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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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DTSTART;TZID="Asia/Krasnoyarsk":20200617T220000
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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:Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist
DESCRIPTION:PROGRAM SUMMARY: \nThe Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist will be responsible for managing and implementing the monitoring and evaluation country-level activities of its global program funded by the US Department of Labor (USDOL). The project aims to technically collaborate with host governments in reducing child labor through the following three outcomes: (1) strengthened labor and/or criminal legal framework concerning CL\, FL and/or HT; (2) improved enforcement of the labor and/or criminal legal framework\, specifically related to CL and FL; and\, (3) increased coordination among law enforcement and social protection entities \nESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: \nThe M&E will work in collaboration with the home office M&E Officer to design a project monitoring system for tracking and measuring the government’s capacity to address child labor\, forced labor and human trafficking\, that reflects the country contexts and meets USDOL’s standards. S/he will be responsible for overall monitoring and evaluation of project M&E activities\, developing/designing M&E tools & reports\, and to maintain/keep updated the program database. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to: \n\nOversee project M&E system\, including the measurement of project indicators\, designing monitoring tools\, setting up the data flow system\, entering data into the database\, conducting data quality assurance and reporting.\nSupport design of strategies and approaches contextualized and aligned to stakeholders needs and priorities and contribute to develop activity and work plans.\nSupport country enforcement and coordination assessments and other research related CL\, FL and HT;\nAssist specific ministries staff to strengthen and maintain data systems\, collect/report on investigations\, prosecutions\, convictions and sentencing\, and assess and address systems gaps;\nMonitor the results of the program’s activities and contribute to periodic evaluations/assessments of specific interventions; contribute to dissemination of results to internal and external audiences.\nManage M&E database\, including logging project stakeholders\, project trainings and meetings\, attendance\, policy status\, and progress reports.\nAssess the achievement of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and work with M&E Officer to design Quality Improvement (QI) strategies.\nFacilitate and liaise with the external evaluation contractor.\nCollaborate with the Country Project Manager to prepare all project reports.\nDocument success stories\, promising practices\, and lessons learned for public dissemination.\nHold weekly skype calls with M&E officer in Arlington\, Virginia to report on progress.\nOther duties as assigned.\n\nQUALIFICATIONS: Successful candidates will have solid experience monitoring donor-funded programs a wide variety of stakeholders. Specific experience and specialization in at least two of the following is required: child labor\, forced labor\, human trafficking\, legal reform\, policy advocacy\, child protection and referral mechanisms\, and/or government capacity building. \nEDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in statistics\, demographics\, public policy\, international development\, economics\, or related field. Master’s degree or bachelor’s plus and advanced certificate in M&E\, statistics\, or economics preferred. \nTechnical: Five years’ professional experience in a M&E position in development projects. \nWork Experience: \n\nExperience in strategic planning and performance measurement\, including indicator selection\, target setting\, reporting\, database management\, and developing M&E and/ performance monitoring plans.\nExperience in planning and managing surveys.\nExperience developing and refining data collection tools.\nExperience managing and providing ongoing training to staff and key stakeholders on data collection\, M&E\, etc.\nExperience with data quality assessments and oversight.\n\nSkills/Knowledge: \n\nKnowledge of the major evaluation methodologies and data collection and analysis methodologies.\nFluency in oral and written Thai and English languages\, is required.\nExcellent written and oral communication skills.\nComputer proficiency in word processing\, spreadsheet\, and presentation software (Microsoft).\nFamiliarity with database and statistical applications such as SPSS\, SAS\, or STATA\, is preferred.x\n\nWinrock is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all people and value diversity and inclusiveness. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to perceived or actual race\, color\, religion\, sex\, gender\, gender identity\, gender expression\, sexual orientation\, national origin\, ancestry\, citizenship\, age\, physical or mental disability\, medical condition\, family care status\, or any other basis protected by law.  \n  \nSource: https://www.winrock.org/join-us/careers/job-openings/?gh_jid=4637579002 \n
URL:https://seajunction.org/event/monitoring-evaluation-specialist/
LOCATION:Bangkok\, Thailand\, Bangkok\, Bangkok\, Thailand
CATEGORIES:Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Open Call: ICT for Socioeconomic Empowerment
DESCRIPTION:SPIDER Center issues an open call for organizations working with Socio Economic empowerment of marginalized groups that are interested in applying ICT to their work. SPIDER will team you up with a technical organization to adapt\, develop or make use of an existing ICT solution relevant to your work.  \nEligibility of Applicants \nSPIDER will grant funds to local civil society organizations that have identified a problem and are willing to apply ICT to solve it. \nSelected organizations will be matched with an organization with technical expertise to adapt\, develop or make use of an existing ICT solution to address the identified problem. For Southeast Asia\, SPIDER will accept applications from organizations in Cambodia and Myanmar. \nICT achieving results \nThe technology used may be traditional and/or new\, and may consist of a variety of hardware/software and will be developed in accordance with the principles for digital development\, see Digitalprinciples.org. \nApplicants must show previous results/envisioned results working with vulnerable groups in similar settings. \nFinancial allocation and project duration \nA maximum of 100 000 SEK can be applied for per project. The duration of these projects will be short\, they must end by 31 December 2020. All project funding will be audited and organizations should be prepared to provide transparent and detailed financial records to SPIDER. \nProject Criteria \nAll proposals need to adhere to Criteria for project partners \nRules for the open call \n\nApplications that exceed the page limit will be rejected.\nConcept notes not entirely filled out will be considered incomplete and rejected\nThe application must be written in English\nFont should be Times New Roman (or equivalent)\, size 10 minimum\nSPIDER will not accept hand-written applications\nThe deadline for submission of the application is Friday 7 August\, midnight Central European Summer time\nApplications received after the deadline will be rejected\n\nApplication documents \nSend the concept note together with the organization’s proof of registration to apply@spidercenter.org \n  \nSource: https://spidercenter.org/open-call-icts-for-socioeconomic-empowerment/ \n
URL:https://seajunction.org/event/open-call-ict-for-socioeconomic-empowerment/
LOCATION:Cambodia and Myanmar
CATEGORIES:Opportunities
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