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From: MIUSA Women Leaders <womenleaders@miusa.org>
Date: Tue, 7 Feb 2012 14:01:59 -0800
Subject: MIUSA's International Women's Institute on Leadership and
Disability (WILD): Applications Available
To: taufiq.effendi@googlemail.com
Dear Taufiq,
On behalf of Mobility International USA (MIUSA), please find information
below with regards to MIUSA's 6th International Women's Institute on
Leadership and Disability (WILD), which will bring together 30 women leaders
with disabilities from approximately 30 different countries for a 3-week
program in Eugene, Oregon, USA in August 2012.
Applications are now available in Arabic, English and Spanish, and are
available from the MIUSA website at:
<http://www.miusa.org/exchange/currentprogs/wild/wild2012/index_html>
http://www.miusa.org/exchange/currentprogs/wild/wild2012/index_html
The deadline to apply is March 1st 2012.
Based on your recent inquiry with the National Clearinghouse on Disability
and Exchange (NCDE), which is administered by MIUSA, we wanted to take this
opportunity provide you with information about this unique program, in the
event that you or someone you may know may be eligible to apply. Please
share this announcement with others who may be interested.
Thank you in advance for your assistance to ensure that women with
disabilities have the opportunity to pursue their leadership by pursing and
applying to this unique and life-changing program.
We appreciate your support, and look forward to receiving applications from
women leaders with disabilities around the world.
Sincerely,
Claire Dewey
MIUSA WILD Intern
Mobility International USA (MIUSA)
132 East Broadway, Suite 343
Eugene, Oregon, 97401 USA
Tel/TTY: +1 (541) 343-1284 Ext. 30
Fax: +1 (541) 343-6812
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Mobility International USA's
6th International
Women's Institute on Leadership and Disability (WILD)
August 6 - 27, 2012 (tentative)
Eugene, Oregon, USA
Application deadline: March 1, 2012
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.
<http://www.miusa.org/exchange/currentprogs/wild/wild2012/index_html>
Download the application here!
Application available in English, Arabic and Spanish
Alternative formats available upon request
Program Details
When: August 6 - 27, 2012 (Tentative)
Where: Eugene, Oregon, USA
Who Can Apply
Women leaders with disabilities 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.
Application deadline: March 1, 2012
<http://www.miusa.org/exchange/currentprogs/wild/wild2012/index_html>
Download the application here!
Application available in English, Arabic and Spanish
Alternative formats available upon request
Please send applications, attention "WILD 2012" to:
* Email: womenleaders@miusa.org
* Fax: 1-541-343-6812
