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Home»Conferences»Training»Global Youth Leaders Program 2016 at Coady Institute, Canada (Scholarships Available)

Global Youth Leaders Program 2016 at Coady Institute, Canada (Scholarships Available)

Opportunity DeskJanuary 18, 20163 Mins Read
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Deadline: March 18, 2016

Applications are now open for the Global Youth Leaders Program taking place from September 19 – October 7, 2016. The Global Youth Leaders Certificate is a three-week education program offered at Coady Institute. This program enables young development practitioners from developing countries to strengthen their leadership capacities in order to contribute to innovation and change in their organizations and communities.

The Coady International Institute ignites leadership that inspires collaborative efforts to address challenges, discover opportunities and create sustainable development at the community level. Participants engage in learning that is grounded in real-world experiences and focused on Coady’s core thematic areas. Through a shared learning environment with others from around the world, participants are exposed to a range of experiences and the beginnings of a potentially lifelong network of support.

Personal Benefits

  • Build self-knowledge as the basis of leadership to facilitate others through change
  • Strengthen communication skills which are key to making an effective case for change
  • Learn the theory and principles behind citizen-led and asset-based approaches and how to integrate these into your work
  • Develop facilitation skills and tools to use in various community development situations
  • Strengthen competencies to analyze how different world views influence development and social change
  • Develop values and attitudes that nurture a culture of peace and non-violence
  • Engage in an analysis of the intersectionalities between power, poverty, health, racism, gender equality and environmental sustainability
  • Gain a greater understanding of the complexities and principals involved with multi-sector and multiple-actor collaboration and working in partnerships
  • Explore local efforts to create, maintain, and strengthen citizen-led and community-driven development and grassroots campaigns for policy change
  • Become connected with a growing network of peers from around the world working for development and social change

Organizational Benefits

  • Gain insights into new thinking and innovations in development and social change practice
  • Develop vision and leadership approaches which lead to innovation and social change
  • Integrate new analysis and strategies into education and organizing for development and social change
  • Enhance performance in areas such as gender equality, disability, human rights and the environment
  • Contribute to campaigns for changes in social policy and practices
  • Connect with regional and transnational networks working toward development and social change

Program Cost and Scholarship

Tuition – 2,350 CAD
Accommodation and meals – 1,150 CAD
Total – 3,500 CAD

Program costs are subject to change.

The program fee includes tuition, accommodations and meals.

Scholarships are available for successful applicants. Participants will learn from and share with local and international activists, development practitioners and volunteers, as well as Coady’s experienced facilitation team.

Eligibility

This program is targeted to young leaders (20-30 years old) from developing countries who are working on development issues. Priority is given to people who:

  • Possess a minimum of two years of demonstrated experience in social, environmental or economic development in sectors such as livelihoods or inclusive economic development, food security, environment, access to education and health care, governance, and the rights of girls and women;
  • Have great drive and passion for their work, demonstrated through their outstanding contributions in their organizations and communities;
  • Are practitioners in civil society organizations including community-based organizations and not-for-profits, or active in public or private institutions, donor/philanthropic agencies, social movements or in a social enterprise/business; AND
  • Have strong oral and written English language competencies.

Application

Complete the online application by March 18, 2016

For more information, visit Global Youth Leaders Program.

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