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May 08, 2008
MIUSA: women leaders with disabilities from around the world to strengthen leadership skills
The following information is obtained from Intl-Dev mailing list with cooperation of Dr. Amy Wilson, Gallaudet University.
MIUSA (Mobility International USA) will bring together 25 women leaders with disabilities from around the world to strengthen leadership skills, create new visions and build international networks of support to explore new leadership opportunities for women and girls with disabilities.
WHO CAN APPLY
Emerging and established women leaders with disabilities who are:
From Africa, Asia, Eurasia, Latin America, the Middle East , and Oceania/Pacific
First time visitors to the USA and have NOT participated in a MIUSA WILD program
From 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 employed in a business or program committed to inclusion of women and girls with disabilities
**Women with disabilities who are from rural areas and/or indigenous backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply**
DATE & PLACE
August 12 - September 2, 2008
Eugene, Oregon, USA
For more information and application form, visit the following website:
http://www.miusa.org/exchange/WILD2008/index_html
Posted by jicafriends at May 8, 2008 10:52 AM