International Training cum Exposure Visit on “Youth Engagement to meet Sustainable Development Goals”

Event title: International Training cum Exposure Visit on “Youth Engagement to meet Sustainable Development Goals”

Deadline: 20^th January 2019

CIRDAP in collaboration with Rajiv Gandhi National Institute for Youth Development (RGNIYD) is organizing an International Training cum Exposure Visit on “Youth Engagement to meet Sustainable Development Goals” on 18-22 February 2019 in Chennai, India for students from CIRDAP member countries.

The training is designed to expose the students to social innovation and successful government initiatives relating to SDGs in order to equip them with necessary skills and knowledge required for meaningful youth participation for achievement of SDGs. The programme blends a number of combined sessions including lecture cum demonstration, case studies, audio-visual presentations, group discussions, networking and field visit respectively.

Programme Details

• Duration: 18-22 February 2019 (5 Days, Excluding arrival and departure)
• Venue: Rajiv Gandhi National Institute for Youth Development, India
• No of Participants: 20
• Application Deadline: 20th January 2019

Content

The tentative topics to be covered as follows:

• Social Innovation and Practices (Social Harmony and National Unity);
• Youth Development Policies, Programmes and Practices;
• Create opportunities to prevent internal migration from rural to urban;
• Employability through Life Skill, Leadership and Entrepreneurship; and
• Youth and Community Development (Youth initiated Programme/Project).

Eligibility Criteria

We value diversity and encourage qualified students from diverse academic and cultural backgrounds to apply for the programme. The eligibility criteria are as follows:

• Citizen of CIRDAP Member Countries;
• Current studying at University;
• Physically and mentally sound and fit for travel and field work;
• Ability to work in multi-cultural team;
• Proficient in English (Speaking, writing and listening); and
• At least 6-months valid Passport.

Please note that:

• Applications received after the deadline and self-nomination will not be accepted;
• Failure to submit the incomplete information or without required documents will not be considered;
• Upon successful submission of application, selected candidates will be notified of their status prior to three weeks of the programme;
• the right to select or reject any application is at the discretion of the CIRDAP;

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