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SUMMARY:FROM FEAR TO RESILIENCE: STORYTELLING OF COVID-19 IN SOUTHEAST ASIA  Call for Photo\, Short Video and Art Essays by SEA Junction and Partners
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nThese days we are inundated with photos of deaths\, ICUs and suffering\, creating fear as an incentive to keep us all at home. No matter how well-meaning\, this narrative of COVID-19 remains one-sided and may have many unwanted consequences. We know from the HIV epidemic that fear only changes behavior in the short term and it may cause traumas and prejudices that make it more difficult to learn to live with the virus. This narrative also leads to seeing the ‘other’ as the ‘enemy’ who can potentially infect us\, triggering unnecessary stigma and discrimination that hampers the efforts to control the pandemic. More needs to be done to raise understanding of the rationale of preventive measures and to provide the social and economic means to enable people to apply those. \nLiving through a pandemic with unforeseen reality and unending uncertainties for over a year has created an epidemic of fear. As a consequence\, there have been stigmatization and blaming to infected people\, especially vulnerable population. With the current surges in COVID-19 infection across Southeast Asia\, the fear of contracting the disease remains and is even escalated when the vaccine is in shortage and not accessible to many. They are nervous of not getting timely vaccinated\, not to mention the concern on vaccine’s safety and efficacy. The fear also extends beyond contraction and manifests in socio-economic stress as a result of the pandemic impacts. In particular\, the poor and disadvantaged groups have been hardest hit with a deepening of poverty since the existing inequalities have been exacerbated. \nSEA Junction invites all to make an effort to collectively provide a different visual story of the pandemic in Southeast Asia that shows strength and hope. We believe in the importance of reducing fear and promote informed policy and public discussion with more accurate reporting of the epidemiological realities of COVID-19. We need to show that COVID-19 is also a tale of survival\, resilience and solidarity. \nWe are calling for short stories in the form of photo essays\, short documentaries and illustrated art essays in any language of the region (to be later translated into English) or in English. We will then select\, curate and showcase them in a special section on our online platform and on our social media. We will be also looking for other partners interested in broadcasting these works of resilience. When the COVID-19 situation ease\, we will use the selected visual storytelling works to organize a 2-week long exhibition at BACC. \nPossible topics include but not limited to: \n\ncultural rituals and faith to counter our anxiety;\nexperiences of quarantine (at home or at reserved locations) and survival;\npeople that continue to work in essential services;\nlaborers and migrant workers that keep the economy running by continuing to work in construction\, agriculture\, fishing\, etc.;\nrural and urban community organizing to control the pandemic and provide support to the needy;\ninnovation and adaptation of technology in resource poor settings;\nstrategic intervention to enhance people survival beyond relief;\nand people that fight for social protection and for upholding of privacy and other human rights amidst this pandemic.\n\nNeedless to say\, ethical and safety principles need to be respected in the production of the stories\, and compliance of preventive measures is a must at any time. \nPlease submit approximately 15 photos and/or videos along with short essay to  southeastasiajunction@gmail.com. The call remains open without specific deadline. We welcome all the entries and also other interested partners to join this call. \nOrganizers \nSEA Junction \nSEA Junction\, established under the Thai non-profit organization Foundation for Southeast Asia Studies (ForSEA)\, 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 Center 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\, join the Facebook group:  http://www.facebook.com/groups/1693058870976440/ and follow us on twitter and Instagram @seajunction \nWith support of: \nChina Medical Board  \nThe Rockefeller-endowed China Medical Board (CMB)\, an independent American foundation started in 1914\, aims to advance health in China and neighbouring Asian countries through strengthening medical\, nursing and public health research and education. See further chinamedicalboard.org \n
URL:https://seajunction.org/event/from-fear-to-resilience-lets-change-the-narrative-of-covid19-in-southeast-asia/
LOCATION:SEA Junction\, Room 408\, BACC\, 939 Rama 1 Rd\, Pathum Wan\, Khet Pathum Wan\, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330 Bangkok\, Thailand\, Bangkok\, Thailand
CATEGORIES:Special Initiatives
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SUMMARY:Australia Awards Scholarships
DESCRIPTION:Australia Awards Scholarships are long-term awards administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. \nThey aim to contribute to the development needs of Australia’s partner countries in line with bilateral and regional agreements. \nThey provide opportunities for people from developing countries\, particularly those countries located in the Indo-Pacific region\, to undertake full time undergraduate or postgraduate study at participating Australian universities and Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutions. \nThe study and research opportunities provided by Australia Awards Scholarships develop the skills and knowledge of individuals to drive change and contribute to development in their own countries. \nBenefits \nAustralia Awards Scholarships are offered for the minimum period necessary for the individual to complete the academic program specified by the Australian higher education institution\, including any preparatory training. The following benefits generally apply: \n\nfull tuition fees\nreturn air travel–payment of a single return\, economy class airfare to and from Australia\, via the most direct route\nestablishment allowance–a once only payment as a contribution towards accommodation expenses\, text books\, study materials\nContribution to Living Expenses (CLE) – a fortnightly contribution to basic living expenses paid at a rate determined by the department.\nIntroductory Academic Program (IAP)–a compulsory program prior to the commencement of formal academic studies covering information on living and studying in Australia\nOverseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of the award (for award holder only)–provided to cover the scholar’s basic medical costs (with the exception of pre-existing conditions)\nPre-course English (PCE) fees–if deemed necessary PCE may be available for students for in-country and/or in-Australia training\nsupplementary scademic support may be available to ensure a scholar’s academic success or enhance their academic experience\nfieldwork (for research awards and Masters by coursework which have a research component where fieldwork is compulsory) may be available for eligible research students for one return economy class airfare via the most direct route to their country of citizenship or within Australia.\n\nAward conditions \nApplicants who want to accept an Australia Awards Scholarship will need to sign a contract with the Commonwealth of Australia declaring that they will comply with the conditions of the scholarship. \nScholars are required to leave Australia for a minimum of two years after completing their scholarship. Failure to do so will result in the scholar incurring a debt for the total accrued cost of their scholarship. \nHow to apply \nInformation on how to apply for an Australia Awards Scholarship. \nCountry information: \n\nParticipating countries\nOpening and closing dates\nParticipating institutions\n\nMore information \nFrequently asked questions \n  \nSource: https://www.dfat.gov.au/people-to-people/australia-awards/Pages/australia-awards-scholarships \n
URL:https://seajunction.org/event/australia-awards-scholarships/
LOCATION:Australia
CATEGORIES:Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Call for Application 2020 on M.A. in Social Science (Development Studies) Focus on Land and Relations
DESCRIPTION:DEADLINE FOR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION EXTENDED to 30 APRIL 2020 \n  \nSince 2017\, a focus in land relations has connected students with academic institutions\, NGOs and researchers from around the Mekong Region. Chiang Mai University has become a centre for training benefitting a new generation of researchers and administrators working in the field of land governance. \nThe focus on land reflects a rising concern in topics such as: \n– Large-scale developments and concessions \n– Policy issues\, including property and titling \n– Land and food security \n– Access and exclusion \n– Urban land governance \n– Regional land relations \nThe MA in Social Science (Development Studies) offers a track focused on land-related issues with funded positions for qualified applicants. For those from Cambodia\, Lao PDR\, Myanmar and Vietnam\, full scholarships are available\, covering both study\, travel and living costs. \n  \nDeadline for Application: 31 March 2020 \n*** EXTENDED TO 30 APRIL 2020 \n  \nProgramme start: June 2020 \nFor specific questions about the focus on land relations\, please contact: mekonglandforum@gmail.com \n  \nSource: https://web.facebook.com/rcsd.cmu/photos/a.501524186556507/3721458327896394/?type=3&theater \n
URL:https://seajunction.org/event/call-for-application-2020-on-m-a-in-social-science-development-studies-focus-on-land-and-relations/
LOCATION:Chiang Mai\, Thailand
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