Inter-Civilizational Youth Engagement Program 2010

Here's a notice about an upcoming programme that might be of interest to you, forwarded to us by Vinesh.

The closing date is over, but they might still be accepting applicants if there's available space. Do give it a try! If you're interested and would like an application form, do drop a comment here.

1. Youth leadership program limited space - complementary.

2. A chance for you to have an international experience.

18 October 2010

Dear Friends!

The International Movement For A Just World (JUST) is organizing an Inter-Civilizational Youth Engagement Program 2010 (JUST IYEP4). From 26 - 30 November 2010 at Melaka Malaysia. This year theme is YOUTH: TOWARDS A GLOBAL CULTURE?

The Program will bring together some 50 youths between the ages of 21 and 25 of different nationalities and religions to reflect upon inter-civilizational relations in today’s world, based on the growing challenges to culture and cultures in today’s societies. The uniqueness of the program will be underlined by the shared spiritual and moral discourse each civilization can bring to the debate. This year, the emphasis will again be upon the young participants themselves and their ideas and visions for the future.

With this objective in mind, we are now starting our process of recruitment of participants. It would be much appreciated if you could nominate 1 or 2 candidates from among your young employees, interns or members to participate in our Program.

Application Instructions

Who can apply?

• Young scholars, NGO workers, Peace and Human Rights activists, youth leaders, researchers, who are active in civilizational dialogue, peace studies or interfaith programs. Age 21-25.
• Preference will be shown to applicants who can demonstrate how this Program will directly benefit them, their organization or academic institution in developing dialogue programs at local, regional and/or international level.
• Proficiency in English is required. If you are accepted you will be required to participate fully in the, discussions and role plays in English.
• Please do not apply if you do not have strong English skills.

How to apply?

• Send completed application form, resume/CV, essay titled, ‘My cultural heritage and me’ with a letter of recommendation and passport photo to:

JUST IYEP4 Secretariat

International Movement for a Just World

JKR 1258, Jalan Telok off Jalan Gasing, 46200 Petaling Jaya

Selangor D.E., MALAYSIA

Tel: 6 03 7781 2494Fax: 6 03 7781 3245

E-mail: justadmin@just-international.org

• This form may be submitted by post, or e-mail
• Applications will be acknowledged on receipt. Applicants will be notified of the outcome of selection soon after the closing date.
• Participants are responsible for arranging and funding their round-trip travel from home country to Malaysia. No request for financial support can be considered. Participants are expected to seek financial support from their own organization and /or other foundations.

Registration Fee

There is no Registration Fee; the organizers will cover food, accommodation, transportation during the program and all program materials.

For this purpose we are enclosing the nomination form. We would be grateful if the forms duly filled could be returned to the address below by 26 October 2010.

For more insight into what JUST and the JUST IYEP program are all about please visit www.just-international.org and go to YOUTUBE using keyword ‘IYEP2, IYEP4’ to see highlights of previous JUST IYEPs.