[Ngo Climate Change] FW: Call for applications Earth Rights International

[Fiona Percy]

EarthRights International 

Mekong School is now acceping applications for 2010

 

EarthRights International's Mekong School is a unique training program for
civil society advocates from the Mekong Region (China, Burma, Laos,
Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam) who are working on environmental and human
rights issues.  The seven month-long training program focuses on the impacts
of large-scale infrastructure projects, particularly hydropower dams, and
how citizens are engaged in advocating for more equitable development in the
Mekong region.  At the school, students investigate community complaints
regarding negative impacts from Asian Development Bank (ADB), World Bank,
and privately funded projects.  Through a series of field visits, students
examine the threats posed by various projects, such as the series of
hydropower dams currently planned and under construction along the
mainstream of the Mekong and its tributaries, to migratory fish stocks,
local livelihoods, and regional food security.  Finally, program graduates
focus on ways in which they can join together as alumni to advocate for
policy reform with the ultimate goal of promoting greater public
participation and transparency in development planning in the Mekong region.


 

The goals of the Mekong School session are:

-          for students to develop an understanding of the impacts of
hydropower dams and other large-scale development projects, as well as the
views and approaches of various stakeholders 

-          for students to understand and analyze what methods communities
have utilized for greater protection of human rights and the environment 

-          to develop students' practical skill base in research, advocacy
and campaign work; and

-          to develop strong relationships, networks and concrete campaign
plans for implementation upon graduation and the students' return to their
respective countries.

 

Our ideal candidates are individuals who have been active on environmental,
human rights, or community development issues, who are enthusiastic about
partnering with other activists from the region and who have the capacity to
become effective community leaders and/or advocates.  The training takes
place in Chiang Mai, Thailand from June to December of each year, and
includes a two-month practicum in which students return to their home
countries to conduct field work. Housing, transportation, and a modest
living stipend are provided to successful candidates.

 

The deadline for applications is March 10, 2010.  For more information,
please visit our website at www.earthrights.org
<http://www.earthrights.org/> .  To request an application form, please
contact the Mekong School Coordinator at mekong at earthrights.org
<http://us.f536.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=mekong@earthrights.org> .  

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