February 25th, 2010
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Are you interested in changing the world? Do you have an idea for a project in your community?
Sprout is an e-course designed for aspiring social innovators and environmental entrepreneurs who want to grow their project ideas and learn to create lasting changes in their communities.
Sprout provides innovative young people (ages 16-30) all over the world with a unique way to learn, grow and connect with like-minded leaders in a supportive online environment that encourages your hard work to create a better world.
The Sprout journey offers a chance to learn more about community-focused project management, apply your knowledge and skills,
interact with an international learning community of youth and an opportunity to turn your idea into reality. Sprout also pairs participants with experienced e-mentors of all ages who provide inter-generational support, encouragement and insight through the Sprout journey. What are you waiting for? Sprout your project and change the world.
Applications for participants and e-mentors are due March 12th, 2010. Feel free to contact our team by email at sprout@takingitglobal.org.
For more information please visit www.sproutecourse.org.
Sprout e-course is a program of TakingITGlobal, the social network that
connects you to the global issues that affect us all. Visit us at www.tigweb.org.
Are you interested in changing the world? Apply to the Winter 2010 Sprout e-course and you can start!
Sprout is an e-course designed for aspiring social innovators and environmental entrepreneurs who want to grow their project idea and learn to create lasting changes that take root in their communities. And We Want You! The best and brightest young leaders, change-seekers and spirited entrepreneurs to sign up today!
Every intitaive to change the world starts out as an idea. Here at Sprout, we harness the energy of upcoming leaders and help to develop the skills that enable them to expedite their efforts to make a difference.
Sprout Ideas, Grow Projects, Create Change
Apply to become a Sprout participant or e-mentor by clicking here.
Applications close January 3, 2010.
November 30th, 2009
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Rolling deadlines
The A.J. Muste Memorial Institute funds projects which promote the principles and practice of nonviolent social change through grantmaking programs including the International Nonviolence Training Fund (INTF). The next deadlines for proposals for the International Nonviolence Training Fund are December 4, 2009; March 4, 2010; September 3, 2010; and December 3, 2010. Find out more
November 30th, 2009
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Deadline: 1 February 2010
Entries are invited for the 2010-2011 King Baudouin International Development Prize. Worth €150 000, the award recognises the work of persons or organisations which have made a substantial contribution to the development of countries in the southern hemisphere. Find out more
November 30th, 2009
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The guide is a resource for young people interested in developing sustainable organizational structures. It draws on the experiences of two independent youth-led SRHR organizations, the Youth Coalition for Sexual and Reproductive Rights and CHOICE for youth and sexuality, and provides a flexible blueprint for creating youth-led organizations; the guide outlines strategic planning, governance structures, fundraising, communications, making an impact with organizational activities, decision-making models, best practice and lessons learned. This resource has been developed with youth SRHR organizations in mind, but is a useful tool for all those interested in developing sustainable organizations, including individuals, youth groups and networks.
For more information and to access the guide please visit: www.youthcoalition.org
November 30th, 2009
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The International Fund for Agricultural Development’s Asia and the Pacific Division has just published a newsletter entitled “Working with youth”, which provides examples of IFAD-supported projects that are helping to create jobs and engage young people in rural areas.
To read the newsletter please visit: http://www.ifad.org/newsletter/pi/index.htm
November 30th, 2009
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On 20 November 2009, the world will commemorate two decades of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC). UNICEF invites you to visit a special CRC website dedicated to this occasion. The website contains human interest stories, world wide events, videos, photo essays, a Goodwill Ambassador PSA campaign, and much more.
To commemorate this anniversary, a special edition of UNICEF’s flagship State of the World Children report, dedicated to children’s rights will be launched on 19 November.
The official commemoration of the Convention at Headquarters will take place on 20 November at the UN Trusteeship Council. The event is being convened by UNICEF and organized in collaboration with civil society partners. The programme will include statements by high-level United Nations officials, the President of the UNICEF Executive Board, testimonials from youth advocates, and a moderated panel featuring civil society leaders from around the world.
For more information please visit: www.unicef.org/rightsite
Voices of Youth is doing an evaluation of its activities, and we are
looking for your feedback on how you are using the website and what
impact it has made.
We are also in the early planning stages of developing a new technology
platform for Voices of Youth, and we are asking for your ideas on what
new tools and features you want to see included!
Please participate in the survey by clicking on the link below — it
should not take more than 5 minutes of your time. We would appreciate
your responses by *Monday October 12.*
*Click here to take the survey!*
Best regards,
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The Voices of Youth Team*
Here is a list of online resources that we think you can consult to find more information.
1. Youth Networks
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