ChangeWaves

Emerging Leaders International Fellows Program
The Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society is pleased to announce a unique fellowship opportunity: the spring 2010 Emerging Leaders International Fellows Program. The program provides nonprofit sector leadership training through seminars, applied research and mentorships. The program is open to young scholars and practitioners from outside the United States who are interested in building Third-Sector capacity in their home countries or regions. The research topic for applicants to the 2010 Emerging Leaders Program is community foundations. A limited number of fellowships for research on diaspora or corporate philanthropy may also be available. The deadline for application is Thursday September 3, 2009.

Workshop for Women Leaders of Diaspora Associations

Theme: Mobilizing Diaspora Civil Society for International Development: A Capacity Building
Date: November 16 – 26, 2009
Venue: Haifa, Israel
This ten-day workshop aims to strengthen the capacity of migrant women to lead diaspora organizations and to mobilize diaspora contributions and human and financial capital towards the development of their country and communities of origin. This workshop targets migrant women leaders of diaspora organizations in Europe, North America and other host countries who are active in projects to facilitate the socio-economic development of their origin countries, as well as the integration of their peers in their destination countries. Their partners in the country of origin who are active in joint projects may also apply.

PLURAL+
Are you a young person between the ages of 9-25? Are you passionate about building a more inclusive, tolerant society? Do you think media messages can help? If so, PLURAL+ is for you!
In collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and other international partners, the UNAOC is launching a youth video festival exploring themes related to migration and diversity.
Recognizing youth as powerful agents of social change in a world often characterized by intolerance, and cultural and religious divisions, PLURAL+ is aimed at involving youth in addressing the key issues in their community related to migrant integration, inclusiveness, identity, diversity, human rights and social cohesiveness.
PLURAL+ invites youth to do just that by submitting short videos on their thoughts, experiences, opinions, questions and suggestions on these issues and how to promote harmonious yet diverse societies.

Submission dates: 1 June-30 September 2009.

Ethno 2009 in Uganda
Imagine if the whole world could gather in peace, each person sharing their musical culture with the next, learning and living together, celebrating the joys of humanity? Impossible? Perhaps, but what if 500 young people from around the world could meet each summer in six different countries to live this dream? They can, this is ETHNO.
This summer Ethno will take place in Belgium Croatia, Estonia, Slovenia, Sweden and Uganda; bringing together young folk/traditional/ethnic musicians from around the world, they will share and learn from each other through a variety of fun and unique cultural activities that embrace a wholistic approach to music pedagogy placing emphasis on communcal learning rather than individual excellence.
If you’re a traditional/folk musician between 15-28 don’t miss it out on this once in a life time Ethno experience!
Important dates: Ethno Uganda (6-13 September 2009) Kampala, Uganda
Join the first Ethno Uganda this year! Mentors Mattias Perez and Nina Perez (Sweden), local music specialists and much much more!