1.INTRODUCING THE FIFTH ANNUAL STARC SUMMER INSTITUTE [USA]
2.A CALL FOR PAPERS - FIELD EXPERIENCES IN PEACE AND HUMAN SECURITY [FRANCE]
3.THE TANZANIA-UGANDA DELEGATION FOR A SUMMER 2006 JOURNEY [TANZANIA-UGANDA]
4.RESIDENTIAL YOUTH WORKER, CHRISTCHURCH, NZ (30TH JAN,2006) [NZ]
5.COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH TEAM SERVICES MANAGER, SLOUGH, ENGLAND £36,957-£49,496[ENGLAND]
6.6TH MELAKA INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DIALOGUE CALL FOR REGISTRATION [MALAYSIA]
7.POVERTY AND THE WTO: IMPACTS OF THE DOHA DEVELOPMENT AGENDA [UK]
8.URLS AND RESOURCES ONLINE FOR YOUTH AND DEVELOPMENT [GLOBAL]
9. YOUTH ACTION FOR CHANGE - HELP US OUT! [GLOBAL]
10.WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME: FIGHT HUNGER - WALK THE WORLD [GLOBAL]
11. 9-23 JUNE '06: WORLD URBAN FORUM, VANCOUVER [CANADA]
12.WHY YOUTH MATTERS [GLOBAL]
13.“ECO-EASY CONFERENCE” IN GERMANY - OCT, 11 - 14, 2006

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1. Introducing The Fifth Annual STARC Summer Institute

YOU’VE GOT VISION, DRIVE, AND PASSION – there is a movement for social justice growing across the country and you want to be a part of it. STARC brings together youth and student activists who want to learn how to effectively organize on their campuses or in their communities, and work toward justice and freedom.

*Introducing The Fifth Annual STARC Summer Institute*

The Summer Institute is an intensive 8-week training program for youth and student activists from across the country that takes place in the San Francisco Bay Area every summer. The Summer Institute will teach participants essential organizing skills through direct
participation, while developing participants’ anti-oppression analyses. The program brings together eight to ten participants who come from diverse personal and political backgrounds, and each will receive a small monthly stipend for their participation. Most importantly, all of this political work and personal development will take place within a challenging and supportive community.

STARC is a national network of youth and student activists and organizers who are working for racial and economic justice through our programs and coalitions. As an entirely youth-lead and democratically run organization, we build power as youth and students to challenge a social and economic system that exploits resources while reinforcing privilege and oppression. STARC recognizes that true change comes through local grassroots organizing of and alongside traditionally marginalized communities that are most affected by economic, racial, and other forms of injustice. The Summer Institute is currently STARC’s major organizing project.

The STARC Summer Institute is composed of four different elements:
Community organizing internships, political education, individual mentoring, and community building.

Through Internships with strategically selected non-profit organizations throughout the Bay Area, participants will learn community-based organizing skills while working on various projects and campaigns. Previous host organizations have included the San Francisco Coalition on Homelessness, Green Action, Youth Gender Project, San Francisco Women Against Rape, the San Francisco Day Labor Program, PODER, Central Committee for Conscientious Objectors,the Destiny Arts Center, California Coalition for Women Prisoners,and the Tenderloin Housing Clinic.

Political Education workshops held every Friday, along with selected reading materials, provide participants with skills and analysis applicable to the organizing work carried out at their internships.These are just a few of the trainings we have offered along with the
presenters listed in parentheses: Leadership Development (Catalyst Project), Our Histories of Struggle (School of Unity and Liberation),Fundraising for Social Change, Classism (Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz), Queer Youth Issues (Community United Against Violence), Counter Military Recruitment: Connecting the Dots between Racism and Militarism (STARC), Environmental Racism (Green Action), Disability in Radical Communities, The Healthcare Crisis (Women’s Economic Agenda Project),and Israel/Palestine and Anti-Jewish Oppression (Jewish Youth Center).

Individual Mentoring allows participants to work through personal barriers to effective organizing and connect personal relationships with political work. Participants and their internship contacts are encouraged to work together to address each participant’s struggle in organizing and in the organization. Each participant will also have the opportunity for personal, one-on-one check-ins with the program coordinators over the summer to ensure that the program is meeting the needs of each participant and to help guide each participant through any conflicts that may arise. Additional mentoring opportunities can be developed through connections with other activists in the area.

Community Building is perhaps one of the most unique components of the STARC Summer Institute. Collective living gives participants the opportunity to create an intentional and supportive environment from which they will carry out their work and personal development. Each year we strive to select participants from different regions,cultural backgrounds, ethnic communities, and learning experiences.

Participant Fundraising: Participants selected for the Summer Institute are expected to do some fundraising to help cover the costs of the program; however, you will receive extensive support from our fundraising committee. We only ask that participants access the resources that are available to them. Through the support of the fundraising committee, past participants have been able to fundraise between $200 and $2000 each. STARC will provide housing and a small monthly stipend for all participants. Some additional scholarships are available, so we encourage everyone to apply and talk to us about making special arrangements if costs are prohibitive.

After four consecutive years of operation the Summer Institute has become a well recognized program that makes positive social change by challenging the root causes of oppression on systemic and personal levels. STARC focuses on leadership development as a core component of movement building while also supporting the work of kick-ass organizations in the Bay Area – especially those led by and for poor folks and communities of color - by offering them interns to support their work. The Summer Institute will begin around the second week of June depending on applicants’ schedules, and will be completed around mid-August.

***The STARC Alliance is an affirmative action network, womyn, queer people, people of color, trans people, and poor people are very encouraged to apply!***

The STARC Summer Institute Application

This application is due January 31, 2006

Name:
Email:
Phone Number for January - May 2006:
Community/Region/School:
Mailing Address:

Earliest you can be in the Bay Area in June:
Preferred gender pronoun (she, he, ze, etc.):
How did you hear about the STARC Summer Institute?

Please answer the following questions as completely as you can – we have included suggested lengths to guide you, but write as much or as little as you need to. We ask these questions not because you need to impress us with the number of things you’ve done, but just so that we can learn more about you and see if you are a good fit for our program – so be yourself! You may also include other writings you feel may be relevant (poetry, articles you’ve written, letters of recommendation, etc – but please be concise).

1.Please provide us with a personal her/zer/history of your community involvement and organizing (Suggested length: 1 page)

2.What are you hoping to get out of the Summer Institute? (Suggested length: ½ page)

3. What role does building community serve in your organizing? Do you have experience living in community/cooperatively? (Suggested length: ½ page)

4. What role does challenging racism, sexism & gender, classism,ableism, heterosexism, and other oppressions have in the work you do and the life you live? (Suggested length: ½ page)

5.Because of our commitment to prioritizing the leadership of those most targeted by oppression, we hope you will choose to self-identify in the following ways: Race/Ethnicity: Class: Gender Identity: Sexual
Orientation: Other parts of your identity you’d like us to know about:

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Jan. 1st: Announcement and applications are available
Jan. 31st: Applications due by midnight to STARC-SI@riseup.net or snail-mailed to Amy Schoenwald at 2602 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94115.

Feb. 6th-20th: During this time there will be phone interviews.

Mar. 15th: We’ll notify all applicants by this date if you’ve been accepted or on the waiting list.

*All dates are subject to change.

*IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS ABOUT THIS APPLICATION OR ABOUT STARC, PLEASE CONTACT US VIA EMAIL AT STARC-SI@riseup.net

THANKS AND GOOD LUCK!

When machines and computers, profit motives and property rights are considered more important than people, the giant triplets of racism,extreme materialism, and militarism are incapable of being conquered.
-Martin Luther King, Jr.

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2.A Call for Papers - Field experiences in Peace and Human Security

The Centre for Peace and Human Security at Sciences Po, Paris (http://www.sciences-po.fr/) is launching an academic journal on questions of Peace and Human Security. The aim of the journal is to promote student research on these subjects and to contribute to the dissemination and better understanding of Peace and Human Security in theory and practice. The début issue will focus on the theme of defining Human Security.

It will be a peer reviewed journal in which students and researchers are invited to publish. In the beginning it will be an online publication with the view to a print based version down-the-track.
The journal will be published three times a year, and it will focus on a new theme in each issue. It will be organised in the following five sectons :

1. 'Editorial' (Written by Director of the Centre or by guest editor)

2. 'Focus Point' (Main articles on the theme of the issue)
3. 'Global Images' (Analysis of contemporary news from different perspectives)

4. 'From the Field' (Brief texts based on fieldwork or field-based research)

5. 'Between the Lines' (Summaries of articles and book reviews).

As member of the editorial team, I am responsible for
soliciting/reviewing contributions for selection for the section 'From the Field' for this first issue. I would be grateful if you could identify specific individuals with field experience(s) in the domain of Peace and Human Security who have an article that they
could submit for the journal. In view of the very short timeframe,these would be people who have something already written. The nature of the contributions 'From the Field' could take different forms (article, interview, etc.).

This request does only target experiences 'From the Field' for publication in the online journal in this first issue mid-February 2006. We already have many contributions for the other sections for this issue, however, we will be interested in contributions to the other sections for following issues.

The parameters of submissions to the 'From the Field' section are the following :

* To submit immediately 1) a 100 word résumé of article, and 2) CV of author

* The article itself to be submitted by 20 January 2006

* Article of 3 -10 pages, in English or French, footnotes on each page (not at end),12pt verdana font (title 14pt bold, subtitles 12pt bold), right&left justified, 1.5 line-spacing, margins 2.5cm, 2-3 line personal biography

* Photos that may accompany the article (jpeg, resolution 300 dpi)

The selection and review process will involve the 'Editorial Team'composed of students associated with the Centre under the guidance of the Director, Dr Sharbanou Tadjbakhsh. Whilst it is an eventual aim to do so, contributions to the journal will be unpaid. Issues relating to the protection of the intellectual property will be discussed directly with the authors.

Please pass this on to appropriate contributors and if you require any further information or clarification please do not hestitate to contact me at : markfrancis.wayland@sciences-po.org

Thanking you in advance,

Mark Wayland
Rotary Peace Fellow
Centre for Peace and Human Security Studies
Sciences Po, Paris, France

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3. The Tanzania-Uganda Delegation for a Summer 2006 journey

Greetings friends,

United Students for Fair Trade (USFT) is excited to announce the Tanzania-Uganda Delegation for a Summer 2006 journey. Please check out the following/attached information, and help us spread the word!
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*~A month-long delegation for the Summer of 2006 to Tanzania and Uganda for youth who are committed to international dialog and community building~*

The journey will start mid-February and continue for a lifetime. The members of the delegation will explore together fair trade coffee cooperatives, consensus-based planning processes, community building,
and ways in which faith contributes to people's committments to social justice.

USFT is seeking to build a delegation with representatives from diverse backgrounds, identities, and perspectives. We encourage everyone who has a commitment - old or new - to fair trade, community, dialog, and consesus planning to apply.

We look forward to working with you all more soon. Please contact
Haley (haley@mackrow.com) if you have any questions.

Onward!
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United Students for Fair Trade
www.usft.org - info@usft.org

*~ INTERNATIONAL DIALOGUE AND COMMUNITY BUILDING ~*

/A Youth-Led Delegation to Fair Trade Cooperatives in Tanzania and Uganda/

*United Students for Fair Trade*

SUMMER 2006
Congratulations! Your interest in United Students for Fair Trade’s 2006 journey to Tanzania and Uganda clearly demonstrates your commitment to understanding communities, experiential learning, and the Fair Trade Movement. We are excited at the potential of this delegation, and we are confident that a diverse and motivated group of youth organizers will create an unparalleled experience for themselves while deepening the relationships between United Students for Fair Trade (USFT) and our East African partners. The trip will be a month long learning journey based on dialogue and relationship building.
Throughout the trip participants will explore how forms of faith contribute to their commitment to social justice. In order to foster this dialogue, we are seeking representatives from different faith backgrounds, including those not of faith. The delegation is far more than a month-long trip to origin. Submitting this application signifies your commitment to a consensus-based process of program development, an intensive planning process, group fundraising, and long-term follow up with the cooperative communities and USFT. As a member of the delegation community, you will decide the goals and content of the trip and be held accountable to meeting these goals.You will participate in bi-monthly conference calls, and invest significant time and energy in relationship building and fundraising both before and after the trip. Participants will be responsible financially for contributing as much as they can and fundraising the rest as a group. USFT is currently fundraising general funds for the trip as well. We are committed to building a team that reflects
USFT’s values of diversity. Our goal is to make the trip accessible to anyone who is committed to fair trade – novice or veteran –and community building. The group will include many different voices from a variety of identity groups. We encourage everyone to apply, regardless of activism or educational experience, financial resources, or faith background.

Applications will be accepted until January 25^th

Please email them to Jen (jengaray@hotmail.com
) and Haley (haley@mackrow.com ). You will be notified of acceptance by February 8^th and asked to confirm by February 15^th . The planning team is happy to answer any questions you may have about the trip or the commitment. Feel free to email Jen or Haley with questions,concerns, or celebrations. Again, thank you for your work with the Fair Trade Movement and your energy about this journey. We look forward to getting to know you better and supporting your growth as a kickass organizer!

In Solidarity, USFT Delegation Planning Team
*~INTERNATIONAL DIALOGUE AND COMMUNITY BUILDING ~*

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4.RESIDENTIAL YOUTH WORKER, Christchurch, NZ(30th Jan,2006)

Full-time Te Poutama Arahi Rangatahi - Specialist Youth Treatment Centre
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Te Poutama Arahi Rangatahi is a 12 bed National Unit treating males aged 12-16 who have sexually offended and who are at high risk of further sexual offending. Established in 1999, the programme has been recognized for best practice standards of care and treatment.

The role of a Residential Youth Worker is to assist youth to integrate therapeutic change processes into their daily lives,working within a therapeutic community model, as well as providing casework oversight to one youth. There is a strong focus on adults providing safe relationships which challenge a youth's beliefs about himself and others, teaching him the value of empathy, respect, safe boundaries and assertiveness within these relationships.

The work is structured within a 21 day rotating roster involving morning and afternoon shifts. A comprehensive induction, regular in-service training and ongoing supervision are provided.

The ideal applicant will have a qualification in psychology, social work, nursing or education and/or significant training or experience in these or related areas. They will have a genuine enjoyment of, and empathy for, working with young people. They will have a basic understanding of strategies in dealing with challenging behaviour and principles of behavioural change.

INFORMATION PACK: Toni Devine, Receptionist/Administrator,
0064-03-349-0088 or visit our website http://www.barnardos.org.nz

Send completed application forms, a cover letter and CV to:
Receptionist/Administrator
Te Poutama Arahi Rangatahi
PO Box 6090
Upper Riccarton
CHRISTCHURCH
or email Toni.Devine@barnardos.org.nz

Applications close: 30 January, 2006.

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5. COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH TEAM SERVICES MANAGER, Slough, England

£36,957-£49,496

Advertised by Amicus Recruit
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An opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified and experienced individual who will jointly manage health and social care professionals within the mental health service based in Slough.

Reporting directly to the locality manager, you will be expected to achieve the following key accountability objectives:
* Proactively working to develop local mental health services
* Review operational policies for a range of teams in line with Department of Health legislation and national guidance
* Maintain and develop the joint partnership arrangements with health and social care staff
* Manage a joint budget for the CMHT services
* Supervise a management team from health and social care

The successful candidate will have at least 5 years' experience in a management role within a mental health setting. Also you will be in possession of strong leadership skills and effective people management skills. A proven record of contributing towards service
development is essential.

For more information telephone 03-9607-8317 or register online http://www.amicusrecruit.com.au

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6. 6th MELAKA INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DIALOGUE Call for Registration

“YOUTH BUSINESS AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE”

19 – 21 JUNE 2006

Melaka International Trade Centre, Ayer Keroh, Melaka, Malaysia

Background

The Melaka International Youth Dialogue (MIYD) is an annual programme of the World Assembly of Youth (WAY) which brings together young people and youth leaders from around the world to discuss pertinent youth issues. Since 2001, the MIYD has been convened on a wide range of topical issues. More than 1,500 young people have attended the MIYD since its inception. The MIYD produces a declaration which serves as A guideline for youth to address the selected issues.

MIYD 2006 Theme

The theme selected for MIYD 2006 is Youth Business and International Trade. This theme has been selected in realization of the need for young people to engage in entrepreneurial activity as a means of creating employment and contributing to global economic development.
The theme was proposed by participants during the 5th Melaka International Youth Dialogue.

Objectives

The objectives of MIYD 2006 are:

To identify the scope and contribution of young people to national and international business activity;

To encourage youth to start their own businesses and entrepreneurial ventures;

To discuss the role of governments, NGOs and the private sector in promoting youth business;

To develop business appreciation and skills in participants and enable them to positively harness their talents and business acumen;

To promote youth involvement in international trade leveraging on networks availed by organizations such as the World Assembly of Youth; and To advocate for fair trade that contributes to third world development.

Organisers

The MIYD is organized by the World Assembly of Youth in collaboration with the Malaysian Youth Council, Melaka State Government and the Ministry of Youth and Sports (Malaysia). Other business associations,entrepreneurial organizations and trade and commerce organizations will also be involved this year.

Participants

WAY invites participants from National Youth Councils, youth business clubs and the private sector. National delegations are encouraged to register gender-balanced groups. There is no specific age limit but delegations are encouraged to include young people below the age of
30. The total number of participants in this programme shall be 200 from at least 50 different countries. There will be an exhibition of youth businesses, therefore delegations are encouraged to bring along some products of youth businesses to display at the conference venue.

Registration

All delegates should register with the WAY secretariat by the 2nd May 2006. Registrations shall be considered on a first-come-first-served basis. Once all places are full registration will be closed.

Participation Fee

A participation fee of U$150 (one hundred and fifty US dollars),inclusive of registration fee, twin-sharing accommodation and food shall be levied on all participants. This fee is payable in advance or on arrival.

Please find the attached information document and registration form.

Email your registration forms to office@way.org.my or contact WAY at:

World Assembly of Youth, World Youth Complex,Lebuh Ayer Keroh, Ayer Keroh, 75450 Melaka, Malaysia.
Telephone: +606-2321871, 2322711, Fax: +606-2327271
Email: office@way.org.my, Web: www.way.org.my

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WORLD ASSEMBLY OF YOUTH
Visit our website at http://www.way.org.my
Secretariat Address: World Assembly of Youth, World Youth Complex,Jalan Lebuh Raya, 75450 Melaka, Malaysia. Telephones: +6062321871 or +6062322711
Fax: +6062327271
Email: info@way.org.my

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7.Poverty and the WTO: Impacts of the Doha Development Agenda

by Thomas W. Hertel and L Alan Winters, Editors, A co-publication of the World Bank and Palgrave Macmillan UK, 2006, 537 pages.

Poverty reduction is deemed to be a centerpiece of the Doha Development Agenda currently being negotiated under the auspices of the WTO. Yet there is considerable debate about the poverty impacts of multilateral trade reform. Some are convinced it will increase poverty, while others are equally convinced that it will lead to poverty reduction. This book attempts to assess the impact of trade liberalization negotiations on poverty in the developing world by tracing the effect of global shocks, through their effects on prices, trade, production and earnings right down to the household level. The research tackles a serious methodological challenge in that it bridges the gap between country case studies?which focus on the details of the choices faced by individual households in Asia, Africa, and Latin America?and a broader assessment of the global impacts of the Doha Development Agenda. Of 10 countries analyzed in the 17 commissioned chapters that make up this wide-ranging research study, those countries with agricultural export potential to the markets that liberalize the most?East Asia and Europe?are identified as obvious winners from trade reform, in both the short- and long-term.

The book is available as an e-book to those with access through subscribing libraries at:
http://econ.worldbank.org/external/default/main?theSitePK=544849&contentM D K=20745996&pagePK=64168182&piPK=64168060

The Introduction and Overview is available from our trade web:
http://siteresources.worldbank.org/INTTRADERESEARCH/Resources/Overview
PovWTO.pdf

Individual chapters of the book are listed below; working paper versions can be downloaded from our web site.
http://econ.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/EXTDEC/EXTRESEARCH/EXTPROGRA
MS/EXTTRADERESEARCH/0,,contentMDK:20319114~menuPK:854986~pagePK:64168182~piPK:64168060~theSitePK:544849,00.htm

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8.URLs and Resources Online for Youth and Development

Online Research and Informative Sites

www.developmentgoals.org The World Bank's information site for the Millennium Development Goals

www.wri.org The World Resources Institute. Aims to use information and knowledge as tools to move human society forward.

www.eldis.org Provides access to a wide range of development online resources.

www.odi.org.uk A UK based development think thank.

www.unmilleniumproject.org Information site for the UN and MDGs.


Relevant UN Sites

www.un.org UN homepage.

www.unicef.org UN Children's fund.

www.un.org.esa/socdev/unvin UN Youth Homepage.

www.un.org.esa/socdev/unvin/global.html World Program of Action for Youth.

www.unep.org/tunza UN Environmental Program Youth Branch.

www.undp.org UN Development Project.

www.who.org UN Public Health Arm

www.unfpa.org UN Population Fund

www.fao.org Food and Agriculture Organisation of the UN.


Youth Networks

www.takingitglobal.org Taking ITGlobal (TIG)

www.youthlink.org Global Youth Action Network (GAYN)

www.iearn.org International Education and Resource Network (iEARN)

www.waronwantorg Youth Action Network (YAN)

www.youthaidscoalition.org Youth Aids Coalition

www.earthyouth.org Youth Caucus for Sustainable Development

www.youthactionnet.org Youth Action Network

www.wsisyouth.org WSIS Youth Caucus

www.youthambassadors.com Youth Ambassadors for Peace


Media Networks

www.worldradioforum.org The World Radio Forum

www.unicef.org/magic Youth People's Media Network



Media Directories

Newslink.org Directory of links to news and magazines worldwide.

www.mondotimes.com Worldwide media guide.

www.freechild.org/national_media_outlets.htm Contacts of publishers who publish youth work or all genres.


Media Toolkits

www.yearofthevolunterr.org/downloads/resources/resources_media_toolkit
.pdf Media toolkit for volunteers.


General

www.thusanang.org.za Fundraising tools for youth.

www.iyp.oxfam.org International Youth Parliament.

www.peaceboat.org Peace Boat. NGO Promoting peace and peace encouraging projects.

www.savetheworld.com.au A youth run information site on world issues and guidance to sustainable and ethical living.

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9. Youth Action for Change - Help us out!

Dear Friends,

I hope you´re all doing just fine and wish you a
peaceful and prosperous new year.
I simply wanted to ask for your help once more, here's
what we're planning for YAC (www.youthactionforchange.org) for the upcoming year, and we can only do it with your help.

Online Courses: we need more teachers! If you feel like committing some of your time, please do let us know.

Website: we're still in the process of restyling our website, and more new and exciting features will be added. We would also like to provide services in several languages, so if you feel like contributing, we need translators.

Local Chapters: we would like to expand YAC to local communities, and this can only be done with your passion and energy. Local chapters will have the maximum flexibility in choosing the issues they would like to work on, and YAC can provide support and such (Although not financial, at this stage). Local chapters will be given a page on our new website, once ready.

Partnerships: we would like to forge partnerships with other youth-drive NGOs, so let us hear from you!

Board: we´re currently discussing the opportunity to
create a board for YAC composed of young people responsible for different regions or tasks...wanna get involved?

Members: let your friends and networks know about YAC!
To join us, please send a blnk email to youthactionforchange-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

Hope you'll help us out this time too, we can make it
happen!

Thank you,
Selene

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10.World Food Programme: Fight Hunger - Walk the World

Fight Hunger – Walk the World is seeking support for its effort to liminate child hunger. Walk the World is an annual worldwide, 24 time zones demonstration, in support of ending child hunger. The objectives behind the Walk are awareness raising, creating a network and pressuring key policy makers and world leaders to take concrete and efficient actions to achieve the 1st Millennium Development Goal: to halve the proportion of people who suffer from hunger by 2015. On 12 June 2005, over 200,000 people walked in 266 locations, in 91 countries. They raised USD1.5 million for school feeding programmes.
Next year, on 21 May 2006, the aim is set to achieve 750,000 walkers in many more locations all around the world. You can join them! Fight Hunger – Walk the World seeks to partner with youth organizations and networks engaged in global decision making activities and advocacy. For more information visit http://www.FightHunger.org or e-mail to fighthunger@fighthunger.org .

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11. 9-23 June '06: World Urban Forum, Vancouver, Canada

The World Urban Forum was established by the United
Nations to respond to rapid urbanization and its impact on communities, cities, economies and policies. The World Urban Forum gives non-governmental organizations, community-based organizations,urban professionals, academics, governments, local authorities and national and international associations of local governments a common platform to discuss urban issues in formal and informal ways and come up with action-oriented proposals to create sustainable cities. The theme in 2006 is "Our Future: Sustainable Cities - Turning Ideas into Action". More information: http://www.unhabitat.org/wuf/2006

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12. Why Youth Matters

http://www.theglobalist.com/DBWeb/StoryId.aspx?StoryId=4982
Mark Hamilton

"Youth communities around the world are often being marginalized for political, societal and ethnic reasons. In the first installment of this two-part series, Mark Hamilton suggests that the insecurities of young people often act as a catalyst for conflict situations. He also argues that there is a need for more engagement of youth concerns in the global community."

and see part II of the article here as well
http://www.theglobalist.com/DBWeb/StoryId.aspx?StoryId=5030

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13. “Eco-easy conference” in Germany - Oct, 11 - 14, 2006

The next EASY-ECO conferenceImproving the quality of Sustainable Development Projects (Saarbrücken, Germany, Oct.11-14, 2006)aims at forming a dialogue between science and the practice of evaluation of projects and programmes which foster sustainable development.

The call for papers and further info can be found here:
http://www.sustainability.at/easy/?k=conferences&s=saarbruecken.

Further to the topics mentioned on the website,the organising teamis currently preparing a session on using systems thinking and systems thinking-influenced approachesforthe evaluation of sustainable development projects and programmes.

In this session, the teamwould like to explore questions such as
* What is the relevance and applicability of systems thinking toproject and program evaluations dealing with sustainable development?
* What contributions can systems thinking make and what are the difficulties and pitfalls of transferring it intotheevaluation practicefor sustainable development projects and programs?
* Which insights can be gained from evaluationscarried out usingapproaches with systems thinking characteristics?
You may want to prepare a paper forthe conference or this session!

If you are interested in the topic, the team would be very pleased to receiving anabstract until February 28th, 2006.Please send your abstract as explained in the call for papers to the organizers(easy@ceval.deand markus.hametner@wu-wien.ac.at) and- if it is for systems thinking session - a copy to my attention (judith.galla@wu-wien.ac.at).

Note that young researchers (those with less than 10 years of work experience as scientists)can apply for a grant which covers travel,participation and subsistence(http://www.sustainability.at/easy/?k=eugrants).
If you have questionsconcerning the conference or this session please feel free to contact Dr.Judith Galla

Research Institute for Managing Sustainability / Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration Nordbergstrasse 15/Kern D/5. Stock, A-1090 Vienna internet: www.sustainability.atemail: judith.galla@wu-wien.ac.at
tel: +43 - (0)1 - 31 336 - 5135fax:+43 - (0)1 - 31 336 - 90 5135

Cheers,
Karthikeyan. V
Development Consultant,
Chennai,
India

1. 1ST AUSTRALIAN YOUNG WATER PROFESSIONALS CONFERENCE, 15-17 FEB 2006, UNSW [SYDNEY]
2. “ECO-EASY CONFERENCE” IN GERMANY - OCT, 11 - 14,2006
3. OXFAM AUSTRALIA JOBS [AUSTRALIA]
4. GRANT ALERT FYA-NEW FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIGENOUS YOUNG PEOPLE[AUSTRALIA]
5. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - THE FOUNDATION FOR YOUNG AUSTRALIANS [MELBOURNE]
6. INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSIGNMENTS, ASIA PACIFIC REGION VOLUNTEERING FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT FROM AUSTRALIA (VIDA)
7. RESIDENTIAL YOUTH WORKER, CHRISTCHURCH [NZ] (30 JAN, 2006)
8. NEW FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE FOR YOUNG AUSTRALIANS [AUSTRALIA]

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1. 1st Australian Young Water Professionals Conference, 15-17 Feb 2006, UNSW, Sydney

The International Water Association (Australia, AIWA) in conjunction with the Australian Water Association (AWA) is pleased to announce the 1st Australian Young Water Professionals (YWP) Conference to be held at the The Scientia, University of New South Wales, Sydney from 15 to 17 February 2006.

The YWP conference aims to provide a national forum at which postgraduate researchers and young professionals working in water and wastewater research, technology, design and management can present their research and have the opportunity to meet their peers. In addition to the formal presentation of papers and posters, workshops conducted by senior research and industry representatives will be held exploring opportunities for career development in the water sector. The objective of this and the AIWA and AWA mentorship programs is to assist in providing career support, development and mobility to YWP.

Social activities will include a conference dinner, allowing delegates to share experiences in undertaking academic and industrial research in an informal environment. The conference program will also include a technical tour of Sydney's Olympic Park and its state-of-the-art water recycling plant. Additional opportunities to visit Sydney's sewage treatment plants are also planned.

Registration for the conference is now open and to assist YWPs to attend the registration and accommodation rates have been kept very low.

For further information or to register please visit
http://www.cwwt.unsw.edu.au/ywp2006

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2. “Eco-easy conference” in Germany - Oct, 11 - 14, 2006

The next EASY-ECO conferenceImproving the quality of Sustainable Development Projects (Saarbrücken, Germany, Oct.11-14, 2006)aims at forming a dialogue between science and the practice of evaluation of projects and programmes which foster sustainable development.

The call for papers and further info can be found here:
http://www.sustainability.at/easy/?k=conferences&s=saarbruecken.

Further to the topics mentioned on the website,the organising teamis currently preparing a session on using systems thinking and systems thinking-influenced approachesforthe evaluation of sustainable development projects and programmes.

In this session, the teamwould like to explore questions such as
* What is the relevance and applicability of systems thinking toproject and program evaluations dealing with sustainable development?
* What contributions can systems thinking make and what are the difficulties and pitfalls of transferring it intotheevaluation practicefor sustainable development projects and programs?
* Which insights can be gained from evaluationscarried out usingapproaches with systems thinking characteristics?
You may want to prepare a paper forthe conference or this session!

If you are interested in the topic, the team would be very pleased to receiving anabstract until February 28th, 2006.Please send your abstract as explained in the call for papers to the organizers (easy@ceval.deand markus.hametner@wu-wien.ac.at) and- if it is for
systems thinking session - a copy to my attention (judith.galla@wu-wien.ac.at).

Note that young researchers (those with less than 10 years of work experience as scientists)can apply for a grant which covers travel, participation and subsistence(http://www.sustainability.at/easy/?k=eugrants).
If you have questionsconcerning the conference or this session please feel free to contact Dr.Judith Galla

Research Institute for Managing Sustainability / Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration
Nordbergstrasse 15/Kern D/5. Stock, A-1090 Vienna internet: www.sustainability.atemail: judith.galla@wu-wien.ac.at
tel: +43 - (0)1 - 31 336 - 5135fax:+43 - (0)1 - 31 336 - 90 5135

Cheers,
Karthikeyan. V
Development Consultant,
Chennai, India

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3. Oxfam Australia jobs

http://www.oxfam.org.au/getactive/work/jobs/index.html

Vacancies in Australia

From time to time we recruit for specific permanent, casual or temporary positions for our national office (based in Melbourne),state offices (based in Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth and Sydney) or our Gulf Regional Health Service (based in Mt Isa with remote sites Within the Gulf of Carpentaria). Media Liaison Coordinator – Melbourne
Applications Close: 23 Jan 06 We are seeking a dynamic and Experienced media liaison coordinator to promote our emergency and fundraising work.
You will have:

• Detailed understanding of the Australian media and an interest in current affairs • Extensive experience planning and implementing PR and media campaigns • Excellent writing and communication skills preferably developed working with non-profit organisations
Salary $51,880 plus benefits and access to salary packaging. 3 month contract based in Melbourne whilst incumbent on extended leave.
Applications close 23 January for immediate commencement.

Please note that only applications submitted on our Application Form will be accepted. Download the position description and application form below or contact Michelle Coulson via michellec@oxfam.org.au or
03 9289 9444
Pacific Program Coordinator - Melbourne
Applications Close: 23 Jan 06

We are seeking an experienced development professional with proven program management skills and a demonstrated commitment to promoting gender equity to support our expanding program in the Pacific region.
You will have:

• development field experience, preferably gained in PNG
• knowledge of HIV and AIDS programming
• experience developing organisational capacity
• strong analytical and research skill

Based in our Melbourne office – salary $51,880 plus benefits and access to salary packaging.

Please note that only applications submitted on our Application Form will be accepted. Download the position description and application form below or contact Michelle Coulson via michellec@oxfam.org.au or
03 9289 9444 Position Description Application Form

Community Campaigner - Sydney
Applications Close: 02 Feb 06

We have an exciting opportunity for you to combine your ability to motivate others with your understanding of social justice issues to maximise the effectiveness of our campaign work. You will have:

• experience in the development and implementation of community campaigning strategies
• understanding of advocacy and community campaigning tools and techniques
• experience in the coordination of volunteers

4 day/week contract to February 2007 whilst incumbent on extended leave. Salary $37,200 plus benefits and access to salary packaging.

Please note that only applications submitted on our Application Form will be accepted. Download the position description and application form below or contact Claire Busse via claireb@oxfam.org.au or 03
92899441
Community Campaigner - Adelaide
Applications Close: 02 Feb 06

We have an exciting opportunity for you to combine your ability to motivate others with your understanding of social justice issues to maximise the effectiveness of our campaign work. You will have:
• experience in the development and implementation of community campaigning strategies
• understanding of advocacy and community campaigning tools and techniques
• experience in the coordination of volunteers

1 year, 2 day/week contract – salary $18,600 plus benefits and access to salary packaging.

Please note that only applications submitted on our Application Form will be accepted. Download the position description and application form below or contact Claire Busse via claireb@oxfam.org.au or 03
9289 9441
Positions Overseas

Sustainable Livelihoods and Food Security Program Coordinator - Timor-Leste
Applications Close: 20 Jan 06

The Sustainable Livelihoods and Food Security Program aims to improve rural livelihoods and food security in Timor-Leste.

The Sustainable Livelihoods and Food Security Program Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of Oxfam Australia’s Sustainable Livelihoods and Food Security Program in Timor-Leste. This includes providing technical support to national and district teams, support to partners organizations, ensuring integration of community based disaster management and gender and working closely with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and collaboration with a range of other agencies. The position will manage a small team and provide technical advisory support to two district program teams.

Key requirements:
• Experience in the management of a sustainable livelihoods and/or food security program.
• Experience in strategy and policy development, training and coordination in sustainable livelihoods and food security sectors.
• Experience in working closely with government agencies, community groups and liaison with international agencies in an international development context.
• Experience in grassroots community consultation and participatory assessments.
• Experience in promoting a positive approach to gender in a development context.
• Degree in agriculture, rural development or food security (Masters degree desirable).
• Fluency in Tetun or Bahasa Indonesian (desirable).

This is a 12 month, full time contract based in Dili. Salary AUS$51,670 plus benefits.

Please note that only applications submitted on our Application Form will be accepted. Download the position description and application form below or contact Kate Minto via katem@oxfam.org.au or +61 3 9289 9460

North West India Field Representative
Applications Close: 22 Jan 06
We require a highly experienced manager to provide strategic leadership and good people and resource management for our program in the north west region of India.

As our front line representative in the region you will have strong leadership, strategic program development and financial management skills supported by extensive experience. You will also be experienced in community development/humanitarian work including managing diverse partner relationship and partner implemented programs in a dynamic and complex environment.

You will demonstrate a strong track record in integrating gender at all levels of analysis and program support and excellent interpersonal and diplomatic skills. You will also possess local knowledge on legal issues and understanding of the socio-cultural and political concerns related to development and policy issues in India.

This is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional with a strong commitment to Oxfam's values and beliefs. We will provide an initial 5 year contract with possibility of extension with remuneration appropriate to experience, knowledge and skill.

To obtain a copy of the position description and application form please click below or e-mail india-job@oxfam.org.au. Completed applications and queries should be forwarded to india-job@oxfam.org.au. Applications close 22 January.

Due to limited resources only short-listed candidates will be contacted. We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation.
Please note that only applications submitted on our Application Form will be accepted. Download the position description and application form below or contact via or

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4.Grant Alert FYA - New Funding Opportunities for Indigenous Young People Funding for Indigenous Young People

Two funding opportunities have now opened at The Foundation for Young Australians. The Robert Riley Scholarship and Indigenous Youth Leadership Programme are both designed to support and further develop the skills of young Indigenous Australians.

The Robert Riley Scholarship supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in pursuit of studies in the fields of law, legal practice, human rights, child protection, criminology and criminal or juvenile justice.

The Indigenous Youth Leadership Programme provides scholarships and leadership opportunities for young Indigenous Australians studying at a tertiary level.

For further information on each funding opportunity log on to www.youngaustralians.orgor contact The Foundation for Young Australians on (03) 9670 5436.

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5. Employment Opportunity - The Foundation for Young Australians

Volunteer Network Liaison - Part Time Position - Melbourne based The Foundation for Young Australians islooking for someone to work in a part timeVolunteers Network Liaison position.

The position description is availableon our website
www.youngaustralians.org
If you know of anyone who may be interested in applying for this position please bring this to their attention.

Applications close Thursday 16th February.

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6. INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSIGNMENTS, Asia Pacific region Volunteering for International Development From Australia (VIDA)

VIDA is Australia's newest international volunteer program sending skilled Australians to work in the Asia Pacific region.

What is VIDA?
Funded by the Australian Government's Agency for International Development (AusAID), VIDA is part of the Australian Volunteer Program working towards reducing poverty and achieving sustainable development. VIDA supports development through:
* skills transfer
* institutional strengthening
* capacity building

What kind of volunteer assignments are available?
VIDA is currently sending volunteers to PNG, Fiji, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands, Samoa, Tonga, Kiribati, Tuvalu, Nauru, East Timor,Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia.

A range of assignments are available across sectors that include Education, Environment, Governance, Health, Infrastructure and Rural Development

Specific volunteer assignments are advertised at
http://www.vidavolunteers.com.au

How can I apply to be a VIDA volunteer?
Australian citizens and permanent residents aged 18+ are eligible to apply. Apply online for specific volunteer assignments advertised at http://www.vidavolunteers.com.au

Financial assistance including airfares and living and accommodation allowances are provided to successful applicants.

More information?
Freecall in Australia: 1800-995-536 or email
info@vidavolunteers.com.au

Applications for next round close Friday 17th February 2006.

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7.RESIDENTIAL YOUTH WORKER, Christchurch, NZ (30 Jan, 2006)

Full-time Te Poutama Arahi Rangatahi - Specialist Youth Treatment Centre
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Te Poutama Arahi Rangatahi is a 12 bed National Unit treating males aged 12-16 who have sexually offended and who are at high risk of further sexual offending. Established in 1999, the programme has been recognized for best practice standards of care and treatment.

The role of a Residential Youth Worker is to assist youth to integrate therapeutic change processes into their daily lives,working within a therapeutic community model, as well as providing casework oversight to one youth. There is a strong focus on adults providing safe relationships which challenge a youth's beliefs about himself and others, teaching him the value of empathy, respect, safe boundaries and assertiveness within these relationships.

The work is structured within a 21 day rotating roster involving morning and afternoon shifts. A comprehensive induction, regular in-service training and ongoing supervision are provided.

The ideal applicant will have a qualification in psychology, social work, nursing or education and/or significant training or experience in these or related areas. They will have a genuine enjoyment of, and empathy for, working with young people. They will have a basic understanding of strategies in dealing with challenging behaviour and principles of behavioural change.

INFORMATION PACK: Toni Devine, Receptionist/Administrator,
0064-03-349-0088 or visit our website http://www.barnardos.org.nz

Send completed application forms, a cover letter and CV to:
Receptionist/Administrator
Te Poutama Arahi Rangatahi
PO Box 6090
Upper Riccarton
CHRISTCHURCH
or email Toni.Devine@barnardos.org.nz

Applications close: 30 January, 2006.

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8. New Funding Opportunities Available for Young Australians


New Funding Opportunities Available for Young Australians
New funding opportunities have now opened at The Foundation for Young Australians aimed at supporting and developing the ideas, skills and communities of young Australians, aged 12-25.

The Spark Fund is a new initiative that will financially support a young person or group of young people all aged 12-25 years, to ˜Ignite an innovative idea™ which makes a positive contribution to the community and enhances their skills and experiences.

Indigenous Small Grants provide funding to Indigenous organisations and organisations that work with Indigenous young people and communities to develop new initiatives as well as the expansion of existing successful initiatives.

The Robert Riley Scholarship supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in pursuit of studies in the fields of law, legal practice, human rights, child protection, criminology and criminal or juvenile justice.

The Indigenous Youth Leadership Programme funded by the Australian Government Department of Education, Science and Training, provides scholarships and leadership opportunities for young Indigenous Australians, generally from remote areas, studying at a tertiary
level.

For further information on each funding opportunity, as well as application forms and guidelines, log on to www.youngaustralians.org or contact The Foundation for Young Australians on (03) 9670 5436.

Dear Friends,

I couldn't be more excited to announce the launch of the Acumen Fund Fellows Program with this call for applications from extraordinary young professionals with the skills, imagination and will to effect significant change through market-oriented approaches to global problem solving. I ask for your support in identifying this special set of young leaders and encouraging them to apply to participate with us in this work.

While capital is a constraint to building scalable and financially sustainable systems to make critical goods and services affordable and accessible to the poor, an even larger constraint is people. The world needs to build an "entrepreneurial bench" of top talent with strong financial and operational skills as well as the moral imagination to build appropriate enterprises with local stakeholders.Acumen Fund hopes to contribute to this need for talent by creating what we hope will become the Rhodes Scholarship for the social enterprise sector.

The Fellows Program is a one-year, experience-based fellowship. The small cohort of fellows will first spend eight weeks in New York City in an intensive training program where they will focus on valuation techniques, business models for the poor and risk analysis. They will meet with extraordinary leaders and examine issues related to our work from a sector and geographic perspective. Fellows will also explore their own leadership through discussions, self-reflection and feedback. At the end of this initial period, each Fellow will be assigned a specific investment and a concrete set of deliverables on which to concentrate for the next nine months. At the end of these assignments, Fellows will return to New York City for a final month to share experiences, exchange lessons learned and focus on potential job opportunities. Our aim is no less than to build a corps of individuals who will be of great value to best-in-class organizations in both the social and private sectors.

Applicants must apply by February 17 so that we can select our first cohort of Fellows by mid-April, with the program beginning in September. The broad Acumen Fund community is the best source of talent, so we are asking your help in referring qualified candidates to apply for the Acumen Fund Fellows Program.

Who should apply? Only those individuals with exceptional business skills, proven international interests and a great ability to work with people. Acumen Fund Fellows will be those individuals with the talent to do almost anything in their careers, and the vision to see themselves making significant change by applying their skills to challenging social problems. Fellows will have the maturity to work with independence in Africa or South Asia while being communicators and team players. They are individuals who do not accept the status quo. They are innovative and driven to succeed in what they do. They are problem-solvers, listeners and have a sense of humor. Previous international experience helps. So does a track record that demonstrates not only innovation and imagination but also the ability to work with teams and in diverse situations. In short, we are looking to identify some of the world's next generation of leaders.
Please find more information on the Fellows Program (http://ga4.org/ct/2dajmjM1CXgE/) and the guidelines to apply (http://ga4.org/ct/21ajmjM1CXgm/) on our website.

Thanks, always, for your support.

Warm regards,
Jacqueline Novogratz
CEO, Acumen Fund