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From: MIUSA Women Leaders
Sent: Saturday, January 23, 2010 11:18 AM
Subject: 2010 Women's Institute on Leadership and Disability
Subject: MIUSA’s 2010 Women's Institute on Leadership and Disability (WILD) – Apply Early!
5th International
Women's Institute on Leadership and Disability (WILD)
www.miusa.org/exchange/wild2010
To take place August 6 - 29, 2010
Eugene, Oregon, USA
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. Application deadline is March 1, 2010.
Download the application here!
Applications in alternative formats are available upon request
English
Arabic / العربية
Française
Español
About the Program
MIUSA's Women's Institute on Leadership and Disability (WILD) will bring together approximately 25 women leaders with disabilities to strengthen leadership skills, create new visions and build international networks of support.
During the 3-week program, participants will take part in workshops and discussions, conduct on-site visits, and participate in team-building activities, to explore challenges and exchange strategies for increasing leadership opportunities and employment of women and girls with disabilities internationally.
Program activities will focus on priority issues for women with disabilities, including:
a.. Leadership for economic empowerment
a.. Educational rights and opportunities
b.. Career planning and higher education
c.. Employment strategies
d.. Health and family issues
e.. Using the media and coalition building
f.. Organizational development and sustainability
g.. Inclusive international development programs
h.. Cultural and team-building
i.. Mentorship and networking
j.. Goals and action plans
Language
The official languages of WILD are English and American Sign Language (ASL). Arabic, French and Spanish language interpreters will be provided based on need of the selected delegation.
Who Can Apply
Emerging and established women leaders with disabilities from around the world who demonstrate:
a.. Personal experience with disability, an understanding of issues, and a commitment to working for the rights of women and girls with disabilities
b.. Membership 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 employment in a business or program committed to inclusion of women and girls with disabilities
c.. Commitment to and capacity for increasing leadership opportunities and employment of women with disabilities in the community and/or country
Program Cost
Total cost is USD$250 - Includes all travel, airfare, food, lodging and program costs. Scholarships are available.
Apply Early
Application deadline is March 1, 2010. We expect to review a large number of applications for a limited number of openings.
Download the application here!
Applications in alternative formats are available upon request
English
Arabic / العربية
Française
Español
Please send applications, attention "WILD 2010" by:
a.. Email: [log in to unmask]
b.. Fax: 1-541-343-6812
Sponsors
WILD 2010 is made possible by the generous sponsorship of the Walmart Foundation, Mobility International USA and with support from individuals and local businesses in Eugene and Springfield, Oregon.
For more information:
Visit our website: www.miusa.org/exchange/wild2010
Email: [log in to unmask]
Tel/tty: 1.541.343.1284
Fax: 1.541.6812
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