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Fw: Sexuality Leadership Development Fellowship
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Apr 2nd, 2011 - 04:05:03 |
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* ABOUT THE FELLOWSHIP
The SLDF addresses contemporary sexuality issues and emerging best
practice in policy and programming for sexual well-being in Africa. The
curriculum will focus on sexuality, sexual health and rights, sexual
diversity, pleasure, HIV/AIDS and vulnerabilities, gender and violence
against women. The fellowship is designed to provide participants with:
Exposure to cutting-edge conceptual, theoretical and programmatic issues
in sexuality, sexual health and sexual rights in Africa;
A better understanding of the interaction between sexuality, development and social justice; and
The opportunity to develop essential leadership, teamwork, and advocacy
skills to advance the sexual well-being of the communities they serve.
Faculty and Training Methodology
The SLDF Faculty is made up of a multidisciplinary team of experts in
the field of sexuality, sexual health & rights and advocacy. The
course is conducted in English and the team utilizes classroom
instruction, group work, case studies, simulation exercises, reading and
films. The fellowship is structured to promote the sharing of ideas,
teambuilding and collaborative work among participants in order to
nurture relationships that last beyond the fellowship period.
Participants
This course is designed for young African professionals in public
service, civil society activists, programme officers/ managers in social
development organizations or media practitioners. Applicants should be
aged 35 years or below. Minimum educational qualification is a
Bachelor's degree or its equivalent and demonstrable experience/interest
in the area of sexuality, sexual health and rights, gender and
HIV/AIDS.
Course Fee
The course fee for the two-week programme is US$2,500. This subsidized
fee covers registration and tuition costs, resource materials package,
accommodation including breakfast from and group lunch on training days.
The fee does not cover round trip travel to Lagos, visa fees and other
meals or incidental expenses. The ARSRC will offer a very limited number
of highly competitive scholarships on a cost-sharing basis. This
scholarship will cover tuition, accommodation and meals while
airfare/travel & visa costs will be the responsibility of the
selected awardees. Only applications received by April 30, 2011 will be
eligible for sponsorship consideration.
Website: http://www.arsrc.org/training/sldf/index.htm
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Kind Regards,
Edith Imbolokonye Ingutia
National Focal Point
Global Youth Coalition on HIV/AIDS(GYCA)
Namibia
http://profiles.tigweb.org/Imbolokonye
Tel:+264.61.230.888
Cel:+264.81.432.9404
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