PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The youth camp shall be held on May 19-26, 2009 in Guangxi and Guandong Province, China. The theme is “China and ASEAN youth join hands, responding to the challenges, rising from the global economic crisis.” Each delegation is required to prepare a country report on how their country support youth to tackle the challenges rising from the global economic crisis, which shall include:

1. the impact of the global economic crisis on the country as a whole
2. the challenges faced by the youth in the crisis
3. the measures taken by the government to support the youth
4. the measures taken by youth organizations and other civil organizations to support the youth
5. the gaps between the youth demand and the social support
6. how youth exchanges can contribute to this process
7. suggestions and solutions

WHO MAY APPLY
Filipino citizen, between 18 to 30 years old, Have been serving the youth sector or an active officer or member of a youth or youth-serving organization for at least two (2) years immediately preceding the date of application, of good moral character, physically and mentally fit to travel, preferably a first time traveler

Former recipients of all NYC international programs from March 23, 2008 to March 23, 2009 are disqualified to apply

Applicant must have a valid passport until at least six (6) months after the date of departure for the program. Applicants without any passport details shall not be considered.

REQUIREMENTS
Application form to be downloaded at the National Youth Commission website

SUPPORT
The ACYF shall provide the delegations with local hospitality, including food, accommodation and local transportation during the event. The participants shall shoulder their own international travel fare.

APPLICATION DEADLINE
15 April 2009

CONTACT INFORMATION
Social Marketing Division
National Youth Commission
4th floor, Bookman Bldg., 373 Quezon Ave. , Quezon City
Email: lutchieachua@yahoo.com

All selected delegates must participate in all of the following activities:

Pre-departure Training: July 13 to 25, 2009
Pre-departure Activities: Sept. 27 to Oct. 26, 2009
Cruise: Oct. 27 to Dec. 18, 2009
Post-Program Evaluation: Dec. 18 to 20, 2009

WHO MAY APPLY
YOUTH PARTICIPANTS: Filipino youths between 18 to 30 years old as of April 1, 2009 (28 participants)
NATIONAL LEADERS: Filipino leader between 35 to 50 years old (1 leader needed)

SUPPORT
The program is supported by the Government of Japan.

REQUIREMENTS
Application form available at www.youth.net.ph

APPLICATION DEADLINE
13 April 2009

CONTACT INFORMATION
Mail or hand carry your application to
Ms. Marielou A. Chua, National Youth Commission
4th Flr., Bookman Building
373 Quezon Avenue, Quezon City
Tel Nos. 781-1617/781- 1152/781- 1406/
749- 9401/749- 9404/749- 9409/749- 9399
locals 113 and 115.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Japanese Government receives about 100 scholars from the Philippines under six different scholarship categories:

1. Teacher Training – This scholarship is open to teachers (elementary/high school) or academic staff/members at a teacher training institution wishing to undergo professional improvement in the field of Education in Japan for 1 1/2 years.

2. Japanese Scholarship- This scholarship covers a 1-year period of studying Japanese language, life and culture.

3. Undergraduate – This scholarship covers a 5-year period of study in Japan for individuals wishing to pursue undergraduate-level studies in the field of humanities, natural sciences or social sciences.

4. Research – This scholarship covers a 1 1/2 to 2-year period of study in Japan for individuals who are interested in conducting research in a field related to what they have previously studied within the scope of humanities, natural sciences or social sciences.

5. Professional Training School – This scholarship is open to individuals wishing to pursue a 3-year non-degree program at a Japanese vocational school in the following fields: Civil Engineering, Architecture, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Telecommunications, Nutrition, Infant Education, Secretarial Studies, Hotel Management, Tourism, Fashion / Dressmaking, Design, Photography, etc.

6. College of Technology – This scholarship is open to individuals wishing to pursue a 4-year non-degree program at a Japanese school in one of the following fields: Mechanical Engineering; Electrical and Electronic Engineering; Information, Communication and Network Engineering; Materials Engineering; Architecture and Civil Engineering; Maritime Engineering; etc.

WHO MAY APPLY
Applicants must be under 35 years (Teacher Training), between the ages of 18-29 (Japanese Studies), between 17 to 21 (Undergraduate), under 35 years (Research), between 17-21 (Professional Training) and 17-21 years old (College of Technology).

FINANCIAL AID/GRANT SUPPORT
School fees, travel and allowance will be provided.

REQUIREMENTS
The different scholarship categories have different requirements. All of them require submission of an application form, photograph, academic transcript and recommendation letters.

APPLICATION PERIOD
Varies. Refer to Japanese embassy website for updated application information.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Japan Information Cultural Center
Embassy of Japan in Manila
Tel. No. (632) 551-5710 locals 2315, 2317 or 4210
Email: jicc-mnl@japanembassy.ph or jiccmanila@yahoo.com

PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION
The Special Youth Programme fellowship consists of an initial 4.5 months fellowship at UNFPA Headquarters, New York, followed – upon satisfactory performance – by a continued fellowship of another 4.5 months in the UNFPA Regional Office or Country Office in the region / country of the fellow.

This programme is designed to give young people from developing countries opportunities to engage in policy development and programming; to help build the capacity of young people; and to sensitize both the young people and UNFPA staff on partnering to address adolescent and youth issues.

During the course of the programme, fellows will:
- Attend and participate in UNFPA and UN events and meetings as appropriate
- Undertake research and writing assignments
- Contribute to ongoing projects and programmes
- Organize a final presentation to UNFPA HQ staff on their projects and fellowships in Headquarters
- Interact with the New York local youth community on at least one occasion
- Develop a relationship with the Regional and Country Office and provide updates on their activities during the HQ fellowship and provide updates to HQ during fellowship at Regional or Country Office

WHO MAY APPLY

Candidates must have some programme experience in areas of UNFPA’s mandate. These areas include: young people’s sexual and reproductive health, reproductive rights, humanitarian response, population, gender, culture, human rights, HIV prevention, poverty reduction, and sustainable livelihoods.

Candidates should:
- be between 20-24 years old during the fellowship
- be residents and nationals of a developing country (Applicants from developed countries will not be considered for this programme, but are invited to apply for UNFPA’s regular internship programme)
- have established interest and dedication to development issues through previous experiences or affiliation with a youth network or NGO working on development issues
- have basic leadership and advocacy skills
- have basic understanding of issues of importance to UNFPA and what the organization stands for
- have English language skills (written and oral)
- have a commitment to return to home country to undertake follow up work with young people

FINANCIAL/GRANT SUPPORT
All selected candidates will be provided:
- Cost of return travel from country of origin
- Assistance with travel documents and visa requirements
- Health insurance
- Housing arrangements
- Subsistence allowance (for meals and other basic needs)
- A workstation and internet access
- Opportunities to be mentored by UNFPA staff on issues of interest
- Administrative assistance as required

REQUIREMENTS
Application form available at the UNFPA website
APPLICATION DEADLINE
25 February 2009

CONTACT INFORMATION
Mr. Prateek Awasthi
email: awasthi@unfpa. org

The postgraduate degree courses in Germany with relevance to developing countries aim to qualify junior experts and executives from developing countries in fields such as trade, business and administration. These postgraduate degree courses offer career-based and practice-oriented initial and continuing training. Their content focuses on key development policy questions and they stand out by delivering practice relevant know-how.

The typical scholarship holder will come either from a public authority or state or private company in a developing country and as such be engaged in the planning and execution of directives and projects with emphasis on development policy having a bearing on technological, economic or social areas.

Thus, apart from a university degree relevant to the postgraduate course, it is required that candidates have at least two years’ of related professional experience in order to qualify for a full or partial scholarship. The level of the monthly scholarship installment is based on the scholarship holder’s level of qualification (as a rule Euro 750 or Euro 1000). The funds for this scholarship programme are provided by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development.

Required documents include the following:
1. DAAD Application form, with recent photo
2. Hand-signed Curriculum Vitae (Please use

http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/)

3. Hand-signed statement of motivation with reference
4. Research exposé (if required by the university)
5. Academic letter of recommendation from your
signature and office stamp and must be of recent
6. Professional letter of recommendation from
signature and office stamp and must be of recent
7. Confirmation of employment from the employer
possible, guaranteeing re-employment upon
8. TOEFL or IELTS; (German language certificate,
9. Certified copies of academic transcripts3)
10. Certified copies of awarded academic degrees
11. University application form, if applicable

For further information, go to
www.manila.diplo.de or contact Mrs. Susanne Lenz (DAAD-lecturer at UP Diliman) – Susanne.Lenz@gmx.net or
Ms. Davina Dy (Cultural Section, German Embassy Manila) – pr-1000@mani.diplo.de

“The Lions International Youth Camp and Exchange Program is a unique cultural learning opportunity. Most exchanges last about four to six weeks.

Participants of the Lions International Youth Camp and Exchange Program must:

* be between the ages of 15 and 22.
* be sponsored by a Lions club
* have a basic knowledge of the language of the host country.
* be suitable to represent their community, sponsor Lions club, and country.
* be willing to accept the customs of another culture.
* provide proof of health, medical, travel insurance, and a liability release agreement.

Costs and Travel Arrangements
Travel arrangements for participants are usually made between the Lions youth camp and exchange chairpersons in the sponsor and host countries. Details are passed to sponsor/host Lions clubs and participants.

Financial arrangements for transportation costs (including actual fares, insurance, airport fees, customs duties, and layover or overnight fees) are the responsibility of the sponsor Lions club. Some camps require a camp fee. Costs may be paid by the sponsor Lions club, by the participant, the participant’s family, or a combination of these sources. If you will need to raise funds, ask your sponsor Lions club for an acceptance letter and other materials that will help you explain the program to donors.

Arrangements for food and lodging are covered by the host Lions club, during and exchange.

Participants are responsible for personal expenses (approximately US$75 per week) such as phone calls home, souvenirs, etc.

Exchanges: Host family stays can be arranged in any of the more than 190 countries in which Lions clubs exist. Most exchanges last between four and six weeks and the participant (ages 15 to 21) stays with one or more host families. Participants experience life as part of the host family and enjoy excursions with the host Lions club.

Camps: One or two week long camps bring together young people (ages 16 to 22) from around the world. Camps usually include a host family stay (exchange) that lasts between one and four weeks. More than 100 Lions youth camps in about 39 countries are held each year. Activities vary and can include visits to places of historic or natural interest, sports, and country presentations by camp participants.”

For more information, contact your local Lions Club or go to http://www.lionsclubs.org

The JENESYS Program is an exchange program open to Filipino youths aged 16-17 years old on or before 1 April 2008. The program aims to harness the youths’ full potential through the sharing of experiences and expertise on common youth leadership and practices, as well as, to promote cultural understanding, appreciation and respect among the
youths of all countries involved.

The National Youth Commission shall be recommending 200 Filipino youths to participate in the program. Successful applicants will go to Japan on May 13-22 and 22-29, 2008 with full financial support from the Japan International Cooperation Center.

Applicants should be single; Filipino;of good moral character; currently enrolled in a college or university with General Weighted Average of 2.25 or 85% with no failing marks in the preceding semester; physically and mentally fit to travel; first time traveler to Japan; not have been a grantee or recipient of any NYC funded international tavel or Japanese Government grant; knowledgeable of the history, geography, culture and arts, and the current issues on the Philippines, and fairly knowledgeable in those of
Japan and other East Asian countries; officer or an active member of a youth organization at least one (1) year immediately preceding the date of application; and willing to be an active NYC volunteer after the program to be covered by an appropriate memorandum of agreement and to continue to promote the learning about Japan and the Japanese culture gained from the JENESYS Program.

Required documents include the following: two (2) copies of the application forms (JENESYS entry form, application
form for student ambassadors and nyc volunteer form) with passport sized pictures with white background attached to each forms (all original, no scanned pictures); two (2) copies of resume, not more than 3 pages; two (2) copies of certificate of good moral character, issued by the school (1 original and 1 photocopy); two (2) copies of the certified copies of the grades; two (2) copies of the Police or NBI clearance; four (4) passport sized pictures (not scanned); and completed NYC volunteer forms.

Applications are available at www.youth.net. ph.

For more information, contact Commissioner Princess Abante or Ms. Rochel Ferrancullo atl +63-2-7811163 local 107.

Information source:
Priscilla Marie Abante
Commissioner- at-Large
Chairperson, International Committee