[ycnews] Call for participants: "Understanding the Global Fund"
- From: Emily Turk <emily@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "'ycnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxx'" <ycnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 5 Mar 2010 13:58:31 -0500
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CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS
"Understanding the Global Fund"
A training for young activists
The Youth Coalition for Sexual and Reproductive Rights is calling for
applications from young advocates to participate in a training on the Global
Fund to fight AIDS, TB and Malaria (GFATM).
The Global Fund is the main funder for HIV prevention efforts around the world,
reaching almost all the developing countries with millions of dollars every
year. The GFATM offers a unique opportunity for civil society to be involved in
the decision making processes on the implementation of the grants in recipient
countries. However, due to a lack of understanding of how the Global Fund
operates, there is a limited participation from civil society organizations led
by young people or working for youth.
The main objective of this 3-day training is to provide 15 young activists
(18-29 years old) with the knowledge and tools necessary to better understand
and get involved in Global Fund mechanisms and structures at the national and
international level. The secretariat of the GFATM is a supporting partner of
the training.
Where: Cape Town, South Africa
When: May 22-24, 2010
Who: The YC is keen to receive applications from young people who:
* Fall between the ages of 18 - 29
* Are preferably from a developing country (African participants are
encouraged to apply)
* Have experience in the area of sexual and reproductive health and rights,
particularly HIV
* Basic knowledge on Global Fund process at national level or international
level.
* Are affiliated with a youth organisation or an organisation working for
young people.
* Have a working knowledge of English and can communicate proficiently in
English with other training participants
* Are committed to contribute to the follow up of the training
Applications from young people living with HIV are strongly encouraged.
Notes: Full and partial scholarships will be awarded to selected participants
depending on the need.
The cost of visas (transportation and visa fees) will be initially covered by
the participant and will then be reimbursed during the training if required.
Please send the application form to
events@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:events@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> before March 26,
2010 along with a recommendation letter from an organization or network that
you are currently working with or have worked with in the past.
For more information about the Global Fund visit:
www.youthcoalition.org/site08/html/index.php?id_art=195&id_cat=7<http://www.youthcoalition.org/site08/html/index.php?id_art=195&id_cat=7>
For more information on the Youth Coalition for Sexual and Reproductive Rights,
visit www.youthcoalition.org<http://www.youthcoalition.org/>
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