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Funds for Youth Participation: CCR Fall 2009 Consultation. Apply by Wednesday, October 21st 2009
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CCR FALL 2009 CONSULTATION
FUNDS FOR YOUTH PARTICIPATION
CCRThe Canadian Council for Refugees is offering funding to assist youth
(age 18-25) in participating in the Fall Consultation in Windsor,
December 3-5, 2009. The funding will cover air/train fare to Windsor and
accommodation (shared hotel room). Other costs such as food or ground
transportation are not covered. The registration fee will be waived.
For more information about the CCR Fall Consultation and the programme,
see: http://www.ccrweb.ca/eng/about/meetings.htm
This funding aims at increasing the youth perspective in discussions on
settlement. The CCR particularly encourages the participation of refugee
youth in its conferences, but funding will not be limited to youth with
a refugee background.
Applicants must *f**ill in and submit the application form*, together
with a* letter of support from an organization*, by *Wednesday 21
October 2009.
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The CCR will use the following criteria in making the selection:
* Knowledge of the diverse settlement experiences of refugee and
immigrant youth.
* Ability to contribute effectively to discussions on newcomer youth
settlement issues.
* Diversity of representation (regional, gender, refugee experience,
etc).
* Level of commitment to using the experience of participation in
the future.
* Financial need
*Please fill in the online application form (at:
http://www.ccrweb.ca/consult/youthapplication.htm) or send an email
answering the following questions:*
1. Provide contact information: Name; Address; Telephone; Email;
Age; Gender; Name of the organization to which you are affiliated.
2. Please describe your experience, as a refugee and/or in working
with refugees and immigrants.
3. In what ways have you been connecting with immigrant and refugee
youth in your region or across Canada?
4. What do you think are the most important issues affecting the
settlement of refugee and immigrant youth in Canada?
5. What do you hope to gain from attending the CCR consultation?
How will you use the experience in the future?
6. The funding is intended for people who cannot otherwise afford
to attend the CCR Consultation. Please explain your financial need.
*In addition to the form, you must submit a letter from an organization
confirming that they support your participation and will cover expenses
not covered by the CCR. The letter should also state what they see as
the benefits of your attending the CCR.*
Please submit the completed application form and letter from your
organization by *Wednesd*ay 21 October 2009** to CCR: Email
cfrench (at) ccrweb.ca, Fax 514-277-1447, Mail 6839A Drolet #302, Montréal
QC, H2S 2T1.
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Register NOW for the...
Canadian Council for Refugees Fall Consultation
Building Welcoming Communities
3-5 December 2009, Windsor
For more information, check out: http://www.ccrweb.ca/eng/about/meetings.htm
Inscrivez-vous dès maintenant :
Consultation d'automne du Conseil canadien pour les réfugiés
Bâtir des communautés accueillantes
Du 3 au 5 décembre 2009, Windsor
Pour plus de renseignements, consultez : http://www.ccrweb.ca/fra/apropos/reunions.htm
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Colleen French
Communication and Networking Coordinator /
Coordinatrice de la communication et du réseautage
Canadian Council for Refugees / Conseil canadien pour les réfugiés
6839A Drolet #302, Montréal QC, H2S 2T1
Tel : (514) 277-7223, extension / poste 1
Fax / Téléc. : (514) 277-1447
Email / Courriel : cfrench (at) ccrweb.ca
Website / Site web : www.ccrweb.ca
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