Youth Organization Capacity Building School

Youth Organization Capacity Building School (Third Edition)

Do you run a youth organization in Nigeria and desire to become more professional, impactful, secure more grants and be sustainable in your work? If yes, then the third edition of Youth Organization Capacity Building School is here for you between Thursday 17th and Friday 18th January 2013, in Abuja, Nigeria.

The Training shall offer practical sessions on:

·         Characteristics of High Performing and Sustainable Youth Development Organizations

·         How to Write Winning Proposals.

·         Developing Proper Financial and Accounting Procedures.

·         Understanding Social Entrepreneurship.

·         How to Mainstream Gender in Development Interventions.

·         Cultivating Rewarding Relationship with Donors and Partners, among other sessions.

 

Every participant shall get a free CD with the conference sessions, organization development toolkits and a list of over 50 local and international funding organizations.

Institutional Support:Two (2) Youth Development Organizations participating in the training shall win Youngstars Institutional Building Grant to support a key organizational challenge they are currently facing.

Facilitators: Facilitators shall be drawn from UNDP DGD, US Embassy Abuja, National Democratic Institute and other development partners.

 

Eligibility: Young persons in Nigeria between the ages of 18 and 35, running/working in a youth organization or interested in starting a youth organization.

Application: Interested participants are to download the application form from www.youngstarsfoundation.org.

Closing Date: The forms are to be completed and emailed to top12nig@yahoo.com on or before Saturday, 22nd December 2012. Call 07035535876 for inquiries.

Registration: All participants are expected to arrive at the event venue on or before 8:30am on Thursday 17th January, 2013 for registration. A REGISTRATION FEE of N5,000 is payable at the venue.

Registration Discount: Members of the Youngstars Coalition for Youth Capacity shall pay only N3,000.

Transportation: Please note that participants will be solely responsible for their transportation in and out of Abuja.

Accommodation and Meals: Limited accommodation scholarship shall be available for participants who demonstrate the need for it. Meals shall be provided for all participants.

Thank you for attending Spidnetworking #10 event

Thank you for attending Spidnetworking #10 last Saturday, 1 December, 2012.

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2nd Speaker, Mrs. Ronke Oloruntoye, IFRS/Tax leader of Fansonhols dtt consult (Fdtt Consult) spoke about her career journey, from training as an accountant to become a reliable tax advisor and recently gaining proficiency in IFRS. She can be reached at temtop08@gmail.com or on 08023211427 or 018770302.

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Apply for the Chevening scholarship and attend a UK university for free

Apply for the Chevening Scholarship and attend  UK University for free

Applications for 2013/14 Chevening Scholarships are now open. For full information about eligibility and selection criteria please read our guidance for applicants.

Chevening Scholarships are the UK government’s global scholarship programme, funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organisations. The programme makes awards to outstanding scholars with leadership potential from around the world to study postgraduate courses at universities in the UK.

The Chevening programme began in 1983 and has developed into a prestigious international scheme. Chevening Scholars come from over 116 countries worldwide (excluding the USA and the EU), and this year the Scholarships will support approximately 700 individuals. There are over 41,000 Chevening alumni around the world who together comprise an influential and highly regarded global network.

The programme provides full or part funding for full-time courses at postgraduate level, normally a one-year Master’s degree, in any subject and at any UK university.

For more information, visit Chevening Scholarship website

Deadline is December 14, 2012