World Creative Youth Forum (WCYF) 2009

Join and be part of the World Creative Youth Forum (WCYF) 2009 on Education for Sustainable Development. Let us together work on ways to creatively address Climate Change, Sustainable Lifestyle, Peace and Human Rights, Entrepreneuship and Education and Technology.

WCYF 2009 is Education for Sustainable Development with the following sub themes:

1. Peace and Human Rights – in depth discussion and skills sharing on effective approaches towards peace and human rights education, as well as assessment of current situations.
2. Climate Change - promote awareness and instill action towards supporting ways to lessen the effects and causes of climate change.
3. Sustainable Lifestyle - promote how important is individual action in sustainable development and how our actions affects others and the world.
4. Entrepreneurship - creating jobs by utilizing one's own capabilities and potential
5. Education and Technology - integrating Technology in teaching as powerful tool in creating learning bridges
6. Advocacy for Sustainable Development - building skills and knowledge on how to effectively influence and/or enforce policies to reflect genuine sustainable development."

For more details visit http://worldcreativeyouthforum.net/

DEMOCRACY Your Voice. Your Video.

Create a video short that completes the phrase “Democracy is…”
The Prize

* An all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C., New York and Hollywood.
* Gala screenings of the winning videos in Hollywood, New York and Washington
* Exposure to filmmakers and the U.S. film and television industry.
* Meetings with democracy advocates from government, media and civil society.

The Timeline

* SUBMISSION DEADLINE - JANUARY 31, 2009
* Challenge semifinalists will be selected February – March 2009.
* An independent jury will narrow down the semifinalists to 21 finalists April 1 – May 15 2009.
* The general public will vote online for the winning videos May 15 – June 15, 2009.
* Seven winners – one each from the Western Hemisphere, Europe, Middle East/North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, South & Central Asia, East Asia/Pacific and one anonymous winner – will be announced in mid-June 2009.
* In October 2009, the six publicly identified winners, one from each of the six geographic regions, will travel to the United States to claim their prize.

The Details

* You must be 18 or older to enter.
* Videos can be any style: fiction or documentary, animated or live action.
* Videos must be no longer than three minutes.
* Videos must be in English or have English subtitles.
* Contestants may enter anonymously, but anonymous winners cannot collect the grand prize.
* See contest site for a complete list of rules, www.videochallenge.america.gov.

WHAT WOULD YOU DO WITH $30,000?

LAUNCH YOUR IDEA WITH THE MELTWATER SCHOLARSHIP

Meltwater seeks applications from students who have a creative and innovative idea.

Students who want to be considered for the scholarship prize have to submit a two-minute video in which the student gives an "elevator pitch" answering the question, "What would you do with £15,000?" The idea must be business relevant and professionally presented. The winner will receive £15,000 to help make their idea a reality.

"Meltwater believes that with the right support and encouragement, people can accomplish extraordinary things," says Meltwater's CEO, Jorn Lyseggen, "Our scholarship is specifically designed to support a bright idea from a student with a lot of potential for success."

Feed your curiosity at www.meltwater. com/scholarship

Terms and Conditions:
* The scope for the idea is open, there are no specific categories.
* The competition is open to all current students and graduates of the class of 2008.
* Entries can be made by an individual or team.
* The international finals will be held in Amsterdam, Netherlands on the 21st November 2008.
* There is no charge for entering the competition and Meltwater will cover all associated expenses if you reach the final.

Key Dates:
* Early application deadline 27th October 2008
* Final application deadline 7th November 2008
* Final 21st November 2008 in Amsterdam

Apply at www.meltwater. com/scholarship

JAPAN-EAST ASIA NETWORK OF EXCHANGE FOR STUDENTS AND YOUTHS (JENESYS) PROGRAMME

First batch is from May 12 to 21, 2009
Second batch is from May 19 to 28, 2009

The National Youth Commission, in conjunction with the Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC) of the Embassy of Japan and the Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE), is inviting applicants for Student Ambassadors and Supervisors to the “10-day Visit to Japan Programme” as part of the Japan-East Asia Network of Exchange for Students and Youths (JENESYS) Programme.

The JENESYS Programme, funded by the Japanese Government and in partnership with the ASEAN Secretariat, is to deepen understanding of the different facets of the Japanese society including politics, diplomacy, economics and culture and to form the basis of future vision and construct firm solidarity among Asian countries which will promote mutual understanding of the future generation of ASEAN and East Asia Summit member countries.

Qualifications of Student Ambassadors:

• Filipino, single, must be between 16 to 18 years old, on or before April 1, 2009
• Of good moral character
• Must be currently enrolled in a college or university with a Graded Weight Average (GWA) of 2.25 or 85% equivalent, with no failing marks in the preceding semester
• Physically and mentally fit to travel
• Must be a first time traveler to Japan and or must not have been a grantee or recipient of any NYC funded international travel or Japanese Government grant
• Must be knowledgeable of the history, geography, culture and arts, and the current issues on the Philippines , and fairly knowledgeable in those of Japan and other East Asian countries
• Must be an officer or an active member of a youth organization for at least one (1) year immediately preceding the date of application
• Must be willing to be an active NYC and JICC volunteer after the program to continue to promote the learnings about Japan and the Japanese culture gained from the JENESYS Programme
• Area representation would be based on the place of the school, college, or university enrolled in

Application requirements for Student Ambassadors

• Two (2) copies of the Application Form with passport-sized pictures with white background attached to each form (all original, no scanned pictures)
• Two (2) copies of JENESYS Entry Form
• Two (2) photocopies of birth certificate (from the National Statistics Office-NSO)
• An essay which states the applicant's a) reasons for applying; b) expectations of the programme; c) if chosen, the preparations the applicant will undertake prior to departure (Maximum of 100 words per question)
• Two (2) copies of resume, not more than three (3) pages
• Two (2) copies of Certificate of Good Moral Character, issued by the school, college or university (1 original and 1 photocopy)
• Two (2) copies of certified true copy of grades
• Two (2) copies of Police or NBI clearance
• Completed NYC Volunteers' application form

Qualifications for Supervisors

• Filipino, must be between 30 to 50 years old, as of April 1, 2009
• Must be of good moral character
• Physically and mentally fit to travel
• Experienced in handling, managing or supervising groups
• Knowledgeable in ASEAN, Japan and other international concerns
• Preferably speaks the Japanese language

Application requirements for Supervisors

• Two (2) copies of NYC application forms, with white background passport sized picture attached to each form (all original, no scanned picture)
• Two (2) copies of JENESYS Entry Form
• Two (2) photocopies of birth certificate (from the National Statistics Office-NSO)
• Two (2) copies of resume, not more than three (3) pages
• Two (2) copies of certification from his/her Division Chief and the Executive Director of a VS rating for two (2) consecutive rating periods prior to travel and permitting him/her to participate to the JENESYS Programme
• Two (2) copies of a certification from the Chief of the Administration and Finance Division that he/she has no pending unliquidated cash advances
• Two (2) copies of valid Police or NBI clearance (1 original and 1 photocopy)

Submission of application forms

Applicants may submit to Ms Marielou A. Chua of the JENESYS Programme Secretariat of the National Youth Commission, 4 th floor, Bookman Building , 373 Quezon Ave. , Quezon City . Deadline for submission of application forms and documentary requirements is not later than 5:00 o' clock in the afternoon of December 5, 2008.

For submission through mail, the Secretariat should receive the application forms and requirements post marked before December 5, 2008, including those submitted to the Area Offices.

Application forms with incomplete requirements shall automatically be disqualified.

All transportation expenses will be paid for by the organizer, subject to submission of official receipts.

Download
Application form (supervisor)
Application form (Student)
Entry form
Volunteer's form

For more details visit www.youth.net.ph

Young Mindanawans Speak Up

October 30-31, 2008
Davao City, Philippines

Dear Friends in Peace,

Hi there! The Kids for Peace Foundation is organizing a youth intercultural dialogue entitled Young Mindanawans Speak Up on October 30-31, 2008 in Davao City. Seventy young Mindanawan leaders and peace advocates representing the six political regions of Mindanao are expected to participate. The two-day gathering intends to provide a venue for young Mindanawans to have their voices for peace heard.
We can all look forward to the event which will feature exciting speakers, presenters and interesting participants and bring in loads of fun, games and creative peace expressions/concepts. The event shall have three components: Dialogue, cultural night celebration and exhibit

Who can join the Young Mindanawans Speak Up?
We are inviting organizations implementing youth programs and peace projects or working with young people to recommend young leaders to join the event. You may refer to the following criteria in choosing your young leader/s:
• has demonstrated leadership qualities in their activities in schools, communities or organizations;
• can articulate her/his ideas;
• has the capacity and is willing to share the results of the dialogue to his/her endorsing organization and initiate peace activities to carry forward the youth peace visions which shall be agreed upon at the event;
• is committed and has a strong sense of volunteerism
• is between 16-25 years old.

How to join the Young Mindanawans Speak Up?
We have attached a checklist of requirements to be accomplished by the interested applicants: prescribed application form, a personal essay and a recommendation letter from the endorsing organization. Once accomplished, please send it back to us on the contact information indicated in the checklist. Deadline of all the accomplished forms is on or before October 20, 2008. Screening of applicants will begin as soon as the applications start coming in. Please note that we have limited slots per region and so we encourage early submission. Confirmation letters shall be sent to short-listed participants only.

For more details contact the Kids for Peace Foundation Inc, 13 Gonzalo Javier St, 9600 Cotabato City or email to kidsforpeace_ph@yahoo.com or fax at 064-4215958

RP-KOREA YOUTH EXCHANGE

Oct. 28 to Nov. 5, 2008
South Korea

The National Youth Commission will be sending ten (10) youth delegates to South Korea for an RP-Korea Youth Exchange on Oct. 28 to Nov. 5, 2008.

Qualifications requirements:

• Filipino citizen
• Must be 18 to 35 years old
• Must be knowledgeable or interested in international relations, particularly Korean culture and history
• Must have a valid passport which will not expire six (6) months after the program
• Previous recipients of any NYC international program except those from Oct. 2007-Oct. 2008

Expenses:

The applicant shall shoulder the roundtrip airfare , visa cost, and airport tax while the organizer will take charge of the food and accommodation.

The deadline for submission of curriculum vitae (not more than 3 pages) with passport sized pictures is Oct. 9, 2008.

Email your curriculum vitae (not more than 3 pages) with passport-sized pictures to lutchieachua@yahoo.com on or before Oct. 9, 2008.