Deadline: April 9th 2020 | Age 22-35 | This fully-funded workshop will bring together 35 young leaders to learn from experts and network with other young leaders from across Southeast Asia.

The focus of the workshop is on sustainable economic development of ocean and river resources; exposing participants to examples of viable business models for sustainable water resource, aquaculture and fisheries management, particularly socially-responsible SMEs; develop leadership skills; and challenge participants to develop innovative models for simple, cost-effective initiatives that they may implement in their own communities; and strengthen the transnational network of young leaders across Southeast Asia.

The virtual workshop will include a series of online skills-building sessions; activities; speakers; collaborative group projects; virtual tours of inland aquaculture, river and ocean jobs projects and ecotourism initiatives; as well as mentoring and networking opportunities with leaders from the region and the United States.

Program Dates:

The program will consist of online activities and sessions from June 7 to June 14, with in-person programming in Dili, Timor-Leste for participants from Timor-Leste. The schedule will include four hours of commitment each day during the week through a combination of interactive and self-directed work, and six hours of commitment on the weekend of the program.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • YSEALI Member (Join YSEALI now!)
  • Aged between 23 –35 years old (at the time of application and workshop)
  • Citizen of one of the following countries: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, or Vietnam
  • Currently residing in one of the following countries: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, or Vietnam
  • Have at least 6 months of work experience or volunteer experience
  • Have interest and some experience in marine science, ecotourism, entrepreneurship, natural resource management, community engagement, traditional resource use or other relevant fields.
  • Passionate about building communities and have a keen interest in building a network through collaboration and partnership with other Southeast Asian countries
  • Fluent in written and spoken English
  • Will commit to a minimum of 36 hours of virtual/online sessions from the workshop agenda from June 7 to June 14, including weekend sessions on Saturday and Sunday
  • Selected participants will be notified the week of May 17-21, 2021

For the full applications details, head to the official link below:

OFFICIAL LINK

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Apply before 9th April, 2021