Africa: Sexuality Leadership Development Fellowship (SLDF) Programme - ARSRC

2008 SEXUALITY LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FELLOWSHIP
SEXUALITIES, RIGHTS AND WELLBEING
July 7th to 26th, 2008

The Africa Regional Sexuality Resource Centre (ARSRC) calls for applications to its Annual Sexuality Leadership Development Fellowship (SLDF) Programme. The Fellowship is scheduled to take place in Lagos, Nigeria from July 7th – 26th, 2008.

Objectives:

The fellowship is designed to catalyse development in the field of sexuality by:
(1) Providing exposure to cutting-edge conceptual, theoretical and programmatic issues in sexuality, sexual health and sexual rights;
(2) Providing opportunities to conduct research or action projects on sexuality issues;
(3) Promoting mentoring of young African professionals by experts in the field; and
(4) Facilitating the emergence of a new generation of leaders.

Training Methodology:

The fellowship is structured to promote sharing of ideas, team building and collaborative work amongst participants in order to nurture relationships that last beyond the fellowship period.

The course provides an academically stimulating environment that promotes cross-cultural sharing of experiences as well as individual study incorporating rigorous intellectual work and strategic field trips and events that brings participants in contact with leaders and organizations in the field of sexuality. The venue of the training houses a library and resource centre with a rich Africa-centred collection of sexuality, sexual health and rights literature. Faculty: Multidisciplinary faculty of experts drawn from across Africa in the field of sexuality, community leadership and advocacy and public health. They provide technical assistance, especially in the development and design of fellows’ post-fellowship projects.

Audience:

This course is designed for young researchers, academicians, civil servants, programme officers, programme managers, media practitioners and others resident on the continent of Africa, aged 35 years and below with a Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent and with demonstrable experience and (or) interest in the area of sexuality, sexual health and rights. Minorities are encouraged to apply.

Training Programme:

During the three-week intensive course, participants are introduced to the emerging field of sexuality and explore both theoretical, as well as, practical dimensions of this complex field. To translate theory into practice, each fellow is encouraged to design and implement a set of activities (Research or programming) to address a specific sexuality issue in their community.

The SLDF curriculum covers contemporary debates in sexuality studies and emerging best practices in programming for sexual wellbeing including: Sexuality, rights and pleasure; Re-thinking Masculinities & Femininities; Sexual and Reproductive Rights; HIV/AIDS and Violence; Sexuality and Citizenship.

Skills Development:

Some of the skills to be gained by attending the fellowship includes - power speaking; research methods; funding research, monitoring and evaluation; team-working; and leadership.

Requirements for Application: Applicants are required to submit the following:

(1) Current curriculum vitae,
(2) Copy of their highest educational qualification.
(3) Fully completed application and sponsorship form for intending self-sponsored participants available for download from the ARSRC website: (www.arsrc.org).
Candidates from Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria and South Africaapplying for ARSRC’s scholarship do not need to submit the sponsorship form.

Please note that this course is conducted in English.

Training costs for intending self-sponsored participants Tuition fee - US$2,000 (The tuition fee includes trainer costs, background materials, supplies, in-workshop transportation, field trips, group lunch, two tea breaks and certificate awards. The fee does not cover round-trip travel to Lagos, visa fees or living expenses. Interested persons are encouraged to seek funding from donors and sponsors to cover their participation.

Accommodation - US$ 70 per night. Participants will reside at designated hotels close to the location of the training. Fee covers board and breakfast only. The sponsor is responsible for providing the participant with per diem funds for dinner and weekend lunches plus other incidental items. Compulsory post-fellowship project - US$1,500.

Scholarships:

The ARSRC offers a few highly competitive, fully-funded scholarships to qualified citizens of Egypt,Kenya, Nigeria or South Africa, who are resident in the continent. ARSRC scholarships cover tuition fees, post-fellowship grant, roundtrip travel expenses as well as accommodation, meals and incidental expenses.

Deadline for the Receipt of Applications:

Duly completed application and sponsorship forms and other documentary requirements should be sent to the address below on or before March 31, 2008.
The 2008 Sexuality Leadership Development Fellowship
Africa Regional Sexuality Resource Centre
17 Lawal St., off Oweh St.,
Jibowu PO Box 803,
Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria.
Email: [email][email protected]
Website: www.arsrc.org