This program aims to nurture youth leaders who will not only become the leaders of the Tibetan community in the future, but who will also act now to convert their energy and convictions about issues affecting Tibet into a powerful force for activism and change. Through workshops, discussions, and hands-on activities, participants will be taught the art of leadership. The training will be specifically geared to meet the need of the Tibetan community for a core group of young, articulate Tibetan leaders.
Since 2001, the International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) has run an intensive training program for Tibetan youth in the United States. The first such leadership program was held in March 2001 with successive sessions held in Washington, D.C. in 2002 and 2004, and in 2003 ICT in Europe held its inaugural training program for young Tibetans living in Europe. These programs have provided participants with the opportunity to build professional and social networks, enhance their skills and to become familiar with important institutions and leaders.
The Tibetan Youth Leadership Program, Europe 2005 will be held in Amsterdam, The Netherlands and the intensive four-day program will consist of workshops, discussions, and media and public-speaker training. Participants will learn directly from experts in the fields of international law, Tibetan history and Tibet activism. They will be exposed to important issues including the right to self-determination, non-violence, democracy, development in Tibet and China's perspective of Tibet. The program will have a particular emphasis on effectively campaigning the European Union and the United Nations. Participants will therefore also be taught key campaigning techniques including public speaking, media relations and lobbying.
Program Details:
- English will be the language of instruction, though Tibetan may be used in some group discussions.
- ICT-Europe will pay for all aspects of the program, including lodging, meals and tuition. Accommodation is arranged by ICT Europe.
- Participants are requested to contribute, either in full or in part, towards their own travel expenses. Please note that ICT-Europe will not preclude anyone from participating in the program due to lack of funds.
Eligibility:
- All Tibetans in Europe aged between 18 - 28 years are eligible to apply for the program.
- Participants will ideally represent a cross-section of the Tibetan community in Europe.
Applications:
- Applicants should complete three documents. They should provide a maximum two-page document describing their motivation to attend the training. They should deliver a brief CV outlining their educational and community service background and complete a short questionnaire.
- Applicants should provide details of past activism and/or leadership roles in the Tibet movement or other issue-related work.
- Participants will be chosen based on the content and caliber of the information they provide.
- All applications must be received by: Friday 11 November 2005.
Send applications to:
ATTN: Stewart Watters
'Tibetan Youth Leadership Program, Europe 2003'
International Campaign for Tibet - Europe
Keizersgracht 302
1016 EX Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Further details of the program and/or the application process can be obtained by contacting:
Stewart Watters, Campaign Coordinator, ICT-Europe +31 (0) 20 3308265
Dechen Pemba, Campaign Coordinator, ICT-Germany + 49 (0) 30 27879086
