湄公学院培训项目申请结束

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EarthRights International

Mekong School is now acceping applications for 2010

EarthRights International’s Mekong School is a unique training program for civil society advocates from the Mekong Region (China, Burma, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam) who are working on environmental issues.  The seven month-long training program focuses on the impacts of large-scale infrastructure projects, particularly hydropower dams, and how citizens are engaged in advocating for more equitable development in the Mekong region.  At the school, students investigate community complaints regarding impacts from Asian Development Bank (ADB), World Bank, and privately funded projects.  Through a series of field visits, students examine the threats posed by various projects, such as the series of hydropower dams currently planned and under construction along the mainstream of the Mekong and its tributaries, to migratory fish stocks, local livelihoods, and regional food security.  Finally, program graduates focus on ways in which they can join together as alumni to advocate for policy reform with the ultimate goal of promoting greater public participation and transparency in development planning in the Mekong region.  

The goals of the Mekong School session are:

-          for students to develop an understanding of the impacts of hydropower dams and other large-scale development projects, as well as the views and approaches of various stakeholders

-          for students to understand and analyze what methods communities have utilized for greater protection of human rights and the environment

-          to develop students’ practical skill base in research, advocacy and campaign work; and

-          to develop strong relationships, networks and concrete campaign plans for implementation upon graduation and the students’ return to their respective countries.

Our ideal candidates are individuals who have been active on environmental, human rights, or community development issues, who are enthusiastic about partnering with other activists from the region and who have the capacity to become effective community leaders and/or advocates.  The training takes place in Chiang Mai, Thailand from June to December of each year, and includes a two-month practicum in which students return to their home countries to conduct field work. Housing, transportation, and a modest living stipend are provided to successful candidates.

The deadline for applications is March 10, 2010.  For more information, please visit our website at www.earthrights.org.  To request an application form, please contact the Mekong School Coordinator at mekong@earthrights.org.








Mekong School

湄公学院

培训项目介绍

2010年6月-12月





湄公河学院

该项目是为来自湄公河地区（中国云南、缅甸、老挝、泰国、柬埔寨和越南）的从事社区权益和环境保护的民间组织设计的培训项目。



为期六个月的培训项目将采用体验式学习的方法，增强民间组织人员的能力，使他们能更有效的代表受影响的群体表达意见。



培训成员从湄公河地区选择，每个国家或地区两个名额：中国云南、缅甸、老挝、泰国、柬埔寨和越南

培训分成三部分培训分为：

•          为期三个月的理论教学，地点在泰国清迈（2010年6月-9月）

•          为期两个月的实践，学员需要回到他们国家对自选项目做调查。（2010年9月- 2010年11月)

•          实践完后，学员回到清迈的学校来进行为期一个月的倡导、活动策划。

•          （ 2010年11月- 12月）



项目内容包括：

•          跨文化交流技能

•          水资源与能源建设

•          案例包括：印度的那马达水坝，泰国的帕孟水坝，菲律宾的普兰济Ⅴ 水坝 ，泰国缅甸的萨尔温水坝，和老挝的南屯Ⅱ 水坝。

•          国际环境、水权法律

•          认识和理解国际金融机构

•          有效的英文报告写作技能

•          实况调查的技巧

•          公众讲演和会议发言技能

•          国际层面的倡导技能

•          有效的媒体宣传策划

•          建立合作网络。

•          培训同时组织学员到怒江下游、湄公河帕孟地区、社区林业和泰国的农村去学习考察

培训的奖学金包括：食宿、学习考察、签证、和日常生活费。



如需要申请书文本或咨询更多详细情况，请与项目负责人联系。联系邮件：mekong@earthrights.org

另外请注意，来信请务必使用英文。此外，因为所有培训课程都将采用英文教学，申请人需要具备一定英语技能。

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