Affected by HIV? Between the ages of 18-25? Show us your story...
The HIV epidemic began 25 years ago. Your generation grew up in its shadow. MTV invites you to submit your short videos about HIV and its impact on your life for a special hour-long show that will air this summer.
Whether you are positive or are the son or daughter, parent, teacher, student, partner, lover or friend of someone who iswe want to see what you see, hear what you have to say, and know what it means to be young and be affected by HIV. Show us your story. Use your voice.
Format: (In order of preference) DV, DVD, Beta, Digi Beta, VHS
Length: 3-5 minutes
How to submit: For guidelines and all the need-to-know info, visit:
http://www.mtv.com/thinkmtv/features/sexual_health/HIV_25/
Email us at positive@mtvstaff.com to find out more!
2nd GKP International Forum on Cross-Sector Partnerships
8-9 May 2006 at the Hilton Colombo
Themed "Creating Prosperity Through Innovation ? ICT at Work in Development", the International Forum features a diverse and distinguished cast of international ICT4D practitioners across a blend of interesting plenary sessions and parallel panels, allowing you to:
· Meet international and regional ICT4D players;
· Learn and share knowledge about innovations in ICT4D;
· Gather possible solutions to challenges involved;
· Make contacts and identify possible new partnerships.
Selected Programme & Speakers: Insights from Leaders in their Fields
Spotlight on Innovation Walter Fust, Swiss Agency for Development and
Cooperation and Geert van der Linden, Asian Development Bank explore the meaning of "innovation" in the ICT4D arena.
Redefining Context Sylvie Siyam, Protégé QV, Cameroon; Joan Okune, Community Based Rehabilitation Africa Network; Yahya Tabesh, Sharif University of Iran and Pete Cranston, OneWorld UK will clue you in on how people are using ICT4D in unconventional settings and novel ways.
Cultivating Youth Social Entrepreneurs Gbenga Sesan, Lagos Digital Village; Sunit Shrestha, Thai RuralNet; Jean-Paul Baur, Operation Fikelela (Access) and Jennifer Corriero, TakingITGlobal share insights on how young social entrepreneurs are using ICT to change our world and what can be done to help overcome the particular challenges faced by youth.
Exhibition & Thematic Open Space Discussions Open to all participants is the "Showcasing of ICT" Exhibition running parallel to the International Forum. Engage in and benefit from for the Thematic Open Space Discussions, where topics of interest to you can be explored with expert partners. Register and indicate what issues you would like to add to the list of topics.
Pencil the GKP International Forum 2006 into your diary today! Register immediately and join us in Colombo. Help 'spread the word' about this event.
For Full Programme, Field Visit snapshots and registration details, please visit www.globalknowledge.org/internationalforum.
If you have any questions or require further information, please email us at forum2006@globalknowledge.org.
Study For A Phd, Ma Or Mba In Corporate Social Responsibility At Nottingham University Business School
Learn about contemporary issues in CSR, Business Ethics, Economic Crime, Sustainability and Accountability at the world renowned International Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility. The ICCSR is based at Nottingham University Business School.Scholarships and bursaries are available for all programmes:
MBA in CSR - up to eight scholarships or bursaries available; MA in CSR - up to eight scholarships or bursaries available; PhD in CSR -one full scholarship available
For more information about all programmes please visit:
www.nottingham.ac.uk/business
For more information about the International Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility please visit:
www.nottingham.ac.uk/business/ICCSR
All enquiries to: iccsr@nottingham.ac.uk