UNFPA, Youth Dividend & Youth Action for Change is inviting applications from interested candidates in the age group of 18- 30 for free online short course on “Youth and the MDGs.” The course is intended for people who are actively participating for welfare of their communities. The course educates the participants about the eight Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) of UN and their targets. Only 40 seats are available for this course.
Course Dates
1st August, 2011 to 28th August 2011
Course Description
The course focuses on how young people can work towards contributing to the MDGs, what can be done locally, and the potential for young people to make a difference. The course will be led by young professionals from UNDP and UNFPA and will also draw on local experts from UNDP and other UN organizations and will combine theoretical and practical knowledge. Participants must be able to attend all sessions of the course and complete homework tasks in order to obtain a certificate of completion. Participants must also have regular internet access (at least 5 hours per week) to join course sessions. Students who may also be disadvantaged are also encouraged to apply.
Course sponsors
– UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is an international development agency that promotes the right of every woman, man and youth to enjoy a life of health and equal opportunity.
– Youth Action for Change is a global, youth-led organization inspiring and empowering young people worldwide to become active agents of change in their own communities, so as to be able to tackle the issues affecting them and the world at large.
– Youth Dividend is a dynamic youth led organization in Pakistan working to develop, inform, inspire and mobilize young people through leadership training, peer education, awareness raising, skill building, policy and advocacy.
Last date for submitting the application is July 15, 2011. For registering, visit this link and the guide can be downloaded from the link.
