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January 19, 2010
5th International Women's Institute on Leadership and Disability (WILD)
Dear jicafriends,
We need your assistance to recruit the next generation of WILD women!
Please disseminate the information below and encourage women leaders with disabilities in your community to apply! Applications are available in Arabic, English, French and Spanish. Application deadline is March 1, 2010!
Thank you!
- MIUSA Exchange Team
Mobility International USA's (MIUSA)
5th International Women's Institute on Leadership and Disability (WILD)
To be held: August 6 - 29, 2010 in Eugene, Oregon, U.S.A.
Application deadline: March 1, 2010
Who Can Apply
Emerging and established women leaders with disabilities from around the world who demonstrate:
Personal experience with disability, an understanding of issues, and a commitment to working for the rights of women and girls with disabilities
Membership 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 employment in a business or program committed to inclusion of women and girls with disabilities
Commitment to and capacity for increasing leadership opportunities and employment of women with disabilities in the community and/or country
Download the application at: http://www.miusa.org/newsitems/wildnews
Application materials are available in alternative formats upon request.
About the Program
MIUSA's Women's Institute on Leadership and Disability (WILD) will bring together approximately 25 women leaders with disabilities to strengthen leadership skills, create new visions and build international networks of support.
During the 3-week program, participants will take part in workshops and discussions, con duct on-site visits, and participate in team-building activities, to explore challenges and exchange strategies for increasing leadership opportunities and employment of women and girls with disabilities internationally.
Program activities will focus on priority issues for women with disabilities, including:
Leadership for economic empowerment
Educational rights and opportunities
Career planning and higher education
Employment strategies
Health and family issues
Using the media and coalition building
Organizational development and sustainability
Inclusive international development programs
Cultural and team-building
Mentorship and networking
Goals and action plans
Language
The official languages of WILD are English and American Sign Language (ASL). Arabic, French and Spanish language interpreters will be provided based on need of the selected delegation.
Program Cost
Total cost is USD$250 - Includes all travel, airfare, food, lodging and program costs. Scholarships are available.
For additional information contact:
Mobility International USA
WILD 2010
http://www.miusa.org/newsitems/wildnews
Since 1981, MIUSA has been pioneering short-term international exchange programs for people with and without disabilities from over 100 countries. As a non-profit organization, MIUSA is dedicated to empowering people with disabilities around the world to achieve their human rights through international exchange and international development.
Posted by jicafriends at January 19, 2010 05:09 PM