NEW; DISCOUNT FOR YOUTH NGOs INTERNATIONAL TRAINING WORKSHOP ON CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION & DISASTER RISK REDUCTION”, 27TH TO 30TH APRIL 2011, AVILLION LEGACY MELAKA, MALAYSIA.

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INTERNATIONAL TRAINING WORKSHOP ON CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION &
DISASTER RISK REDUCTION”, 27TH TO 30TH APRIL 2011, AVILLION LEGACY
MELAKA, MALAYSIA.
We are glad to inform you that we have got some additional funds
today and there are places still available for young people from the
following countries/rgion:
India, Sri Lanka, Timor Leste, Phillipines, Vietnam, Thailand, Korea,
Africa, Nepal, Middle East, United Kingdom, Austria, China, USA and
Eastern Europe.
The total nos of places available is one for each country and all
applications should be received by 15th April 2011.
Registration Fees ;
USD 150.00 for International Participants Only (Revised Rates)
Please note that the following terms and conditions will strictly
apply:
• Young people between the ages of 18 – 25
• Youth representatives from various national youth organizations/
clubs or council, young representatives of environmental groups
including those working in institutions promoting climate change
adaptation and green energy,
• Have a good understanding of the theme and the relevant policies in
their respective countries
• Proficient in English and able to do presentations in English, is a
must
• Possess good communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability
to solve problems through adaptability and flexibility.
• Motivated to improve the lives of others through their actions and
work.
• Capable and willing to share experiences and resources with others
in the community and MUST contribute to the “International Training”
follow-up process.
• Willing and being able to participate actively for the whole
duration of the project
• Must be able to execute a follow-up within 6 months of the Training
in the respective organizations/community etc
• Geographical and gender balance will be respected

Pre-workshop Preparation:
Successful applicants will be expected to collect and bring to the
workshop key information about their local context and climate change/
disaster situation. This will be utilized in the workshop exercises
and to help develop do-able regional or local collaborative project
proposals that can be followed up after completion of the workshop.


Air Travel Subsidy:
The Foundation regrets to inform you that there are no funds available
for air travel subsidy. Hence participants are required to fund their
own air-travel. The Foundation will provide accommodation, meals and
local hospitality for the duration of the Training.
Upon receiving of the application forms a Selection Committee will
review all the applications and select the most deserving participant.
A letter of confirmation will then be sent to successful participants
with the necessary information. You can use this letter to apply your
visa. The Selection Committee’s decision is final and no
correspondence will be entertained.

Last Date od Application: 15th April 2011.

More details on the programe can be found at www.wyf.org.my. Please
note the contents on the website are in the process of being updated.

For more details please contact
Ms Varsha Ajmera , Chief Operations Officer
Tel: +606-2320911 Fax: +606-2323911 Email: w...@po.jaring.my or
wrl...@gmail.com.