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Are you concerned about online disinformation and countering extremist views in your community or country? Are you interested in using your voice to influence positive change? If so, read on about a new opportunity we are excited to offer YSEALI members!
Program Description
Through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) – ASEAN Partnership for Regional Optimization in the Political-Security and Socio-Cultural Communities (PROSPECT) project, the U.S. government and ASEAN are working together on preventing and countering violent extremism and online disinformation in the region and youth engagement is critical in building a more secure, connected, and resilient future. For the first time, a regional webinar for youth leaders from across ASEAN will be convened ahead of the annual US-ASEAN Workshop on Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) to discuss innovative ways of getting involved and engaging with other youth and respective government officials on challenging topics such as disinformation in social media and CVE. Participants will also have an opportunity to inform the development of an important new training program to strengthen youth education about one of the most pressing challenges of today—disinformation in social media. The virtual workshop will provide YSEALI youth leaders and innovators with a sneak-peek at a new training curriculum for their thoughts and suggestions.
Program Dates
The program will be held virtually in January 2022, date TBC.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be:
Citizen and current resident of the following countries: Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam;
Fluent in written and spoken English;
Interested to contribute to the regional initiatives on enhancing media literacy and countering disinformation for youth and students in ASEAN;
Aged between 18-35, preferably attending or recently graduated from an academic institutions (secondary level or college/ university level);
Members with education-related university or graduate/professional-level degrees and/or experience in the education field highly encouraged.
How Can I Apply?
Please send in the following information to Zullia Saida, PROSPECT Program Manager before November 30, 2021.
Full Name:
Age:
Gender:
Nationality:
Current Title/Position (grade/year, if a current student):
Brief description of your understanding of the issue of disinformation in media and why you think it is an important topic to address through education (125 words or less):
Why are you interested in participating in the upcoming event (75 words or less):
Also, please include a copy of your updated CV.
Please note that:
All applications submitted after the November 30th closing date will not be accepted.
Only participants that meet eligibility criteria will be considered.
Selected participants will be notified by November 30th of their selection.
E-certificates of attendance will be available, upon request.
For questions, please contact Zullia Saida at zullia_saida@dai.com.
We can’t wait to hear from you!
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