Titel: WYSE International Leadership Programme
Locatie: Lucca, Italië
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Beschrijving: Our International Leadership Programmes take the form of a 12 day intensive training, where participants from many different cultures, religions and socio-economic backgrounds come together to form an international learning community. If you are interested in attending, please contact ilp@wyse-ngo.org
Begin datum: 2009-07-19
Eind datum: 2009-07-30
Video: Interviews with participants at the WYSE International Leadership Programme 2005.
WYSE is for people who care about what’s happening in the world and are willing to do what they can to make a positive difference. The programme provides an opportunity to experiment with new models, creating a holistic view of the world we live in that is underpinned by the need for shared values and an awareness of our ultimate interconnection.Content of our International Leadership Programmes includes:
* The development of a learning community that challenges our usual assumptions and inspires new thinking about the underlying causes of global problems.
* Tools and experiences for participants to uncover their potential through all learning modalities including teamwork, inner reflection, physical activity, discussion, drama, writing, art and music.
* Sessions that help participants identify their values and guiding principles in order to gain a sense of purpose and life direction.
* An opportunity to develop a sense of global awareness through an international network of people who wish to make a positive difference in the world.
* An emphasis on active global citizenship and the role of international organizations such as the United Nations.
We believe that every person has the potential for leadership. Leadership is an expression of our willingness to engage in the issues and challenges we see around us. It is about finding creative solutions to local and global problems. It is about recognising our own potential and harnessing these qualities for the benefit of ourselves and others.
Bursaries for International Programmes
As part of our efforts to include young people from diverse backgrounds, WYSE conducts a bursary scheme for its international programmes.
Participants come from many parts of the world and those from wealthier countries are expected to pay their own travel expenses and course fees. Past participants have engaged in fundraising to cover their costs and have sought sponsorship from their own governments and educational bodies, as well as from private businesses and industry where appropriate. However, a high percentage of our participants simply don’t have the financial resources to attend the international programmes. Therefore WYSE relies on the financial goodwill of others to allow for the inclusion of a diversity of participants.
The cost of our international programmes is subsidized to make it as affordable as possible. However, we encourage those who can give more to do so, in order that others may come who cannot pay the full amount. Any extra proceeds are contributed to the WYSE bursary fund to support participants from socially excluded and underprivileged backgrounds. This is a vital part of our approach: to conduct programmes where young leaders are not excluded on the basis of exchange rates, personal background, or the standing of their national economies.
The dates for the 2009 programme are 19th to the 30th July.
