Youth Be Aware” Workshop 2012: Health And Environment , 26 - 29th November 2012, Melaka, Malaysia
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Call for Participation
The “Youth Be Aware” Workshop 2012: Health And Environment is organised by the World Youth Foundation, (“an NGO in Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations”, ENSEARCH and various other agencies. The theme of the Workshop is “Healthy Environment For Healthy Youth”. The Workshop is tentatively scheduled to be held from 26th to 29th November 2012 at Melaka, Malaysia (tentative) “Youth Be Aware” Workshop 2012: Health And Environment will provide young people with an opportunity to learn about effective ways to manage the impacts of human activities on the environmental health.
This 4 day Workshop aims to be the first in a bi-annual series of workshops to create more awareness on the various current and emerging environmental issues affecting the lives of people, especially youth, and the world we live in. The Workshop will seek to educate and empower young people on how to adapt and manage the exposure and impacts of climate change, environmental pollution and the loss of natural resources through capacity building.
The objectives of this Health And Environment Workshop are:
- To create more awareness among participating youth on current and emerging health and environmental issues;
- Through lectures, interactive sessions and the exploration of case studies participants will develop a high level understanding of: issues on health and environment;
- To present participants with more healthy lifestyle choices;
- Enable peer-to-peer learning and allow participants to explore issues from their local context with international colleagues;
- Build new networks and develop youth based initiatives;
· To enable participants to plan appropriate action programmes on health and sustainability for themselves and their FOUNDATIONs and communities.
Topics to include:
1. Climate Change and its impact on Population and Health
2. Lifestyle and Health
3. Biodiversity and Youth
4. Disasters and Impacts
- Nutrition and Health
Application Criteria:
- Young people between the ages of 18 – 30 (however some flexibility will be exercised as the definition of youth varies from country to country);
- Youth representatives from various national youth organizations, institutions of higher learning, civil society organizations, related government agencies/ministries, young representatives of environmental groups including those working in institutions promoting climate change adaptation and green energy, think tanks or those in accomplishments like education, media and arts;
- 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 contribute to the “Youth Be Aware” Workshop 2012: Health And Environment 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 Workshop in the respective organizations/community etc.;
- Geographical and gender balance will be respected.
Registration Fee:
Early Registration (on or before 31st August 2012)
Local Participant RM 380
International Students Studying in Malaysia RM 380
International Participant USD 120
Late Registration (after 31st August 2012)
Local Participant RM 480
International Students Studying in Malaysia RM 480
International Participant USD 150
The organizers shall cover a maximum of 3 nights stay, from 26th – 28th November 2012, at a designated hotel (details shall be furnished in due course). Participants preferring to stay for additional nights at the hotel may do so at their own expense. Meals during the official workshop dates, from the 26th – 29th November 2012 have been arranged and will be covered by the organizers (excluding dinner).
Pre-workshop Preparation:
Successful applicants will be expected to collect and bring to the Workshop key information about their local context and issues pertaining to Health and Environment. This will be utilized in the workshop exercises and will help to 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 Workshop.
Application Submission:
The deadline for application is 31st October 2012. Email submissions are preferred. If email is not an option, please fax to World Youth Foundation (Fax No: +606-2323911) or mail to World Youth Foundation at P.O. Box 584, 75760 Melaka, Malaysia. Early applications are encouraged to ensure the timely processing of travel documents and arrangements.
Application Procedure:
Step 1 Download Application Form.
Step 2 Send in application via email, fax or post (with a scan copy of the front page of your passport).
Step 3 Wait for confirmation letter.
Step 4 Pay the registration fee and send back within, 1 week of receiving the confirmation letter, with payment confirmation.
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.
Information on the Workshop including the Application Form, Tentative Programme and FAQ are also available on WYF’s website at http://www.wyf.org.my. Regular updates shall also be posted online. For more information please contact:
World Youth Foundation
Tel : +606-2320911 / Fax: +606-2323911
Email : w...@po.jaring.my / wrl...@gmail.com
Website : http://www.wyf.org.my
Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/pages/World-Youth-Foundation/202404062052
Pre-registration is A MUST.
Jennifer Lanier
Jennifer