Open Space, an initiative of the Centre for Communication and Development Studies (CCDS), Pune, India is a civil society and youth outreach program aimed at bringing about the social change using the power of social interaction through media, films, art, literature, theatre, discussions and so on.
It is a platform for youth and the civil society at large where one can express his or her opinions and ideas to explore the ideas of identity, diversity, social justice and sustainable and equitable development.
Open Space has been active in organizing the events and programs encouraging the citizens, especially youth, to come up with innovative ideas aimed at looking the society from fresh perspectives.
Open Space Fellowships 2011-2012.
The Open Space during the last three years has conducted two rounds of fellowships – in Chennai, Kolkata, Ranchi, Lucknow, Ahmedabad and Bangalore and now it plans to extend this idea and process to other cities in India.
3 full-time fellowships will be awarded in 2011 for a period of 12 months each.
Applications are invited from young activists/leaders/social entrepreneurs in cities besides Pune. Applicants from growing metros such as Nagpur, Bhopal, Baroda, Jaipur, Indore, etc are especially encouraged to apply.
Eligibility and Engagements
Open Space is looking for individuals who are well-informed on social justice and development issues, with a background in the social sciences/human rights/development/media or allied fields. The Fellows should be dynamic, energetic, resourceful and excellent at communications, moderating discussions, training and capacity-building. A passion for the arts and ideas will be an added advantage.
The Fellows will have to engage with youth on issues such as gender, sexuality, human rights, diversity, peace and conflict, globalisation, etc. by developing their own strategies for outreach and activities/campaigns specific to their own cities. Open Space will provide support through resources such as feedback on ideas and methodology, provision of reading material and films, and contacts to resource persons, where required. The Fellows should be well-networked with NGOs, CSOs, educational institutions and community groups in their own city.
Open Space fellowships will be awarded to individuals preferably below the age of 40.
Emoluments
The fellowship carries a monthly honorarium of Rs 20,000, inclusive of communication and conveyance costs incurred by the Fellows. Modest monthly expenditures for programmes/resource persons’ fees are reimbursed separately.
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