DIGNITY INTERNATIONAL
7th Annual Global Linking & Learning Programme on Human Rights-Based Development
Deadline: 15 October 2008
Website: www.dignityinternational.org
Dignity International welcomes development actors from grassroots, national and international development NGOs that are beginning to integrate human rights in their development work to participate in the learning programme scheduled tol be held in Sao Paolo, Brazil from November 30, 2008 to December 11, 2008.
Applicants should be in key positions within their organisations and with solid experience and responsibility in a range of areas, including programming, community organizing, advocacy and campaigning. Priority will be given to potential “multipliers”. All applicants must be committed to attend the full duration of the programme and be able to work and communicate in English.
20-25 participants who meet the above criteria will be chosen to participate. Programme organisers will take into account
gender, and geographical balance as well as representation from diverse social backgrounds, diverse disciplines and covering a range of development issues (education, food sovereignty, HIV/AIDS, etc). Dignity also reserves the right to invite some participants to the programme.
The programme is a residential one. Selected participants are expected to arrive in Sao Paulo, Brazil on Saturday 29/Sunday 30 November and depart on Thursday 11 December 2008.
All selected participants are requested to cover their own travel, board, lodging and other incidental expenses.
Participation Costs – The organisers will charge a participation fee of 1000 Euros. This amount will be paid to the organisers
at the start of the programme. This amount will cover programme materials, hotel accommodation for 10 days, all meals and coffee breaks during the programme dates and programme related local transport. The amount does not cover incidental expenses (phone, laundry etc).
Limited scholarships will be available for those with no alternative financial means to participate especially
those from developing countries or from grassroots development organisations.
Scholarships may be in any of the following categories:
Category A: Participation Cost Waiver (to waive the participation cost of 1000 Euros)
Category B: Full scholarship – Participation Cost waiver + 80% of the cheapest available economy class plane ticket
To apply, applicants must complete the application form and send it to Dignity International with a valid signature and a stamp from your organisation, community or group in support of your application.
For more information, go to www.dignityinternational.org
