African Regional Youth Forum for World Heritage 2016 – Cape Town, South Africa (Fully-funded)
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Deadline: January 31, 2016
The African World Heritage Fund and
the UNESCO World Heritage Centre in partnership with the Robben Island Museum
invite applications for participation in the first Regional Youth Forum on
World Heritage in Africa taking place from the April 24 to May 4, 2016 at the
Robben Island World Heritage Site in Cape Town, South Africa. This forum
will address young people and seek to provide a sustainable platform for youth
in Africa that could increase the involvement of youth in the promotion and
protection of World Heritage in Africa.
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The forum would also deliver
essential feedback to UNESCO, the World Heritage Committee and the African
World Heritage Fund (AWHF) on youth challenges, accomplishments and actions
related to the implementation of the World Heritage Convention in the
region. This is the first regional youth forum on World Heritage in
Africa. It will address Anglophone youth. A second forum is planned for 2017
targeting francophone youth in Africa.
Structure of the Forum
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Lectures and presentations from
experts and heritage specialists will provide an introduction to the 1972 World
Heritage Convention, the Action Plan for World Heritage in the Africa Region,
and the challenges of conservation and development.
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Hands-on / practical activities that
provide some basic skills on heritage conservation, preservation and/or
promotion of African heritage.
·
Group discussions and workshops.
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Guided visit to an African World
Heritage site with expert input.
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Presentations by the participants on
heritage related issues in their own country.
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Participation in a Youth Model of the
World Heritage Committee, an educational simulation drawing attention of the
young people to the issues related to heritage preservation and promotion in
the Africa region and how the World Heritage Committee works.
Benefits
The costs for the forum will be
covered by the organizers; the African World Heritage Fund and Robben Island
Museum (i.e. airfare, accommodation, meals and local transport within South
Africa during the forum).
Eligibility
·
Young citizens from the African
continent;
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Aged from 20 to 28 years old with
fluent English (no interpretation will be provided);
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Available to attend for the full
length of the event and invest time to prepare and follow up the forum;
·
Motivated, active and driven
individuals interested in engaging in a World Heritage network of young African
youth and eager to implement the outcomes of the forum in their home countries
·
Individuals passionate about heritage
in their country.
The working language for the forum is
English. *A French-speaking forum is planned for 2017 in Africa (subject
to the availability of funds).
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Selection Criteria
The following items will be strongly
considered during selection:
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Profile confirms with requirements;
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Completed application package (form,
CV, motivation letter, recommendation letter & video);
·
Diversity and complementarities of
experiences among participants;
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Potential to act as multiplier;
·
Gender and geographic balance;
How to Apply
Each applicant should submit the
following application package:
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The completed application form.
·
A motivation letter (maximum 1 page)
detailing your motivations and experiences related to World Heritage;
·
A curriculum vitae (2 pages maximum);
·
A signed letter of recommendation
from a university, organization or administrative authority/supervisor;
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A short video (maximum 2 minutes)
showcasing how youth are or could promote and/or safeguard World Heritage sites
(or a site) in your African country;
o Your videos should be: creative, innovative,
surprising, but most important of all is to have fun!
o Your videos need to comply with the following
criteria:
o Clip length 2 minutes maximum and format: “AVI”
only.
NOTE: Applicants
will be selected by a jury consisting of representatives from the African World
Heritage Fund (AWHF), Robben Island Museum (RIM), UNESCO World Heritage Centre,
and the African Union. Successful applicants will be informed by 26th February
2016 at the latest.
For more information, visit African World Heritage Regional Youth Forum.
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