Events

With a Civic awakening all around us, it’s a good time to rethink what we’ve been doing and how it fits into this larger effort.

The vision of the PeaceMeal project is to promote a culture of peace through food.

Time: June 25, 2012 at 6am to June 30, 2012 at 7pmLocation: University for Peace City/Town: El Rodeo, Ciudad Colon, Costa Rica Website or Map: http://www.centre.upeace.org/…Phone: (506) 2205-9021Event Type: education, course

In war and post-war Africa, youth populations are colossal and most governments are weak.

Date:  Thursday, June 14, 2012 - Monday, June 18, 2012  We’re delighted to announce the 3rd annual East West Youth Forum! The forum will bring together young people, aged between 16 and 25, from all over the world. For 5 days they will be given the opportunity to develop their leadership skills, to increase their awareness of global issues, to build relationships and be equipped to contribute positively towards their societies. This is an event you don't want to miss!

Yes Youth Can!—Kenya http://kenya.usaid.gov/programs/education-and-youth/47

Global Youth Economic Opportunities Conference Registration is Open

The last four African Microfinance Conferences in South Africa, 2003, Capetown,2005 Uganda, 2007 and Burkinafaso in 2009 have created a firm belief and experience that such a conference every two years adds value to the growth of Microfinance on the continent of Africa. It was on the basis of the reaction and the evaluation of the 2009 conference that we started planning the 2011 conference. We are really proud to bring the fifth African Microfinance Conference in Addis Ababa, the vibrant and exciting capital city of Ethiopia. The envisaged setting and planned programme of the conference creates an atmosphere fostering good discussion and events. The theme of the 2011 conference, “ The Future of Inclusive Finance in Africa “ is a real and forward looking theme. According to ACCION International, inclusive finance is about all people who can access and use quality financial services at affordable price, in a convenient manner and with dignity for the clients. It means carefully considering the needs of different categories of clients, encourages participation of variety of actors in the sector. It is about democratizing the benefits of financial services and generating economic citizenship. Inclusive finance is an innovative approach and considers rural-urban dimension but also considers the disadvantaged groups of the society like disabled people. Inclusive finance has become a timely issue drawing the attention of practitioners but also other stakeholders. The G-20 has launched Financial Inclusion Expert Groups. Moreover, the UN is also interested in this issue and has appointed the Princess Maxima of the Netherlands as its Special Advocate. Papers are being published and conferences are held around the world on these issues. Africa needs to debate on this issue and clarify its position. With this conference, we want to bring the delivery of financial services to the excluded population of Africa to the forefront.

Starting now, we’re accepting applications for the upcoming Global Youth Summit 2011, which will take place in the UK from 13-19 November. The call for applications is open for social entrepreneurs, community activists and volunteers aged 16-19 from around the world. Click here for details and for the online application form. If you’re already a Changemaker who has taken part in one of our summits, you can apply for one of the positions as peer facilitator. Please note that the application deadline is 24 July 2011!

2011 iEARN NATURAL DISASTER YOUTH SUMMIT (NDYS), JULY 17-23, 2011.  Registration Closed for the 7th Natural Disaster Youth Summit, July 20, 2011, Kaohsiung, Taiwan: Thank you for your interest in NDYS. We are expecting your participation next year.  The Natural Disaster Youth Summit is a year round project in which students learn how to cope with natural disasters such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, wildfires, floods, hurricanes, landslides, tsunamis, droughts and so on through communication and collaboration with global friends. This year, we will have a one-day-gathering in Kaohsiung, Taiwan with the support of NDYS Taiwan members. Please feel welcome to get involved in year-round school-based and online activities!  You can introduce original activities at your school related to disaster reduction or climate change.  Read More >

The Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue (HD Centre), the independent mediation organisation, in cooperation with theNorwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is pleased to announce that the Oslo forum will take place from 21 -23 June 2011 in Oslo, Norway. The Oslo forumis a meeting of senior conflict mediators, major actors in peace processes, and key decision makers from across the globe. Attendance is by invitation only. The Oslo forum series started in 2003, and regularly convenes participants in locations in Africa and Asia, as well as the main event in Norway. Around 90 individuals will attend including Jonas Gahr Støre, Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs; Ahmet Davutoğlu, Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs; Governor William Richardson, Special Envoy for the Organization of American States and Former Governor of New Mexico; and Marty Natalegawa, the Indonesian Foreign Minister who has been involved in the recent Thai-Cambodia peace talks.

Amnesty International-Italy, CIRPS and the University of Pomezia Consortium are pleased to present the 2011 International Summer School: Understanding the way to human dignity. The fourth edition of the Summer School is a 7-day residential intensive course from 11 July to 17 July 2011 which takes place at the University Centre of Pomezia, Selva dei Pini College (Rome). It is open to university graduates (both first cycle and second cycle degree), who aspire to work in the field of human rights and international cooperation. The aim of the course is to provide participants with a better understanding of the interlinked dimensions of exclusion, deprivation, insecurity and voicelessness as well as an increased awareness that human rights violations drive and deepen poverty impeding human dignity. More broadly, the programme is intended to equip and empower participants to take action and call for human rights solution to poverty. The summer school is open to 30 Italian and foreign graduates (both first cycle and second cycle degree) in human and social science, economics, development, environment and related fields. 

The fee for the Summer School is Euro 500. Fee includes tuition, written materials and full-board accommodation in Selva dei Pini College. Travel is not included. 3 scholarships including travel expenses (up to Euro 500) and full-board accommodation are awarded to applicants from developing countries. For further information and application forms, please visit: 
http://www.amnesty.it/flex/cm/pages/ServeBLOB.php/L/IT/IDPagina/4713 

Youth RISE, the international youth-led network for harm reduction and drug policy reform, is hosting a Youth Pre-Conference from 31 March to 2 April, immediately prior to the International Harm Reduction Association’s (IHRA) 22nd Annual Harm Reduction Conference in Beirut, Lebanon. The event brings together young harm reduction activists from around the world for 3 days of skills-building workshops and creative discussions. The aim of the event is to prepare and empower the young participants to be effective advocates on issues affecting them, and increase their participation at the IHRA conference and beyond. The Youth Peer Education Network is partnering on the event and will facilitate sessions on sexual and reproductive health and rights for young people. The pre-conference is open to young people between the ages of 16 and 29 who are affected by drug policy, use drugs, and/or work in the drugs field. For more information, please visit http://www.youthrise.org/pre-conference

Religions for Peace—a multi-religious coalition—is currently calling for active religious North American young adults to participate in a three-day retreat, to be held in Stony Point, New York from 15 to 17 April 2011. Eligible candidates should be between the ages of 18 and 35 and represent a religious community or organization. The retreat will equip participants with the skills and knowledge to advance multi-religious cooperation for peace in the North American context. It will also address how religious youth can help shape the “Religions for Peace Arms Down!” Campaign (www.armsdown.net) and advocate for disarmament in both the United States and Canada. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://religionsforpeace.org/initiatives/global-youth-network/young-adul... or contact Daniel Calder at e-mail: dcalder@religionsforpeace.org

George Mason University's School of Conflict Analysis and Resolution will be leading a 4-week course in peacebuilding in Liberia this summer. This is an opportunity to collaborate with local NGOs in mediation, facilitation and training events. Program fees include airfare, transportation, lodging and meals and 9 credits of tuition for $6,600 (if you register by March 25). Please contact Greg justice at the Center for Field Studies at gjustice@gmu.edu to register.

TRANSCEND-USA in collaboration with TRANSCEND International and Dr. Johan Galtung present our 2nd annual conference.

 This year’s topic will be Transcending Borders: Canada, Mexico, and the United States. We will be exploring narratives for future cross border engagement collaboration and policy debate. The symposium will be held at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Students, conflict workers, and scholars from Canada, Mexico, and the United States will meet to discuss opportunities for cross-border collaborations in a 21st Century global community, work on interactive demonstrations and learning tools, display student projects on the topics, and gather to build community. Registration is on a sliding scale and student rates are available as work scholarships for helping with the event. Please contact the Conflict Studies office at (336) 334 – 4781 or jnboraws@uncg.edu for further information. Wednesday, March 30th, 5:00-9:00 PM: Student Un-Conference Thursday, March 31st, 8:00 AM-6:00 PM: Morning: Keynote, Mexico, U.S., Canada Panel followed by discussion and brainstorming; Lunch/

Afternoon: Working Groups (Topics—Mexico/U.S./Canada relations; Violence-- at the border; Public Policy) Friday, April 1st, 8:00 AM-6:00 PM: Morning: Working Groups--Complete work and report back Lunch with Discussion: Where do we go from here? Afternoon: Annual Meeting

RESULTSers and Student Activists! With the International Conference registration launched, it’s that time of year again to start YOUR planning for how to get to DC this June!  Below is the Campus for Change Application for 2011 for passionate university students that strive to create political will to end poverty.  Campus for Change is a scholarship opportunity for students interested in attending RESULTS International Conference to End Poverty (June 18-22).  The program includes student specific advocacy trainings both before and after the conference for 20 – 25 select students.  This 70 percent scholarship covers the bulk of the cost of travel, lodging, and conference registration and provides students opportunities to build their skills and prepare them for building advocacy on their campuses Highlights of the 2011 conference include: Presentations from some of the world’s foremost experts on international and U.S. poverty. Small-group sessions with congressional staff to learn how to increase your impact in meetings with members of Congress. Lobby Day meetings with your senators, representatives, and/or their staff on Capitol Hill. Supplementary skills sessions: become a more powerful advocate, use social media for outreach, coach others to be effective, and much more. Reception on Capitol Hill with members of Congress. RESULTS is looking for applicants that meet the following criteria: Applicants demonstrating the greatest desire to gain advocacy skills Applicants demonstrating the greatest dedication to making a difference via their Commitment to Action Interest in bringing RESULTS to a campus or community Apply now! The application deadline is April 15 for this unique training opportunity. The Application can be foud on the www.results.org website under "Events" and then "International Conference".

The Mosaic International Summit 2011, sponsored by Prudential Corporation Asia as global partner, will be held in Qatar in November 2011. Applications are open to individuals between the ages of 25 - 35 who are both nationals and residents of the following countries: Afghanistan, Algeria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, Malaysia, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia (resident in Kenya) Turkey and UAE. To apply, please download and read "Information for applicants" http://www.mosaicnetwork.co.uk/international/international_summit/ Applications close at 1600 (GMT) on 4th March 2011 (except for candidates from Malaysia who have until 1600 GMT on 11th March). We are not accepting applications from previous participants.Mosaic works towards a more integrated and thriving society where all individuals, regardless of background, are supported in realising their potential.  Mosaic was founded by HRH The Prince of Wales in 2007.The Mosaic International Summit offers young leaders the opportunity to take part in an exciting leadership development programme. The 2011 Summit builds upon the programmes of previous years, and will provide world class speakers, leadership workshops and the opportunity to become part of a vibrant international network of young leaders committed to positive change. The Summit aims for delegates:1)     to develop leadership ability and an aspiration to be an agent of change2)     to develop understanding of key global issues and inspire positive thinking to address themA critical part of the leadership programme follows the Summit, where particpants are supported in their leadership journey by Mosaic.  Participants report back on their development and community work every 3 months for a year following the Summit and take an active part in Mosaic's international network.The last Summit was held in July 2010. The workshops, activities and lectures that took place in the first week covered issues such as environmental sustainability, global poverty and inter-cultural relations. The second week was then spent on regional study tours to Manchester, Bradford, London and Birmingham during which the participants had the chance to visit projects in the UK which brought to life the issues that had been discussed. Since the Summit, the alumni of the programme have been involved in a wide variety of community work, from setting up local libraries to volunteering at children's shelters. For more information see http://www.mosaicnetwork.co.uk/international/international_summit/

For more information or to apply, please follow this link: http://www.un.org/gmun/ The United Nations Department of Public Information is inviting students to apply for positions as leaders of the conference – GMUN officials -- as outlined below.The following are eligible to apply for the Global Model UN Officials positions: •    Students who have participated in university-level Model UN conferences and who, preferably, have experience as secretariat and general assembly officials in those conferences •    Students who are at least 18 but not older than 24 years of age at the time of the GMUN Conference and Students who will have been enrolled in a university during the academic year in which the GMUN conference takes place – 2010/2011 •    Students must be fluent in English and/or French (the working languages of the United Nations and of the Global Model UN Conference) •    Students must have a good academic record at their university Until the electronic application is available on the website, please do the following: - send in your applications to: education-outreach(at)un.org - send all required documents at the same time - the subject line must contain: Your name, country and Application for GMUN official position. If we do not receive all required documents at the same time, your application will not be considered. Before completing the application, please read the “Guide for the Selection of GMUN Officials” for more information on each position as well as requirements you must fulfil in order to apply. Applicants not selected for official positions would be automatically accepted as delegates. Deadline for GMUN officials is 15 March 2011.  For more information or to apply, please follow this link: http://www.un.org/gmun/

The theme will be "Green Tech, Green Life,

The Hunger Project, a global organization dedicated to ending chronic hunger, has several initiatives in various counties to engage young people in its mission and to achieve the goal of youth employment, which The Hunger Project recognizes as crucial to overcoming hunger and poverty. These programs include a youth forum in Bangladesh called Youth Ending Hunger (YEH), a youth leadership initiative in Mexico, and youth health clubs in Uganda.

By engaging prominent leaders, professionals, and passionate individuals, the Jam aims to generate breakthrough ideas that will redefine service and social innovation. Through IBM’s Jam technology, participants can collaborate virtually and have the flexibility to log into the Jam from anywhere in the world at anytime during the three day event.

The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau for European and Eurasian Affairs is sponsoring an international youth summit in Prague. Apply now for your chance to receive an educational, career-oriented, all-expense paid trip to discuss world issues with other youth leaders!

America's Next Inspiration: 50 Young Champions for women White Ribbon Alliance is calling for America's next generation of powerful and inspiring young women to be part of The Women: Inspiration & Enterprise (W.I.E.) Symposium and we need your help. We have reserved fifty seats for young women between the ages of 18-25 and are asking you to encourage young women who you believe are America’s Next Inspiration to apply.