6th International Women's Institute on Leadership and Disability (WILD)
http://www.miusa.org/exchange/currentprogs/wild/wild2012/index_html
Applications are now open! Deadline March 1, 2012
Application
Application deadline: March 1, 2012
We expect to review a large number of applications for a limited number of
openings. Limited scholarships may be available based on applicant's
demonstrated financial need. Apply Early!
Download the application here:
Application available in alternative formats upon request
English <http://www.miusa.org/exchange/currentprogs/wild/wild2012/2012appdf>
2012 WILD Application (Word Document)
English <http://www.miusa.org/exchange/currentprogs/wild/wild2012/2012appdf>
2012 WILD Application (PDF)
English <http://www.miusa.org/exchange/currentprogs/wild/wild2012/2012rtf>
2012 WILD Application (RTF)
Arabic / العربية التطبيق
<http://www.miusa.org/exchange/currentprogs/wild/wild2012/arabicappdoc> WILD
2012 Application (Word Document)
Arabic / العربية التطبيق
<http://www.miusa.org/exchange/currentprogs/wild/wild2012/arabicapp> WILD
2012 Application (PDF)
Solicitud en español (coming soon)
Program Details
When:
August 6 – 27, 2012 (Tentative)
Where:
Eugene, Oregon, USA
Who Can Apply
Women leaders with disabilities from around the world who are:
* From Africa, Asia, Caribbean, Eurasia, Latin America, Middle East
and South Pacific
* Established leaders and/or professionals, or emerging young leaders,
ages 21 and above
* Members in an organization led by and for people with disabilities,
or by and for women, with particular attention to issues of women and girls
with disabilities; or civil society organization committed to the inclusion
of women and girls with disabilities
* Committed to and have the capacity for increasing leadership
opportunities of women with disabilities in the community and/or country
* Committed to and have the capacity for increasing the participation
of women and girls with disabilities in international development programs
Program Activities
MIUSA’s Women’s Institute on Leadership and Disability (WILD) will bring
together approximately 30 women leaders with disabilities from approximately
30 different countries, to strengthen leadership skills, create new visions
and build international networks of support for inclusive international
development programming.
During the three-week program, participants will take part in workshops,
seminars and discussions, conduct on-site visits, and participate in
team-building activities, to explore challenges and exchange strategies for
increasing leadership opportunities and participation of women and girls
with disabilities in international development programs.
The WILD program will include interactive workshops, site visits and
practical activities on priority issues for women with disabilities,
including:
* National and International Policies and Legislation, including the
UN Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the U.S. Agency
for International Development (USAID) Disability Policy
* Educational rights and opportunities including specialized and
inclusive schools, policy and legal rights, services and accommodations for
accessibility
* Leadership for economic empowerment, including higher education,
training models, supported employment, microenterprise, private sector
partnerships, career mentorship, skill-building, employment policy, and
career development.
* Health and family issues including parenting, health care, HIV/AIDS,
reproductive health and violence prevention
* Using the media
* Coalition building
* Organizational development and sustainability, including funding
resources and strategies, and fostering partnerships with community
organizations and businesses
* Goals and action plans to promote collaborative relationships with
other organizations for the inclusion of women and girls with disabilities
in international development programs.
* Inclusive international development, including exchanging strategies
for inclusion with representatives from U.S-based international development
organizations and/or human rights organizations
* Cultural and team-building experiences
* Mentorship and networking
Language
The official languages of WILD are English, Arabic, Spanish and American
Sign Language (ASL). Participants must have at least conversational ability
in English and/or be familiar with ASL.
* MIUSA uses ASL sign language interpreters who are experienced and
skilled at providing interpretation for individuals who use different sign
languages.
* Language and sign language interpretation will be provided during
formal program activities, workshops, discussions and site visits only.
Program Cost
Accepted participants will be responsible for:
1. $250 USD program fee. Limited scholarships may be available based on
applicant’s demonstrated financial need. Applications for a scholarship will
be provided upon acceptance to the WILD program.
2. Obtaining a current, valid passport and U.S. visa, including all
related costs such as travel to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in the home
country
MIUSA will provide:
1. Roundtrip airplane tickets for participants to travel from home
countries to Eugene, Oregon, USA
2. Travel health insurance during the WILD program
3. Food, lodging, program activities and accessible public
transportation during the WILD program
4. Disability-related accommodations, including sign language
interpreters, funding for personal assistants, etc.
Apply Early
We expect to review a large number of applications for a limited number of
openings. Limited scholarships may be available based on applicant's
demonstrated financial need.
Download the application here!
English <http://www.miusa.org/exchange/currentprogs/wild/wild2012/2012app>
2012 WILD Application (Word Document)
English <http://www.miusa.org/exchange/currentprogs/wild/wild2012/2012appdf>
2012 WILD Application (PDF)
English <http://www.miusa.org/exchange/currentprogs/wild/wild2012/2012rtf>
2012 WILD Application (RTF)
Arabic / العربية التطبيق
<http://www.miusa.org/exchange/currentprogs/wild/wild2012/arabicappdoc> WILD
2012 Application (Word Document)
Arabic / العربية التطبيق
<http://www.miusa.org/exchange/currentprogs/wild/wild2012/arabicapp> WILD
2012 Application (PDF)
Application available in alternative formats upon request
Español applications coming soon!
Application deadline: March 1, 2012
Please send applications, attention "WILD 2012" by:
• Email: [log in to unmask]
• Fax: 1-541-343-6812
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