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SUMMARY:Fulbright Student Fellowships 2018-2019 Opened for Cambodian Applicants
DESCRIPTION:The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce the opportunity to compete for 2018-2019 Fulbright Student Fellowships for graduate study in the United States leading to a Master’s or Doctoral degree. Fellowships are awarded on a competitive basis to qualified candidates under the auspices of the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Program\, subject to the availability of funding. \nDeadline: June 1\, 2017\nThe Fulbright Program was established in 1946 by the U.S. Congress as a means “to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries.” For more than sixty years the Fulbright Program has provided opportunities for foreign nationals to study\, teach\, and pursue research in the U.S.\nTo be eligible\, applicants must: \n\nHave a strong academic background and a record of excellence in previous studies;\nHave completed a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university for those applying to study in the U.S. for a Master’s degree program\, or have a Master’s degree from a recognized college or university for those applying to study in the U.S. for a Doctoral program;\nBe proficient in English (a minimum score of 570 on TOEFL or TOEFL ITP\, or 230 on computer-based TOEFL\, or 88 on internet based TOEFL\, or 7.0 on IELTS);\nDemonstrate the ability to adapt readily to a foreign environment;\nBe in good health and able to undergo a rigorous study program; and\nNot have extensive experience living or studying in the United States.\n\nFulbright Student Fellowship grants provide round-trip transportation to the United States\, as well as tuition fees\, and living expenses for full-time graduate study. Grant provisions do not include financial support for dependents.\n \nSource: https://kh.usembassy.gov/fulbright-student-fellowships-2018-2019/\n  \n
URL:https://seajunction.org/event/fulbright-student-fellowships-2018-2019-opened-cambodian-applicants/
LOCATION:The United State of America\, United States
CATEGORIES:Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID="Asia/Krasnoyarsk":20190319T110000
DTEND;TZID="Asia/Krasnoyarsk":20190407T190000
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SUMMARY:Exhibition “Inside Out; Bodymaps of Bangkok Refugees”
DESCRIPTION:On 19-31 March\, SEA Junction in collaboration with TIFA Foundation will hold the exhibition “Inside Out; Bodimaps of Bangkok Refugees” on the curve wall of the 4th floor of the Bangkok Art and Culture Center (BACC) exposing paintings done by urban refugees living in Bangkok. The so-called “bodymap” paintings are self-representations of each painter. They were made starting with the drawing of a real-life outline of the artist’s body. Then memories\, and hopes were painted onto the paper and the bodymap have become a life-sized documentation of the refugees in between past and future. \nThe paintings were produced during therapeutic art classes coordinated by artist Gerda Liebmann and conducted by artists and volunteers as a way to allow the refugees to share their stories and heal their emotions. Many of them are traumatized and depressed. They have experienced persecution and have been forced far away from home. Now they have to survive in the shadows of the bustling city of Bangkok\, waiting for years in vulnerable and not always safe conditions with the hope of being relocated to a third country. Art helps them express their feelings and affirm their presence. As the project’s coordinator puts it “Art is a therapeutic way to express oneself inside out”. \nThe artists represented are from Pakistan\, Vietnam and Eritrea. The youngest is seventeen years of age and the oldest thirty-five years old. Besides the painted bodymaps\, also brief summaries of their stories will be hanged. \nTo conclude and celebrate the exhibition on 30 March at 5 PM a panel discussion will be held that focuses attention on mental health among refugees in Thailand (both urban and camp refugees) – an important\, yet often neglected topic. The panel will discuss issues as well as approaches\, especially creative approaches\, that are used to strengthen the resilience of refugees and other marginalized groups in coping with trauma and insecurity. Topics and confirmed panel members are as follows: \nCreating a safe space with creative processes\nSangusanee (Cherry) Nawamarat\nArt therapist\, Thailand \nArt as Therapy for Refugees\nGerda Liebmann\nArtist and facilitator of art classes for adult refugees\, Inside Out project coordinator \nMental health issues among refugees: experiences and approaches\nCherry Soe Myn\nSupervisor and trainer of our Common Elements Treatment Approach (CETA) counseling\, Myanmar  \nThe exhibition and the panel sign the continuation of the series “Displaced and Uprooted in Southeast Asia” in collaboration with TIFA Foundation. The series aims to give visibility to the fate of displaced persons\, asylum seekers and refugees in the region and stimulate public discussion on inclusive policy and intervention responses to forced movements of people. \nSpeakers’ Short Bios  \nSangusanee ( Cherry ) Nawamarat \nCherry studied fine art printmaking at Loughborough University of Art and Design. Completed post graduated Foundation Certificate in Art Psychotherapy for Goldsmiths College\, University of London\, and Certificate in the Therapeutic and Educational Application of the Arts at Institute of Art in Therapy and Education\, UK. She graduated from the Canadian International Institute of Art Therapy program in Thailand\, (IPATT) with a Post-graduate Diploma in Clinical Art Therapy. Her work includes creative art programs for children and adult\, clinical art therapy for mental health treatments\, terminally ill children\, palliative care\, and dementia patients.  She is a pioneer of art therapy in Bangkok and founding member of Art Therapists Association (Thailand) \nGerda Liebmann  \nGerda was born in Switzerland where she studied art at the Kunstgewerbeschule St.Gallen. After moving to the United States she worked as a graphic designer before studying Christian Ministry at Berean Global University and getting ordained as a Reverend. A year ago\, she moved to Thailand and became engaged with the refugee communities using art as a healing tool\, which has resulted among others in the current exhibition “Inside Out”. \nCherry Soe Myint   \nChery is a supervisor and trainer of our Common Elements Treatment Approach (CETA) counseling.  She used to work for Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP) and now works for Johns Hopkins University directly on this mental health and counseling work.  She has experience working with organizations who provide counseling services to refugees and IDPs\, as well as other vulnerable populations. \n  \n \nThe event is free\, but donations are most welcome to enable SEA Junction to continue its activities and keep events accessible to the public. \nFor information/reservation for our events please email southeastasiajunction@gmail.com or phone/wa: +66970024140 \nOrganizers: \nSEA Junction\, OUR Venue to Connect on Southeast Asia (see https://seajunction.org) SEA Junction aims to foster understanding and appreciation of Southeast Asia in all its socio-cultural dimensions –from arts and lifestyles to economy and development. Conveniently located at Room 408 of the Bangkok Arts and Culture Centre or BACC (across MBK\, BTS National Stadium) SEA junction facilitates public access to knowledge resources and exchanges among students\, practitioners and Southeast Asia lovers. For more information see seajunction.org and join the Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1693055870976440/ \nTIFA Foundation \nA grant making institutions working for human rights and democracy in Indonesia and supporting civil society to work in key fields like access to information\, community and independent media\, legal aid\, anti-corruption\, and minority rights. In recognition of the importance of placing Indonesia within the broader regional context\, since 2016 Tifa Foundation has started the Regional Hub program cooperating with the New Mandala and now with SEA Junction. For more information see http://www.tifafoundation.org/en/ (in Indonesian). \n \n
URL:https://seajunction.org/event/exhibition-inside-out-refugees-bodymap-in-bangkok/
LOCATION:Curve wall\, 4th floor\, BACC
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID="Asia/Krasnoyarsk":20190406T110000
DTEND;TZID="Asia/Krasnoyarsk":20190407T190000
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SUMMARY:Southeast Asia Mini Book Fair
DESCRIPTION:GET A BOOK\, SUPPORT SEA JUNCTION! \nOnce a month\, SEA Junction holds a mini book fair focusing on Southeast Asia. Three kinds of books are displayed: \n\nNew books given in consignment from recognized publishers with an interest in the countries of Southeast Asia including Silkworm Books from Thailand\, ISEAS from Singapore and Yayasan Pustaka Obor from Indonesia.\nNew and used books that are double to those of SEA Junction’s Library. They include books in Thai\, English and Indonesian on various issues related to Southeast Asia and the Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS)\nFew literature and development-related works from outside the region that have been donated to SEA Junction for the purpose of the fair.\n\nAll profit from the books in consignment as well as from the donated books will contribute to SEA Junction’s functioning and activities. \nFor information/reservation for our events please email southeastasiajunction@gmail.com or phone/wa: +66970024140 \nAbout SEA Junction\, OUR Venue on Southeast Asia  \nSEA Junction aims to foster understanding and appreciation of Southeast Asia in all its socio-cultural dimensions –from arts and lifestyles to economy and development. Conveniently located at Room 408 of the Bangkok Arts and Culture Centre or BACC (across MBK\, BTS National Stadium) SEA junction facilitates public access to knowledge resources and exchanges among students\, practitioners and Southeast Asia lovers. For more information see www.seajunction.org and join the Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1693055870976440/ \n \n
URL:https://seajunction.org/event/southeast-asia-mini-book-fair-28/
LOCATION:SEA Junction\, Room 408\, BACC\, 939 Rama 1 Rd\, Pathum Wan\, Khet Pathum Wan\, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330 Bangkok\, Thailand\, Bangkok\, Thailand
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DTSTART;TZID="Asia/Krasnoyarsk":20190406T180000
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SUMMARY:Short Film Screening and Panel Discussion on Double Discrimination: LGBTI Persons with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:Marginalized groups continue to face discrimination in multiple areas of their lives. Various campaigns and organizations have sought to reduce the impact and tackle the problems faced directly by the community that they represent\, with varying degrees of success. However\, what happens if someone faces multiple marginalizations at the same time? Double discrimination is widespread\, but there is little recognition for it in Southeast Asia. In this event on 6 April at 6PM\, the double discrimination faced by the LGBTI people who are also people with disabilities will be discussed. \nOrganized by the Very Inclusive Party — a group of 5 International Development Studies students at the Faculty of Political Science\, Chulalongkorn University – with SEA Junction\, the event consists of screening of a short documentary followed by a panel discussion on double discrimination. The short video reveals the common challenges that LGBTI and people with disabilities share. It documents two conversations between a transwoman with a blind person and a gay person with a deaf person. This short spontaneous film portrays the genuine emotion and unscripted stories of the two un-bridged communities in Thailand. This is so the challenges of each community become better known and understood. The video can be accessed by people with disabilities. \nReflecting on the theme of the screened film\, speakers who represent both communities and those who bridge them will discuss on the “intersectional” discrimination faced by people with diverse sexual orientation\, gender identity and expression and sex characteristics and disability. The lack of communication and collaboration between the two marginalized communities will also be discussed\, as will what should be done and by who. \nSpeakers: \n\nSawang Srisom\, disability activist\nThamawat Sutthipong\, a blind LGBTI person\nSiri Ninlapruek\, LGBTI activist\nAkekawat Pimsawan\, core member of Togetherness for Equality and Action (TEA) Group\n\nModerator: Thanita Wongprasert\, independent youth LGBTI activist \nSource: Glascow Disability http://gda.scot/our-community/events/1116/lgbtqia-disabled-peoples-space \nOrganizers:\nSEA Junction\, OUR Venue on Southeast Asia SEA Junction aims to foster understanding and appreciation of Southeast Asia in all its socio-cultural dimensions –from arts and lifestyles to economy and development. Conveniently located at Room 408 of the Bangkok Arts and Culture Centre or BACC (across MBK\, BTS National Stadium) SEA junction facilitates public access to knowledge resources and exchanges among students\, practitioners and Southeast Asia lovers. For more information see www.seajunction.org and join the Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1693055870976440/ \nVery Inclusive Party (VIP)\nVery Inclusive Party is a group of 5 International Development Studies students at the Faculty of Political Science\, Chulalongkorn University (MAIDS-GRID). Advised by Carl Middleton\, the group holds a keen interest in initiating an innovative way to empower LGBTI persons with disabilities to communicate with each other and to the public about the barriers to access a free and independent life. We aim to disseminate a short awareness raising video on social media platforms and at the event where the public can meet and participate in discussion on this little recognized topic. \n
URL:https://seajunction.org/event/short-film-screening-and-panel-discussion-on-double-discrimination-lgbti-persons-with-disabilities-2/
LOCATION:SEA Junction\, Room 408\, BACC\, 939 Rama 1 Rd\, Pathum Wan\, Khet Pathum Wan\, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330 Bangkok\, Thailand\, Bangkok\, Thailand
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