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CALLING FOR PAPERS AND APPLICATIONS: "Grasping the Future" Conference & YouthActionNet® Global Fellowship Program
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CALL FOR PAPERS!
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

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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




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