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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
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:ASEAN-India Research Training Fellowship
DESCRIPTION:ASEAN-India Research Training Fellowship (AI-RTF) program shall be managed and implemented by Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI)\, New Delhi. The AIRTF scheme is a fellowship scheme with the following objectives: \n\nTo promote mobility of scientists and researchers from the ASEAN-Member Countries to India and provide them opportunity to work at Indian R&D/ academic institutions to upgrade their research skills and expertise.\nTo facilitate exchange of information and contacts between the scientists and researchers of India and ASEAN Countries and create a network for building research collaborations.\n\nFifty (50) fellowships per year shall be awarded to young scientists and researchers from ASEAN-Member Countries to get affiliated with Indian academic and R&D institutions. These Fellowships shall be equally distributed among ASEAN Member Country. Initially\, 5 Fellowship shall be allocated for each ASEAN country. However\, this number could be re-adjusted in accordance with the number of applicants from respective each ASEAN MS. \nThe duration of the Fellowship will be for a period of two to six months. No request for extension \ reduction in duration period shall be entertained after award of the fellowship. \nAreas in which fellowships are available: \n\nAgricultural Sciences\nBiological and Medical Sciences\nChemical Sciences & Engineering\nComputer Science & Engineering\nPhysical Sciences and Mathematics\nOcean\, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences\nEngineering Sciences\nMaterials\, Minerals and Metallurgy\nScience Policy / IPR Management / Technology Transfer & Commercialization\nOther multi-disciplinary areas of Science\, Technology and Innovation in alignment with APASTI.\n\nThe applications are to be submitted only at www.aistic.gov.in. The deadline for submitting the application for current cycle is 31 August 2020. \n  \nSource: www.aistic.gov.in/ASEAN/aistdfFellowship \n
URL:https://seajunction.org/event/asean-india-research-training-fellowship/
LOCATION:India
CATEGORIES:Courses
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SUMMARY:Water Irrigation Management Training Course in Phnom Penh\, Cambodia
DESCRIPTION:Program Overview \nIrrigation is an essential determinant of agriculture while its inadequacies are one of the most powerful constraints of agricultural production. Worldwide\, irrigated agriculture consumes at around 70 percent of all water abstracted from rivers and ground waters. Irrigation can be very important at both country and farmer levels. In a number of countries there is an increased pressure on irrigation sector in order to improve the efficiency and productivity of water use. Irrigation management plays crucial role in today’s world\, since the value of water has leveled up as we need it for increased food production and economic development. \nTarget Audience \nWater Irrigation Management Training Course in Phnom Penh\, Cambodia is designed for individuals who are working in water resources or rural development sectors. The course is suitable for both beginners and professionals\, as it covers the water irrigation management system from basic to more advanced. \nProgram Objectives \nUpon the successful completion of this short term training program the attendees will be able to: \n\nImprove on-farm productivity and water use efficiency;\nUpgrade on-farm water management\nIncrease the profitability of irrigation; and\nAdopt practices which sustain land and water resources on- and off-farm\n\nProgram Contents \n\nAssessing the Available Water Resources\nAssessing the Soil Resources for Irrigation\nIrrigation Equipment & Techniques\nIrrigation Scheduling\nWaste Water & Recycling\nWays to Optimize Water Efficiency\nMeasuring Water Usage\nDrainage System Design\nManaging System Maintenance\nIrrigation Controllers\nManaging Fertigation\nEvaluating Irrigation Designs & Different Systems\nFodder & Cash Crops – Irrigation Requirements\nManagement Structures for Irrigation\nEconomics of Irrigation\nRole of International Funding Agencies in Irrigation Development\n\nProgram Methodology \nDuring this interactive training workshop\, we will be using a mix of theory and practice\, going through the real-life irrigation management examples and modern solutions. The maximum participation of delegates will be encouraged during the case studies and group work. \nRegistration Information \nProgram Name: Water Irrigation Management Training Course in Phnom Penh\, Cambodia \nProgram Dates: 12 – 16 October 2020 \nRegistration Closes on: 31 August 2020 \nVenue: Samnang Laor Hotel \nProgram Fee: $2950 \nSource: https://risalatconsultants.com/water-irrigation-management-course-cambodia/ \n
URL:https://seajunction.org/event/water-irrigation-management-training-course-in-phnom-penh-cambodia/
LOCATION:Phnom Penh\, Cambodia
CATEGORIES:Courses
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SUMMARY:ASEAN Energy Youth Award 2020
DESCRIPTION:The ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) is pleased to announce the 1st ASEAN Energy Youth Award in recognition of young educators’ valuable contribution to nation-building\, sustainable development\, and energy transition. \nThe theme of the first award is “Advancing Sustainable Development and Energy Transition through Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in the ASEAN Region”. This award is organised by ACE and supported by the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organisation (SEAMEO)\, the ASEAN Secretariat\, and the ASEAN specialised energy bodies. \nThe Guideline Manual is available here to use it as the reference by the Applicants of the ASEAN Member States joining the ASEAN Energy Youth Award 2020. \nQualifications of the Applicants\n\nThe award is open to ASEAN young educators.\nThe award is open to enrolled High School and University/College (bachelor’s degree) Students.\nThe award is eligible for both individual and team.\nEach school can submit an entry in 3 categories. However\, the individual /team can only participate in 1 category.\n\n  \nSource: https://aseanenergy.org/event/aeya2020/ \n
URL:https://seajunction.org/event/asean-energy-youth-award-2020/
LOCATION:ASEAN Centre for Energy
CATEGORIES:Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Fellowship Opportunity: Ethnicity\, Religion\, and Conflict Resolution in Southeast Asia
DESCRIPTION:Georgetown University’s Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service is seeking to fill two fellowships at the postdoctoral or advanced PhD level for scholars of Ethnoreligious Violence and Conflict Resolution in Southeast Asia during the 2020-2021 academic year. The fellowship is an initiative of Georgetown University’s Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding\, the Asian Studies Program\, and the Berkley Center for Religion\, Peace\, and World Affairs. \nThe objective of this fellowship is to promote the study of issues of ethnicity\, religion\, and conflict in Southeast Asia by supporting early career scholars who are conducting research on this thematic area. This initiative also aims to foster increased engagement between scholars of Southeast Asia and the policymaking community in order to promote the resolution of conflicts in the region. \nRequirements and General Information \nFellows will be expected to conduct their own scholarly research\, present their research to a workshop at Georgetown\, actively participate in seminars and events related to the initiative on ethno-religious violence and conflict resolution in Southeast Asia\, engage with Georgetown faculty and students\, and contribute to an online forum on religion\, conflict\, and governance in Southeast Asia. The fellows will be situated in the Asian Studies Program and also work closely with scholars and students associated with the ACMCU and Berkley Center. \nThe fellowships aim to commence on September 1\, 2020 and end on May 31\, 2021. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic\, the fellowships will be remote during the fall semester. In the spring semester\, the fellowship may become residential if health conditions allow for it\, pending the policies of Georgetown University. Active engagement by the fellows will be expected whether the fellowship is remote or in-person. \nSuccessful candidates will have a demonstrated record of scholarship in ethnicity\, religion\, and conflict in Southeast Asia. Candidates for the post-doctoral fellowships must have defended their PhD dissertation no later than August 31\, 2020 and not before January 1\, 2017. Those applying for the pre-doctoral fellowship must have made significant progress in writing their PhD dissertations and expect to defend their dissertations by June 2021. \nThe stipend at the post-doctoral level will be $55\,000 and at the pre-doctoral level will be $35\,607. Health insurance and relevant fees will also be covered. \nApplication Information \nTo apply\, please submit the following to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/16542:\nCover letter (maximum: 2 pages) with a description of your research agenda and how it relates to the themes of the fellowship and current plans for the 2020-21 academic year.\nCurriculum Vitae\nA writing sample\nTwo reference letters sent directly by letter writers. \nIn order to be fully considered\, these materials must be received by August 10\, 2020. We ask candidates for their understanding on this short timeline\, given that this fellowship opportunity has arisen due to disruptions to existing programming from the Covid-19 pandemic. \nQuestions regarding the fellowship can be directed to either:\nDr. John L. Esposito\, University Professor and Professor of Religion and International Affairs and Islamic Studies at jle2@georgetown.edu\nDr. Yuhki Tajima\, Associate Professor in the School of Foreign Service at yt320@georgetown.edu \nGeorgetown University is an Equal Opportunity\, Affirmative Action employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty\, staff\, and student body. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race\, sex\, sexual orientation\, gender identity\, age\, religion\, national origin\, marital status\, veteran status\, disability or other categories protected by law. \n  \nSource: https://asianstudies.georgetown.edu/2020/07/16/fellowship-opportunity-ethnicity-religion-and-conflict-resolution-in-southeast-asia/?fbclid=IwAR0APkJtMRaUQYFJJIDDBEtfxpaDpAI_zlD2F19QQGeygLMAU4l9CU7HP9s \n
URL:https://seajunction.org/event/fellowship-opportunity-ethnicity-religion-and-conflict-resolution-in-southeast-asia/
LOCATION:USA
CATEGORIES:Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Visual Documentary Project: Call for Documentaries (Theme: Love)
DESCRIPTION:The Center for Southeast Asian Studies (CSEAS)\, Kyoto University is calling for documentaries that deal with any issues or areas relating to LOVE in Southeast Asia. \nThe Visual Documentary Project aims to use visual forms of expression to compliment the growing academic literature that exists on Southeast Asian societies and help promote their rich cultures through the medium of documentaries. \nDue to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic a physical screening will not be held in Japan. However\, an international selection committee will select successful documentaries\, and a screening will be held online. \nRequirements \n\nApplicants must be from Southeast Asia or Japan.\nDocumentaries should be no longer than 30 minutes.\nApplicants should make sure they have permission from any subjects that appear in the movies.\nDocumentaries should include English subtitles. Translation and subtitling is also the responsibility of applicants. For documentaries selected for screening we require film (without subtitles) and subtitle data to be submitted by requested dates to meet translation embedding schedules.\n\n*Selected documentaries will be screened in their original languages with both Japanese and English subtitles. However\, documentaries that are in English will only have Japanese subtitles added and vice versa. \nApplications \n\nPlease upload online a copy of the production onto YouTube or Vimeo with subtitles in English. Applicants should also submit a CV by attachment. Apply via https://vdp.cseas.kyoto-u.ac.jp/online-application/\nThe organizers will announce the finalist results in mid- October 2020.\nSelected documentaries will be uploaded to a website for public viewing.\n\nDeadline: 31 August 2020 \nFor any inquiries please contact vdp@cseas.kyoto-u.ac.jp \n  \nSource: https://vdp.cseas.kyoto-u.ac.jp/en/vdp2020/ \n
URL:https://seajunction.org/event/visual-documentary-project-call-for-documentaries-theme-love/
LOCATION:Japan and Southeast Asia
CATEGORIES:Opportunities
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