Building Grassroots Democracy in Minority Communities, Fellowship in USA

Deadline: 15 November, 2012
Open to:  professionals from Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania, and Slovakia
Fellowship: covers all program expenses: visa, health insurance, transportation, accommodation, meals

Description

GREAT LAKES CONSORTIUM FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT invites professionals from any regions of Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania, and Slovakia to apply for participation in a 42-day fellowship in the U.S.A. “BUILDING GRASSROOTS DEMOCRACY IN MINORITY COMMUNITIES”.

The overall goal of the program is to provide a professional development opportunity for up-and-coming and mid-level professionals to gain knowledge of U.S. practices in engaging citizens and community leaders in collaboration to inform changes in legislation that make a difference in minority communities (incl. Roma, disabled, homeless populations) and strengthen grassroots democracy.

The joint program will be organized in Toledo (Ohio), Detroit (Michigan) and in some of the larger cities as Chicago (Illinois) and/or New York (NY), but internship placement may include smaller communities across the U.S. An enrichment program of Professional Fellows Congress will be also in the itinerary where program participants from different U.S. State Department exchanges will have an opportunity to meet with government leaders and other program alumni and share experiences at the end of the visit in Washington D.C.

Eligibility

Participants should:

  • be 25 and 38 years old
  • be citizens of one of the following  countries: Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia or United States
  • be active members of their local community, interested in long-term international cooperation
  • have good communication and presentation skills, and are receptive to modem technology
  • be up-and-coming and mid-level government or civil society professionals with prior training and/or experience and current employment related to community organizing and/or working with minority communities
  • be highly proficient in written and oral English
  • be able to work effectively in a cross-cultural setting, and have demonstrated leadership abilities.

Allowance

All expenses of the U.S. program including visa, health insurance, transportation, accommodation (3-week home stays at American families, 3 weeks in hotel), meals, and cultural programs will be provided.

How to apply?

Application form can be found here

Application Form has to be submitted by e-mail and a hard copy by mail to the country director listed on the form.

Please e-mail a copy of your application by November 15, 2012 also  to  Dr. Elizabeth Balint, GLC Project Manager in Toledo, Ohio, e-mail: GLC teachdemocracy2@hotmail.com.

Pre-selected applicants will be invited for an interview with GLC in-country program director and other collaborating partners.

Official announcement

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