition is tentatively scheduled to begin in January 2010, with Fellowships awarded in May. Because of your status as existing users on the JusticeMakers website, you will be given early access to the application in the coming weeks.

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Social Entreprise Summit SAN FRANCISCO 2010

A new sector is emerging with the primary purpose of addressing social, environmental and economic challenges of our time। The growth of social enterprise has the potential to be a defining innovation of this century.Don’t miss this international forum advocating for increased social impact through social enterprise. Join over 500 social entrepreneurs in San Francisco to learn, grow, be inspired, make new connections from around the globe and become part of this expanding movement.

* Help advocate for wider use of social enterprise approaches
* Meet your model for building a sustainable mission-based enterprise

* Get inspired by touring successful social enterprises in San Francisco

* Make new connections to grow your impact

* Enjoy the attractions of beautiful San Francisco

Website: http://www.se-alliance.org/summit.cfm

Global Student Leadership Institute

Global Student Leadership Institute is a cross-organizational non-profit platform for student and professional expert trainers that aims to share their knowledge and skills to develop students in different educational fields by providing them with complementary non-formal education and empowering them to become a factor of change in their education, society and career।

GSLI aims to bring trainings to students in the geographical areas outside Europe, where trainings are not practiced and are a novice। GSLI aims at bringing trainings and training concepts to students in those parts of the world where they never heard of this concept before as a part of education and at the same time empowering them to take an active stand about their curricula and future job possibilities. GSLI is open for all students and professionals who are interested in the idea and willing to deliver trainings voluntarily.

Please Visit: http://www.gslinstitute.org/

One Young World

One Young World will give young people a place to engage and have their voices heard about their future। It's already got the support of Kofi Annan, Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Bob Geldof among others as counsellors. 1500 leaders of tomorrow born between 1984-1987 will be elected by their peers from 192 countries around the world using BraveNewTalent.com’s platform. They will come together first for a leadership summit in London on February 8th-10th 2010. Draft resolutions are being created by Oxford University and these should act as a response to Copenhagen. One Young World aims to become a unified voice of the next generation for every sector, almost like a ‘Youth Kyoto’ or 'Youth UN'.

The event is a world first in that countries will be represented proportionally to their percentage of the world population, with a minimum of two delegates per country। This means it will be the first time ever that countries such as India and China have their population fully represented at any global event. China will have 259 delegates, India 223, US 61 and US 61 (and so on)...

One Young World launched in Davos with Kofi Annan and his Climate Justice movement। The initiative is now picking up international momentum।If you would like to get involved in One Young World or even put yourself forward to be a delegate just:1. Register on http://www.BraveNewTalent.com/oyw2. Create your full Talent Profile3. Start your leadership campaign by getting your contacts to vote for you!

Website : http://www.oneyoungworld.com/

Geneva International Model United Nations

The registration for the 2010 conference is now officially open। The registration period concerns those wishing to participate as delegates or journalists.

As for the delegates and journalists, they can choose between six councils:
Security Council (SC)
Human Rights Council (HRC)
Economic and Social Council (EcoSoc)
General Assembly First Committee – Disarmament and International Security (DISec)
General Assembly Second Committee – Economic and Financial (EcoFin)
United Nations Peace Building Commission (UNPBC)

The registration period will be divided into two waves: The first wave will extend from the 1st of December to the 20th; the second wave from the 22nd of December to the 24th of January.
By the end of the first wave we will assign about 20-30% of the open positions. At this point you will get an email informing you whether you have been accepted, rejected or the decision on your application has been deferred until the end of the second wave. By the end of the second wave we will decide whether or not it is necessary to issue a call for third wave applications. This decision will entirely depend on the number and quality of applications we received up to that point.
It does not matter at which point of time during a wave you apply।

How to register:
To be able to access the registration form, a GIMUN account has to be set up on website. For organizational reasons, use your full name as your username. Once you have set up your account, you can find the registration form in the participation section.
Please be aware that the selection process is highly competitive। Take your time to carefully work on your application before you submit it, in order to increase your chances of being selected.

Quicklinks:
You can find all the important information about how GIMUN works and how it distinguishes itself from other MUNs in the GIMUN Concept section। Information regarding the Committes will be posted in the section with the same name।

In the Participation section you will find all the information you need to know for participating.

Model European Union (MEU) 2010

The MEU 2010 is the event which best simulates the reality of the European Institutions,as it takes place every year in the real building of the European Parliament in Strasbourg and it's a terrific opportunity for all those young europeans who want to know more about the decision-making process of the EU institutions। Besides, it's an amazing chance to get to know other young Europeans from every walk of life and backgrounds, from the 27 member states, bounded by the same values, passion and interest towards the European Union।

HOW CAN I APPLY TO THE EVENT?

The application process for Model European Union 2010 will be officially open on Wednesday 16th of December 2009 at 16:00 GTM+0 and will last until Sunday 24th January 2010.For the rules of application and more information about the event we advise you to click here http://www.meu2010.org/how-to-participate/application-meu-2010.html

Just More Opportunities For Youth

Opportunities for Youth (OFY) is an informative online portal, created for ambitious young people who have a desire to make an impact in their local communities or the world at large. It believes that you can have a greater impact and better develop your capacities when provided with the appropriate information and opportunities.

The OFY portal hosts study possibilities, scholarships, grants, training & conferences and jobs & internships all in one place. OFY is a unique and useful media providing relevant advice. In today’s world there’s a whole host of information out there that focuses on youth development and we intend making this information more easily accessible.

The OFY portal aims to help and assist young people, to find opportunities to study at international universities, as well as to train and participate in various conferences।

Website : http://www.opportunitiesforyouth.org/

Let's hug our Himalayas !

Worldwide Nepalese Students’ Organization – Nepal is organizing the hiking program in Kathmandu; to mark the global day of action on climate change; as called by global climate advocates। The prime objective of the day’s short hiking event is to be sure that we safeguard our Himalayas well from the secondary effects of climate change।

The participants could be anyone who is enthusiastic on this.

Contact:
Mr. Tilak Bhattarai
Tel: +977 1 2143143
e-mail: tluck.bhattarai@gmail.com

Miss Rabita Mahat (Registration)
Tel +977 1 2143143
e-mail: rabita.mahat@wnso.org

Hiking Route:

Tokha – Jhor (Bus stops.) – Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park’s Jagaat Entrance, Shivapuri National Park – Gurje Bhanjyang – Suryachour (final spot from where we can view the spectacular Himalayan Range)

Fees: NRs 200 (for transportation, snacks, water and national park entry fees)

Date: Saturday, 12th December, 2009

Meeting Spot and Time: Samakhushi Chowk, 7:00 am sharp.

PS : Please bring an umbrella with you. Be sure to wear sneakers considering the rough nature of the route.

Global Campus Scholarships

GlobalCampus connects you with universities, scholarship providers and companies looking for talent around the world to help you find the best opportunities for college and university। it aims to connect students to degree programs around the world।

Global Campus Scholarships : Click here

WFEO/KSE

The Kuwait Society of Engineers is hosting the World Federation of Engineering Organizations' annual meeting in November, and there are related activities for students and young engineers। Of particular note are the discounts for attendance and the paper contest।

Please Visit : http://www.ec2009kuwait.org/

NSF Fundings, Events, Resources and Opportunities

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency created by Congress in 1950 "to promote the progress of science; to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare; to secure the national defense…" With an annual budget of about $6।06 billion, it is the funding source for approximately 20 percent of all federally supported basic research conducted by America’s colleges and universities। In many fields such as mathematics, computer science and the social sciences, NSF is the major source of federal backing।

NSF Events : http://nsf.gov/events/

NSF Funding : http://www.nsf.gov/funding/

NSF Opportunities : http://nsf.gov/about/career_opps/

ASEE Conferences, Resources and Fellowship

American Society for Engineering Education is a nonprofit organization of individuals and institutions committed to furthering education in engineering and engineering technology। It accomplishes this mission by
>>promoting excellence in instruction, research, public service, and practice;

>>exercising worldwide leadership;

>>fostering the technological education of society; and >>providing quality products and services to members।

In pursuit of academic excellence, ASEE develops policies and programs that enhance professional opportunities for engineering faculty members, and promotes activities that support increased student enrollments in engineering and engineering technology colleges and universities। Strong communication and collaboration with national and international organizations further advances ASEE's mission।

ASEE also fulfills its mission by providing a valuable communication link among corporations, government agencies, and educational institutions। ASEE's 12,000+ members include deans, department heads, faculty members, students, and government and industry representatives who hail from all disciplines of engineering and engineering technology. ASEE’s organizational membership is composed of 400 engineering and engineering technology colleges and affiliates, more than 50 corporations, and numerous government agencies and professional associations. ASEE directs many of its efforts at providing for open and ongoing dialogues among these groups.

ASEE Conferences : http://asee.org/conferences/index.cfm

ASEE Resources : http://asee.org/resources/index.cfm

ASEE Fellowship : http://asee.org/fellowships/

COP 15

COP stands for Conference of the Parties. It is the highest body of the United Nations Climate Change Convention and consists of environment ministers who meet once a year to discuss the convention’s developments.Read more about the COP15 or visit the of the convention’s secretariat at UN Climate Change Convention (UNFCCC) It is expected that ministers and officials from 192 countries will take part. In addition, there will be participants from a large number of organisations.

GlobalHUB Resources

GlobalHUB is a member of the inaugural class of fourteen Engineering Virtual Organizations (EVO) funded by the National Science Foundation in 2007. GlobalHUB strengthens the field of global engineering by unifying innovative research, collaboration tools, and educational activities. Its mission is to facilitate a cyber-community of scholars, practitioners, and students that advances global engineering education, eliminates barriers for students seeking a global education, and helps prepare a workforce of globally competent engineers. The GlobalHUB will achieve this mission by catalyzing a mutually supportive structure among all global engineering participants:

• Student engineering design teams will use GlobalHUB to collaborate with overseas counterparts, accessing both technical and collaborative resources, including language supports, social and cultural expectations, and country-specific information.
• Faculty members researching global engineering education can evaluate the students' interactions by using the GlobalHUB as a virtual "cultural interaction" lab, interact about program assessment issues and learning outcomes.
• Global engineering practitioners in industry, along with university practitioners, can design and deliver global engineering program resources, ranging from global case studies to global engineering internship opportunities

By serving students, educators and practitioners' needs, GlobalHUB will provide a comprehensive and self-sustaining virtual engineering education community.

GlobalHUB Resources : http://globalhub.org/resources

2009 Annual ASEE Global Colloquium on Engineering Education

The American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) presents an annual global colloquium that unites the diverse elements of the international engineering education and corporate world while focusing on issues of interest to the international engineering education community। The colloquium, held annually in locations such as Berlin, Beijing, Sydney, Rio de Janeiro, Istanbul and Cape Town with the assistance of engineering education organizations from the host country, links engineering educators across international borders and brings together teachers, researchers and corporate colleagues who would otherwise never have an opportunity to meet and exchange ideas and viewpoints. The meeting also includes annual Global Student Forum on Engineering Education; a series of innovative, cutting edge workshops; and a socio-economic/political forum on issues of critical importance in the host region.

for more information : http://asee.org/conferences/international/2009/index.cfm

European Training on Networking

Source : The Learning Teacher Network

Do you want to improve your networking skills and your network management competences? The European training course The Art of Networking in Alden Biesen, Belgium, on 28 September-3 October 2009 is aimed at professionals in adult education and other education sectors and who are already involved in networks or may wish to be so in the future.

The course offers training on how to act effectively in educational networks, and how to plan and manage a network. Moreover, a particular type of network is highlighted: European networks in the framework of the EU funding programmes for lifelong learning.

The course topics include:
* Network theory and social networking skills
* Networks in EU funding programmes
* Setting-up a network
* Network management
* ICT tools for networks
* Learning in a network
* Network evaluation
* Policy & advocacy
* Making the network sustainable

The venue is the historical castle and cultural centre of Landcommanderij Alden Biesen, Belgium, http://www.alden-biesen.be/. Registration is open until 20 September 2009.

Website: http://www.networks-in-education.eu/

South Asian Youth Summit on Climate Change 2009

The growing challenges posed by climate change have threatened the existence of mankind and young people are entangled at the centre of this disaster। Youth possess the power and grit to change the climate change with their comparative advantage to adapt and act as agents of change. The vision on South Asian Youth Climate Change Summit is to bring together young people from the South Asia and craft a movement of young people from South Asia contributing all that they can to the collective global effort to redress the climate crisis.

The summit will be held at Kathmandu, 3-6th September2009

The summit will bring together around 80 participants from South Asian region and global youth। It will have main and thematic session, side events, parallel workshops and trainings.

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GYCA's Small Grants Program

GYCA members have frequently expressed they have inadequate funding to implement their projects on the ground. Therefore GYCA is pleased to announce the partnership with the American Jewish World Service has continued and GYCA is currently launching the 2009 round of the Small Grants Program to help outstanding young leaders working on HIV to successfully implement projects in their communities!

Since the spring of 2008 American Jewish World Service supported GYCA’s Small Grants Program and made it possible for GYCA to assist ten young outstanding graduates of our e-courses to implement projects that address documented needs in their communities and to learn the basics of grant management and reporting। Projects included Awareness-Raising about HIV/AIDS Among Young Women in Pakistan and Voluntary Counseling and Testing Campaign Project in a rural area in Rwanda among a number of other impressive initiatives. This partnership is continuing through 2009 and 2010 enabling GYCA to provide 10 more grants to outstanding young people.

Do you want to be the next youth leader that receives $1,500 USD to implement your HIV and AIDS project in your community?In order to be considered for a grant you have to be a GYCA member and be 29 years old or younger। Further you must have:

Completed at least one GYCA e-course,OR
Completed a training equivalent to a GYCA’s e-course related to leading a project and planning/management. The duration of the course must be at least two full days or longer, OR
Have broad experience in leading a youth organization on HIV and AIDS issues।

In addition, GYCA prioritizes projects that address a documented need in their community; work with marginalized populations; have specific, measurable, and time-bound objectives; include a focus on gender equality; have verifiable indicators in place for monitoring and evaluation; take an evidence-based and human rights-based approach; and are sustainable after the funding period ends।

Finally, GYCA gives priority to applicants who reside in a developing country where funding is not easily accessible; are living with HIV and/or belong to a marginalized group; are connected with a local, well-established NGO; and are committed to sharing their skills with their peers। GYCA, as a youth-serving network, will only make grants to applicants under 30 years of age.

Grant recipients will be required to monitor their projects’ progress on an online blog for the GYCA community and through a mid-grant project report and final grant report। GYCA Regional Focal Points and staff will be available to provide support to grant recipients as they implement their projects.

Applications are open from 15 July until 14 August, 2009From 17 August until 31 August, 2009 GYCA’s staff will review the applications।Final decisions will be made the first week of September and at this time, applicants will hear if they received the grant.Due to the high number of applicants and interested parties, we will not be able to respond to all individual inquiries. Please don’t contact us after submitting your application, we will contact you! To apply, please click here to download the Small Grants Application Form and submit it to grants@youthaidscoalition।org. Please also e-mail any questions about the program to grants@youthaidscoalition.org.

More information: click here

Nepalese Students' Forum.

Don’t have idea what subject to chose? Where to go for further study? Many students confuse after their SLC and +2, even after graduation some find it very difficult to decide for their further education. This section is where you can discuss with other members to find the better way.

Discuss with WNSO Scholars, ask any question you have. Some students asked how to apply for scholarship, how to know when application open, what is the entire process etc etc. Who could give better answer than scholars ? You can also ask other question to scholars such as their life abroad, what to expect abroad, their experience etc. WNSO scholars will be happy to answer any query you have.

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TakingITGlobal Resources.

TakingITGlobal is the Largest online community of youth interested in Global issues and creating a positive Change.

TakingITGlobal Resources Section contains databases of resources, with listings from all over the world.

Opportunities: You can browse through grants, scholarships, fellowships, internships, jobs, and other exciting opportunities!

Events: Check out upcoming events from across the globe in the events directory.

Organisations: Learn about hundreds of amazing organizations and what they're working on in the organizations directory.

Toolkits and Publications:Browse through database of declarations, research reports, toolkits and other publications.

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Academic Conference Worldwide

Conference Alerts brings together two groups of people - conference organizers, and academics who need to stay informed about conferences. It works with both small first-time conference organizers and established professional societies to ensure that notification of their conferences reach specifically interested parties.

Both individual academics and a wide range of 'knowledge brokers' - such as journal editors, web site administrators and discussion list moderators - rely on its searchable online database and on Conference Alerts Monthly to remain informed about upcoming academic and professional events.

A global organization maintaining an extensive, constantly updated database of conferences and subscribers all over the world.

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i-genius Upcoming Events

I-genius helps people promote what they are doing, their work, their ideas, and their passion – and through its community, enables them to connect with others. I-genius also seeks to stimulate partnerships between its members and to support them by developing partnerships with established organizations (corporations, NGOs, government, media. It seeks to stimulate fresh thinking and bright ideas, and inspire a new generation to become 'social entrepreneurs'.

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London International Youth Science

The Science Forum in 2009 will bring together over 300 students of the sciences from almost 60 countries in the 5 continents.

Founded in 1959, LIYSF aims to give a deeper insight into science and its applications for the benefit of all mankind and to develop a greater understanding between young people of all nations.

LIYSF offers a unique opportunity to participate in an international event attracting science students from around the world. The modern world still presents new challenges and the scientific advancements continue to increase. How science moves forward in the future with the thinkers of today and the questions to be asked comes from those attending the LIYSF.

LIYSF is a two week residential event in London, with lectures and demonstrations from leading scientists, visits to industrial sites, research centres, scientific institutions and organisations, including world class laboratories and universities. LIYSF attracts over 300 of the world’s leading young scientists aged 17-21 years old from more than 50 participating countries. There is an active social calendar with events designed to enable those from around the world to learn about different cultures.

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National Youth Assembly: coming into Action

National Youth Assembly 2009: Coming into Action

Association of Youth Organizations Nepal (AYON) along with its member organizations in partnership with Ministry of Youth and Sports, UNFPA, Save the Children Nepal are going to organize Five Region Summit and National Youth Assembly 2009.

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What can YOUth contribute to the solution of global challenges?!

From October 23rd to 25th 2009 about 150 students from all across Europe and Switzerland are going to meet in Geneva for a three-day conference to deal with the question: "What can YOUth contribute to the solution of global challenges?

The event will feature several inspiring speeches from respected personalities and young change makers as well as practical work shops. Aimed at introducing the participants to already existing ways of making a difference for YOUth, these workshops will be carried out by organizations active in the field of global change. By Exchanging ideas with people who have experience with various organizations and projects, we aspire to show you ways in which to put your own ideas into practice and to contribute your part to the solution of global challenges.

The speeches and workshops will provide you with an abundance of concrete inputs and ideas for own projects, with ways of getting involved with a particular NGO, or give you the perspective for a potential professional career in the field of global change. In order to allow you some time to process all this information and obtain critical feedback from likeminded people of your age, you will have the opportunity to exchange opinions about possible ways of becoming active and to discuss your experiences and impressions within smaller working groups.

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5th World Youth Congress - Turkiye 2010

TURKIYE WELCOMES YOUto the 5th World Youth Congress is in Turkiye, 31 July – 13 August 2010We are delighted that the 5th in this great series of World Youth Congresses on Youth and Development will be held in Istanbul, Turkiye in 2010!

Turkiye will welcome 1000 young people from around the world to meet during İstanbul’s year as the European Capital of Culture. You will have the chance learn a lot about Turkish culture, about Turkish people, and the history of one of the oldest civilizations of the world – which is now the 2nd fastest growing modern economy in the world after China.

Also, just as in Hawaii, you learned about the word ‘Aloha’ – and here in Canada – you learned the meaning of ‘Regeneration,’ in Turkiye, we hope you will discover the meaning of the word: "imece" - a turkish word which doesn’t have exact definition in English. It refers to an ancient tradition of solidarity - working collectively for the common good. But it carries with it – not the connotation of effort or duty – but the fun of collaboration: like its always a festival of enjoying yourself when you work and achieve things together.

We hope that this is how young people around the world will see youth-led development: the effort to make poverty history in our lifetimes – and create peace, human rights, democracy, Trust, Volunteerism and a prosperous green economy that will bring sustainable happiness to every race and nation on the earth – this is imece! And it will be the greatest source of joy and fun for us all to take part in this effort.

Istanbul is at the crossroads of civilisations – a meeting point of two great continents. Join us in Istanbul, and help us write another chapter in this history of this fascinating city: one in which the young people of the world and their governments learn to work together in ‘imece’ to eliminate the scourge of poverty from our world.

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