Namaa Summer School
The Deadline for receiving applications is: 28 June, 2011
Namaa Summer School for Sustainable Development is a one month (including weekends) scholarship offered by Namaa Initiative, Konrad Adenaur Foundation and the program of Civilization Studies and Cultural Dialogue.
During the summer school you will go through though different developmental schools of thoughts followed by field visits to reflect the intact work in real life situations. The participants acquire knowledge about different sectors in Egypt: Economics Sector, Education, Political, Environment and Media. Thus, they get more acquainted with their society. Different approaches to community development are then presented, theories of reform, values of renaissance and different skills required to develop social entrepreneur. The learning process in Namaa summer school is an interactive one; depends on interactive lectures, workshops, case studies and field visits.
Lecturers (www.nahdetmasr.org/namaa/speakers) are both academicians and practitioners. Workshops are held by experienced trainers. Field visits (www.nahdetmasr.org/namaa/field-visits) target beneficial projects working allover Egypt. More details about the summer school schedules or list of speakers are found in the corresponding sections.
By the end of Namaa School, participants are asked either to develop initiatives or participate in internships in different initiatives and projects to practice what they have learned.
When?
1st of July till 30th of July, from 9am to 5pm.
Where?
Faculty of Economics and Political Sciences – Cairo University
Who is Eligible to apply?
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Egyptian,
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aged between 18 and 35, (preferably)
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has a vision for the development of Egypt,
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member or Leader of an initiative that addresses grassroots problems in Egypt,
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committed to attend and contribute to the learning process of the school,
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respects Namaa's Values,
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has a potential to learn, change and impact others.
How to apply?
Before the 22nd of May, kindly:
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Send your filled application and updated CV to: namaa.info@nahdetmasr.org
Please follow the instructions on the application from and don't forget to send us two references who can confirm the information on your application is correct.
Deadline is 22nd of May 2010.
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