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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;VALUE=DATE:20200901
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SUMMARY:Call for Proposals\, Small Grant Program “Staying Resilient Amid the Pandemic in Southeast Asia”
DESCRIPTION:In Southeast Asia\, the spread of COVID-19 has been relatively slow when compared to other regions. With the exception of the Philippines and Indonesia\, the number of seriously ill and death cases remain in the two digits. This\, however\, does not imply that the pandemic should be taken lightly nor that the health\, economic and political impacts are insignificant. Like in other parts of the words\, human suffering is real\, with a disproportionate impact on the most vulnerable. The pandemic has also highlighted deep inequalities and socio-economic and human rights challenges. \nIrrespective of the capacity of governments to tackle the pandemics\, all over the region civil society groups\, communities and committed individuals have shown great resilience and solidarity. All kinds of small-scale initiatives have been started to battle the pandemic and cope with its local impacts from providing relief goods and PPE equipment to launching education campaigns and financial schemes. \nRecognizing the importance of these diverse initiatives and the fact that they are often undertaken with minimal resources\, SEA Junction is launching the “Staying Resilient Amid the Pandemic in Southeast Asia” small-grant program. The 3-year program\, with support of the China Medical Board Foundation and WIEGO\, provides funds to efforts working to build social capital\, strengthen community resilience\, improve the living and health conditions of local communities (geographical as well as functional) and enhance their capacity to cope with the current situation of COVID-19 and its longer-term socio-economic and health impacts. \nSmall grants for an average of USD 2\,500 will be awarded to selected groups and individuals. Funds can be used to complement existing resources as well as seeds or matching funds. Besides providing financing\, the program will also share relevant COVID-19 and health equity relevant information and knowledge\, foster cross-fertilization of ideas and interventions\, help build networks and conduct joint advocacy activities. \nEligibility and Priority \n\nThis call is open to individuals and groups (both formal and informal)\nFocus is on socio-economic and health dimensions of COVID-19\nActivities are to be located in Southeast Asia\nPriority is given to community-led and inclusive initiatives\nEmphasis on equity and resilience\n\nHow to Apply: \n\nDownload and fill the proposal form provided here: Proposal Template\nUse English or any Southeast Asian languages\nSubmit your brief proposal by email to southeastasiajunction@gmail.com\n\n  \n \nThe first batch of applications was closed in September 2020. We have selected and provided funds to 13 initiatives in Indonesia\, Malaysia\, Myanmar\, Thailand and The Philippines on different issues including arts and culture\, migration\, gender\, rural development\, waste management\, education\, etc. The full list of first batch grantees is available here. \nThe second call for proposals was closed on 15 March 2021. Amid the new wave of outbreak in many countries\, the community demand for support is great with almost 140 relevant proposals received. Thanks to individual and non-profit donations as per our fundraising campaign at the end of 2020\, we have been able to increase our initial funds and grant 23 local initiatives from different locations in 8 countries. The full list of second batch grantees is available here. The next opportunity for a third batch of application is tentatively planned for the end of 2021. \nMeanwhile\, we are now looking for ways to increase the budget as the need is great and response has been overwhelming. Any contribution from interested institutional and individual donors will go a long way toward mitigating the impacts of COVID-19 and strengthening the community-based response to the pandemic. If there’s any preference for particular groups\, themes or countries\, you can earmark your donations and we will take it into account in the grant announcements and selection. Please find more information here. \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 Foundation \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. \nWIEGO \nWIEGO is a global network focused on securing livelihoods for the working poor\, especially women\, in the informal economy. Informal workers need voice\, visibility and validity. WIEGO creates change by building capacity among informal worker organizations\, expanding the knowledge base\, and influencing local\, national and international policies. See further www.wiego.org. \n
URL:https://seajunction.org/event/call-for-proposals-small-grant-program-staying-resilient-amid-the-pandemic-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
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SUMMARY:RCSD Call for Myanmar Research Fellows
DESCRIPTION:The Regional Center for Social Science and Sustainable Development (RCSD)\, Faculty of Social Sciences\, Chiang Mai University is delighted to launch a second call for Myanmar Research Fellows. Joining our first batch of 12 fellows\, we are looking to support fellows working either on issues of forced displacement\, migration\, and refugees\, or on topics relating to inclusion\, federalism\, and democracy. We aim to engage researchers who wish to undertake a specific project and would benefit from engaging with the dynamic community of scholars at CMU. \nThe fellowships will initially run for a period of 6 months\, beginning April 2022 through until October 2022\, with the possibility of extension to complete a full 12 months. Fellows will be provided with a living and accommodation allowance\, medical insurance\, the cost of international travel and quarantine in Thailand\, and a working space and visa support. They will have access to facilities at the university and form part of our network of Thai\, Myanmar\, and international researchers. \nThe basic requirements for applying to these positions are: \n\nExperience in researching in at least one of the two areas in or around Myanmar:\n\nForced displacement\, migration\, and refugee issues\nInclusion\, federalism\, and democracy\n\n\nThe ability to continue to engage in research or efforts to support inclusion in Myanmar having been impacted by events of the past year.\nRobust spoken and written skills in both Myanmar and English is desirable\, as are ethnic language skills.\nA master’s degree in any subject in the social sciences and humanities is a requirement. Additional research experience is desirable.\n\nAdditional information: The awarding of fellowships will be competitively assessed and awarded by a selection committee. In accepting the fellowship\, the researchers will commit to producing at least one manuscript ready for publication or journal submission within the fellowship period. The fellows will also be expected to contribute to the academic community at RCSD and Chiang Mai University in different ways. \nAs a small research center\, we are committed to the production of grounded\, community-engaged knowledge on development in our region\, and we hope the fellows will continue in this tradition. While this is a full-time position\, RCSD acknowledges that in the present context fellows may have other ongoing commitments. We encourage this work to continue and seek ways to integrate it with research activities. \nTo apply: please send a CV and statement of purpose to rcsd.cmu@gmail.com. This statement (max. 2 pages) should include a description of your background\, including past research experience and your current situation. It should also include a description of the small research project which you will engage in during your time in Chiang Mai. Applications are now open and will close on 5pm on 15th March 2022 (Thailand time). Interviews with shortlisted candidates will take place at the end of March. \n
URL:https://seajunction.org/event/rcsd-call-for-myanmar-research-fellows/
CATEGORIES:Opportunities
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SUMMARY:SEA Junction Closed to the Public 1 March - 15 May 2022
DESCRIPTION:Dear Friends of SEA Junction\, \nI hope you are doing well in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis and the many unjustified conflicts and abuses committed all over the world. SEA Junction continues to pursue its mission of raising awareness of crucial issues in Southeast Asia\, creating space for discussion and action\, and advocating for more just solutions. Whenever possible\, we also provide support through granting activities to civil society groups and marginalized communities to overcome ongoing crises. \nAs you have seen from our activities\, generally we are doing well. We have been able to overcome COVID-19 and lockdowns by diversifying our programs and experimenting with online technologies and visual storytelling. Our recent initiatives\, particularly our commitment to Burma through multiple fora and exhibitions\, have been widely appreciated as reflected in increased media and public attention. \nOur finances are sound\, yet I am writing to you to ask for exceptional support to fund together with other partners the expansion of our space. As you are aware our room is small (40 meters) and with the COVID-19 containment requirements we can no longer squeeze 60 plus people during crowded events. We have had to limit our attendance to avoid “SEA Junction outbreaks” 🙂 Also the library and an increased number of volunteers and staff are putting a strain on our space. \nWe were\, therefore\, very glad when the venue that hosts us\, the Bangkok Arts and Culture Center or BACC\, aware of our challenges and in appreciation of our contribution to the overall Center\, offered us the space next door after it became vacant. Although hesitant because of the increased responsibility\, we have jumped at the opportunity to break the wall and create a double-sized venue (84 meters). The architect who shaped the original space\, Attayut Piravinich has kindly agreed to design the unified space maintaining the same ‘comfy’ style and we will start constructions after the design is approved by BACC with the hope to complete it by May. \nTo realize this dream venue\, we really need your support and hope you can consider a donation to contribute to our expansion. As you can see below\, we propose various goals and payment options. All donations\, whatever the size\, are gratefully accepted since they will help to collectively reach the needed threshold of USD 25\,000. These funds will cover the construction and equipment costs and 1 year of rent and deposit\, so as not to deplete our savings and give us time to source new capital for an amplified functioning without compromising our programs.  \nI hope you appreciate our work and how far we have made it since our beginning six years ago this June and can see the importance and necessity of expanding our venue. Without your support\, financial and otherwise\, we would not have become an established venue for the region and now we count on you again to ensure we can better operate in the years ahead. \nThank you for being our friend and supporting our mission and growth! \nLia and the SEA Junction team \nSuite 407-8\, BACC\, 939 Rama 1 Rd\, Pathum Wan\, Bangkok 10330\, Thailand\nTelephone: +66-97-002-4140 (Call / Signal / Whatsapp)\, Email: southeastasiajunction@gmail.com\nFacebook Page\, Facebook Group\, Twitter\, Instagram\, LinkedIn \n  \n\n\n\nYour donation will contribute to our construction needs as follows\n(and will be acknowledged accordingly on our dedicated website page unless you tell us otherwise):\n\n\n\n \n  \n\n\n\nDesign and planning\nAny amount up to USD 100\n \n\n\nTables and chairs\nUSD 100 to USD 250\n\n\n\nTV\, projector and other equipment\nUSD 250 to USD 500 \n \n \n\n\nExhibition arrangements and display stands\nUSD 500 to USD 1\,000\n\n\n\nFront space\nUSD 1\,000 to USD 2\,000\n\n\n\nLibrary\nUSD 2\,000 and above\n\n\n\n \n\n\nPayment guidelines \nDonations can be made by transferring to our dedicated bank account in any currency as it will be converted to Thai Baths by the bank (TBH): \nAccount name:   Foundation for Southeast Asia Studies \nAccount No:       043-7-18114-2 \nBank:                     TMBThanachart (ttb) \nBranch:                 MBK Center \nSWIFT Code:        TMBKTHBK \nTelephone no:    +66 9 7002 4140 \n(please inform us of the transfer so we will be able to identify the sender) \nWe also have other bank accounts in Europe\, US\, Indonesia and Singapore that we can provide details on request\, but please note that they are in our Director’s name. \nFor those in the US who wish to have tax deductions for the donation please let us know and we will introduce you to our fiscal sponsor Partners Asia. \nAnother convenient option is to donate with credit cards via PayPal by clicking below: \n  \n \n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://seajunction.org/event/sea-junction-closed-to-the-public-1-march-15-may-2022/
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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