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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: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:2022 Southeast Asia Youth Leadership Program Thailand
DESCRIPTION:Secondary school students from Thailand are invited to apply for participation in the Southeast Asia Youth Leadership Program (SEAYLP)\, which will take place in May 2022.  The program will host 50 to 60 participants from ten countries in Southeast Asia that are members of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN).  There will be six students selected to represent Thailand. \nThe program will feature interactive workshops and sessions\, including site visits to community organizations.  Through engagement with U.S. high schools\, community organizations\, youth groups\, and community leaders\, student and adult mentor participants will explore challenges facing the U.S. and ASEAN in the 21st century. \nThis is an intensive program with three segments: \n\nA pre-departure orientation in Bangkok;\na three-week U.S.-based exchange program that will offer students and their adult mentors the opportunity to explore the principles of leadership and community activism in the United States*; and\nfollow-on activities related to participants conducting projects in their home communities.\n\nThe program will be intensive\, academic\, and highly interactive. The program sponsors seek energetic applicants who are ready to develop their skills in order to be effective leaders in their schools and communities. \n The program convenes high school students from ten ASEAN member countries for a three-week exchange program focused on leadership and youth development and to explore shared challenges faced by the United States and ASEAN member countries.  These challenges are explored through the three pillars of the ASEAN community: political and security cooperation\, economic skills-building (through the exchange’s project development)\, and socio-cultural leadership (through hands-on activities\, workshops\, seminars\, and site visits to foster greater communication). Participants will develop projects to address the needs of their communities upon their return home. \n*Note: The in-person portion of the program is dependent on the COVID-19 situation next year.  All selected candidates are required to be fully vaccinated for the in-person program. \n*  *  *  *  *  *  * \nThis program is designed to promote high-quality leadership\, civic responsibility\, and civic activism among our countries’ future leaders.  It will offer a practical examination of the principles of democracy and civil society as practiced in the United States and provide participants with training that allows them to develop their leadership skills. \nThe 2022 SEAYLP will emphasize ASEAN identity by organizing into multi-country teams to enhance cross-cultural experience wherever possible across the country cohorts. Exchange activities in the United States will include workshops\, interactive sessions\, diplomacy simulations\, leadership training\, and team-building exercises.  Extracurricular activities round out the program with volunteer service opportunities as well as site visits with relevant organizations in host communities.  All participants will have homestays with American families and side study tours to the location of the implementer and Washington\, D.C. \nAn important part of the program is the students’ development and implementation of projects upon their return home.  These projects will respond to a need in their schools or communities.  Examples include supporting student government or other means of student involvement in the decision-making process in schools\, producing visual materials that share information on social issues\, developing peer-support or peer-mediation programs or workshops\, cooperating with local NGOs trying to develop a spirit of volunteerism\, or supporting activities that help increase media coverage of youth issues.  All participants will be expected to complete these follow-on projects.  \nWhat else do I need to know? \nCovered Expenses: If you are selected for the program\, the United States government\, in conjunction with its private partners\, will pay for domestic transportation\, international transportation to and from the United States\, orientations\, program fees and administration\, site visits and seminars\, lodging and most meals\, some cultural activities\, educational materials\, accident and sickness coverage\, and a modest amount of pocket money.  Participants will stay with volunteer host families. \nPersonal Expenses: Participants are responsible for expenses related to the application process (copying\, mailing\, photographs\, etc.)\, passport fees\, and spending money for souvenirs\, telephone calls\, and other personal items in the United States. \nVisas: Participants will travel to the United States on J-1 exchange visitor visas provided through this program. By accepting this visa\, participants will be subject to a two-year home residency requirement\, meaning they must return to and live in their home country for a total of two years before they would be eligible for an immigrant or temporary worker U.S. visa.  This does not restrict other types of visas\, however\, so this would not prevent you from being able to apply for a student visa to attend university\, for example.  \nWho is eligible to apply? \nStudent applicants must \n\nBe a Thai citizen currently residing and studying in Thailand (applicants with dual U.S. citizenship will not be considered);\nBe born from May 1\, 2005-May 1\, 2007\nBe a high school student and have a high school graduation year of 2022 or later;\nHave proficiency in English;\nHave permission from both parent(s)/guardian(s) and schools to participate in the entire program.\n\nWhat are the criteria for selection?  \nStudents will be evaluated on their ability to demonstrate the following characteristics: \n\nHave strong academic and social skills\, leadership potential\, an interest in or a commitment to civic action and community service;\nInitiative\, good communication\, and an energetic\, positive attitude;\nPossess the ability to work cooperatively in a team and tolerate the opinions of others;\n\nHow do I apply?  \nComplete an application form (Download here) along with two letters of recommendation (one from an English teacher\, and the other from another teacher and/or school official)\, and your most recent transcript\, and submit your complete package to the Media and Cultural Section of the U.S. Embassy Bangkok via email: Usawadee@state.gov with the subject line of “SEAYLP 2022_Your Full Name”. \nAlternatively\, you can submit your application via post to the following address: \nMedia and Cultural Section (SEAYLP 2022)\nU.S. Embassy Bangkok\n95 Wireless Road\, Lumpini\nPathumwan\, Bangkok 10330 \nYour complete package must be received by Friday\, January 7\, 2022.  Submission via email or post will automatically log the date and time an application submission is made. The U.S. Embassy will use this information to determine whether an application has been submitted on time.  Late applications are neither reviewed nor considered. We do not accept applications submitted by hand. \nBased on the criteria above\, as demonstrated in the application\, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted by the Media and Cultural Section for interviews. Interviews will take place on Wednesday\, January 19\, 2022 at the Media and Cultural Section\, U.S. Embassy\, Bangkok.  Shortlisted candidates must be able to travel to the interview site.  If the COVID-19 pandemic\, however\, poses risks for an in-person interview at the time\, we’ll conduct the interview via Zoom.  We will notify the candidates of the details of the interview before the interview date. The list of finalists and alternates will be announced in March 2022. \nQuestions should be addressed to: Usawadee@state.gov with the subject line “SEAYLP 2022” \nAnd after that…?  \nSelected participants will receive orientation materials in the weeks prior to the start of the program to help prepare them for the program and their trip to the United States. \nA pre-departure orientation and training sessions with both students and the adult mentor will take place in the month prior to departure.  Participants and their families will have an opportunity to speak with the Media and Cultural Section about the project at that time. \nAfter their return home and through the following months\, participants will be responsible for completing their follow-on projects. \nThank you for your interest in the program and good luck with your applications!  \nSource : https://th.usembassy.gov/2022-seaylp/ \n
URL:https://seajunction.org/event/2022-southeast-asia-youth-leadership-program-thailand/
CATEGORIES:Courses
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SUMMARY:[Call for Submissions] Storytel Epigram Horror Prize 2022
DESCRIPTION:Epigram Books and Storytel are pleased to announce the creation of a S$10\,000 annual short story competition for horror stories. The Storytel Epigram Horror Prize (SEHP) for 2022 is now open to all Singapore residents\, aged 18 years and above. The closing date for submission is 30 May 2022. Manuscripts must be between 4\,000 and 7\,000 words with a fictional horror genre\, including but not limited to ghost stories\, dark fantasy\, cosmic terror\, goth\, industrial and weird fiction. \nThe winning short story will receive S$3\,000\, with S$2\,000 going to the second-best entry and S$1\,000 to the third. Eight other entries on the shortlist will receive S$500 each. All eleven winning submissions will be published in an anthology to be issued by Epigram Books by the end of the year. The individual stories will be released as audiobooks by Storytel earlier and will be available on the platform globally for over 1.8 Million subscribers. \n“We are delighted to provide the platform to award Singapore literary excellence in the horror genre with the sponsorship of Storytel. It’s time for more writers to showcase their stories\,” says publisher of Epigram Books\, Edmund Wee. \n“We are very happy to collaborate with Epigram books on this initiative and are hoping to be scared out of our wits by the submissions!” said Shalu Wasu\, Country Manager Storytel Singapore \nSource: https://www.epigram.sg/sehp-rules \n
URL:https://seajunction.org/event/call-for-submissions-storytel-epigram-horror-prize-2022/
CATEGORIES:Opportunities
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