Online Museum of Central Asian Women Mentorship Program
Remote
Resource Type
Online Mentorship
Deadline
2024-07-18
Resource Provider
C5+1 Youth Council
Source
About the Resource Provider
In 2016, with the U.S. Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic collaboration, the American University of Central Asia created a dynamic C5+1 Youth Council that brings together Central Asian youth with diverse backgrounds, leadership skills, and mindsets for positive change. Since January 2021, C5+1 YC has been administered by the American Councils for International Education in Kyrgyzstan.
The YC is a diverse group of Central Asian youth from Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Afghanistan. Every year new YC members from Central Asian countries and Afghanistan are selected among students representing local universities in Kyrgyzstan based on open competition, which includes application review and
interviews, gender balance, diversity, and genuine interest in YC objectives. Currently, the C5+1 YC network comprises 73 YC Alumni and 49 YC members.
Benefits
Mentorship from Experienced Journalists:
Participants will receive guidance from seasoned journalists from Central Asian countries and Afghanistan.
Mentors will help develop and refine participants' stories, ensuring they are compelling and impactful.
Story Feature in an Online Museum:
Participants' narratives will be showcased in an online museum dedicated to celebrating the lives and achievements of Central Asian women.
Skill Enhancement:
Hands-on workshops and one-on-one mentoring sessions will help participants enhance their storytelling skills.
Community Building:
The program will foster collaboration among Central Asian peers, allowing participants to connect, learn from one another, and build a supportive community.
Awareness and Representation:
The program aims to raise awareness about women's roles and identities in various fields, including history, art, politics, education, and science.
Who Can Benefit From?
English-speaking individuals from Central Asian countries (Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan) and Afghanistan.
Individuals of any gender or age with a passion for writing and a willingness to share their stories.
Those who have personal narratives about themselves, their sisters, mothers, or grandmothers.
Application and Procedure
Interested candidates need to fill out the application form via this link.
The application should demonstrate strong motivation and genuine interest in the program.
Applications must be submitted by July 18, 23:59 (Bishkek time).
Only 20 candidates will be selected based on their strong motivation and genuine interest in the program.
Successful applicants will be notified by July 21 via email. Applicants must provide valid email addresses.
The program will run from July 22 to August 4, 2024.
The program will be conducted online via Zoom.
The program will be conducted in English.
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