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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:YSEALI Regional Workshop: "Enhancing ASEAN Human Capital in Health"
DESCRIPTION:U.S. Embassy Hanoi announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to design\, plan\, and implement a three-day workshop (not inclusive of travel dates) in Hanoi\, Vietnam for the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI)\, pending the availability of funds. The three-day workshop in May 2021 will gather approximately 50-80 participants between 20-30 years of age from all ten ASEAN member states and Timor-Leste around the theme\, “Enhancing ASEAN Human Capital in Health.”YSEALI is the U.S. government’s signature initiative to strengthen partnerships with emerging leaders in ASEAN member states (Brunei\, Cambodia\, Indonesia\, Laos\, Malaysia\, Myanmar\, Philippines\, Singapore\, Thailand\, and Vietnam) and Timor-Leste. Program participants are encouraged to work across national borders to solve regional challenges\, encompassed by the four pillars of YSEALI – economic growth\, sustainable development\, education\, and civic engagement – and to strengthen the U.S.-ASEAN partnership. \nThrough a variety of programs and engagements\, YSEALI seeks to build the leadership capabilities of youth in the region\, strengthen ties between the United States and Southeast Asia\, and nurture a community of leaders who work across borders to solve shared issues.Program Objectives:This Human Capital-focused YSEALI Regional Workshop will bring together approximately 50-80 YSEALI members who have economic\, educational\, or health care-related backgrounds\, as well as leadership potential and a commitment to improve their community. This workshop will develop human capital not only for those working directly in the health care field\, but also educators of health care professionals\, those involved in the economics of health care\, young people pursuing a career in public health\, and those working for health-related non-government organizations (NGOs)\, and Community Service Organizations (CSOs). \nThe focus will be building bridges between the health care institutions in each country so that the ASEAN nations and Timor-Leste can work together not only to handle pandemic diseases like COVID-19\, but everyday shared challenges in the area of public health\, such as chronic diseases\, good nutrition\, tobacco use\, occupational health\, etc. The participants will also address inclusive distribution of services in their societies\, which is essential to achieve a higher standard of living\, boost economic inclusive economic development\, and create conditions for self-reliance. This workshop will examine human capital development as a powerful tool for economic empowerment with an emphasis on healthcare for the labor force and for the community as a whole.This regional workshop entitled “Enhancing ASEAN Human Capital in Health” will advance the YSEALI theme of Economic Growth and strengthen people-to-people ties between the United States and ASEAN member nations. It will also strengthen the bonds between U.S. and ASEAN member health care and health policy communities. \nThis workshop seeks to empower a new generation of emerging leaders in ASEAN and Timor-Leste\, who are not only committed to empowering their societies as a whole through efforts that enrich their communities’ human capital\, but also well positioned to bring new ideas and critical thinking to tackling some of the most pressing social issues in regional human capital that stem from issues related to clean water\, food safety\, and access to affordable healthcare options. The workshop will also incorporate examples of U.S. government and U.S. private sector human capital investments in the regional health sector.This workshop will also empower young leaders in ASEAN and Timor-Leste with the knowledge and skills necessary to create practical solutions to overcome hindrances in healthcare services that impede human capital development. \nListed below are several components that the workshop could include:• Improve regional healthcare systems under normal circumstances and in the event of a crisis;• Tackle infectious and non-communicable diseases for a healthy workforce;• Fight against malnutrition and ensure food safety for laborers;• Ensure affordability and accessibility of essential and quality healthcare system;• Provide clean water ;• Foster a healthy workplace;• Promote social entrepreneurship in healthcare services;• Regulate private and public sectors to deal with a health crisis and maintain the sustainable economy;• Provide examples of U.S. government and U.S. private sector in healthcare improvement and human capital investment in the region. \nParticipants will have the opportunity to connect with other young leaders\, guest speakers\, facilitators\, and mentors who represent different sectors from the United States\, the ASEAN region\, and Timor-Leste. As a result\, these intercultural interactions will set the stage for long-term engagement and transnational cooperation. The workshop will incorporate a number of activities\, including:• Informational sessions and inspirational speeches designed to provide best practices from USG Alumni\, U.S. and ASEAN business and civic leaders\, and other young leaders from the ASEAN region and Timor-Leste;• Interactive group activities to encourage young leaders to initiate social solutions;• Networking events among participants\, speakers\, facilitators and mentors;• Training to strengthen necessary skills in the workplace;• Site visits to enable the participants to have practical viewpoints on the issues;• Small grants competition to launch participants’ initiatives;• Cultural activities and a reception.The proposal should include workshop follow-on activities such as virtual collaborative work\, projects funded through small seed grants\, and/or ongoing mentorship. These follow-on activities should be included in the monitoring and evaluation plan. Furthermore\, the proposal should include pre- and post-workshop surveys to measure the overall effectiveness of the workshop as well as to gauge how much their knowledge base expanded vis-à-vis their understanding of human capital development. \nThe concepts of leadership\, reinvesting in one’s community\, and fostering a shared ASEAN identity rooted in a commitment to tackle regional issues should be integrated into this program. Workshop speakers\, facilitators\, and mentors should be citizens of the United States\, ASEAN member states\, and/or Timor-Leste.The recipient is expected to develop bespoke syllabus content and an event program with participant and speaker biographies\, as well as design\, print\, and position banners\, backdrops\, and other printed materials. The recipient is also expected to craft a strategic digital engagement campaign geared toward engaging both workshop participants and social media audiences through live video and/or live online interactions during theprogram. No new website specific to the event should be created or launched. Domain\, hosting and design costs will not be covered.Participants and Audiences:The recipient will coordinate with U.S. Embassy Hanoi and with the U.S. embassies in ASEAN and Timor-Leste to recruit and select approximately 50-80 participants. Participants will be registered YSEALI members and between the ages 20-30\, who have experience relevant to healthcare industry\, such as nutrition and food safety\, healthcare services\, water\, and sanitation. Participants should demonstrate their leadership and active engagement in effecting change in their home communities and in the region. Participants should be racially\, ethnically\, religiously\, and experientially diverse. \nA premium should be placed on recruiting a geographically diverse group of participants\, with an emphasis on participants who hail from provincial regions outside the capitals of their respective nations. Participants must be citizens and residents of an ASEAN member country or Timor-Leste.The recipient will create an online application process and work with the U.S. Embassy in Hanoi and other U.S. Embassies/Consulate Generals in the region to advertise the opportunity. The selection of final participants will be made by the recipient in consultation with the U.S. Embassies in each of the 10 ASEAN countries and Timor-Leste to ensure the diverse background of participants in terms of ages\, gender\, fields of working or studying\, living or working places. All programs must include participants from all ten ASEAN member countries and Timor-Leste.During the application process\, candidates will outline a problem that their community is currently facing related to human capital development and the obstacles that they see as impeding its advancement. At the conclusion of the workshop\, participants will be required to utilize what they have learned during the workshop to propose a multi-pronged solution to their identified problem. \nThe workshop will be conducted in English. As such\, all participants must be proficient in written and spoken English.The recipient will be responsible for arranging and using cooperative agreement funds to cover all elements related to participant and staff travel including\, but not limited to:• International and domestic flights• Visa-related fees• Travel to and from airports• Accommodation expenses• Per diem• Insurance• Meals and incidentals during the program.Application form and templates are available at www.Grant.gov as well as the U.S. Mission to Vietnam Website at https://vn.usembassy.gov/education-culture/grants-and-scholarship-opportunities/ under the announcement title YSEALI Regional Workshop: “Enhancing ASEAN Human Capital in Health”\, funding opportunity number 20-VNM-NOFO-02.\nCategories: Community Development. \n  \nSource: https://inomics.com/scholarship/yseali-regional-workshop-quotenhancing-asean-human-capital-in-healthquot-1470112 \n
URL:https://seajunction.org/event/yseali-regional-workshop-enhancing-asean-human-capital-in-health/
LOCATION:Hanoi\, Vietnam
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