In line with that, UKM (The National University of Malaysia) was tasked to lead, develop and implement the AYVP, with the support of the Malaysian Ministry of Youth and Sports and the ASEAN Secretariat.

We are privileged to announce that the AYVP Secretariat hosted by Asia Engage at UKM is organizing the Inaugural ASEAN Youth Eco-Leaders programme in Malaysia from 15th August – 20th September 2013. We are seeking your kind cooperation to publicise this programme to the young people in your network.

The inaugural programme focuses on the area of environment as we want to create a generation of young people in the region who are empowered to take the lead in conserving their natural environment. Nowhere else is the need for collective responsibility in conservation more evident than in South-East Asia as we not only share borders but also the effects of unsustainable environmental practices.

This programme will be a fully funded and applicants are required to be from the ages of 18 to 30 and of ASEAN nationality. The selection will be based on the merits of the

individual. The closing date of application will be midnight 31st of May 2013. Only shortlisted volunteers will be notified. The selected participants will be notified after 30 th of June 2013.

Click here for more detail information and application form

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The Facilitators, who are well-informed and competent for facilitating discussions throughout the program, shall be appointed to provide support for Participating Youths (PYs) in the Discussion Program. Facilitators should have ample knowledge and experience in the respective group themes and the ability to facilitate discussions. As such, they are expected to provide the PYs with guidance and advice to carry out the Discussion Program as well as to implement the Post-Program Activities.

The Discussion Program for SSEAYP 2013 shall involve Facilitators with good grasp of current issues and extensive experiences to provide the needed support in the operation of the program related to the 8 main themes below:

1) Corporate Social Contributions
2) Cross-cultural Understanding Promotion
3) Environment (Natural Disaster Reduction)
4) Food and Nutrition Education
5) Health Education (Measures against HIV/AIDS)
6) International Relations (ASEAN-Japan Cooperation)
7) School Education
8) Information and Media

Qualification of the Facilitators
(1) Good command of English to facilitate discussion (reference level: TOEIC 860, TOEFL(iBT) 100, TOEFL(CBT) 250, TOEFL(PBT) 600, IELTS 7.0 , or equal ability)
(2) Basic knowledge and experience in the field of the group theme in charge
(3) Able to work from October 28 to December 9, 2013 during the country program in Japan, onboard the ship as well as counties to be visited.
(4) Able to attend the Facilitators Meeting held in Tokyo from August 12 to 15, 2013. (Actual meeting is held for two days on August 13 and 14.)
(5) Between 27 and 40 years of age as a general rule
(6) Be sound in mental and body

The respective governments and/or Alumni Associations may nominate appropriate persons to the Cabinet Office with his/her Application Form (See the attached document) with the letter of recommendation to this effect by the concerned government and/or Alumni Association not later than May 7, Tuesday, 2013.

For Cambodian applicants, please submit your application to

Mr. Sreang Kimlee
Vice President, SSEAYP International Cambodia
012 888 377
kimlee377@gmail.com

For more information, please contact Miss Ly Sereyrath through 012 454 536

Check links below for application form and further information:

Application Form

Cover Letter from SSEAYP International

Guidelines for Discussion Program

Outlines on the Selection of Facilitators

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