11th Duskin Leadership Training in Japan: A program for Persons with Disabilities in the Asia and the Pacific
November 4, 2008 – 10:51 pmMessage from Ministry of Higher Education, Employment and Social Security
We have received information regarding the training program referred to above. This 10 month training program, conducted in Japan, is targeted for Persons with Disabilities ONLY, and is sponsored by the Duskin AINOWA foundation (all expenses except pocket money are covered).
PURPOSE: The program targets young people with disabilities in the Asia Pacific Region, to provide the selected participants with a training program by which they can learn about the present situation of social welfare, welfare measures, policies and services for persons with disabilities in Japan, and consequently to develop a definite goal for independent living and clear perspectives on the future.
TIME FRAME: Training program starts around September 2009 (tentative). Successful candidates are interviewed and selected by the Executive Committee by end of April 2009. Selection is done by the Operating Organisation. Deadline for Applications is Friday, Nov 14, 2008.
ELIGIBILITY: 18-25 yrs. PWD.
I have attached the link for the website which contains full and important details provided in the prospectus plus application forms.
For your information also, on behalf of the Ministry, we have requested for an extension of the deadline, which is currently a bit tight given the upcoming events and holidays. I will keep you informed of any response. Additionally, the prospectus indicates that only one candidate can be selected from each country. However, it is unclear to the Ministry if only one candidate can apply as well. We have requested for clarification on that matter as well.
In the meantime, it would be appreciated if you could help disseminate the information in your organizations and note potential candidates and forward any applications to the Ministry.
http://www.normanet.ne.jp/~duskin/english/
Contact Person;
Zimna Thaufeeg,
Deputy Director,
Social Security Section,
Ministry of Higher Education, Employment and Social Security.
Tel: 3347431
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