Sabtu, 06 April 2013

Global Entrepreneurship Summer School

Deadline: May 31th, 2013


Who can apply?
You have to be enrolled in any university at any time during 2013 and you have to be between 18 – 27 years old. Example: If you are enrolled only until February 2013 you can apply even if you won’t be enrolled in September 2013.”Enrolled” applies in our definition also to MBA or PhD students.
When do you need to have time for a trip to Germany?
Sep 17 – Sep 27 2013
Application process
This year we will accept 35 outstanding students from around the world who will get an invitation to Munich. In addition we will accept 15 virtual participants. All applications will go through a very strict, but fair selection process. The deadline for Early Bird applications will be April 30, 2013. The regular deadline will be May 31, 2013 (GMT -12). We will inform everybody at the latest during the last week of June about their application status.
Accommodation
Participants won’t have to pay for their accommodation. We will provide accommodation from Sep 17 until Sep 27 either in the guesthouse of the LMU or at other places such as appartments of other participants from Munich.
Global Scholarships
International students who are invited to Munich will automatically receive a travel scholarship. The Global Entrepreneurship Summer School will contribute 50% of your total travel costs (mostly flight tickets) up to a cap of € 500,-. Just to remind you, accommodation, travel during your stay and lots of food during the week is also included!
Food & travel in Munich
We will provide you for free some exclusive dinners as well as many snacks and coffee during the whole week. In addition we will cover your travel expenses for the public transport in Munich throughout the whole week.
Tuition
We will charge a tutuion fee of € 79,- for early bird applicants and € 119,- for regular applicants per selected participant. (Note: Previously we mentioned here that this only applies to students from Germany. We changed that recently due to the following reason: For our international guests the fee covers part of the the medical insurance including an ambulance transport or even a emergency transfer back home. We will get back to those applicants who have applied before 26.03. if you get selected on how to handle that individually.)
If you are a student from Germany and you can provide accommodation to an international participant you won’t have to pay a tuition fee – no matter when you apply.
Please apply here with your CV and motivational letter (max. around 200 words) as PDF attachments 
If you have any questions please check first our FAQ Page and if you still have questions please send a mail toinfo@globalsummerschool.org.  We are glad to be of further assistance to you.


Further information: http://www.globalsummerschool.org/?page_id=33

Call for Stories on People’s Empowerment by UNSDN

Deadline: May 14th, 2013


The Division for Social Policy and Development (DSPD) of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) seeks to find and bring to scale the most incredible stories on people’s empowerment around the globe. Stories like YOURS!
You can nominate yourself, or another person you admire who empowered you and therefore your unique and special story. We truly believe that the major social challenges of our time can be solved only with the full participation of people at all levels of society.
This innovation award represents DSPD’s commitment to the promotion of people’s empowerment and social development globally. It is administered by DSPD as part of its mission to promote more equitable growth, seeks to identify innovative approaches for poverty eradication, social integration, full employment and decent work for all.
The deadline for submitting your stories is  14 May 2013.
Once the selection process is completed, we will be honored to announce the final six winners on our website. Winners will also receive an award certificate from the United Nations.
To submit your story, please complete the online form following 2 basic rules:
1 – 1.000 words maximum for your written story (in English)
2 – 10 minutes maximum for your recorded video-story (in English or with English subtitles)
Empower yourself and Inspire the World!


Further information: http://unsdn.org/?p=3540

Exchange Program by Kementrian Pemuda dan Olahraga (Regional DKI Jakarta) 2013

Deadline: April 10th, 2013

Photo: International Youth Exchange Programmes is approaching deadline... Have you apply? :)
APPLY BEFORE April 10.. :)


Before applying, please read carefully the following pages:
Eligibilty and Requirements http://pcmidkijakarta.wordpress.com/2013/04/01/persyaratan-seleksi-pertukaran-pemuda-antar-negara-2013/ 

Download the application form on www.pcmidkijakarta.wordpress.com

The submission deadline is on Wednesday, 10 April 2013 at 23:59 WIB. Please send all of your document to  pcmidpddkijakarta@gmail.com

Further information: www.pcmidkijakarta.wordpress.com

the UN-REDD Programme Photo Contest organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

Deadline: April 25th, 2013




THE CONTEST

The objective of this photo contest is to create awareness worldwide of the meaning behind Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation (REDD+) and its linkages to food security. The contest will harness photo talent from around the world in order to illustrate and convey the many linkages between REDD+ and Food. Photographers can submit individual photos inspired by the theme:Nurture forests for the future -Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) for Food Security.
Read the terms and conditions of the photo contest here.

WHAT IT'S ABOUT

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) within the UN-REDD Programmebelieves that REDD+ can also ensure food security through good agriculture practices, biodiversity conservation, livelihoods diversification, good governance and better land management. That is exactly what we would like you to capture through your lenses!
The UN-REDD Programme, a collaborative initiative between FAO the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), this year is celebrating its 5th anniversary supporting countries in implementing REDD+  as a way to create an incentive for developing countries to protect, better manage and wisely use their forest resources, contributing to the global fight against climate change.
This can become a powerful and stunning image!
The image should depict one or more of the following activities:
  • Farmers producing more on less land using agro-ecosystems and thus avoiding clearance of new forest
  • Good agricultural practices: such as agroforestry, alley cropping, agrosilvipastoral, inter cropping of trees and crops, trees produced on farms, tree apiculture, trees on pasture, etc
  • Protected areas, forest reserves, conservation
  • Forest dependant people in forest ecosystems, especially women and indigenous peoples
  • Trees as suppliers of fruits, edible leaves, nuts, medicine, etc
  • Livelihoods diversification and good land management.
How do trees connect to food security?
Forests and trees are sources of food for millions of the world’s poorest people.
What does REDD+ look like?
REDD+ is about keeping trees standing and managing our forests in a sustainable way.


JUDGING

A shortlist of the best 25 photos submitted to the contest will be selected to be presented during an exhibit at the International Conference on Forests for Food Security and Nutrition 13-15 May 2013 to be held at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy. The selected photos will also be used for future communications material (printed information material, dissemination of information through social media and website with information on REDD+ topics, etc).



Further information: http://www.fao.org/forestry/food-security/photocontest/en/#.UV8OD5Ow2tY

Earth Day Asia Instagram Photo Contest

Deadline: April 21th, 2013

As we celebrate Earth Day and the environment around us, The Asia Foundation is looking for your compelling photos that exemplify what the environment in Asia means to you. For example: What is your favorite natural environment or resource? What’s at stake or threatened in Asia’s environment? Images will be judged by our in-house photographer and the winners will be announced on Earth Day, April 22, 2013. The Asia Foundation will prominently feature the winning photographs with credits on Facebook and Instagram.

How to Participate:1. Follow us on Instagram @theasiafoundation.2. Upload your photos to Instagram.3. Add photo description. Make sure to tell us where the photo was taken, what the photo is of, and any more interesting details that help tell your story.4. Caption with #earthdayasia AND @theasiafoundation.5. Share your image on Instagram.6. The contest will run from Wednesday, April 3 until Sunday, April 21 at midnight EST.Rules:1. The photo must have been taken in the Asia-Pacific region.2. Each person is limited to 3 entries.3. Images can come from any type of camera.4. The use of filters or toning and color correction from a photo editing software is accepted.5. All images must be uploaded to Instagram and must include #earthdayasia and @theasiafoundation in the caption or comments section.6. Images that are already on Instagram may also be entered but must have #earthdayasia and @theasiafoundation in the comment section.7. You must be the sole owner and creator of the photo.8. Photos should be accompanied by descriptions, including the place it was taken and a description of what the photo depicts.9. No indecent or graphic content.



Further information: https://www.facebook.com/events/522798291103864/

Selasa, 26 Maret 2013

Inspire Change Video Competition by Connect 4 Climate

Deadline: May 1st, 2013



Further information: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=583498905008771&set=a.254404314584900.68667.220286284663370&type=1&theater

ITU Green ICT App Challenge 3rd Edition

Deadline: June 30, 2013


 Call for Concept PapersIn support of the “World Environment Day” (WED) and to follow up on the Paris Call to Action on “Smart Sustainable Cities”, ITU and Telefónica have announced a Green ICT Application Challenge to uncover innovative ICT approaches and applications towards addressing global environmental issues in cities and urban areas.The submission period begins on 20 December 2012 at 12:00 PM Central European Time (“CET”) and ends on 30 June 2013 at 12:00 PM CET. Further information: http://www.itu.int/en/ITU-T/climatechange/greenict/2013/Pages/default.aspx

International Youth Environment Meet 2013


Deadline: March 31, 2013
Who Can Apply:

  • Senior undergraduate (must complete the 2nd year of studies) and Masters students
  • Young professionals working in development sector and aged less than 30 years.
  • Leadership quality
  • Academic and professional credentials related to IYEM themes.
  • Interest and engagement with environment and climate change issue

The following application form is only for Bangladeshi applicants and 70 Bangladeshi delegates will be selected through this application process. Deadline for application is April 5, 2013. Registration fees for selected Bangladeshi delegates is BDT 500.
International Applicants:
We will have only 30 slots open for international delegates and on invitation only. If you are less than 30 years old and working in any organization, a senior person from your organization can nominate you directly by sending your name and resume toiyem@byei.org by March 31, 2013.
CBA7 Delegates: CBA7 delegates who would like to attend the IYEM 2013, please sign up here.
Each applicant will be evaluated according to the following criteria:

Further information: http://www.byei.org/iyem/apply

Minggu, 24 Maret 2013

26th International Youth Leadership Conference


Deadline: June 27th, 2013

This is the official application form for the International Youth Leadership Conference in Prague. Please read over the following information carefully before submitting your application. If you have any questions, send an email toapplications@iylcprague.org and you will be answered promptly.


Application Process
All applications must be submitted online with the form below.

Eligibility 
The IYLC will select Conference participants in a manner that ensures relative uniformity of educational levels, while providing for a high level of geographic diversity. All nationalities are welcome to apply.
For the purposes of group cohesion, each applicant will be evaluated according to the following criteria:


Application DeadlineJune 27th


Eligibility 
The IYLC will select Conference participants in a manner that ensures relative uniformity of educational levels, while providing for a high level of geographic diversity. All nationalities are welcome to apply.
For the purposes of group cohesion, each applicant will be evaluated according to the following criteria:

    1. Educational level and area of study.
    2. Command of English - You do not have to be a native English speaker, however, the IYLC is conducted in English.
    3. Age - If you are older than 26, please consider attending as an observer.
    4. Quality of short essay or professor recommendation.
2nd round: February 15th, 2013
3rd round: March 1st, 2013
4th round: March 15th, 2013
5th round: April 1st, 2013
6th round: April 15th, 2013
7th round: May 1st, 2013
8th round: May 15th, 2013
9th round: June 1st, 2013
10th round: June 15th, 2013
11th round: July 1st, 2013
Included in this price:

  • 5 nights accommodation at the Conference Venue
  • All meals
  • All local transportation
  • Airport greeting
  • All field trips, site visits, guest lectures, panel discussions and workshops
  • All receptions and networking events
  • Certificate of achievement

Final payment deadline: July 15th 

Please do not make any conference fee payments until you receive the official Acceptance Notification from us. It is strongly recommended, that all of the necessary visa and travel arrangement are made before the conference fee is paid. The conference is limited to 120 participants. The only way to guarantee your place is to pay. Please do not wait until the last minute to make arrangements for payment.
All questions regarding the conference and payment procedures can be directed to payments@iylcprague.org 
We accept the following modes of payment:
1. Wire Transfer
2. American Express
3. Pay Pal

Early Bird Discounts 
The Early Bird Discount* is a limited-time offer available to all accepted applicants, who make their final conference payments in a specified time frame:

30% (9900 CZK) Early Bird discount will apply to all payments made
through February 15th (Fee: 23100 CZK).

20% (6600 CZK) Early Bird discount will apply to all payments made
through March 15th (Fee: 26400 CZK).

10% (3300 CZK) Early Bird discount will apply to all payments made
through April 15th (Fee: 29700 CZK).

5% (1650 CZK) Early Bird discount will apply to all payments made
through May 15th (Fee: 31350 CZK).

*Please note that Early Bird discounts may not be combined with other types of discounts and scholarships we offer.
All questions regarding the conference and payment procedures can be directed to payments@iylcprague.org


Rounds of acceptances

We review applications in rounds, during which each applicant will be notified of their acceptance or rejection status within 3 days: 
1st round: February 1st, 2013
Securing your place at the IYLC
To secure your place at the Conference we need you to pay a non-refundable deposit of 3000 czk. Once you are ready to make your final payment, the deposit will be deducted from your Conference Fee. Given the limited spaces available and the number of applications received this year, we can only guarantee your place on the conference upon receipt of your deposit.
Conference Fee: 33000 CZK

(If you are interested being a facilitator, read more here.)

Further information: http://www.iylcprague.org/application

Adobe Youth Voices Aspire Awards UNICEF Challenge


Deadline: April 19th, 2013

For the first time ever, Adobe Youth Voices Aspire Awards has partnered up with UNICEF to give YOU the opportunity to implement active change in YOUR community. The Adobe Youth Voices Aspire Awards UNICEF Challenge is looking to provide three youth led projects with grants to support the implementation of innovative initiatives.

Submissions now open!
First prize receives $40,000. Second prize receives $30,000. Lastly, the audience award-winning project receives $20,000. All Adobe Youth Voices Aspire Awards UNICEF Challenge prize funds must be used to support the implementation of the winning projects.
Show us your imagination, creativity, and innovation through the use of digital tools and social media. Produce a short video outlining your proposal for a new or existing initiative that will benefit other youth in your community. This is your chance to make a difference in the world, report about it, and show the progress made to millions of people through the Adobe Youth Voices network, UNICEF’s global social media feeds, and the Voices of Youth community.
In addition to receiving financial funds for your project, the local experts will also provide support during the initial implementation process.
To be eligible for the contest, you must be between the ages of 13-19 years old, and your project must have been created between 2010-2013. Entries are being accepted now until April 19, 2013. Please go to the submissionspage to submit today!
Mobilize, organize, and take action!

Further Information: http://youthvoices.adobe.com/awards/unicef

International Youth Forum Mauritius 2013

Deadline: March 30th, 2013


Guidelines for the International Youth Forum

Participation Requirements
To be eligible to become one of the 200 participants in the International Youth Forum you should fulfill ALL the following criteria:

  • Undergraduate or postgraduate, born after January 1st, 1984.
  • Involved in governmental or non-governmental organisation (NGO) initiatives.
  • Complete your details on the application system (fill all fields) by 30 March 2013 at latest.
Application Process
  1. Registration – Read the questions well, reflect on them and then fill out the online form in the registration system. You must apply by 30 March 2013 and you cannot edit your registration once submitted.
  1. Selection – Participants will be selected by an independent panel of juries (comprised of university professors, CEOs from various companies and the Chairman of the NYC), which takes into account the profile of the candidate.
  1. Results – All applicants will be informed of the decision of the jury in the first days of July 2013, by email.
CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE

Further information: http://www.mauritius2013.com/


Invite & Win Contest TUNZA Eco Generation 2013

International Youth Green Summit 2013

Amsterdam International Water Week


Deadline:May 15th, 2013
The call for papers for the Amsterdam International Water Week is now open!
The Amsterdam International Water Week invites you to submit Your papers for the International Water Week Conference: Integrated Water Solutions for a green economy
Timeline for programme development:
  • Outline paper submission closes: May 15th, 2013
  • Authors notified of acceptance: July 8th, 2013
  • Advanced Programme: July 15th, 2013
  • Submission of Full Paper: September 1th, 2013
  • Authors may submit papers for either oral or poster presentations
  • Papers submitted must be limited to two A4-size pages (including figures and tables)
  • Papers have to contain adequate information to allow a sound review
  • On the basis of the papers received, a stringent review will be undertaken by the Programme Committee to select papers for the conference in its appropriate format – Oral or Poster.  The selection criteria includes high technical quality, relevance to the themes/topics and depth of information content.   Papers that are deemed commercial in nature will not be accepted.
  • If selected, authors are strongly encouraged to submit full papers (maximum 8 pages) which will be further peer-review for publication in IWA’s relevant scientific journals.*
  • At least one author of each selected paper must register and attend the conference to present the paper.
  • Authors must meet their own expenses to attend the conference, including registration fees, travel and accommodation.
katharine.cross@iwahq.org

Download the Call for papers
To submit Your Paper click here
Paper Submission Procedures
For more information about the call for papers:
Katharine Cross Programmes Coordinator International Water Association (IWA)
*Publication Papers selected for oral presentation are invited to submit full papers to be peer reviewed for publication in IWA Publishing’s journals Water Science and Technology, Water Science and Technology: Water Supply, or Water Practice and Technology.  Specifications for the formatting of papers are available on the IWAP website. at http://www.iwaponline.com/wst/i2a.htm.
Further information: http://www.internationalwaterweek.com/2013/03/11/call-for-papers-now-open-2/

Transparency International Summer School


Deadline: May 1st, 2013
The aim of the Summer School is to provide student leaders from across the region with an opportunity to learn first-hand from professionals working in the anti-corruption field. The School seeks to provide students with a peer-to-peer learning and integrity-building platform that links international experience with transparency and integrity to the current situation in post-communist countries and beyond.

Participants of the Transparency International Summer School on Integrity  learn about the causes of corruption and practical ways in which societies can become more transparent and accountable.

The School staff  offer students state-of-the-art professional guidance and compelling case studies showing long-term sustainability through transparent and integrity. Led by leading anti-corruption professionals, the School seeks to create an environment that brings discussions about transparency and integrity from a high public policy level into the classroom and the everyday life of students.

University students earn 6 ECTS credits upon successful completion of the course.
The language of instruction is English.


Applicants wishing to apply shall submit the following documents:
The completed application form with the CV should be sent to admissions@transparencyschool.org. Only fully filled applications will be considered. The copies of the diplomas and letters of recommendations are welcome but not compulsory. The final deadline for the submission of application documents is 1 May 2013.
Fees
For 2013 the course participation fee is set at 400 EUR. The fee covers accommodation, meals, study material and extra-curricular activities. Participants are expected to cover their own travel expenses (including visas, insurance, etc.). Students may be granted (partial) tuition fee waivers in exceptional cases.
Scholarships
A limited number of competitive scholarships is available. Full scholarships cover transportation, tuition and board expenses. Students seeking a scholarship are encouraged to apply as early as possible. Students may be also offered partial scholarships that cover a part of their expenses.
Students from the following countries can apply for a full scholarship (the full list of eligible countries is to be confirmed by 1 April 2013): Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Egypt, Estonia, Georgia, Jordan, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Lithuania, Moldova, Morocco, Palestine, Romania, Russia, Ukraine, Syria and Tunisia.
For further questions regarding the application procedure, fees, scholarships or general enquiries, please contact us at admissions@transparencyschool.org.
Further information: http://transparencyschool.org/application-scholarships/

Sabtu, 23 Maret 2013

Grameen Foundation Fellowship Programme 2013


Deadline: March 31, 2013.
Grameen Foundation invites applications from volunteers for its 2013 Fellowship Programme. The foundation helps the world’s poorest to improve their lives and escape poverty by providing them with access to appropriate financial services, life-changing information and unique income-generating opportunities. Grameen believes that together, we are a global force fighting poverty and invited you to become a Grameen Foundation Fellow.
Benefits
The Grameen Foundation Fellowship program benefits include:
  • Hands-on field experience on assignments tailored to match your skills and interests with the needs of our local field offices in Latin America, Africa, and Asia
  • 1 year program, starting this summer
  • Inaugural class will contain up to 10 fellows
  • Pre-departure training, ongoing support and professional development opportunities
  • Local living stipend included*
  • You will have the opportunity to work with some of the brightest minds in global development and social innovation on projects that make a difference in the lives of the poor. Join the innovation, on the ground.
Eligibility
  • The Fellowship Program is open to both US and foreign applicants.
  • Applicants must have at least three years of applicable work experience or one year of work experience
  • They must have an advanced degree to be eligible to apply.
  • English fluency is required for all fellows; Spanish fluency is required for all placements in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Note:
All fellows will receive a stipend to cover their living expenses and lodging during their placement. Fellows are responsible for health insurance, airfare, and visa costs. Visa assistance may be available depending on legal requirements of individual countries

Further information: http://www.grameenfoundation.org/fellowships

Lomba Video Earth Hour 2013 by WWF-Indonesia

Deadline: April 22th, 2013

Untuk menyukseskan Earth Hour 2013, WWF-Indonesia menyelenggarakan Lomba Video bertema “Ini Aksiku! Mana Aksimu?”. Dalam lomba ini, kami menantang kalian untuk menunjukkan aksi lestari yang sudah Sobat lakukan bersama komunitas/institusimu dalam bentuk video singkat berdurasi maksimal 60 detik.

Aksi tersebut dapat berupa:
  • Hemat listrik atau mengganti lampu hemat listrik atau peralatan elektronik hemat listrik lainnya
  • Menggunakan transportasi publik atau bersepeda ke kantor/sekolah atau jalan kaki
  • Mengurangi penggunaan kertas dengan mencetak kertas bolak balik
  • Mengurangi penggunaan tisu
  • Tidak menggunakan Styrofoam, dan masih banyak aksi lainnya.

Siapa saja yang bisa berpartisipasi? Ada tiga kategori peserta  :
  • SMA & Perguruan Tinggi
  • Komunitas
  • Perusahaan/Korporasi

Syarat dan Ketentuan Lomba:
  • Video merupakan karya asli kelompok/institusi dan belum pernah dipublikasikan atau diikutsertakan di kompetisi lain.
  • Durasi video maksimal 60 detik.
  • Format video mp4 dan dalam kualitas baik.
  • Peserta harus menyebutkan tagline   “Ini Aksiku! Mana Aksimu?” di bagian akhir video.
  • Setiap peserta hanya dapat mengirimkan satu video untuk diikutsertakan dalam lomba.
  • Video tidak boleh mengandung SARA atau melanggar norma sosial dan hukum yang berlaku di Republik Indonesia
  • Panitia berhak untuk menggunakan video untuk keperluan kampanye Earth Hour dan WWF-Indonesia.
  • Pendaftaran video diterima paling lambat pada 22 April 2013 pukul 17.00 WIB. Panitia berhak untuk mendiskualifikasi video yang didaftarkan lewat dari tenggat waktu.
  • Video yang masuk akan dinilai berdasarkan: konsep dan aksi lestari, sinematografi, dan daya tarik cerita/video
  • Tim juri akan memilih 1 video terbaik sebagai pemenang utama dan 5 video terpilih di masing-masing kategori.
  • Keputusan panitia bersifat mutlak dan tidak dapat diganggu gugat
  • Panitia tidak menyelenggarakan korespondensi terkait dengan keputusan yang akan atau telah dibuat.

Cara mengikuti kompetisi:
Upload videomu ke akun YouTube masing-masing lalu daftarkan dirimudi sini.

Hadiah 
Dari masing-masing kategori akan dipilih 1 pemenang utama dan 5 video terpilih.


Pemenang utama : Handycam dan merchandise WWF.
Video pilihan         : Merchandise WWF.

Pssttt.... Ada hadiah khusus! 
Pemenang Utama dari kategori SMA dan Perguruan Tinggi berkesempatan untuk magang di WWF Indonesia.

Pemenang akan diumumkan pada Mei 2013 Bertepatan dengan perayaan/sarasehan "Budaya & Konservasi".
Informasi dan pertanyaan mengenai kompetisi ini dapat ditujukan ke lombavideoiniaksiku@gmail.com
               

Jadi tunggu apalagi? Kami tunggu video aksimu!!!

**Kategori Perusahaan terbuka untuk karyawan yang mewakili korporasi dan aksi yang didokumentasikan sudah dijalankan di perusahaan tersebut.

Further information: http://www.wwf.or.id/cara_anda_membantu/calendar_event/lomba_video_iniaksiku.cfm