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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:The Mekong is Blue and Dried: Visual Storytelling of the Mekong River’s Environmental Degradation Open Call for Photo & Art Essays
DESCRIPTION: \nThe Mekong River is the most diverse in fresh water fishery in the world with the greatest biodiversity after the Amazon. It originates in the Tibetan plateau and flows through mainland Southeast Asia before emptying in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta into the South China sea. The Mekong feeds more than 60 million people who live along its entire route. Among them there are indigenous communities that depend on the Mekong for their natural resource-based livelihoods and as a source of income. Their way of life is today threatened by the ongoing dam-building race since the first dam was built on the Mekong mainstream 20 years ago. \nToday\, eleven dams are planned for the lower mainstream Mekong\, and 300 more are in the waiting on feeder waterways. Cumulative impacts have been felt by the riparian communities living downstream. The first lower Mekong dam Xayaburi in Laos operated for a test run in July 2019 exacerbated the drought in the region. The Mekong water level is at its lowest in 50 years. The second dam on the lower Mekong in Laos (Don Sa Hong) was built against concerns regarding its blocking major channels of migratory fishes to spawn upstream and in the Mekong’s tributary rivers. In particular\, it affects the migration of endangered Irrawaddy dolphins living close to the Laotian-Cambodian border where the dam is also located. \nAdding to the multiple impacts of dams\, the collapse of Xe Pian-Xe Namnoy saddle dams on Xe Kong River which is a tributary of the Mekong River in Southern Laos\, killed at least 40 people and displaced more than 4\,500 people. This was a dark reminder of the threats dams pose on people’s lives and the lack of accountability of multinational corporations. \nThe combination of upstream and downstream dams’ operations has blocked the natural rich nutrients and sediments and the water flow. In late 2019\, the Mekong turned into rare blue color instead of its usual brown. The blue color of the Mekong reflects “dead” for aquatic animals\, other animals that dwell in the Mekong riverbank and millions of people who depend for their livelihood on the biodiversity of the River. \nNetworks of environmental experts\, civil society\, media and academia tireless continue to advocate for environmentally and socially friendly measures for the Mekong River.  They raise questions about the need of such dams in view of other forms of green energy such as solar power\, the extenuating risks associated with hydropower construction\, and the devastating social and economic effects on local populations. \nThis initiative launched by SEA Junction with the support of the Samdhana Institute on 15 June 2020 for a period of three months\, aims to contribute to these ongoing efforts through the creative use of visual documentation and art. We are pleased that the Mekong Environment Forum has offered to partner with us on this and help with promoting the initiative and sharing relevant material. We hope other organizations will also join our effort. \n“The Mekong River is Blue and Dried” initiative calls all those interested and particularly photographers\, artists and organizations working with communities in the Greater Mekong Region (GMS) to share their visual stories. The photos and art works accompanied by a short essay should reflect on four main themes: \n\nEnvironmental degradation of the Mekong river.\nDestruction caused by dams and development interventions affecting the river\nImpacts on people and communities depending on the Mekong River for their lives and livelihoods.\nStories of advocacy and how networks and civil groups advocate and try to limit environmental and social damage (“history of opposition”).\n\nThe short essay can be written in English or in any of the Mekong languages (to be later translated into English) \nIf you have a story or an idea to contribute to this initiative just contact us at southeastasiajunction@gmail.com or with our Instagram and twitter @seajunction or facebook @sea-junction. \nLooking forward to collaborating with all of you for a healthier Mekong! \n  \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 \nThe Samdhana Institute\nSamdhana\, in Sanskrit\, means healing\, uniting\, peacemaking. It was formed in 2003 by a group of individuals\, conservationists\, development practitioners\, constituting the first Samdhana Fellows; moved by the same commitment of ‘giving back’ what they know to the next generation; and bringing together skills\, knowledge\, experiences\, networks\, colleagues and friends; delivering maturity\, strength and sustainability. For more info see www.samdhana.org \n  \n
URL:https://seajunction.org/event/the-mekong-is-blue-and-dried-visual-storytelling-of-the-mekong-rivers-environmental-degradation-open-call-for-photo-art-essays/
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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SUMMARY:COVID-19 Emerging Research: Special Call for "Expressions of Interest"
DESCRIPTION:SUMERNET) announces a special call for Expression of Interest (EoI) for its COVID-19 emerging research grant in 2020. Total funds available is approximately US$150\,000 for one multi-country research project\, which will be completed within 12 months. \nDate of call: 10th June 2020 \nDeadline for application: 25th June 2020 \nOpportunity background\nThis ongoing fourth phase of SUMERNET (SUMERNET 4 All) aims to “reduce water insecurity for all in particular for the poor\, marginalized and socially vulnerable groups of women and men in the Mekong Region”. \nIn response to the fast-evolving situation of water insecurity across the Mekong countries\, “SUMERNET 4 All” is launching an emerging research call that specifically concentrates on reducing water insecurities of the marginalized and most vulnerable people and groups in the Mekong Region during the COVID-19 crises. \nThis call will fund one multi-country research project that will provide evidence for the local\, national and regional efforts to deal with water challenges and ensure pathways to impact on policy and practice. The research priorities of this call are aligned with the SUMERNET 4 All goal and three research themes below. \n(1) water access\, rights and allocation in times of water insecurity; \n(2) governance and management of water-related disaster risks; \n(3) transboundary interactions with water systems. \nExpedited timelines apply throughout process to ensure delivery meets rapid response needs. It is expected that contracting and start-up of successful project will be equally expedited. Research project lead and team members are required to treat this call with the utmost urgency. \nDetails of this call\nThe format of applications is based on a shortened version of the well-established SUMERNET 4 All collaborative research funding instrument. However\, while not an explicit requirement \,we emphasize that applications with involvement of policy makers\, planners\, practitioners and marginalized women and men are particularly welcome\, as are those lead or co-lead by women. \nSuccessful applications will have to fulfil the following aspects: \n\nResearch and policy engagement activities need to be conducted in all the five countries in the Mekong Region including Cambodia\, Lao PDR\, Myanmar\, Thailand and Vietnam.\nLearning across participating countries and comparison of research results in five countries should be part of the research project.\nUse a multidisciplinary research approach that includes gender equity and social justice\, human rights\, conflict sensitivity\, governance\, and poverty reduction as key targets.\nEngagement with a diverse group of team members that represent different genders\, ages\, and ethnicities\, and are at different stages in their research career is an advantage\, specifically if the project has a female lead.\nEventual beneficiaries of this research project prioritize the marginalized and most vulnerable groups in the Mekong Region\, with a primary goal to understand these groups’ water insecurity due to the combined effects of environmental stressors and the COVID-19 crisis.\nStudy powerful groups/organizations/individuals e.g. policymakers\, planners and practitioners to understand their current policies\, plans or practices relevant to water insecurity.\nProvide recommendations to help enhance policies and/or practices that reduce water insecurity for the marginalized and most vulnerable groups in the Mekong Region by securing access and control to water resources.\nLeading agency and Team Leader of research project has extensive experience and proven capacity to manage multi-country research grants in the Mekong Region.\nProject team has proven experience and expertise to carry out the proposed research project.                                                                                           \n\nOutputs and timeline \n\nTwo manuscripts in English for submission to academic journals\nOne policy brief\, in English and translated into at least one local language in the Mekong Region\nAt least two public products (e.g. blog\, video\, Op-Ed\, etc)\, with at least one product involving marginalised and vulnerable communities\nAt least two policy engagement events\nProject reports\nAll activities and publications must be completed within one year\n\nWho can apply?\nThe Lead Applicant (LA) must be from the organizations that are current or past grantees of SUMERNET programme or other grants from SEI. Lead applicants need to demonstrate that they have the skills\, knowledge and support necessary to direct the proposed research and to be actively engaged in carrying the research through its completion. The LA will need to show appropriate evidence of expertise and experience matched to the nature and context of research project. Lead Applicant must be a formal SUMERNET network member.  (Please apply to be a SUMERNET network member if you haven’t registered as a network member yet using this link).  \nTeam members from the five Mekong countries could be either from SUMERNET or outside. \nHow to apply?\nThe Expression of Interest (EoI) form (available as download with this call) and must be completed to ensure eligibility. Reference is made in the form to SUMERNET website where information on the programme’s goal\, objectives and priority themes\, as well as operating approach\, boundary partners\, capacity development etc is made. Please refer to this when submitting the EoI. \nAll applications must submit an Expression of Interest using the SUMERNET online submission platform at: https://sei.submittable.com/submit/168185/sumernet-4-all-covid-19-emerging-research-call-for-eoi  \nAttachments  to  be included in the submission\n* CV of Project Leader \n* CV of project team members \n* Excel file with activities\, outputs and budget \nSource: https://www.sumernet.org/blog/covid-19-emerging-research-special-call-for-expressions-of-interest \n
URL:https://seajunction.org/event/covid-19-emerging-research-special-call-for-expressions-of-interest/
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