scholarship and job.com: Workshops on Youth, Culture and Development

Following the successful implementation of 10 workshops on the theme of Managing the Integration of Culture into Development Programmes, held during 2002-2005, SEAMEO-SPAFA, with the support of the ASEAN Foundation, will now offer this type of workshop with a focus on youths in Southeast Asia. The rationale for this is based upon the growing consensus that investment in young people in developing countries is critical for the future because it does not only benefit that group but the whole of society as well, bringing with it economic returns, peace and human security.

Building on the experience of SEAMEO SPAFA in development education, and in particular the Culture & Development initiative, these workshops adopt a wide range of participatory teaching /learning methodologies, including discussion, debate, research, role play, and field trips. These engage the participant while at the same time:equip them with knowledge build an understanding of complex global issues and concernsencourage the development of critical thinking skillsteach respect and cooperation

‘Youth-friendly’ teaching materials that are creative and original in design will be used. The use of clear language and ‘hands-on’ inter-active methodologies will help de-mystify current culture and development discourse and help encourage full participation by maintaining ‘comfort zone’ levels.

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE & ELIGIBILITY
WORKSHOP A: 03-07 November 2008, Chiang Mai, Thailand
This workshop calls for participation from the ASEAN 5 countries, namely, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand

WORKSHOP B: 15-19 December 2008, Hanoi, Vietnam
This workshop calls for participation from Vietnamese nationals.

WORKSHOP C: 26-30 January 2009, Sihanoukville, Cambodia
This workshop calls for participation from Cambodian nationals.

WORKSHOP D: 23-27 February 2009, Vientiane, Lao PDR
This workshop calls for participation from Lao nationals.

WORKSHOP E: 20-24 April 2009, Mandalay, Myanmar
This workshop calls for participation from nationals of Myanmar.

WORKSHOP F: 04-08 May 2009, Davao, Philippines
This workshop calls for participation from nationals of the BIMP-EAGA region as follows:

Brunei Darussalam
Indonesia: the provinces of:- West Kalimantan, Central Kalimantan, South Kalimantan, East Kalimantan - North Sulawesi, Central Sulawesi, Southeast Sulawesi, South Sulawesi - Maluku- Irian Jaya
Malaysia: the provinces of: - Sabah - Sarawak - Federal Territory of Labuan
Philippines: the islands of: - Mindanao - Palawan

Participants
Young persons aged between 18-25 years from the 10 ASEAN Member Countries are invited to apply for the workshops. Please check the eligibility criteria to ensure that you apply for the correct workshop. For example, as a Filipino, if you reside in Mindanao or Palawan apply for workshop F whereas if you reside anywhere else in the Philippines besides Mindanao/Palawan, you are eligible to apply for workshop A only.

Scholarships are provided to facilitate participation and applications are welcomed from all young people who are interested in culture and development. There are no higher education requirements or specific work experience requirements. However, applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have a genuine interest in the issues of culture and development, and have a fair command of English language.

So, if interested please complete the application form and send it as an email attachment to Ms. Vassana at vassana@seameo-spafa.org

If you have limited access to internet, the application form can be sent by fax or post.
Download Application Form

More info: http://www.seameo-spafa.org/6ws/6ws.html