Free Online Short Course on “Youth and the MDGs”

Brought to you by Youth Action for Change, UNFPA & Youth Dividend

 

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Course Dates: 6^th August to 31^st August

 

Course Description:

This course is designed for young people aged 18-30 who are actively involved in making a difference in their communities. The course aims to help its participants learn about the UN’s 8 Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), their specific targets, and their importance as a framework for global development. The course will then focus on how young people can work towards contributing to the MDGs, what can be done locally, and the potential for young people to make a difference. The course will be led by young professionals from UNDP and UNFPA and will also draw on local experts from UNDP and other UN organizations and will combine theoretical and practical knowledge. The course will be restricted to 25 participants chosen by application – preference is given to participants who are active in their communities and who intend to use the course material to help them make a difference in their communities. Participants must be able to attend all sessions of the course and complete homework tasks in order to obtain a certificate of completion. Participants must also have regular internet access (at least 5 hours per week) to join course sessions. Students who may also be disadvantaged are also encouraged to apply.

 

About the course sponsors:

Youth Action for Change is a global, youth-led organization inspiring and empowering young people worldwide to become active agents of change in their own communities, so as to be able to tackle the issues affecting them and the world at large.

UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is an international development agency that promotes the right of every woman, man and youth to enjoy a life of health and equal opportunity.

Youth Dividend is a dynamic youth led organization in Pakistan working to develop, inform, inspire and mobilize young people through leadership training, peer education, awareness raising, skill building, policy and  advocacy.  

 

Application (HOW TO APPLY):

Register your interest in participating in this online course by reading the YAC student guide attached and completing the attached application form by the 29^th of July 2012 and returning by email to [yaccourses@gmail.com]. Successful participants will be notified by the 5^th of August. Apply fast as only the first 100 applications will be considered. Please do not reply to this email.

 

Our student guide can also be downloaded here [ http://tinyurl.com/2brn6dm ]

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