One hopes that young people from key populations will be chosen instead of "those working for young key affected population."
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New Gen in Myanmar: Leadership Short-course for Young Key Affected Population
UNESCO is working for HIV prevention education among young people, including young key affected population (YKAP). We are pleased to announce that “New Gen in Myanmar: Leadership Short-course for Young Key Affected Population” will be conducted in Yangon from 19th to 23rd of November.
This five day course is developed for emerging young leaders in HIV response, many of whom come from key affected populations (men who have sex with men, transgender people, people who inject drugs, people who sell sex and people living with HIV). The purpose of the training is to equip the participants with capabilities to be able to play a greater role at the country level response and to prepare them with the necessary skills to become future leaders in HIV response.
Training Dates
19.11.12 to 23.12.11 (8.30 am to 5.00pm)
Participants Criteria
• Age-18 to 27 years
• Young people from key affected population (Men who have sex with men, transgender people, people who use drugs, people who sell sex, people living with HIV) and those working for young key affected population
• Able to attend full course of training and able to travel to Yangon
Training venue
Central Hotel, No. 335-357, Bogyoke Aung San Road, Yangon
Number of participants
Maximum 30 participants
(If more than 30 apply, priority will be given to those who apply first)
Training fee and other costs
Training is free for all participants.
Lunch and tea will be provided to all participants during training period.
For participants who attend from townships other than Yangon, transportation cost, daily allowance (as UNESCO standard rate) and accommodation will be provided.
Application
Fill the application form and send to one of the followings -
Email: newgenmyanmar@gmail.com
Fax: 01-545 634, 01-544 531
Sent to- UNESCO, UN Building, No. 6, Nutmauk Road, Tamwe township, Yangon.
Application closing date: 15.10.12
Applicants selected will be informed at least 3 weeks before the training.
For more information, please contact
Dr Yu Yu Aung
HIV/AIDS National Program Officer
UNESCO
Phone: 01 542910 -19, ext. 111
Background of New Gen
New Gen Leadership short-course is developed by Associate Professor Helen Cahill, Youth Research Centre, University of Melbourne, Australia working in partnership with Youth Lead, Asia Pacific Network of Young Key Affected Population. Funding support for development of this training was provided by UNAIDS, UNICEF, UNFPA and UNESCO Regional offices.
Training of Trainers was conducted at UNESCO office in Bangkok from 1st to 8th of September and 3 participants from Myanmar attended. New Gen in Myanmar will be led by these 3 young leaders, Youth Lead and UNESCO. It will be conducted in Myanmar language.
Course Content
• Understanding situation of young key affected population (YKAP)
• Understanding data, using data in key messages in advocacy
• Using ecological Model to understand root causes
• Effective interventions
• Leadership-definition, styles of leadership and qualities of good leaders
• Leadership-leading participatory meetings and enrolling others in change efforts
• Vision for preferred future and selecting strategies to achieve the objectives
• Identifying stakeholders
• Making formal speech and tailoring messages to suit different audiences
• Trust and leadership, assertive skills and conflict resolution tools
