http://IYPF-inform.tigblog.org/ What's on the minds of young leaders from around the globe? en-us http://IYPF-inform.tigblog.org/post/442907 Where: Cafritz Conference Center, Washington, DC.
When: September 15-16, 2008

Making Cents International is excited to announce the Global Youth Enterprise Conference will take place in Washington, DC September 15h- 16th, 2008 at the Cafritz Conference Center. Designed as a participatory learning event, this conference aims to support youth enterprise and entrepreneurship programs and policies achieve greater effectiveness around the world. It will build on the outcomes of the first-ever Global Youth Microenterprise Conference, which Making Cents International organized for 270 practitioners, policymakers, educators, youth, and members of the private sector from 28 countries in September, 2007.
Making Cents is planning this year for 350 participants to share their promising practices, unique approaches, and groundbreaking ideas that help youth develop the necessary skills and opportunities to start their own businesses or seek quality employment.

For more information, please
visit: www.youthenterpriseconference.org or contact Whitney Harrelson at 1-202-783-4090.]]> Wed, 30 Jul 2008 17:27:00 EDT http://IYPF-inform.tigblog.org/post/442907 -35.2833333 149.2166667-35.2833333149.2166667 http://IYPF-inform.tigblog.org/post/380193 Location: Helsinki School of Economics in Helsinki, Finland.

The conference addresses the interrelated social, technological and business innovations at the Base of the Pyramid. It will particularly focus on the sustainability of Base-of-the-Pyramid approaches and innovations.

The speakers include business people, academics and NGO representatives as well as public sector participants from developed and developing countries. In addition to expert speakers, there will be interactive workshops on current themes on sustainability and innovations at the BOP. The industry speakers will include, among others, representatives of the Nokia Corporation, Philips Design, Grameen Phone and small and medium- sized enterprises. More information is available at www.hse.fi/bop.

The conference will coincide with the publication by Greenleaf Publishing of Sustainability Challenges and Solutions at the Base of the Pyramid: Business, Technology and the Poor, edited by Prabhu Kandachar and Minna Halme - a comprehensive new collection of Base-of-the-Pyramid studies. With 28 topical papers, it is a heavyweight, state-of-the-art contribution to the debate, and essential reading for anyone in this field. For more details, full TOC and an opportunity to reserve a copy at 20% discount, go to the Greenleaf Publishing website.

Please register early as we have a limited number of places. We hope to see you there!

Details about the book:
Sustainability Challenges and Solutions at the Base of the Pyramid: Business, Technology and the Poor Edited by Prabhu Kandachar and Minna Halme
Published by Greenleaf Publishing
September 2008 | 560 pp | 234 x 156 mm | hardback | ISBN 978-1-906093-11-
2 | Published price: GBP50.00 / EUR75.00 / USD95.00
]]> Fri, 30 May 2008 14:14:00 EDT http://IYPF-inform.tigblog.org/post/380193 -35.2833333 149.2166667-35.2833333149.2166667 http://IYPF-inform.tigblog.org/post/374013 What: Work-camp for youth participation in social development
Who: USSHA Foundation – Kathmandu, Nepal
When: August 2008 (dates TBD, 5 days total)
Where: Rivan-6, Nepal
Why: To empower Nepalese communities
How/Cost: $250 (USD)
Fees include: lodging food during camp, domestic transportation

This 5-day youth work camp is designed to enpower the Nepalese people in Rivan-6 through youth mentorships created during the program. The program is designed to teach Nepalese youth the national/international practices of community development, identify basic needs of their community and productive activities to facilitate community development and ways to generate an aggregated effort for their community.

For more information on participating, please email: giritulsi@gmail.com
]]> Mon, 19 May 2008 17:33:00 EDT http://IYPF-inform.tigblog.org/post/374013 -35.2833333 149.2166667-35.2833333149.2166667 http://IYPF-inform.tigblog.org/post/373799
Teaching Program is going on in Government Primary Schools in rural areas of different state of India. The standard of teaching in these schools is usually very poor. They study in the absence of teaching aids and at many places students have to study in the open. In such schools teaching is only restricted to the textbooks which some times are also not available to them. Students do not get an opportunity to explore their skills and they are not able to increase their IQ as well as their general knowledge is also very limited, especially for English subject.

Whether you are coming to volunteering during your gap year, career break or an extended holiday, you will assist in a wide variety of chosen subjects and activities, including English, Mathematics, Arts and Sports.
The impact you have on the lives of your students will be obvious and long-lasting, but you will also be part of a much larger volunteer network, which is making a really positive contribution to the wider community.

 
Volunteer Opportunities Teaching in Schools with SHAKE HANDS

Volunteers are placed in schools in Dharmshala (Himachal), Jaipur and Jiliya (Rajasthan). Through our teaching project the language can put them in touch with the rest of the world. Volunteer will have a role to play on one of our teaching projects and you will be able to make a difference.

Our important aspect is that if you are coming to us directly; as individual / couple / groups you will also notice that our program cost is considerably lower than what your other/home country agency is offering. Without an extra agency in the chain of administration it is possible to give the individual volunteers the same low cost fee as we offer the agencies.

For more information please visit on our website www.volunteersindia.org
Contact Us: info@volunteersindia.org or volunteersindia@hotmail.com ]]> Mon, 19 May 2008 11:24:00 EDT http://IYPF-inform.tigblog.org/post/373799 -35.2833333 149.2166667-35.2833333149.2166667 http://IYPF-inform.tigblog.org/post/370545 Grasping the Future - A Challenge for Learning and Innovation
1-3 October 2008, Helsinki, Finland

Educational systems and learning environments in business have a major impact on national innovation and competitiveness. The "Grasping the Future" conference challenges linear thinking and promotes futures literacy both in education and business environments.

Conference themes include: Learning and innovation environments for education and business, challenges for innovative enterprise, innovativeness as a national competitive advantage, and innovative leadership.

DEADLINE for submitting abstracts to the conference" is on 23 May 2008. Interested parties can do so by visiting the site below, click on the link "Call for papers" and submit your abstract using an electronic form found at:

www.futuresconference.fi/2008

-----------------------------------------

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
YouthActionNet® Global Fellowship Program

Launched in 2001 by the International Youth Foundation, YouthActionNet® strengthens, supports, and celebrates the role of young people in leading positive change in their communities. Each year, 20 exceptional young social entrepreneurs are selected as YouthActionNet® Global Fellows
following a competitive application process. The yearlong Fellowship program includes:

Skill-building:
- A seven-day capacity building retreat in Washington, DC (all expenses paid)
- Development of a customized learning plan based on individual leadership
learning needs. This learning is focused on six dimensions of leadership:
personal, visionary, political, collaborative, organizational, and
societal.

Networking:
- Networking with international and national aid agencies, NGOs, and corporate partners.
- Peer-to-peer networking throughout the year.

Advocacy:
- Training in communications and media outreach; public relations technical assistance.
- Access to global advocacy platforms and media coverage.
- Global Fellows also have access to potential funding opportunities.

Eligibility
- Open to all young people, ages 18-29
- Applicants should be founders of existing projects/organizations with a clear vision for social change, or leading a project within an organization
- Proficiency in English is required; applications must be submitted in English
- Applicants must be available to attend the full retreat, November 1-8, 2008, in Washington, DC

How To Apply

- Completed application forms are due by the May 22nd. Applicants may fill out the form online at www.youthactionnet.org or download the application and email, fax, or mail completed forms to:

YouthActionNet®
c/o International Youth Foundation
32 South Street, Suite 500
Baltimore, MD 21202 USA
yan-info@youthactionnet.org.
Tel: +1 410 951 1500; Fax: +1 410 347 1188



]]> Tue, 13 May 2008 00:25:00 EDT http://IYPF-inform.tigblog.org/post/370545 -35.2833333 149.2166667-35.2833333149.2166667 http://IYPF-inform.tigblog.org/post/370543
What is COMMACT?

COMMACT promotes people-centred development as a way to empower and enable poor and marginalised individuals, groups and communities. The work of COMMACT members spans the whole spectrum of development needs: economic, social, political, cultural, educational and environmental.

COMMACT enables you:
- To connect with organisations in other countries who are helping individuals and communities become economically self-sufficient

- To share your own experience and expertise

- To learn from the experience and expertise of others

- To support other organisations in communities that can use your help

-To get help from organisations with resources to offer

COMMACT currently has Chapters in Australia, India, the United Kingdom, Malaysia and Aotearoa (New Zealand) and members and associates in many other countries in and outside the Commonwealth of Nations.

Expressions of Interest

If you would like to submit an Expression of Interest, a form may be completed at the following sites.

For Developed Nations:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=s1fFOELRauqtaV1BIV0s6g_3d_3d

For Developing Nations:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=zkEjz7YaFCckB_2bRd5G7gog_3d_3d






]]> Tue, 13 May 2008 00:12:00 EDT http://IYPF-inform.tigblog.org/post/370543 -35.2833333 149.2166667-35.2833333149.2166667 http://IYPF-inform.tigblog.org/post/370519
It’s all possible with Kiva.org, “the world's first person-to-person micro-lending website” whose mission is “to connect people through lending for the sake of alleviating poverty.” Kiva gives ordinary individuals like you and me the extraordinary opportunity to make a direct impact on people’s lives not simply by donating money, but by giving them the means to earn their own living, and the dignity to pay the loan back. It’s an empowering deal on both the lender and the lendee. For those of us lucky enough to be far removed from poverty, Kiva allows us a closer glimpse of how we can help alleviate it.

Visit http://www.kiva.org/ to find out more about how your loan money of as little as $25 can help change lives.
]]> Mon, 12 May 2008 23:45:00 EDT http://IYPF-inform.tigblog.org/post/370519 -35.2833333 149.2166667-35.2833333149.2166667 http://IYPF-inform.tigblog.org/post/368807

Impacts of climate change include increasing water scarcity and flood risk, along with decline in water quality. This study explores which ecosystems will be most impacted and analyses how the effects of climate change act as causes of additional emissions, thereby reinforcing global warming in a positive feedback loop. The paper was prepared for the European Parliament by cologic jointly with the institute for European Environmental Policies (IEEP) and the Finnish Environment Institute (SYKE).

The study is available online.
http://www.ecologic.de/modules.php?name=Newsfile=articlesid=2333
]]> Fri, 09 May 2008 13:38:00 EDT http://IYPF-inform.tigblog.org/post/368807 -35.2833333 149.2166667-35.2833333149.2166667 http://IYPF-inform.tigblog.org/post/338187
See below for details on applying for the SEED Awards to support your sustainability initiative.

If you are a young professional, and have an idea to submit to SEED – or maybe have an idea that needs some work to apply for SEED next year – you should check the IYPF’s Member Projects initiative and see how we can support you! Go to http://www.iypf.org/member-projects.htm. If you are committed to your idea, we can assist you through advice, finding volunteers or team members, connecting you to partners, promoting your work, listing you on our website, alerting you to funding opportunities like SEED and helping you apply!

Read on about SEED 2008 and don’t forget to check out Member Projects and turn your ideas for a more sustainable world in to reality today!

++++++++++++++++++

Call for Submissions for the SEED Awards 2008 - call open until 16 March 2008

Do you have an entrepreneurial or innovative idea that is locally-driven and has great potential to contribute to sustainable development in developing countries? Are you finding new ways of simultaneously improving incomes and strengthening livelihoods; tackling poverty and marginalisation; and managing and conserving natural resources and ecosystems? Are you developing a new concept that brings together people and organizations from different backgrounds - a project that challenges partners to pool their human, financial, and natural resources?

Do you need support to make your idea a reality, or to help you grow?

If so, then we would like you to tell us about your idea.

The SEED Initiative is seeking submissions for "The 2008 SEED Awards for Entrepreneurship in Sustainable Development". We welcome innovative ideas from any group in a developing country, which is working in partnership with others to generate environmental and social benefits in an entrepreneurial way.

SEED Award Winners receive a tailored package of support services to help them to become established and to increase their impact. This includes access to relevant expertise and technical assistance, meeting new partners and building networks, developing business plans and identifying sources of finance. The Award is not a cash prize - but the services offered have a value of US$25,000.

The call is open until the 16th March 2008.

For further information please see www.seedinit.org where you can also find the application form and learn about previous Award Winners.

We look forward to receiving your application and to reading about your ideas.

With best regards

Dr Helen Marquard
Executive Director
The SEED Initiative


For information about the SEED Awards:
www.seedinit.org
seedawards2008@seedinit.org
Tel: +49 30 8900068 99

For any other queries about the SEED Initiative:
helen.marquard@seedinit.org
Tel: +44 1420 488 544

The SEED Initiative - Supporting Entrepreneurs for Sustainable Development
c/o The World Conservation Union (IUCN)
28 Rue Mauverney
Gland CH-1196
Switzerland
]]> Mon, 25 Feb 2008 09:16:00 EST http://IYPF-inform.tigblog.org/post/338187 -35.2833333 149.2166667-35.2833333149.2166667 http://IYPF-inform.tigblog.org/post/304227
We are pleased to announce that the ICTE is now accepting
applications for the 2008-09 cycle of its International Guest Program. Many of you
have already met with our International Guests in the past and know
the outstanding individuals we select for this unique opportunity.

For those of you who are not familiar, each year the International
Guest Program welcomes 20-25 human rights leaders and peace educators
primarily from the Global South. These activists come for a 2-3 month
residency in Brooklyn, working within the ICTE community. The program
aims to support each guest's commitment to empowering local
communities in the promotion of tolerance, human rights, respect for
diversity and social justice. Individualized work plans are created
with the guests that involve networking, professional skills
training, opportunities to present their work, and time to reflect on their
ongoing efforts.

This year, we are placing a special emphasis on "Scholars and
Practitioners in the field of Tolerance Education". Therefore, we are
reaching out to all of you in the field and in academia. Please pass
these guidelines along to your colleagues who you feel are interested
and qualified for the program. The guidelines are attached to this
e-mail, and can also be found on our website:
http://www.seedsoftolerance.org/fgp.html. The deadline for
applications is January 21st, 2008.

Please circulate this information, and feel free to contact me if you
have any questions.

Thank you,

Véronique Graham
ICTE Office Manager
International Center for Tolerance Education
An Initiative of the Third Millennium Foundation
Tel. 718-237-6262 ext. 101

www.seedsoftolerance.org


]]> Thu, 06 Dec 2007 19:49:00 EST http://IYPF-inform.tigblog.org/post/304227 -35.2833333 149.2166667-35.2833333149.2166667 http://IYPF-inform.tigblog.org/post/292467
The world´s first conference on "Carbon Farming" will be staged in
Australia on 16 and 17 November. Speakers include leading soil
scientists and primary producers who have started "carbon farming"
already. Overseas experts have declared it a historical event of
international importance. As part of the event, the "Carbon Cockie of
the Year" will be named. There will also be an exhibition of `carbon
farming´ products and services.

Details of the event can be seen @ carbonfarming.blogspot.com


CALLING ON SCIENCE ENTHUSIASTS

If you´re between 13 and 26, and you study or work in science or
engineering, if you care to address the world´s toughest challenges,
Citizen Science of SustainUS holds an annual paper competition based
upon the agenda of the upcoming UN Commission on Sustainable
Development [UNCSD]. The purpose of the competition is to make
technical aspects of those topics relevant and understandable to the
general public and influence sound public policy. The competition
winners will: have their work published in the journal Citizen
Science, and present to activists and policy-makers at the United
Nations Commission on Sustainable Development, held 5-16 May 2008 in
New York City, as a member of the youth delegation. This year´s UNCSD
discussion and Citizen Science paper topics are Africa, Agriculture,
Desertification, Drought, Land, and Rural Development This is the
first year the UNCSD will discuss these topics; therefore, background
research will be a priority, giving young scientists a premier
opportunity to apply their knowledge to the policy arena. Papers will
be accepted in three categories which are Middle school students,
high school students, as well as undergraduate and graduate students.


Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until January 1, 2008

Full instructions @
http://docs.google.com/View?docid=ddzjrfcf_13d6hk27

Questions or requests may be directed to
Miranda.Newberry@SustainUS.org

All Paper Submissions may be sent to CitizenScience@SustainUS.org]]> Sun, 25 Nov 2007 20:14:00 EST http://IYPF-inform.tigblog.org/post/292467 -35.2833333 149.2166667-35.2833333149.2166667 http://IYPF-inform.tigblog.org/post/273205 direction - a strategy for action till the end of 2009; a new look
and website; an online membership system that allows self-management
and greater interactivity and connections; and our strategy on
climate change. More recently we have seen young professionals around
the globe Stand Up Against Poverty and in the 4 weeks since our
birthday our membership has grown by 15%. Next year, our plans are to
convene our third international
Summit in Manchester (UK), triple our membership, expand our
information services, advance our Funds for member projects and
activities, and release a new member magazine.

It is an exciting time for IYPF and we need the brightest young
professionals to join our Board to lead the organisation as we grow
and transform over the next 2 years.

This is your opportunity to nominate.

At our Annual General Meeting in December, IYPF members will vote to
the Board three new directors for a two-year term. Chuma, Kate and
myself will be continuing in to the second year of our terms, so we
need at least thee new nominees. You can read more about our current
Board here http://www.iypf.org/about_board.htm.

The IYPF Board of Directors governs the organisation, determines
strategy and direction, and oversees its operations. The Board also
operates three working groups that involve IYPF staff, members and
external stakeholders on Strategy, Fundraising and Compliance. It is
expected that board members take oversight or provide a significant
contribution to one of IYPF´s operational areas.

Being a director will require 5 hours per week, regular e-mail
communication, and regular meetings via Internet. It is a significant
and rewarding commitment and those considering nomination should
consider their existing commitments. You can read more on the
position here: http://www.iypf.org/about_board.htm.

An appointment as a Director will be from the IYPF's AGM in December
2007 until the AGM in 2009. At that point, the person may choose to
nominate to be elected to the Board for a second term. .

If you are a self driven, passionate young professional and leading
the development of the IYPF over the next two years appeals to your
sense of purpose and adventure, please go here
http://www.iypf.org/about_board.htm. to download a nomination form
and submit your nomination via e-mail to IYPF CEO, Cameron Neil, on
cameronneil@iypf.org.

Nominations are due no later than Friday 16 November 2007.

If you are not already a member - a prerequisite for being a Director
- you can become a member online today via our website:
http://www.iypf.org/membership.htm.

For more information on the IYPF, see: http://www.iypf.org.

Yours sincerely

Gregory Nelson,
Director, IYPF]]> Mon, 29 Oct 2007 10:31:00 EDT http://IYPF-inform.tigblog.org/post/273205 -35.2833333 149.2166667-35.2833333149.2166667 http://IYPF-inform.tigblog.org/post/268703
In February, the Commission for Social Development will meet for its
46th session on "Promoting full employment and decent work for all".
The Commission will discuss shifting trends in employment, as well as
policy suggestions for how to promote employment and decent work
around the world. This consultation provides an exciting opportunity
for GYAN members to contribute to this highly important debate as a
report on the results will be delivered to delegates at the dialogue.

Globalization and rapid technological development have given rise to
increased labor mobility, bringing new employment opportunities and
new uncertainties. These changes particularly effect youth. Today’s
young people are the most educated generation ever, with ever
increasing access to markets and communication. At the same time,
young people represent about half of the total unemployed global
workforce, but only one fifth of the world’s population. As youth are
facing this reality, their voice must be part of this debate. So
please take a moment to answer these questions for your chance to get
your voice heard!

The E-consultation will take place from October 18th until November
8th, 2007. To sign up for the consultation and find out more, please
visit here: http://groups.takingitglobal.org/gyanemployment or send a
blank email to gyanemployment-subscribe@groups.takingitglobal.org.

Best regards,
Membership Team
Global Youth Action Network
www.youthlink.org

----------------------------------------

Estimado miembro del RGAJ,

En Febrero, la Comision para el Desarrollo Social se va a juntar para
la apertura de una sesion dedicada a « La Promocion del empleo totaly
del trabajo decente para todos ». La Comision discutira no solo del
cambio de tendencia en el mercado del trabjajo, sino tambien hara
proposiciones para promover el empleo y el trabajo decente en todo el
mundo. Esa consultacion representa una oportunidad atrayante para los
miembros de GYAN de contribuir a este importante debate cuyos
resultados seran entregados a los delegados del dialoguo.

La globalizacion y el rapido desarrollo tecnologico ha fomentado una
mobilidad mas importante de la mano de obra, llevando a la vez mas
oportunidades nuevas pero tambien mas incertidumbres. Estos cambios
afectan a los jovenes particularmente. Hoy en dia, la nueva
generacion de jovenes es mas educada que nunca, con un aceso creciente al
mercadoy a las comunicaciones. Sin embargo, los jovenes representan casi la
mitad de la fuerza de trabajo desempleada, aunque representen solo
los 20% de la poblacion mundial total. Como lo podemos ver, los jovenes
son los primeros a ser afectados por el desempleo, asi que su voz
debeser escuchada en este debate. Si quiere que su voz sea tomada en
cuenta, por favor toma un rato para contestar estas pocas preguntas.

La E-consultacion se llevara a cabo del 18 de Octubre hasta el 8 de
Noviembre de 2007. Para registrarse a la consultacion y conseguir mas
informaciones, por favor visita el sitio siguiente:
http://groups.takingitglobal.org/GYANempleo o manda un e-mail a
GYANempleo-subscribe@groups.takingitglobal.org.

Cordialmente,
El equipo de afiliación
Red Global de Acción Juvenil
www.youthlink.org

-----------------------------------------------------

Cher membre du RMAJ,

En février, la Commission pour le Développement Social des Nations
Unies se réunira pour la quarante-sixième session de fond sur "la
promotion du plein-emploi et d’un travail décent pour tous". La
Commission discutera des tendances internationales de l’emploi et de
la main-d’œuvre, et émettra des recommandations pour la promotion du
plein-emploi et d’un travail décent à travers le monde. Cette
consultation représente une excellente occasion pour les membres du
GYAN de contribuer à cette question importante, car un rapport
contenant les résultats sera remis aux délégués.

La globalisation et le développement technologique rapide ont
provoquéune augmentation de la mobilité de la main-d’œuvre, qui créent de
nouvelles offres d'emploi et aussi de nouvelles incertitudes. Ces
changements affectent plus particulièrement la jeunesse. La nouvelle
génération est la mieux éduquée, avec un accès sans précédent aux
marchés globaux et à la communication internationale. En même temps,
les jeunes représentent environ la moitié des chômeurs globaux,
quoique seulement un cinquième de la population du monde. Parce que
lajeunesse doit faire face à cette réalité, sa voix doit prendre part à
cette discussion. Donc s'il vous plaît, répondez à ces questions et
profitez de cette chance d'être entendus!

La consultation en ligne aura lieu du 18 octobre jusqu'au 8 novembre,
2007. Pour s'engager à la consultation et plus d'information,
visitez http://groups.takingitglobal.org/GYANemploi ou envoyez un e-mail à
GYANemploi-subscribe@groups.takingitglobal.org.

Cordialement,
L’équipe d’adhésion
Réseau Mondial Action Jeunesse
www.youthlink.org ]]> Mon, 15 Oct 2007 09:05:00 EDT http://IYPF-inform.tigblog.org/post/268703 -35.2833333 149.2166667-35.2833333149.2166667 http://IYPF-inform.tigblog.org/post/268699 - against poverty and inequality and for the Millennium Development
Goals

Wednesday, 17th Oct 2007, Greater London Authority Building, City
Hall,
11am-2pm

High-profile speakers:
- Dr Asha-Rose Migiro (Deputy Secretary General of the United
Nations) - the most senior woman and African in the United Nations
- Ms. Thoraya Obaid, Executive Director of the UN Population Fund
- Kumi Naidoo, Chair of the Global Call to action Against poverty
(GCAP)

The event is free of charge! However, we need participants to pre-
register for security reasons. Email your detail to
u8standup@gmail.com to get a confirmation of your place.

The U8 (Global Student Partnership for Development) is taking a key
position in the organisation of the UK's main Stand Up, Speak Out
event in central London, alongside organisations such as the Global
Call To Action Against Poverty/BOND, Oxfam GB, UNICEF and United
Nations Association of the UK.
]]> Mon, 15 Oct 2007 09:01:00 EDT http://IYPF-inform.tigblog.org/post/268699 -35.2833333 149.2166667-35.2833333149.2166667 http://IYPF-inform.tigblog.org/post/266665 2. Job posting: Sustainable Investment Analyst (Melbourne)
3. Engineers Without Borders National Conference (Melbourne)
4. Invitation to the Sustainable Cities Round Table, 31 October (Melbourne)
5. The Brisbane Institute Advance Notice: Our future/Your say - Generation Y
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Job: Campaign Manager: The Climate Group: Apply by 19 October

Campaign Manager - Together
Based in Melbourne, Australia
Salary competitive; Start date: as soon as possible

The Climate Group is seeking a highly motivated Campaign Manager to
play a lead role in `Together´, our recently launched consumer
engagement campaign. Reporting directly to the Australia Director the
role presents a challenging opportunity for a dynamic individual to
work in a successful NGO recognized for its international work with
both companies, policy-makers and consumers.

ABOUT US
The Climate Group is an international NGO with offices in the UK, US,
Australia, China and India dedicated to accelerating international
leadership on climate change.

`Together´ (www.together.com), our consumer engagement campaign
launched in the UK this year with the aim of making is easier for
people to reduce their impact on the environment. Together works with
mainstream household brands and members of civil society to develop
products and services which help individuals combat climate change.

The campaign is being rolled out globally with US and Australia
launches planned for early 2008 and we are looking for a Campaign
Manager to help launch and run Together in Australia.

ABOUT THE ROLE
The campaign manager´s role will be to manage the day-to-day running
of the campaign, and be expected to carry out the following tasks:
* Manage relationships with all Together partners (from blue chip
companies to Civil Society), to develop and launch campaign
solutions.
* Assist Australia Director on recruitment of new partners to
expand the campaign
* Management of marketing budgets and overall responsibility for
executing marketing and PR campaigns
* Responsible for managing together.com and other online content
* Lead contact for other NGO and government campaign engagement
* On-going responsibility for all other day-to-day Together
activities, including auditing of campaign and managing tactical
opportunities.

ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will have the following skills and
experience:
* At least three years experience in project management (preferably
in a `client facing´ role either in marketing or advertising)
* Excellent organizational and project management skills
* Strong oral and written communication skills and a great
attention to detail
* A very pro-active person who seeks out opportunities and can work
on their own initiative
* A strong educational background
* Understanding of climate change would be an advantage
* A valid Australian visa (if applicable)

NEXT STEPS
Interested candidates should in the first instance email a CV and
covering letter outlining details of current remuneration to Rupert
Posner via rposner@theclimategroup.org.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS Friday 19th October 2007
www.theclimategroup.org


Job posting: Sustainable Investment Analyst (Melbourne)

Sustainable Investment Analyst

As a leading provider of sustainable investment research to local and
international investors SIRIS is seeking to hire a permanent team
member to contribute research and analytical skills to SIRIS' core
activities in corporate sustainability assessment. Tasks undertaken
in this role will be varied, but will focus on sustainability
research of ASX and MCSI listed entities, and the preparation of
client-specific investment reports based on this information.

Tasks will include:

* Collection and analysis of information and data from annual
reports, financial reports, company websites and other publicly
available documents

* Engaging and corresponding with companies at executive
level

* Writing company profile reports on a wide range of
sustainability themes

* Assist in the compilation of monthly corporate social
responsibility/ sustainability reports for delivery to clients.

* Completion of research reports as commissioned by clients
(ranging from global stocks coverage to sector studies)

* Monitoring and reporting of research progress

The position would suit a graduate or post-graduate with a strong
interest (or experience) in corporate social responsibility and
research experience.

SIRIS supports and actively promotes work / life balance.
Remuneration will be negotiated based on individual candidate skills
and experience. The position is based in the Melbourne CBD.

For further information please call (03) 8621 2000 or email
applications to research@siris.com.au.

Sustainable Investment Research Institute Pty Ltd (SIRIS)
Level 9, 99 William Street
Melbourne Victoria 3000 Australia
Phone: 61 3 8621 2000
Fax: 61 3 8621 2001
Website: http://www.siris.com.au



Engineers Without Borders National Conference (Melbourne)
Nov 29th - Dec 1st 2007
Melbourne University

The 2007 EWB National Conference will focus on three themes:

Day 1: Engaging with Community

As development practitioners our challenge is to achieve the best
possible outcomes for communities. Although this is a simple mission
statement, achieving it requires constant reflection and
deliberation. To help us lay the foundations for productive
engagement with communities, day one of the conference will focus on
participatory approaches, valuing local knowledge and aspirations,
the role of appropriate technologies and how we evaluate impact.

Day 2: Working in the World

Development work does not happen in isolation. The world around us is
undergoing dramatic change and those least equipped to deal with
instability often feel its harshest consequences. Presenters will
encourage delegates to reflect on the interaction of the natural
environment, geo-political interests and conflict situations with
people in developing communities. We will explore how appropriate
development can build resilience and lay the foundations for a
sustainable and secure future.

Day 3: Response-Ability

How are we, as concerned Australians, able to respond? Fundamental to
our vision is our conviction that each individual has the ability and
the responsibility to make a positive impact in the world. On the
final day, presenters will explore strategies for making this vision
a reality. Delegates will learn from people and organizations who
are leading the way in responding to complex problems and be inspired
to take their own next step.

Speakers Include
· ABDULLAH SALEH MBAMBA Director, United Nations Information Centre
· Australia, New Zealand, Asia Pacific
· JANET HUNT Fellow, Centre for Aboriginal Economic Policy Research.
Former Executive Director of the Australian Council for Overseas Aid
and the International Women's Development Agency
· DR MARK MORAN, Group Manager, Centre for Appropriate Technology,
Core
· Project Leader, Desert Knowledge Cooperative Research Centre,
Adjunct Associate Professor, University of Queensland
· DON HENRY Executive Director, Australian Conservation Foundation
· JASON GLANVILLE Programs and Strategy Director, Reconciliation
Australia
· PROFESSOR BUCKERIDGE Head of School, Civil, Environmental
Chemical
· Engineering, RMIT Chair Bioethics Committee of the International
Union of Biological Sciences

To Register Visit: www.ewb.org.au/conference2007



Invitation to the Sustainable Cities Round Table, 31 October
(Melbourne)

The Victorian Eco-Innovation Lab (VEIL) would like to invite you to:

The Sustainable Cities Round Table
5 - 7pm Wednesday 31 October
Yasuko Hiraoka Room
Sidney Myer Asia Centre
University of Melbourne

Proudly supported by the City of Melbourne.

This event promises a fascinating finish to the Sustainable Cities
Round Table series this year with the theme: visioning a sustainable
urban future. The speakers will present their own design visions and
also talk of the important role of visioning in business and
government sectors.

Speakers include:
· Melanie Dodd, Lecturer, Architecture Design, RMIT University
· Graham Crist, Program Director, Architecture Design, RMIT
University
· Eva Migdal, Sustainability Strategist, Hatch Generation
· Prof Catherin Bull, Associate Dean, Architecture, Building
Planning, University of Melbourne
· Steve Mushin, Designer Artist
· Jon Ward, General Manager, Business, Innovation Technology,
Sustainability Victoria
· Catherine Stutterheim, RMIT University Stutterheim/ Anderson
Landscape Architecture
· Rob Adams, Director, City Design Urban Environment, City of
Melbourne

There will also be a presentation by Francois Jegou, Director of the
Brussels-based design research company, Solutioning.

"François Jégou also teaches as visiting professor at the Faculty of
Design of the Politecnico in Milan and La Cambre School of Visual Art
in Brussels and was the co-producer with Ezio Manzini of the
exhibition Sustainable Everyday. The picture that emerged from this
project, says Jegou, was that of a `multi-local city...a city in the
shape of a network of places endowed with totally new
characteristics". Jegou currently works with Manzini on the Emude
project looking at the role and actions of creative communities in
defining new models for sustainable living".

As the Sustainable Cities Round Table is a networking event we ask
you:
To invite one other person to attend with you
To nominate one person you would like to meet to further your urban
sustainability project/ interest. We will then send them an
invitation to the event.

RSVPs ARE ESSENTIAL. Please RSVP your attendance, your colleagues´
email address and as many details possible of the person you would
like to meet to fedwards@unimelb.edu.au by 19 October.

Visit www.SustainableMelbourne.com for more information and to see
films of previous events!

We hope you can join us,

Ferne Edwards

Sustainable Cities Research Officer
Victorian Eco-Innovation Laboratory (VEIL)
Australian Centre for Science, Innovation and Society (ACSIS)

Old Arts Building
University of Melbourne 3010
E: fedwards@unimelb.edu.au
T: (03) 8344 3004
F: (03) 9013 2674
W: http://www.acsis.unimelb.edu.au
http://www.sustainablemelbourne.com
http://www.sustainablecitiesnet.com


The Brisbane Institute Advance Notice: Our future/Your say -
Generation Y

The Brisbane Institute in conjunction with The Courier Mail, Channel
9 and Griffith University's Urban Research Program Presents the next
in its series of public seminars

Our future, Your say

Is the future safe in their hands?

Brisbane Powerhouse, October 22 at 6.30pm

When the time comes for the baby boomers and Generation Xs to move
on, will Generation Ys be ready to take over?

The fifth forum in a six-part series entitled Our Future, Your Say
will focus on Generation Y _ at work, play and life.

A panel of high-profile Generation Ys will discuss what Brisbane will
look like in 2020, how they think the city could work better, and
whether our current leaders are stuffing Brisbane up for future
generations.

Speakers include Australian Idol finalist Bobby Flynn, businessman
Labour Solutions' Andrew Northcott, Queensland Prisoner's Legal
Service director Matilda Alexander and Brisbane Triple J reporter
Vivian Hogg.

We also have Kim Nelson from Young Planners Queensland, Rave editor
and writer Alasdair Duncan, Bridgeman Downs Baptist Church youth
pastor Tim Sweetman, and The Courier-Mail feature writer Trent
Dalton.

Our MCs for the night are Nine's Joseph May and Sarah Harris - both
Generation Y and both making a name for themselves in their chosen
careers.

Cost: Admission is free!!
RSVP: Tel. The Brisbane Institute on 3220 2198 or online
at: rsvp@brisinst.org.au

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Nairobi, Kenya. November 29th-1st December 2007

Meeting in Nairobi, we will explore topics through our work: fact
and fantasy, tradition and urban myth, the poet community and
storyteller, voice and media, new skills and old, the individual and
the environment, ourselves and the story itself. "Under African
Skies" seeks new works and experimental ideas. The festival invites
the attendance and involvement of people from many cultural
backgrounds, with professional and personal interest in performance,
corporate training, writing history (oral and written), health and
education, family teenage and early childhood issues.

The festival attracts artists from all media, poets, performers,
writers, drama specialists, musicians, dancers, visual artists and
those working with story in community and business environments.
There will be poetry and storytelling within the cultural contexts of
groups within communities. We come together to take part in
workshops, performance and debate in two days of sharing.

Workshop Topics include Theater and improvisation, community-based
storytelling, poetry with a cause, story through biography, unlocking
memories, storytelling in museums and galleries, storytelling and
poetry in the corporate world, storytelling to children and living to
tell the tale, oral history storytelling, poetry and comedy.

COST: Full Registration: $ 300

CONTACT: Send your abstract to: Charles Muthiora, Cell phone No. +254
734 327908, Email: charliecvm@yahoo.com; P.O. BOX 447- 00518
Nairobi, Kenya.

The festival is hosted by Community Focus Group (CFG ), Kenya
http://communityfocusgroup.org/


Participatory Democracy From The Local To The Global Level: For What
Sort Of Development?
Lyon, France, December 10-12, 2007

The Rhône-Alpes Regional Council is organizing a world meeting on the
theme of participatory democracy. This initiative sets out to
highlight the infinite variety of experiences in participatory
democracy throughout the world and discuss development issues. Using
the great diversity of experiences the world over, the idea is to
start mapping out areas of convergence, a common meaning to all these
experiences that are developing and taking root. For more
information, please click www.democratie2007.rhonealpes.fr/-A-World-
Meeting-.html.

Call For Application: Certificate Course In Human Rights Leadership
Development
www.justicegroup.org/training

Please be inform that the Global Human Rights Leadership Training
Institute (GHRLTI) is now accepting applications for this year
Certificate Course in Human Rights Leadership Development and
Training, 1 November 2007 to 10 December 2007.

The Human Rights Leadership Development and Training course aims to
develop a comprehensive experience of human rights learning by
equipping potential human rights educators, advocates, activists,
students, volunteers, and law enforcement officers with knowledge and
skills to:
q Integrate knowledge in the fields of politics, economics, cultural
diversity, gender issues and socio-psychology in the context of human
rights.
q Strategize training and methodology required for promoting human
rights education in various countries across all sectors of the
society.
q To explore the specificities and points of commonality of the non-
formal and the formal education contexts in relation to human rights
learning.
q To establish a global network of trainers on human rights
education.

The maximum number of course participants is 30. Students who
successfully complete the course will receive a Certificate of
Participation.

The deadline for application is 27th October 2007. Further
information about the course can be sent to: Margaret Abiagam,
Project Manager: applications@justicegroup.org OR Prince Devison,
Director: training@justicegroup.org.

International Research Fellowship on Third Sector Research
Applications close 15 November 2007.

The International Society for Third-Sector Research (ISTR) and the
Rockefeller Archive Center (RAC) are pleased to announce the first
International Research Fellowship. This fellowship will be awarded to
a scholar from outside the U.S. and Canada, for research using the
Rockefeller Archive Center and attendance at the 8th International
Conference of ISTR. Applicants must demonstrate that they have a
scholarly research project that will benefit from attending the ISTR
conference and requires research at the Rockefeller Archive Center.
Information about the RAC and its collections can be found at
http://archive.rockefeller.edu. Applicants must have a record of
prior scholarship, which may be a thesis or dissertation. Applicants
much contact the RAC at least one month prior to applying for the
Fellowship so that they can clearly identify the substantial archival
materials that are related to their research project.

The fellowship award is US $5,000 intended to cover the cost of
travel to and attendance at the ISTR conference in Barcelona, Spain
(July 9-12, 2008), and to the RAC in Sleepy Hollow, New York, for
research at the Archives. Applicants must attend the entire ISTR
Conference. In addition, they must plan on spending at least three
days at the RAC for the purpose of conducting their research. The
award is expected to cover the full costs of travel, lodging, meals
and incidentals. Applicants are responsible for obtaining all
necessary travel visas.

Applications must include the following:
q proposal of no more than four pages (2,000 to 2,500 words)
describing the research project aims, purpose, methodology, and
outcomes;
q letter (500 to 1,000 words) explaining how participation at the
Conference and use of the Archives will help enhance this project;
q records of prior scholarly accomplishments; and
q short sample of scholarly writing (up to 3,000 to 5,000 words,
e.g., average journal size) demonstrating research abilities.

The fellowship award will be announced by January 31, 2008. Entries
will be read by a three member committee. Applications and supporting
materials should be sent to: ISTR International Research Fellowship,
559 Wyman Park Building, 3400 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD
21218-2688 USA

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The Global Alliance for ICT and Development [GAID] is organizing the
forum 24-26 September, to discuss Youth and ICT as Agents of Change.
It aims to harness the creativity and dynamism of youth in exploring
and using ICT for the benefit of their communities and in achieving
the Millennium Development Goals. More info is available at www.un-
gaid.org/gfyouth

MA PROGRAM IN COEXISTENCE AND CONFLICT

Brandeis University program is designed for professionals who work or
aspire to work for governments, international agencies, businesses or
non-profits operating in areas of diplomacy, security, aid,
development, human rights, education, democracy and governance, and
civil society building. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis
for the September 2007/2008 academic year. More information available
at www.brandeis.edu/programs/Slifka/masters/ or you can send an email
to masterscoex@brandeis.edu

YOUNG GLOBAL LEADERS ANNUAL SUMMIT 2007

Young global leaders is hosting this year a summit that will take
place from 4-8 September in Dalian, China, bringing Young Global
Leaders together to learn with each other and from each other within
a global network of peers. It is also a chance for the community to
work together (and plan further work) in the taskforces they have
organised around the biggest global challenges facing our generation
- Health, Education, the Environment, Global Governance, Development
and Poverty.

The Summit will be an intense and creative workshop to understand -
and perhaps even redefine - The Future of Leadership. Young Global
Leaders will be asked to identify the skills and knowledge they will
need to develop in the next 5 - 10 - 15 years and test their
application against the leadership environments in which they operate
in order to shape the future in a more positive way.

This year´s Summit is being held immediately prior to the World
Economic Forum´s Annual Meeting of the New Champions to be held from
6 to 8 September.

For more info send an email to ygl@weforum.org or check the following
URL:
www.younggloballeaders.org/Events_YGL/04_09_2007_Young_Global_Leaders_
Annual_Summit_2007.html.

ECO-SU-D 2007

The Sixth International Conference on Ecosystems and Sustainable
Development provides a unique forum for the presentation and
discussion of recent work in the field including physical sciences
and modelling. ECOSUD also gives opportunities for new emergent ideas
in science arising from the cross fertilization of different
disciplines including mathematical models and eco-informatics,
evolutionary thermodynamics and biodiversity, structures in
ecosystems modelling and landscapes to mention but a few. ECOSUD 2007
will examine Thermodynamics and ecology, Sustainability indicators,
Mathematical and system modelling, Ecosystems modelling,
Biodiversity, Sustainability development studies, Conservation and
management of ecological areas, Socio-Economic factors, Energy
conservation and generation, Environmental and ecological policies,
Environmental management, Environmental risk, Natural resources
management, Recovery of damaged areas, Biological aspects,
Complexity, Remote sensing, Landscapes and forestation issues, Soil
and agricultural issues, Water resources, Sustainable waste
management, and Air pollution and its effects on ecosystems. More
info available at www.wessex.ac.uk/conferences/2007/eco07/

MICROFINANCE MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE

The School for Community Economic Development at SNHU is accepting
applications and inquiries for a course on "Practical Issues in
Microfinance" scheduled for September 2007. SCED's first completely
online series of courses provides a unique opportunity for busy
microfinance practitioners who cannot leave their work/communities
but still wish to acquire new skill sets and benefit from the option
of earning academic credit. The program is offered year round with
opportunities to earn "portable" academic credits, a Masters degree,
or a Graduate Certificate in Microfinance Management. It also serves
a diverse community with courses designed for "beginner" to
"advanced" practitioners. For more info contact Dr. Puneetha
Palakurthi at p.palakurthi@snhu.edu

MERCOSUR YOUTH SOCIAL FORUM

The forum will take place September 6-9 in Florianópolis, Brazil. It
aims to collect new proposals to make a new world without violence
and poverty. You can participate or suggest a workshop on youth
employment, poverty reduction and education. The registration fee of
R$ 20 Reals will be used in the general costs of production and
accomplishment of the event. It ensures that the Social Forum would
remain an independent social movement. Due to many requests, the
application deadline has been postponed to SEPTEMBER 30.

More information is available at www.forumsocialdajuventude.com.br or
send an email to forumdajuventude@terra.com.br

WORK-CAMPS!

There're some 4000 international work camps available each year in
more than 75 countries (in the North, mainly during the summer, in
the South, typically all year round). A work camp lasts between two
and three weeks, with 10 to 20 international participants. The aim of
a volunteering project would vary between social, environmental,
constructional, or educational purposes.

The project could be for instance to: Do a theatre-based fair trade
campaign at a fair trade festival in Denmark. Renovate a run-down
youth hostel in Japan. Play music and study nationalism in Serbia.
Build a school and participate in an AIDS awareness campaign in
Uganda. Study the roots of fascism and help with archives work in a
German KZ camp. Play with orphans in the US. Help at a wheelchair
race in Alaska. Learn how to bicycle and make food out of garbage in
Finland. And much more!

In MS Denmark (www.ms.dk), we see work camps as a cultural exchange
and campaigns tool that benefits local communities, and thereby
fighting poverty. The work camp movement started after the 2 world
wars and is still about peace, development, breaking down
stereotypes, leadership

To sign up as a leader or to participant in a work camp, you need to
contact the work camp organisation in your country. One of the
following URLs should help you find it!
www.alliance-network.org/all/org/members.php?typ=1
www.yap.org/index.php?tab_id=3link_id=18link_pos=1
www.yap.org/index.php?tab_id=3link_id=19link_pos=2
www.sciint.org/81.93.0.0.1.0.phtml
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Here is a collection of opportunities and resources I collated over
the weekend.

1. Job: Australian Conservation Foundation: Director of Strategy
2. Job: Spiral Hub Enterprise Development Worker, closes Sept 7
3. Sept 1112: National conference: Sustainable development Local
Government: Melbourne
4. Oxfam Celebrates Youth -- International Youth Day, 12 August 2007
5. Smart Green Schools, PhD Scholarships, apply by Sept 20
6. Catapult Young Guns
7. Close the Gap at the Brisbane Institute on 21 August
8. Sep 7: The Small Footprint Initiative weekend event: NSW mid north
coast



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1. Job: Australian Conservation Foundation: Director of Strategy


Subject: Australian Conservation Foundation: Director of Strategy
Date sent: Fri, 10 Aug 2007 15:12:09 +1000
From: "Olivia Ryan"

Director of Strategy - Australian Conservation Foundation

o Lead role in driving a sustainable future
o Unique opportunity in the environment movement
o Melbourne based - national and international focus

For over 40 years the Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) has
been Australia's leading environment organisation and a strong voice
promoting solutions through research, consultation, education and
partnerships. ACF is renowned for working with the community,
business and government to obtain its environmental goals.

This unique role in the Australian environment movement will play a
key leadership role in the development and promotion of cutting edge
thinking towards the adoption of ecological sustainability. The role
will establish relationships with national and international
sustainability organisations, think tanks, the social change
movement, key policy makers, politicians and corporations.

You have a track record in harnessing practical ideas based on a
sound knowledge in the social, economic and/or environment fields.
You currently work within a NGO, academia, corporation or government
and have campaign experience and an informed strategic mind.

If your personal and career goal is to achieve significant outcomes
for a sustainable society then please contact Richard Green on 03
9225 5225 or email your resume to ngo_10@ngorecruitment.com.

For more information about the job go to:
http://www.acfonline.org.au/articles/news.asp?news_id=1378eid=3149


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2. Job: Spiral Hub Enterprise Development Worker, closes Sept 7

Position available: Enterprise Development Worker

21 hrs/week, SACS 5.1

Do you have a business background and a passion for social justice?
Or Are you a Community Development Worker with strong business
development skills? Then we would love to hear from you.

This position will involve assisting humanitarian entrants and people
from new and emerging communities to identify and plan business
ideas.

Please contact Amelia Salmon on 07 38447733 or contact@spiral.org.au
for selection criteria. Applications close Sept 7th.


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3. Sept 1112: National conference: Sustainable development Local
Government: Melbourne

Dear Colleague,

The Local Government Sustainable Development 2007 conference, being
hosted by Environs Australia, is shaping up to be a great success. It
will be held in Melbourne on September 1112 at the Hilton on the
Park Hotel. For details about the conference, please visit the
website
http://www.halledit.com.au/conferences/sustainability/2007

As with last year's inaugural conference, we are anticipating more
than 150 delegates from across Australia. If you are planning to
attend this important event, it is vital that you book early. There
is an international soccer match being played on the evening of
September 11 in Melbourne between Australia and Argentina, and there
will be pressure on available rooms in the immediate vicinity of the
MCG.

The organisers, Hallmark Conferences, have secured a block booking of
rooms at the Hilton which will be available to those delegates who
book early. I would therefore urge delegates to book their attendance
at the conference as soon as possible, and to advise Hallmark whether
you want to utilise the booking arrangement that Hallmark has made
with the Hilton. Hallmark can be reached on 03 8534 5021 or email
denise.mcqueen@halledit.com.au

I look forward to catching up with you at the conference

Best regards
Evan Thomas
President
Environs Australia
The Local Government Environment Network
http:www.environs.org.au


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4. Oxfam Celebrates Youth -- International Youth Day, 12 August 2007

Oxfam Celebrates Youth as a Global Force for Positive Change on
International Youth Day, 12 August 2007

Oxfam Australia celebrates the positive difference that young people
are making in communities worldwide by highlighting the work of 19
young Australian participants in the Oxfam International Youth
Partnership (OIYP) program to mark International Youth Day, 12 August
2007.

"'Be seen, be heard' is the 2007 International Youth Day theme and
the OIYP participants -- we call them Action Partners -- are making
themselves heard and seen every day, working for positive,
sustainable change in their communities in Australia and in 300 other
countries round the world. They really are a global force for
change!" said May Miller-Dawkins, Coordinator of the Oxfam
International Youth Partnerships program.

The 19 Australian OIYP Action Partners -- 17 are from indigenous
communities -- are all working on different projects to improve
community life. These include improving access to health or social
services, addressing gender based violence, or increasing
opportunities for people to have more control over the decisions that
affect their lives.

Patrick Mau, a 24 year old musician from Horn Island in the Torres
Straits, uses music to create opportunities for young islanders.
"There are so few facilities for young people here on Horn Island and
they have been exposed to drugs and violence so young. So helping
them to express themselves through the music and art of the Torres
Straits builds their confidence. They can be positive role models
and prove to others that we can change things for the better."

Jirra Harvey, 24, is a journalist and project officer in the
University of Melbourne's Centre for Indigenous Affairs. She sees
the media as a potentially positive vehicle for expressing the
indigenous community's voice, even though it has also represented
indigenous people in a negative stereotyped light. "I don't want us
just to have 'a voice', but to have many voices. I want the next
generation to express their Aboriginality in a multitude of ways,
not be held back by stereotype. As a journalist, I can help make
this happen."

All the OIYP Action Partners from Australia and round the world will
be coming together at a week-long event in October to be held Sydney.
The event, titled 'Kaleidoscope', kicks off a three year program to
provide them with opportunities to develop their skills, knowledge
and understanding, and make a sustained contribution to positive
global change. Throughout this process, they will be supported by
Oxfam Australia and its Oxfam partners internationally.

While Oxfam International Youth Partnerships focus on young peoples'
role in development Oxfam Australia's Close the Gap Campaign is
working with Indigenous Communities for health equality and positive
sustainable change. (The Close the Gap photo exhibition will be
launched in Canberra on August 9 in anticipation of the National Day
of Action on September 18.)


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5. Smart Green Schools, PhD Scholarships, apply by Sept 20

2 PhD Scholarships available in Architecture, Sustainability and
Education

Applications are invited for two PhD scholarships funded by the
Australian Research Council. You will work as part of a diverse team
of academics and industry partners including the Department of
Education (Victoria), the Office of the Victorian Government
Architect and a number of award winning architecture firms. The
research aims are to better understand the integration of pedagogy
and sustainability in the architectural design of schools.

The scholarships are valued at AUD $30,000 tax free p.a. for three
years. This is an opportunity for you to develop cutting edge
knowledge about how space, form, education and sustainability are
interlinked.

The deadline for applications is 20 September 2007. Applicants
should respond to the position description available on the Faculty
website or by contacting CIs Clare Newton on (03) 8344 6439 or Dr
Dominique Hes (03) 8344 4230.


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6. Catapult Young Guns

- Calling all Young Guns -

Entrepreneurs, innovators and business masterminds...

Do you want your two minutes of fame on triple j this summer?

We're on the hunt again for people under 35 who've come up with a
unique, creative or just plain wacky business idea, invention or
design.

Convince us you've got the right stuff and we'll tell the whole
country about it on triple j and Catapult this summer.

Nominate yourself or someone else here:
http://www.abc.net.au/catapult/interact/triplej_default.htm

Check out our last series of Young Guns:
http://www.abc.net.au/catapult/interact/downloads/triplejguns.htm


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7. Close the Gap at the Brisbane Institute on 21 August

The Brisbane Institute proudly presents Andrew Hewett, Executive
Director, Oxfam Australia

"Closing the Gap"

Evening seminar Tuesday 21 August, 6 pm.

Registrations from 5.30 pm

The fact that the life expectancy of Indigenous People continues to
lag 17 years behind other Australians begs a number of questions. Why
it has taken so long to muster the political will to address this
situation? What has prevented us from providing long-term sustainable
solutions in the past? What is the relationship between Indigenous
health and other essential rights? How can the new-found focus on
Indigenous health be sustained? What are the priorities for action if
we are serious about preventing the status quo from continuing?

Andrew Hewett will explore these questions and share some insights on
the growing movement to close the gap in Indigenous life expectancy.

Andrew Hewett became Executive Director of Oxfam Australia in
October, 2001, having worked with Oxfam Australia (formally Oxfam
Community Aid Abroad) since 1991. Andrew initially established the
agency's advocacy program the organisation's increasing focus on
lobbying governments, public education and campaigning on social
justice and development issues. Over the years his responsibilities
expanded to include Oxfam Australia's domestic program and the
coordination of Oxfam International's response to the crisis in Timor
from 1999 - 2001. Andrew has also observed the Cancun and Hong Kong
Ministerial conferences of the World Trade Organisation.

Andrew is the vice-president of the Executive Committee of the
Australian Council for International Development (ACFID), the peak
council of non-government overseas development agencies. He has
visited Oxfam Australia programs in East Asia, South Asia, the
Pacific, Central America, Southern Africa and the Horn of Africa as
well as its programs working with Indigenous Australians. He also
visited India and Sri Lanka in mid-January 2005 to visit tsunami
affected areas.

Venue: The Long Room, Customs House, 399 Queen Street, Brisbane

Time: 5.30 p.m. for 6 p.m. start. Cost: $ 22 . Concession: $ 11.

Free to members and sponsors of The Brisbane Institute

This notice becomes a tax invoice upon payment.

RSVP Date: 20 August 2007

Enquiries: The Brisbane Institute Tel. 07 3220 2198. Email:
rsvp@brisinst.org.au


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8. Sep 7: The Small Footprint Initiative weekend event: NSW mid north
coast

The Small Footprint Initiative is a not for profit event being run at
Pacific Palms on the NSW Mid-north Coast 3 hours north of Sydney. It
is a weekend full of events including a welcome dinner with organic
wine, entertainment and speakers on Friday the 7th of September. On
Saturday there are house tours showcasing solar power, energy
efficient design, greywater and site regeneration, yoga, tai chi,
information sessions, art therapy sessions, guided kayaking on Myall
lake, guided bushwalks and childrens activities. On Sunday there is a
trade and practitioners fair with 11 complimentary therapies
showcased, building and trade displays, market stalls, music and
great food and produce.

For every participant in the weekends activities a plant will be
donated to a local bush regeneration project. Each participant will
also receive a 'goody bag' with magazines, information, freebies and
the chance to win prizes valued at between $30 and $400!

For more information please visit the website at
www.smallfootprint.com.au]]> Mon, 13 Aug 2007 06:38:00 EDT http://IYPF-inform.tigblog.org/post/241459 -35.2833333 149.2166667-35.2833333149.2166667 http://IYPF-inform.tigblog.org/post/238427 www.GKPEventsOnTheFuture.org/MediaZone/PressReleases

GKP Excited with Strong Response for Global Young Social
Entrepreneurs´ Competition

Kuala Lumpur, 31 July 2007 - Young social entrepreneurs around the
world have been mobilised! Global Knowledge Partnership (GKP)
announced yesterday that more than 225 young entrepreneurs have
logged onto www.globalknowledge.org/ysef07 to apply for the Global
Young Social Entrepreneurs´ Competition.

According to Rinalia Abdul Rahim, Executive Director of the GKP
Secretariat in Kuala Lumpur, "We are overwhelmed by the positive
response that we have garnered thus far. The quality of applications
that we have received is an indication of the immense interest and
potential in social entrepreneurship that harnesses Information and
Communication Technology (ICT)".

"We have received applications from all over the world - from the
Philippines, to Pakistan, to Ghana and Kenya. This truly global
competition will recognise the creativity, passion and talent of
youth across world and will act as a launchpad for them to achieve
their full capabilities", she added.

One such social enterprise entered so far is Kenya-based EDTEC, an
organisation which envisions an empowered community with equal access
to resources. According to the organisation´s founder, Kennedy
Onyango, "a lack of access to information due to limited use of ICT
by the most vulnerable, such as youth and women, provides a breeding
ground for poverty." He continued to say that EdTECH is concerned
with the welfare of youth, since youth remain the agents of change in
their respective communities.

Many young people have an interest in contributing towards a better
future, but job offers in the traditional development sector are
limited. A social enterprise with its double or triple bottom-line
allows them to both earn an income and realise their passion for
positive social and/or environmental impact. Their social business
model also addresses the challenge of financial sustainability that
many traditional, grant-funded development projects face.

Through the competition GKP will select 100 winners who will be
sponsored to attend the up coming Young Social Entrepreneurs Forum at
the Third Global Knowledge Conference, GK3, in Kuala Lumpur.
www.GKPEventsontheFuture.org

The competition is fully web-based and is open to all regions of the
globe, and closes on 15 August 2007. The competition will be judged
by an independent online jury and the winners will be announced on 1
October 2007. Application details and jury evaluation results will be
viewable to the public who will also be able to post comments at
www.globalknowledge.org/ysecompetition07

At the Forum, 10 of the winners will `pitch´ their enterprises to
experts to secure funding. All 100 winners will take part in a
dedicated networking session; meet various funding organisations,
mentors, experts and other stakeholders; be part of a crowd of
innovative and motivated young people; mingle and network with the
2000 general GK3 participants and showcase their social businesses.

Themed "Spearheading the Future", the Young Social Entrepreneurs´
Forum @ GK3 targets 250 participants. The 100 young social
entrepreneurs from all around the globe will meet with a community of
funding organisations, experts, mentors and other stakeholders and
engage in two real-time pitching sessions and two innovative and
interactive thematic sessions.

The Global Competition, the Young Social Entrepreneurs´ Forum and GK3
are organised by Global Knowledge Partnership (GKP);
www.globalknowledge.org

GKP runs the Youth Social Enterprise Initiative (YSEI), a programme
dedicated to young social entrepreneurs that offers support in the
four key areas of knowledge, networking, mentorship and financing;
www.ysei.org

Contact person:
Anthony David
Coordinator, Young Social Entrepreneurs’ Forum @ GK3
anthony@gkps.org.my


About GKP:

Global Knowledge Partnership (GKP) is the world´s leading
international multi-stakeholder network committed to harnessing the
potential of knowledge, and information and communication
technologies (ICT) for sustainable and equitable development.

GKP brings together public sector agencies, private sector companies,
civil society organisations and international institutions to Share
Knowledge and Build Partnerships that promote innovation and
advancement in the areas of Knowledge for Development (K4D) and
Information and Communication Technologies for Development (ICT4D).

GKP activities and programmes address development opportunities and
challenges within four strategic themes - Access to Knowledge,
Education, Poverty Reduction and Resource Mobilisation.

Through GKP, organisations across sectors share their experience,
ideas and solutions to unleash the potential of knowledge and ICT to
improve lives, reduce poverty and empower people.

With over 100 members the GKP membership spans all continents.
Working together, GKP members increase their organisational
prominence to influence policy at a global level as well as to secure
more opportunities for spreading the benefits of K4D and ICT4D
initiatives.

GKP is governed by an elected Executive Committee and is supported by
a Secretariat based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.


Join the GKP Network! More information is available @
www.globalknowledge.org/join]]> Wed, 01 Aug 2007 10:18:00 EDT http://IYPF-inform.tigblog.org/post/238427 -35.2833333 149.2166667-35.2833333149.2166667 http://IYPF-inform.tigblog.org/post/232719
Submissions are being accepted for the 2007 round of the Global
Development Awards and Medals Competition, which carries prizes in
cash and travel of around US $180,000!

Submissions can be for a new research proposal or for a completed
research paper on any of the five themes below:
· Fragile States: Addressing Vulnerability
· Household Exposure to Risk: Effects on Poverty
· The Rule of Law: Providing Security for Development
· Women´s Rights, Security and Development: Challenges and
Opportunities
· Natural Resources: Risks and Implications for Sustaining
Development

The deadline is September 17, 2007. Under each category, GDN welcomes
submissions from all branches of the social sciences (Economics,
Political Science, Sociology etc), especially multidisciplinary and
interdisciplinary projects. Submissions from qualified female
researchers are particularly encouraged. The finalists will present
their papers and proposals at GDN´s Annual Global Development
Conference in Brisbane, Australia in January 2008.

Please disseminate this information amongst your colleagues. For more
information on the competition, including full descriptions of the
categories, visit our website at: www.gdnet.org/2007awards.

BUSINESS FOR THE WORLD

Spiritual Business Network (SBN) invites you to "Business for the
World" - An International Business Conference which will take place
in Rungstedgaard, Denmark 10th-12th October 2007.

The purpose of this Conference is to explore:
· What is spiritual business? How spiritual leadership practices can
complement and benefit today's business practices
· Why do we need a spiritual business? The great possibilities for
businesses to support sustainable development locally and globally
· How can we do this? How to build spiritual business practices and
networks, which can support each other now and in the future.

The forum is an opportunity for business executives, professional
academics, political leaders, spiritual guides, and others with a
strong interest in spiritual business and its future place in the
world, to gather in an inspiring environment and share experiences,
discuss perspectives and define urgent tasks for businesses and
global sustainability.

The meeting format will consist of the powerful "Open Space
Technology", which is a different and effective way for organizations
and communities to deal with critical issues, and to voice their
passions and concerns. In Open Space all participants can learn from
each other and everybody has a responsibility for the outcome of the
meeting. The goal of an Open Space meeting is to create time and
space for people to engage deeply and creatively around issues of
concern to them. And it will result in transformative experiences for
the individuals and the groups involved.

Key representatives from various international organizations are
gathering to join in the debate.

People will gather in the beautiful surroundings of Rungstedgaard -
25 km north from Copenhagen, in an old manor house placed in a park
with a nice view to the sea. The Conference Center is situated close
to the birthplace of Karen Blixen - today Museum of Karen Blixen.


PACEM IN MARIBUS XXXII: WAVES OF CHANGE
Empowering Women and Youth to Promote Ocean Sustainability

Please join us in the heart of the Mediterranean from November 5-8,
2007 in Malta for a ground-breaking, global interactive conference on
ocean sustainability, climate change, women and youth, hosted by the
International Ocean Institute (IOI), IOC-UNESCO, and the Government
of Malta. The thirty-second Pacem in Maribus (Peace in the Oceans)
conference, Waves of Change: Women, Youth and the Sea - Partnering
for the Protection of the Marine Environment, will bring together key
stakeholders, including influential representatives from the private
sector, government, NGOs and educational institutions to assess ocean-
related challenges and design actionable solutions to overcome
threats to our oceans and promote sustainable ocean governance.

The conference will be organized around three themed tracks with
relevance to women, youth and ocean sustainability and will feature
in-depth breakout sessions and hands-on workshops:
1. The State of the Ocean: Current Challenges and Future Prospects
2. Involvement of Women and Youth Within the UN Millennium
Development Goals (MDGs)
3. New Solidarities for Sustainable Ocean Governance

Conference highlights include:
· Keynote Address by a Head of State
· Young Entrepreneurs of the Ocean Summit
· Awards Banquet
· Underwater Film Festival

For more information about the conference or to register, please
visit: www.thewavesofchange.org.

ENERGY GLOBE AWARDS - CLOSE 31 JULY 2007

Please allow us to remind you that the deadline for submissions for
this year´s ENERGY GLOBE Award is 31 July 2007.

Our environment is severely stricken. Only through the personal
engagement of everyone - (inter)nationally and globally - can we
achieve a positive turnaround. The basis for such a change is
provided by showcase projects that demonstrate sustainability, help
to conserve our resources, and utilize renewable energy sources. The
range of projects extends from high-tech systems (e.g., from
industry) to measures in daily life (e.g., in developing countries).


The ENERGY GLOBE, today´s most important environmental prize, is
awarded nationally (in 2006 in 96 countries) and internationally.
Winners in the categories Earth, Fire, Water, Air and Youth receive
10,000 euros in prize money.

Again in 2008, the international award will be presented in the realm
of a TV gala in the plenary room of the European parliament in
Brussels. Stars such as Leonardo di Caprio have indicated their
intention to participate. This year´s award ceremony received 190
hours of television coverage worldwide. Let us join forces to solve
our environmental problems! Participate in the ENERGY GLOBE and
present your project to a worldwide audience. No project is too large
nor any too small.

We would be pleased to receive a submission from you. -> submission
form
www.energyglobe.info/geg/frontend_en/view.php?MENUEID=19

Kind regards,
Wolfgang Neumann
Founder/organizer
ENERGY GLOBE
T: +43-7612-66663-0
F: +43-7612-66663-33

Please send your project documents by 31 July 2007 to: ENERGY GLOBE,
Aubauerstraße 17, 4810 Gmunden, Austria or online to:
contact@energyglobe.info.

Additional information and the application form for download are
available at: www.energyglobe.info.


APPLY FOR UP TO $500 TO SUPPORT YOUTH-LED SERVICE PROJECTS!
(Overseas US Applicants Accepted)

The Walt Disney Company and Youth Service America are pleased to
announce grants of up to $500 to support youth-led service projects.
These grants support youth (ages 5-14) in planning and implementing
service projects in their community. Teachers, older youth (15-25),
youth-leaders, and youth-serving organizations are also eligible to
apply, provided that they that engage younger youth (5-14) in
planning and implementing the service. Service projects must take
place between October 1 and November 26, 2007.

Projects can address themes such as the environment, disaster relief,
public health and awareness, community education, hunger, literacy,
or any issue that youth identify as a community need. Applications
are welcome from all countries, though applications will only be
accepted in English. Applicants from China, India, and Russia are
especially encouraged to apply. Past Disney Minnie Grantees are also
eligible to apply.

(The above information is available at our website at www.ysa.org -
in French, Spanish, Russian, Hindi and Mandarin, although
applications are in English and can only be accepted in English). Be
sure to download the correct application and review all application
materials before submitting.

Questions? Email MinnieGrant@ysa.org. Receipt deadline: August 30,
2007.]]> Mon, 16 Jul 2007 07:17:00 EDT http://IYPF-inform.tigblog.org/post/232719 -35.2833333 149.2166667-35.2833333149.2166667 http://IYPF-inform.tigblog.org/post/232717 www.cultureofpeace.org

Last year, millions of Peace builders participated in a historic Peace Day, with over 3500 events in 200 countries! This year, the International Secretariat of CPI is delighted to offer an unprecedented opportunity, as we build a global campaign for Peace on International Day of Peace, September 21st. In preparation for Peace Day, we would like to invite you to use our new online platform, Wiser Earth, designed to help visualize the scope of the extraordinary activities of Peace builders around the world. Wiser Earth (www.wiserearth.org) is a free and international online directory that links together the hundreds of thousands of organizations worldwide working for Peace through social justice and the environment. Starting today, you can post information about your upcoming Peace Day events, as well as reports from previous years! We encourage you to visit the International Day of Peace page on Wiser Earth. From there, you can find out how to post your activities, using keyword "Peace Day".

Paste this link into your web browser for easy access:
www.wiserearth.org/article/3f5802a0086e0932c53aeddf85ca96cb

The advantages of the CPI platform on WiserEarth are many:
· You can search among over 100,000 organizations, as well as events and resources, by location, keyword or 372 different areas of focus.
You can also add organizations, events resources and jobs under these same categories.
· If you are a small organization, WiserEarth can replace the need for your own website.
· Since WiserEarth is multilingual, information can be entered and read in your native language.
· WiserEarth also offers free postings for recruiting staff, volunteers and interns.
· You can also visit the CPI community hub on WiserEarth directly, by using the following link:
www.wiserearth.org/article/31bee9ab1a32f8c3646393e20387faa1

As you will see, our goal is to connect and better showcase the millions of people building a Culture of Peace during the 30 Days of Peace and every day of the year. Acting in concert, we DO make a
difference in the quality of our lives, our institutions, our environment and our planetary future. Through co-operation, we manifest the essential Spirit that unites us amidst our diverse ways.]]> Mon, 16 Jul 2007 07:13:00 EDT http://IYPF-inform.tigblog.org/post/232717 -35.2833333 149.2166667-35.2833333149.2166667 http://IYPF-inform.tigblog.org/post/231081 this year´s ENERGY GLOBE Award is 31 July 2007.

Our environment is severely stricken. Only through the personal
engagement of everyone - (inter)nationally and globally - can we
achieve a positive turnaround. The basis for such a change is
provided by showcase projects that demonstrate sustainability, help
to conserve our resources, and utilize renewable energy sources.

The range of projects extends from high-tech systems (e.g., from
industry) to measures in daily life (e.g., in developing countries).

The ENERGY GLOBE, today´s most important environmental prize, is
awarded nationally (in 2006 in 96 countries) and internationally.
Winners in the categories Earth, Fire, Water, Air and Youth receive
10,000 euros in prize money.

Again in 2008, the international award will be presented in the realm
of a TV gala in the plenary room of the European parliament in
Brussels. Stars such as Leonardo di Caprio have indicated their
intention to participate. This year´s award ceremony received 190
hours of television coverage worldwide.

Let us join forces to solve our environmental problems! Participate
in the ENERGY GLOBE and present your project to a worldwide audience.
No project is too large nor any too small.

We would be pleased to receive a submission from you. -> submission
form

(http://www.energyglobe.info/geg/frontend_en/view.php?MENUEID=19)

Kind regards,

Wolfgang Neumann
Founder/organizer
ENERGY GLOBE
T: +43-7612-66663-0
F: +43-7612-66663-33

Please send your project documents by 31 July 2007 to:
ENERGY GLOBE, Aubauerstraße 17, 4810 Gmunden, Austria
or online to: contact@energyglobe.info.

Additional information and the application form for download are
available at: www.energyglobe.info.
]]> Fri, 13 Jul 2007 02:00:00 EDT http://IYPF-inform.tigblog.org/post/231081 -35.2833333 149.2166667-35.2833333149.2166667 http://IYPF-inform.tigblog.org/post/230611 countries 11 September, Brisbane QLD Craig Wilson is Executive
Director of the Foundation for Development Cooperation. He previously
worked for the International Finance Corporation, part of the World
Bank Group, where he managed a program aimed at improving investment
climate governance in South Asia and managed numerous development
projects in Bangladesh.

Time: 6 pm Venue: The Long room, Customs House 399 Queen Street
Topic:
Economics and trade More Information: > The Brisbane Institute
http://www.brisinst.org.au/calendar/20070911_82.html

Seminar Contracting Cultures: Indigenous Intellectual Property and
the Creative Commons 17 July, Canberra ACT The Seminar will be Chaired by
Professor Mick Dodson AM and speakers include, Professor Danielle
Conway-Jones from the University of Hawaii at Manoa; Terri Janke,
lawyer, author and policy-maker and Dr Matthew Rimmer from the ANU
College of Law.

Time: 6 pm Venue: Law Lecture Theatre, ANU College of Law Topic:
Indigenous More Information: > National Centre for Indigenous
Studies National Centre for Indigenous Studies http://www.anu.edu.au/ncis

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upcoming International Leadership and peace training been
organized by West Africa Youth Network [WAYN] Nigeria with
Partnership from Foundation For Africa Future leadership Programme
[ Support For Personal Leadership and Development- SPLD Africa], a
Jt UNESCO/UNDP Leadership Project for Africa.

The training is scheduled to hold between 29th of July to 1st of
August 2007. in Ibadan, Oyo State.


Interested participants should fill the application form and submit
same on or before 16th of July, 2007.


Kind Regards


Adeola Ojeniyi

West Africa Youth Network [WAYN] Nigeria
07028119993, 08033841891
www.waynyouth.org



OVERALL GOAL:
The aim of this project is to strengthen the capacities of young
people in leadership, peace building, democracy, good governance,
grassroots mobilization and sensitization for civic
responsibilities. By increasing access to training and capacity
development skills, young people will be encouraged to further
develop their leadership skills to effectively deal with issues
affecting their participation in decision making process,
governance, and democratic structures.

BACKGROUND:
The region of West Africa is strategic in Africa basically composed
of about fifteen countries which includes Nigeria; The presumed
giant of Africa and the most populous black nation in the world.
This region, through its regional decision-making institution, the
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has in recent
times made a number of strives to help address the multifaceted
problems that have continuously confronted the people of West
Africa
over the last three decades. Despite its relatively good efforts,
especially in the area of peace building, but the issues of bad
governance, transparency, political crisis and collapse political
transition processes continues to haunt the West Africa sub-region.

But it is worrisome to know that Nigeria the presumed giant of
Africa and a major key player in the West Africa sub-region is off
the track of effective leadership and good governance and the
present transition to elect another leader is of major concern. The
leadership of Nigeria continues to teach the present day youth with
leadership qualities that can not move the nation forward and
continues to refuse to create an enabling political and legal
environment for economic growth and sustainable development.
Nigeria
is still battling with successful transition. It is important to
note that we are at the moment walking on the threshold of chaos if
nothing is done to overhaul the leadership situation of the
Nigerian
state.

As a matter of fact, Nigeria has never been priviledged to be
governed by a leader. On the other hand, she has only been ruled
over the years by various individuals ranging from despotic
military
rulers to autocratic and dictatorial civilian governments. This in
actual sense has affected the present day youth to the point of
disaster.

Today, we do not have youth that are capable or sure of themselves.
Rather, they have been reduced to mere echoes in the society. If
the
future of Nigeria and Africa is to be guaranteed, the present day
youth needed to be rescued from the hands of mediocrity, ignorance
and lack of sense of purpose that has bedeviled the youth
population
in our society. This is pertinent because we have so much untrained
and unprepared leaders, finding themselves in positions of
authority
in our polity today. They could not but wreck more havoc because of
where they were coming from.

In the area of democratic transitions, Nigeria is still largely
battling with successive transition where previous transitions are
marred by violence and massive rigging, laying claim to arguments
that there are still problems in the areas of transparent election
and governance in Nigeria.

These problems have induced the explosive growth of civil society
groups and youth groups who have emerged to promote and defend
various interests. In Nigeria, 75% of the population is under 28
years of age. This is an immense target group, which lacked the
basic resources, access to knowledge, skill, training and decision
making structures. Tragically, the youth are still marginalized,
both in terms of formal participation in politics and in
influencing
public policy in vital areas such as leadership, education, and
governance and electioneering process. The full participation and
involvement of young people is relevant to ensuring good governance
and sound leadership in Nigeria.



The key challenge is how to mobilize and harness young people's
energies to transform governance systems in order to grant them
genuine representation. It is also now more widely accepted that
youth's perspectives are needed at all levels of decision-making if
Nigeria is to achieve its sustainable development goals. Young
people need to be empowered and to prepare them not only for future
leadership but also to begin to play a more proactive role in
today’s leadership, governance and electioneering process in
Nigeria.



OBJECTIVES:

- To train 60 youth in leadership, peace building, and grassroots
electoral involvement.

- To equip youth with skills in electoral mobilization and
sensitization campaign

-To train youth to serve as election observers and monitors.

-To empower young people by increasing their knowledge and
understanding of leadership, governance, democracy, human rights
and
conflict resolution;

-To facilitate an exchange of experience and practices amongst
youth
leaders;

-To develop and strengthen a national pool of young leaders,
democrats, human rights defenders and peace builders to work with
relevant stakeholders in the country;

-To increase youth participation in governance systems in order to
grant them genuine representation in decision making institutions;

-To impulse the participation of young Nigerians in creative and
analytical leadership thinking aimed at bridging the gaps between
theory and practice both locally and nationally;
]]> Thu, 12 Jul 2007 07:31:00 EDT http://IYPF-inform.tigblog.org/post/230559 -35.2833333 149.2166667-35.2833333149.2166667 http://IYPF-inform.tigblog.org/post/226361

Fairtrade Labelling Australia and New Zealand (FLANZ) - is seeking a
part-time Certification Assistant to be based in Canberra or
Melbourne.

Fairtrade is a dynamic, consumer driven, international movement. It
links disadvantaged producers in developing countries with businesses
and consumers in the developed world. Fairtrade is about business and
trade - not charity. Fairtrade ensures the payment of a fair price
for globally traded products and supports disadvantaged producers to
access markets, enabling them them to provide for their families and
invest in community development.

Sales of Fairtrade labeled products are growing rapidly in Australia
and New Zealand, and more and more businesses are signing up to trade
in Fairtrade certified products. The internationally recognised
Fairtrade system is delivering benefits to disadvantaged producers
throughout the developing world.

There is an exciting opportunity for the right person to assist with
the certification activities in Australia and New Zealand, to
guarantee the integrity of the Fairtrade Label and maintain business
and consumer confidence in the Fairtrade system. This is an entry
level, but highly unique role in a vibrant and rapidly growing
organisation and field, with significant opportunities for career
advancement in the coming years.

The Certification Assistant, working for FLANZ, will be based in
either Canberra or Melbourne.

The full Job Description is available at
http://www.fairtrade.com.au/FLO/jobs/CA.

For more details on Fairtrade, Fairtrade certification and the
position, see www.fairtrade.net, www.fairtrade.com.au, or email
audit@fairtrade.com.au.

The closing date for applications is Monday 23 July 2007, with
interviews anticipated within the fortnight.

Please direct all applications to: audit@fairtrade.com.au.

Applications should include:
- a covering letter
- an up to date curriculum vitae
- a document outlining your relevant skills and experience in
relation to the competencies outlined in the job description
]]> Mon, 02 Jul 2007 21:04:00 EDT http://IYPF-inform.tigblog.org/post/226361 -35.2833333 149.2166667-35.2833333149.2166667