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The Expo 2020 Volunteers Programme, like most of the world’s mega events, is at the heart of the first World Expo that will take place in MEASA (Middle East, Africa and South Asia) region on 20th October, 2020. The programme engages with more than 30,000 Volunteers – nationals and residents of the UAE – to help operate and manage the delivery of an exceptional Expo for millions of visitors and participants.

Apply to attend the 9th International Youth Camp Nepal (IYCN). IYCN is an experiential learning program designed for young people from different corners of the world. International Youth Camp Nepal highlights cross-cultural exchange, self-exploration, leadership development, global friendship, collaboration, sustainable development goals, and youth empowerment. IYCN is also a celebration of diversity, peace, and love. It’s a beautiful deep diving journey self discovery along with exploring the beauty, culture and spirituality of the Land of Himalayas. The series of International Youth Camp Nepal has been organized since October, 2015. And now, as a trademark event of Youth Legend, it is organized every July and December as International Youth Summer Camp and Winter Camp. More than 500 young people have already participated in International Youth Camp to date. Either you are an introvert, extrovert or ambivert, this camp is designed in a way to meet the needs of everyone Objectives To foster cross cultural exchange and global friendship To develop leadership, team building and entrepreneurial skills among participants and empowering them to take leadership on sustainable development goals To help participants deep dive into themselves through various approaches of self exploration developing a better understanding of self and the world To help participants achieve greater self awareness, a positive sense of well-being and live a healthy and peaceful life To let participants discover the beauty, culture and spirituality of land of Himalayas, Nepal Program Highlights Cultural Exchange, Food Exchange, Diversity Celebration, cross cultural friendship Workshops on Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Development Goals Team Building, Group work, Story sharing, Talent show Self Exploration and Awareness Session Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) Alternate to Violence Program(AVP) Yoga and Meditation Different country’s Presentation Local Authentic Experience (1 night Homestay experience in local village) World Heritage Site Visit in Kathmandu (Kathmandu has made an entry as the 5th top travel destination in Lonely Planet’s list for 2018.) Hike to waterfall Camp Fire Visit to Nagarkot (Nagarkot is beautiful hill station near kathmandu from where you can see beautiful Himalayan range including Mount Everest) You can also choose to extend your stay to travel to explore different parts of Nepal Yoga and Meditation Welcome, Farewell Program and a special gift Location: Nepal Benefits General Benefits Youth who attend international programs develop an excellent measure of personal flexibility, encompassing an ability to reach compromise, focus and succeed through challenging times. They are more comfortable in ‘foreign’ environments, become aware of career and further study options which they weren’t aware existed. Other Personal and Educational Benefits Self-development and awareness leading to enhanced self-confidence and self-esteem. This is often the most noticeable change in returned international camp participants. Broader general knowledge and understanding of the global issues and sustainable development goals. Enhance your knowledge and understanding by learning about the rich history of different countries “What one learns in a classroom is a very small part of the learning process. The real learning starts when one crosses borders and travels miles for the real knowledge.”, Vivek Sahni Enhancement in your leadership, team building, analytical and problem-solving skills Increased acceptance, tolerance of an array of different cultural and community perspectives Maturity and social poise, fuelled by the necessity to confront challenges outside a familiar support network and comfort zone. Develop skills to deal with change Global awareness (cross-cultural skills and communication) Global networking opportunities Experience culture and countries in the most authentic way Long lasting memories and Global friendship For more information, please click here .     

  Morocco Debate Association The Moroccan National Debate Team (MNDT) was created in March 2014 by Soufiane Choubani, and is a first of its kind in North Africa team that competes in international debate and public speaking competitions in English. The MNDT is the first and only North African team to compete in the world´s biggest and oldest debate championship for national teams, the World Schools Debating Championship (WSDC). The national team is governed by Morocco Debate Association (MDA), which is a non-profit organization based in the largest city in the Kingdom of Morocco, Casablanca. Each year, we choose outstanding students, who display potential in speech and debate, and then trained for months to compete at the most prestigious competitions around the world. We strive to be a team of inspiration to our region while producing a high-ranking team and top debaters. Students who go through are our team have had their lives changed forever and we take tremendous pride in developing the next generation of Moroccan leaders and one of the best national debate teams in Africa. Our other activities also include an outreach program and hosting debate & public speaking clubs and competitions in different cities. Each summer, we host the Moroccan-Youth Debate Camp, which was the first debate camp in North Africa. We are also the proud organisers of the Moroccan Open Debate Tournament (MODT), which was the first-ever international high school and World Schools Style (WSS) tournament in North Africa.   OBJECTIVES Organise national & international public speaking and debate competitions Promote free speech, international understanding & English language Promote gender equality and empower women Develop opportunities for the youth of Morocco Achieve excellence with Team Morocco internationally   Age Groups Middle Schoolers Group: 10-13 years of age . High Schoolers Group: 13-19 years of age (If 13 and in high school). University Group: 18-22 years of age . Eligible Regions: Open for All.

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is currently offering internships under Visiting Student Research Program (VSRP). KAUST VSRP is an exciting opportunity for highly qualified international students in their baccalaureate or post-baccalaureate studies to be engaged in research with faculty mentors in selected areas of research. Each internship typically lasts from three to six months. To get more exciting opportunities like this, at your fingertips, install the Youth Opportunities Mobile App here from your cellphone. At KAUST, collaboration is valued over competition. Their faculty, students, postdocs and researchers come together to explore novel ideas in water, energy, environment and food to bring solutions to society. VSRP interns may participate in the program through one of the University’s three academic divisions: Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering; Computer, Electrical and Mathematical Science and Engineering; or Physical Science and Engineering. The VSRP opportunity: Actively participate in curiosity-driven and applied research Potentially co-publish with faculty mentor Collaborate in a diverse laboratory environment Access to KAUST core laboratories and major facilities The Visiting Student Research Program (VSRP) is the perfect opportunity to work in state-of-the-art laboratories and being trained to use experimental equipment that one may not come across during his/her time as an undergraduate and a postgraduate. The amenities offered by the VRSP program allow them to get a unique and top-class research experience in their field with lots of benefits for an intern. Moreover, as a VRSP student, the best outreach one can get at KAUST is to meet people from all over the world. The interns, being surrounded by expert scientists and helpful students, get the opportunity to enhance their knowledge and interests about science. Beginning and end dates for each internship will be agreed upon between the Faculty and the Intern. Visa processing time will be a determining factor in actual start date. Minimum period is four months. Maximum period is six months. Selected applicants will be interviewed by Skype and notified of their acceptance. Applications are accepted year round.   Location: Saudi Arabia Benefits Monthly living allowance ($1000) Round-trip airfare to/from city of departure – Jeddah (KAUST) Health insurance Private bedroom and bath in a shared residential suite Visa fees (Students must have valid passport) Access to community recreational resources Social and cultural activities Eligibilities 3rd Year Baccalaureate or Masters Students GPA 3.5/4 or 14/20 (ECTS B) Strong verbal and written English Skills Recommended levels, minimum TOEFL score of 79 on the IBT (Internet Based Test) or 6.0 on the IELTS (International English Language Testing System). Eligible Regions: Open for All

Applications are now open for the World Youth Forum 2019 in Egypt! World Youth Forum is a platform built by promising youth. It sends a message of peace, prosperity, harmony, and progress to the entire world. It engages youth from around the globe in an enriching set-up, allowing them to exchange views and recommend initiatives to decision-makers and influential figures. The forum is a chance for you to engage with top policymakers, network with promising youth from the region and the world that are determined to make our world a better place for everyone. The forum was first held in November 2017 where it engaged youth globally in an enriching set-up, allowing them to exchange views and recommend initiatives to decision-makers and influential figures. Since then, it has become a chance for youth to engage with top policymakers, network with promising youth from the region and the world that are determined to make our world a better place for everyone. The Forum is attended by a wide range of participants, including and not limited to heads of states and government, international young leaders, inspiring youth in various fields, prominent international figures and youth groups from around the world. The forum is open to all youth of all nations that believe in their power of making changes and aim to become influential within their communities. If you are interested, please apply as per the instructions. It has a main annual event held in Sharm El-Sheikh, in addition to multiple other events throughout the year. Location: Egypt Benefits Round from your nearest EgyptAir hub, are FULLY FUNDED by World Youth Forum, including the domestic flights within Egypt. Accommodation during the event is FULLY FUNDED by World Youth Forum. Hotel transportation is provided from and to the airport. World Youth Forum offers you a variety of options to allow you to seize the upmost level of experience during your participation throughout the year. You can attend the events as An Attendee, A Speaker, A Model participant, A Workshop participant and many more depending on the event. Eligibilities Dedicated promising youth with real passion to solve problem and come up with initiatives for a better world. Young leaders who have personal, professional and educational experience related to the event-discussed topics. All nationalities are welcome to apply, however, please note that some events will be restricted only to specific regions given the topic discussed. Registration on the website gives you the chance to apply to attend multiple events throughout the year. However, registration does not necessarily guarantee your attendance as this depends on number of factors: Number of applicants received Qualifications of the applicants and their relation to the theme of the event. Eligible Regions: Open for All

  SPANA who we are Established in 1923, SPANA’s goal is simple: to improve the welfare of working animals in the world’s poorest communities. Through three key areas – treating, training and teaching – we’re inspiring others to act in the best interests of working animals while also providing practical, professional and sustainable solutions today. We recognise that the fortunes of working animals and people go hand in hand: in the developing world, just one working animal can support an extended family of up to 30 people. SPANA’s work improves the lives of working animals while supporting the communities that depend on them. We rely entirely on our loyal supporters to help us in our huge but vital task. Our Vision OUR VISION IS A WORLD WHERE EVERY WORKING ANIMAL LIVES A LIFE FREE FROM SUFFERING AND IS TREATED WITH COMPASSION. Our Mission OUR MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE WELFARE OF WORKING ANIMALS IN THE WORLD’S POOREST COMMUNITIES. WE DO THIS THROUGH TREATMENT, TRAINING AND TEACHING.

About ESMA What is The Egyptian Society for Mercy to Animals? The Egyptian Society for Mercy to Animals (ESMA) is a registered Egyptian NGO (No. 3059/2007) formed in late 2007. ESMA actively works to improve animal welfare in Egypt for all animals, including street dogs and cats, working animals such as donkeys, horses and camels, wildlife, animals in the Cairo zoo, those sold in pet shops and live animal markets, and all animals slaughtered for food. ESMA operates two no-kill shelters and adoption centers in Egypt, and is also involved whenever possible in ongoing campaigns, initiatives, and advocacy activities to promote animal welfare issues in Egypt.   What we do Here are some of the ways we work to improve the conditions for Egypt’s animals: Animal shelter for cats and dogs :  ESMA currently runs two facilities, a dog shelter  in Sakkara, Giza and a cat shelter in Shabramont, Giza  that together house  over 700 rescued cats and dogs.  We admit animals who are in need of assistance due to severe injury, abuse, and neglect, and we provide them with food, shelter and basic medical care as we prepare them for adoption. Support for the working animals of Giza: Since the Egyptian revolution began in February 2011,  ESMA has been feeding and treating the starving and sick horses in Nezlet Al-Samman, near the Giza pyramids, whose owners have been devastated by the drop in tourism. Between 300-500 horses receive enough food for a week to ten days at each feeding. Adoption campaigns :  ESMA actively works to find adoptive homes for our animals both locally and internationally. The ESMA Adoption Campaign page on Facebook posts pictures of each rescued animal looking for a loving home. Policy, advocacy and awareness : ESMA takes every opportunity to advocate for animals, whether through supporting the enforcement of animal welfare legislation in Egypt, campaigning against the government’s policy of killing street animals by means of shooting and poisoning, and raising awareness and seeking a solution to the conditions of the animals in Egypt’s zoos, as well as other education and awareness activities about animal welfare. How can I help the Animals? ESMA relies entirely on donations and contributions from supporters both in Egypt and abroad to keep going. Your time, resources, and expertise are vital to us and to the animals we serve. To find out more about how you can get involved, please visit our How to Help page or contact us at info@esmaegypt.org

VOLUNTEERS Our animals need you! Your time is one of the most valuable gifts you can give. This is especially true when you choose to volunteer with animals in need, who treasure companionship above all else. The animals love to meet new people and to interact with you, it helps them develop into well socialized and adoptable pets.  Although we are government-funded and have a number of paid staff, we still rely heavily on volunteers to help run the daily operations of our center. For example, without our volunteers: - There would be no educational program - Animals in our care would lack the much-needed extra attention and exercise they currently receive - The galleries of our adoptable animals would not be updated regularly with professional photos and spot on write-ups - Designs on our Facebook page, flyers and banners would not exist Please click on the link for an up to date overview of volunteer vacancies .   What RAK AWC can offer you Apart from the great satisfaction of helping to improve the lives of our dogs and cats, you will also receive: - An induction, which includes a tour of the centre, a job description, as well as a manual with basic information about our procedures - The opportunity to be part of the RAK AWC family, joining us in organized events, coffee mornings and activities like running the RAK Half Marathon together - A chance to give back to your community by supporting the welfare of animals in Ras Al Khaimah - Work experience in the non-profit sector and the opportunity to grow your professional portfolio Just a couple of hours a week devoted to making life better for our furry friends can be an amazingly enriching experience for both you and the animals.  Who we are looking for We need a self-starter who, after an introduction, is not afraid of taking initiative. We would like someone who is willing to offer their time and skills to contribute to the ongoing improvement of the centre. Someone who is willing to make a commitment to the centre and the animals in its care. We are also looking for a friendly person, who will get on with our animals, our staff and our other volunteers. Volunteers must be 16 years of age or older. If this description sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! What can you do if you are under 16 years of age? Many children love animals and would like to help to make a difference. Those who are under 16 years can visit the centre and socialize with our animals under the supervision of a parent or responsible adult. This will provide us with valuable information on how our animals behave around children, too. If the children are too young or otherwise unable to handle the animals with the necessary care, they can still do a lot to care for our animals. Collecting items that are needed at the centre like newspapers, dog and cat toys and treats, or organizing fundraising events at school are just a few examples of what a child can do to support our animals. Join us and sign up! You can join our volunteer community by filling out the volunteer application form  and sending it to info@rakawc.com . We will then contact you and arrange a convenient time to meet with you and to show you around the centre.  Unable to volunteer, but want to help? If you are unable to volunteer, but do want to support us, you can still do so by sharing our Facebook posts, spreading the word about our work, attending our events , donating goods or money or by fundraising for us ( donations ). For more information, contact   info@rakawc.com or 050 8866 329.

Volunteering for a hospital can be a very rewarding experience and a great way to help in your community. At Rashid Hospital we strive to provide the best customer service to our patients and families through outstanding medical practices and attentive employees. The volunteer department aims at supporting this goal with its volunteers, who work in a variety of departments throughout the hospital.  Our friendly volunteers complement the care delivered by professional staff by making sure the needs of the patients, families and visitors are met. They help make life easier for both patients and their families, by supporting the hospital staff in providing a direct service to patients, or by helping out behind the scenes. Nothing feels as good as a warm smile or calming conversation when you're ill. Volunteers give that kind of encouragenebt and support to people of all ages when they give their time to Rashid Hospital volunteer services. As a volunteer you brighten someone's day -- and yours in turn. A striking feature of the volunteers at Rashid Hospital is their diversity. They range between students who want to train as doctors through to housewives, and from those in full-time employment to the unemployed, and come from a wide spread of ethnic backgrounds. Rashid Hospital Volunteer services offers volunteer opportunities to enhance patient satisfaction while producing a well-deserved feeling of personal fulfillment for the volunteer . Volunteer services provides an environment that will enrich the lives of volunteers through service . A variety of activities are available to volunteers: from greeting visitors and helping them find their destinations to being a compassionate voice on the phone, our volunteers help make our patients and their families feel welcome and appreciated. Volunteers assigned to patient care units are vital in helping ensure that a patient’s experience at Rashid Hospital is a pleasant one . Volunteers also provide clerical support, including filing, mailings and computer work. While performing this valued service, volunteers make new friends, learn new skills, and enjoy other benefits along with personal satisfaction. The Department of Volunteer Services experienced staff provides training and guidance to help our volunteers have a rewarding experience. Rashid Hospital values every volunteer’s generous gift of time and talent and considers them a great asset.Rashid Hospital

Asisa Foto International Photography Competition is organized by the the Fundación ASISA , Spain. There are six categories : • Free Choice • Infancy and/or Maternity • Nature • Pets • Smiles  • Travelers  Each participant may submit 5–7 photos in each category. Click here to see the winning images from the 2018 Asisa Foto International Photography Competition. Entry fee Entry is free Prizes The winner will receive a cash prize of 6,000 €  and a gold medal from the Spanish Confederation of Photography. The jury will also award 6 prizes of 500 € each. • Infancy and/or Maternity The winner will receive a cash prize of 6,000 € and a gold medal from the Spanish Confederation of Photography. The jury will also award 6 prizes of 500 € each. • Nature The winner will receive a cash prize of 6,000 € and a gold medal from the Spanish Confederation of Photography. The jury will also award 6 prizes of 500 € each. • Pets The winner will receive a cash prize of 1,000 € and a gold medal from the Andalusian Federation of Photography. • Smiles The winner will receive a cash prize of 6,000 € and a gold medal from the Andalusian Federation of Photography. The jury will also award 6 prizes of 500 € each. • Travelers The winner will receive a cash prize of 1,000 € and a gold medal from the Andalusian Federation of Photography.   

BSME-SRS Art and Photography Competition 2019-2020 1. To encourage a large number of creative (artistic) students. 2. To increase artistic awareness in schools. 3. To allow talented students in art to communicate through the field of art.   The theme for Photography and Art competition:​ ​The Impact of technology in our daily life. Each participating school can enter 3 entries per Key Stage. Each participating school is responsible to send their final art pieces to SRS for the final judging process. Announcement of the competition will be held in March 2020. JUDGING CRITERIA Criteria Points  Creative Thinking  25  Using the material in an efficient way. 25  The clarity of the idea in the completed work 25  The quality of the final work. 25  Total. 100   AWARDS ● Prizesgivenforthefirstplaceandrunnerupwinnersofeachyeargroup. ●  BSMEwillprovidedigitalcertificatestofinalandwinningparticipants. ●  Winners will be showcased on the BSME websites and social media throughout the year. ●  Participants will be invited to attend an exhibition in celebration of the competition hosted at The School of Research Science, Dubai. Click here​ to register your school. Contact details to send the final artworks Please send the final artworks to ​lidia@srs.ae THE SCHOOL OF RESEARCH SCIENCE Noakchott Street, Al Warqa 4. Tel: +971 4 6011011 P.O.Box: 57442, 27463 Dubai, United Arab Emirates If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Lidia Habibinia, SRS Art Competition Director ​lidia@srs.ae​ +971 4 6011011 or Husain Shafei, BSME Students Coordinator, ​students@bsme.org.uk​ +973 17798408

The Annual Fine Arts Exhibition The Bahrain Annual Fine Arts Exhibition 44 In continuation of the trajectory of the arts scene in Bahrain, the annual fine arts exhibition continues its conquest of the traditional visual boundaries and transcend limits by mixing colours with thoughts, brushes with love of the open-ended spaces. Held under the patronage of the Prime Minister, HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa. since 1972, the exhibition philosophy is free of any particular title or artistic direction, artists ‘contributions every year have been encouraged to be as spontaneous and uninhibited as possible in order to allow for a wide-ranging artistic and cultural debate, unconfined by any formal restrictions or boundaries. Full artistic expression is showcased unhindered for local audiences. What was first established in 1972 has now evolved into a popular yearly gathering of artists, from all over the country, all eager to show off their talents and work completed so far throughout their careers . Every year, the fine arts exhibition acts as an innovative form for debate in which the different artistic monologues will have an exclusive opportunity to communicate according to the forms chosen, from calligraphy to surrealism and abstract and modernist representations to more traditional cultural expressions. Representing an opportunity to highlight different schools of thought, artists’ perceptions and ideological backgrounds are asked to evoke freely in order to instigate a dialogue about pluralism and artistic visions, experiences and expressions. Do you think you’re the next Damien Hirst or David Hockney? Got the next Starry Night or American Gothic hiding in your studio? Well, you could be in with a chance of winning BHD6,000 and scooping the prestigious AlDanah Award. In January, the annual Fine Arts Exhibition will be returning for its 46th edition, and the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities is now calling for online applications. Bahraini nationals or residents over the age of 18 can submit plans for an installation or a collection of three artworks for consideration from now until Sunday December 15. If accepted, your artwork will be included in the exhibition next year. The overall winner will receive the AlDanah Award and BHD6,000, while whoever comes in second place will host their own solo exhibition at the Art Centre with all expenses paid. Finally, the third place winner will receive a two weeks residency with all expenses paid. You can find out more about the competition by visiting the BACA website here , emailing or calling 1729 8745.

The Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) is a professional working group devoted to protecting the environment through means of education, action programs and community involvement. The Emirates Environmental Group is proud of its wide network of volunteers, members, partners and associates throughout the UAE. All our programmes engage various sectors of the community directly or indirectly. We aim to create a global impact by local changes.  In particular we pledge: To comply with the relevant environment laws and regulations where applicable. To conserve energy and natural resources, encourage reusing and recycling, proper disposal or waste and prevention of pollution. To encourage employees, member, schools and the community at large to adopt environmentally friendly processes through advisory services, lectures, public presentations, training and effective communication to make the earth a better place to live. To reduce the in-house consumption of electricity, paper in order to conserve the natural resources. To assist our member and all interests parties to ensure the disposal of waste in an environment friendly way to reduce the pollution. To establish, review and achieve annual objectives and targets to ensure year-on-year improvement in environmental performance. To communicate the environmental policy to all interested parties including our employees, our members, our committee ant the community at large. To ensure improvement in environmental performance by regular internal environmental audits, achievement of objectives and targets and the annual review of the environmental policy. CHAIRPERSON’S MESSAGE “Together for a better environment”.. is the core idea around which all of our pro-environmental activities are woven. It is the common thread that brings educational institutions, private companies, government organisations and community together to contribute to the betterment of our environment by engaging into its innovative programmes. I entered into the environmental awareness field in late 1980s, with an inner calling to create and establish a system for a whole new generation of environmentalist. My ideas took shape of EEG in 1991 with the support of my colleagues and friends. Since then our journey has been chartered by a commitment to relentlessly widen our horizons, deepen our base and work to accelerate the pro-environmental wave in the country. I would like to acknowledge the support of our collaborators, government agencies, international bodies, corporate members, academic instituitions and the thousands of parents and children who are a part of, and responsible for this organisation’s success. We invite you to come on board and be a part of our movement, to enrich with experiences and support for greater heights of achievement. Let’s start working Together for a Better Environment! HABIBA AL MAR’ASHI

SUMMARY:  Want to volunteer abroad in the Middle East or North Africa (MENA)? The Syrian refugee crisis has captured world attention. We get many people who want to volunteer in the Middle East to help. We have many fascinating volunteer abroad programs in Lebanon, Jordan, Israel, Palestine and Morocco. Volunteer with Syrian refugees by helping in the schools they launched. Or volunteer in Lebanon in our micro-finance program; in psycho-social peace building program; in clinic or mobile medical or education units; teach English; work in communications department; or work in community centers with youth or elders teaching yoga! Or volunteer in Jordan working with women or youth; or in our new environmental programs. We also get many requests to volunteer in Israel – Palestine: we would love to have your help in our peace building program. Or volunteer in Morocco with extraordinary organization doing international development: work in women’s or youth empowerment; agriculture; or education.  Nahn bihajtk! Syrian Refugees: Lebanon & Jordan In the Arab Spring of 2011,  Tunisia, Egypt,  Libya & Yemen overthrew repressive leaders.  But it backfired in Syria. Assad killed protesters, launching a brutal civil war. 400,000 have been killed in Syria. Over 4.7 million have fled.  1 out of 4 people in Lebanon is a Syrian refugee. 1 out of 7 in Jordan. Many would say that this is The Crisis of our Time. We get many requests from people all over the world wanting to help. The kind of help needed is so varied, that we have broken it apart by skills below. Volunteer Abroad Working with Refugee Kids JORDAN: work with Syrian refugee kids. Jordan hosts refugees from many countries: Yemen, Iraq, Palestine, Somalia and Sudan so work with refugee kids from many countries. Who is needed? ~ Art & music therapists. + Ordinary people that can lead art, music, singing & creative activities. ~ Yoga teachers (not need to be certified) – most important is your ability to engage kids! ~ Sports coaches or players that can lead sports activities – soccer or sport you love ~ They are very open to “creatives” – people that will enrich their kids & help with healing ~ So mime, clowning, dance…       They also would like help teaching computers ~ It is helpful if you can speak Arabic but not a deal breaker PALESTINE: We get requests to work in Palestine. Here it is! Work in after school enrichment program: teach English, computers, dance, drama, music, sports or anything that you are passionate about that you think the kids would love. One man taught astronomy; another  circus. Volunteer Abroad in Education & Teaching English If you want to work with Syrian refugees, then one of our best placements is working in the schools started by the SYRIAN REFUGEES IN LEBANON. I have never seen kids so excited about learning! Who is needed? ~ They want their teachers & kids to learn English.   You do not need special qualifications. ~ Physics & Science majors, mechanical engineers to help in electricity, inventions & robotics programs ~ Artists, Art & Graphic Design majors to teach in their exciting art & graphic design program ~ IT & computer geeks to teach skills to their kids ~ Experienced teachers & Education majors to build the skills of their primary & secondary teachers JORDAN: Early Childhood Education & Disability program would like experienced Interventionists, Occupational & Physical Therapists, Social Workers & Psychologists who can build their staff’s skills.   Volunteer Abroad in Social Work, Psychology or Art Therapy LEBANON: work in peace building program that believes psychological healing is first step. ~ Need psychologists, counselors, social workers, art & music therapist, yoga LEBANON, SYRIAN refugees: need psychologists & social workers to help set up psycho-social support LEBANON: art therapists wanted to work with Syrian refugee kids LEBANON: work in community centers with youth or seniors. The “elders” were very active & engaged. ~ Need activities leaders: cooking, outings, ceramics, singing, yoga – no special qualifications needed JORDAN: work in community development organization on youth & women empowerment ~ Need  youth workers & early childhood education ~ People to work with women – no special qualifications – though emphasis economic empowerment.   Volunteer Abroad in Business, Micro-finance & Economic Development LEBANON: Micro-finance MFI is very sophisticated. Help with operations, auditing, risk management. Work with Palestinian & Syrian refugees, plus Lebanese women. Need Arabic to help out in field. English or French suffices at headquarters JORDAN: Economic Empowerment of Women. Train women in small business skills & entrepreneurship. SYRIANS: need help marketing their kids’ amazing inventions to raise money for the Syrian schools ~ Need Business, Finance, Micro-finance & Entrepreneurship ~ Need Accounting, Auditing, Risk Management & Data Analysis ~ Also want Human Resources; Communication; eCommerce & someone to make mobile app Beirut has truly earned the name "The Paris of the Middle East" Volunteer Abroad in International Humanitarian Work Is your career goal to work abroad in humanitarian work? We find a growing number of people that are native speakers of Arabic or are studying very hard so that they can enter international development  work in the Middle East. We have several placements that give you great experience in international aid work: help with project management; grant writing; work in refugee, health or education departments; communications;  and coordination meetings with the UN. Who is needed? ~ People studying  International Development or International Social Work     or who hope to work abroad in humanitarian work ~ Very helpful to be fluent in Arabic but Lebanon is more flexible Volunteer Abroad in Nursing, Medical, Physical Therapy, Dental Assistant, Respiratory Therapy JORDAN clinics serve Syrian, Iraqi & Palestinian refugees. 80% of beneficiaries in Lebanon are Syrian. LEBANON has clinics and mobile medical units that serve informal Syrian refugee camps. Both Jordanian & Lebanese orgs need people to support (vs replace) their medical/ nursing staff (You would need medical or nursing license to do many procedures.) PALESTINE: Respiratory therapists needed in 80 bed hospital ICU. + Nurses experienced in dialysis, bone marrow transplantation or pediatric palliative care. Who is needed? ~ Doctors & medical students; Nurse Practitioners, Physical Therapists ~ Nurses & nursing students help with vitals & triage ~ Speech therapist requested. + Dental assistant & hygienists. ~ Lab techs, ultrasound, mammographers ~ Medical records & medical social workers to match services to UNHCR (refugee) funding ~ Experienced respiratory therapists Volunteer Abroad in the Empowerment of Women JORDAN: This is one of the most exciting & advanced women’s empowerment programs that we know of in the MENA region.  Come help with women’s economic empowerment;  shift in attitudes about women’s roles; political participation;; and sexual and reproductive health. Men welcome! Who is needed? ~ People with strong entrepreneurial and small business skills to train women ~ Plumbers, electricians and construction to teach women the trades ~ People who can teach computers & smart phones so women can market & sell their products ~ Women’s & Gender Studies majors & grads to help with attitude shifts ~ People to teach & foster leadership skills & encourage political participation ~ People who can train in sexual & reproductive health. We need you! Peace Building in Palestine/ Israel The conflict between ISRAEL & PALESTINE?  Some Israelis say Palestinians (Hamas) are terrorists. Some Palestinians say that they have been occupied for decades and yearn for the right to return to the land that was once theirs. Expansion of Israeli settlements makes a “two state solution” – where Palestine & Israel would live peacefully side by side – almost impossible. Come help! Come help educate the wider world about what is going on in the Middle East. ~ Strong writing, editing & journalism skills helpful ~ Middle East Studies + History, & Political Science students & graduates ~ People with a passion for peace building & conflict transformation Why not more volunteer opportunities in Israel? There is fascinating work going on in Israel so why have we not offered more opportunities there? I talked with micro-finance, environmental, desalination and services to Horn of Africa refugees organizations. They all told me the same thing Argentina and Chile told us: “We don’t need help.”   Additionally, Israel is so, so expensive, we could never arrange frugal accommodation and meals  for our volunteers. Volunteer Abroad in Water & Solar Engineering. Architecture & Housing Rights Israel/ Palestine is fraught with political fault lines.  Discuss with Ann whether your political beliefs match the place where your skills are needed. PALESTINIANS are often without water or electricity. Come help! Who is needed? ~ Water & environmental engineers; hydrologists, people who can lay pipe ~ Experienced & aspiring solar engineers; photovoltaic electricians ~ Architects & housing rights activists to teach people their rights & how to navigate rules.     This is huge in Israel & Palestine so both Hebrew & Arabic helpful. Volunteer Abroad in Public Administration, Staff & Organizational Development Cutting edge organization in JORDAN has a long laundry list of the many staff skills that they want to strengthen: advocacy; grant writing; communications & social media; strategic planning; strengthening team all over the Kingdom; quality assurance; professional writing and report writing; focus groups & needs assessment; SPSS; Monitoring & Evaluation. Refugee program in JORDAN would like experienced people to help with managerial mentoring, M&E, grant proposals & project design. Who is needed? ~ Both students & seasoned professionals in Public Administration; Staff & Organizational Development; Human Resources ~ This is one of the few placements in Jordan where you do not need to be able to speak Arabic. English suffices! Volunteer Abroad in Morocco: International Development, Agriculture, Education, Women's Empowerment Work with extraordinary organization. They primarily work in remote, rural areas, but now work all over the country. They use strong participatory model to tackle the challenges: e.g. how to earn a living in remote areas; how to get an education when there is no nearby school. This placement is well suited to people going into international development or international social work but is well suited to many. Who is needed? ~ International development, community development & Public Administration students & experts ~ Youth & social workers, criminal justice: create alternatives to violent extremism for youth  just      getting out of detention – help earn a living & get an education – develop “diversion” program ~ Law students & attorneys to work in legal clinic for sub-Saharan migrants who were fleeing to     Europe and got detained in Morocco; now with no rights & major discrimination ~ Women’s studies students & grads to help with their empowerment workshops & programs ~ Farmers, agriculturalists to help in tree nurseries that generate income in high, dry mountains ~ Monitoring & Evaluation then help with program & project development ~ Have strong writing skills? Write for international publications about their programs & how       they impact violent extremism; girls’ literacy rates, Islamic feminism & more ~ Tutors to work with girls in remote areas where girls have been left out of schooling Volunteer Abroad in Morocco: Many Choices in capital When other MENA countries experienced the Arab Spring, MOROCCO did not convulse. Morocco is a monarchy & the king made concessions to the people to avert upheaval. Morocco is a colorful, fascinating country. We have many different choices. ~ Amazing journalism placement where you can get great experience interviewing & writing ~ The empowerment of women:  most adult women were not encouraged or allowed to get an education …most are expected to follow their husband’s wishes. Thus radical rabble rousing or feminist ideology is out of step. But if you will come & teach women English then in your  conversations, you can discuss their lives, their families and their hopes ~ Micro-finance: Finance & Business majors. Risk management. French is essential. ~ Assist at maternity hospital. ~ Teach English at the secondary level. Volunteer Abroad in Jordan: Community Development & Youth Empowerment - "Fire in the Belly" Our most incredible new placements are with dynamic directors: people who have “fire in the belly”. This director, who grew up in Jerash refugee camp,  was orphaned and had to drop out of school in 9th grade to earn a living so has created ways to help youth with similar challenges This org also uses participatory model to empower Palestinian, Syrian, Iraqi refugee & Jordanian youth. Who is needed? ~ You do not have to have any special qualifications to work here just a desire to help youth! ~ Help with life skills: problem solving, critical thinking, communication, leadership ~ Teach web design, coding….or art, painting,, theatre….or English or Arabic ~ Entrepreneurs/ small business owners needed to teach how to launch a small business & thrive ~ Skate boarders, musicians, bicycle repair…..figure what would engage these youth & come help! Volunteer Abroad: Environmental & Conservation The Middle East has natural and biological wonders that they are now preserving.  Wetlands precious to migrating birds are now protected. They are now educating the public about the environment. They cooperate across boundaries regarding water resources, the Jordan River & the Dead Sea. Who is needed? ~ Biological, botanical, zoological researchers – monitoring animals in bio-reserves ~ Environmental educators to educate the public about flora & fauna & environmental awareness ~  Eco-tourism: this is a new in the Middle East so people with experience in this are precious ~  Environmental journalism: write and issues & success of environmental organizations ~ Organize events & conferences – not need experience but instinct for how to pull it off ~ Photographers & film-makers to document their work; artists to make interpretive signs ~ Researchers & writers can be English speaking     Environmental educators that interface with public must be able to speak Arabic   Apply as far ahead as you can if you want to volunteer in Lebanon or Jordan! The volunteer coordinators of some of the Lebanese and Jordanian organizations are very busy. Some are big organizations that work all over each country and have staffs of 600. So they do not sit at their computers waiting for volunteer applications to come in. They are busy serving their people. So I must get up at 2am to call them during their business hours and ask them to read my email. In short, turn-around is not usually quick so leave lots & lots of time for communication & coordination with them.  If you want to apply to Volunteer Abroad,           please email BRIEFLY answered               Questionnaire & resume to Questionnaire

Volunteering The UAE stresses on the culture of volunteering in promoting sustainable development and building a better future for new generations. The UAE has many organisations that engage in volunteering activities and community service including a national volunteering portal which support volunteering activities across the country. You can volunteer your time and services to any social and charitable cause of your choice. Contact the registered charitable organisations (mentioned below) and see how you can help. Some of the volunteering opportunities/initiatives in the UAE are:   Volunteers.ae Volunteers.ae  is a portal to support volunteering. Volunteers can register themselves on this portal and let organisations find them through the portal’s online register. Volunteers could be individuals, a group or an organisation.   The portal also publishes volunteering opportunities and criteria of volunteers needed; this will help volunteers to study the event and their capabilities before applying. Volunteers are entitled to recognition in terms of awards and volunteering hours which can be added to build their online profile.    The UAE has called upon all to come forward and register on the portal Volunteers.ae . This would be a timely and an appreciable thing to do to in view of 2017 being the Year of Giving and to continue the UAE’s selfless tradition of charity and humility. For details, contact 800-VOLAE (86523).   National Volunteer Program for Emergencies, Crises and Disasters The National Volunteer Program for Emergencies, Crises and Disasters is launched by the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA). The authority aims to form a distinguished base of volunteers and qualify them to assist in the efforts of national response during emergencies, crises and disasters. Participation in the programme is open for nationals and residents of the UAE. To join, register on the website of NCEMA.   Takatof 'Takatof' by Emirates Foundation is one of the most important initiatives aimed at raising public awareness on social needs and promoting the culture of volunteering as a way of life among the various groups of the community. It provides an opportunity for the youth to volunteer for a number of humanitarian and social programmes and to use their time in a meaningful way that polishes their character and develops their sense of responsibility towards their community. For more information, read about  Takatof Voluntary Social Programme .   Sanid ' Sanid ' is another volunteering initiative by Emirates Foundation in cooperation with  National Emergency Crises and Disasters Management Authority  (NCEMA). Sanid   unites volunteers throughout the UAE who share a sense of social and civic responsibility. It provides citizens and residents of the UAE with the knowledge and skills to become involved in crises and contribute to the safety of their fellow citizens.   UAE Red Crescent Authority The Volunteer Department at UAE Red Crescent Authority aims to attract volunteers and engage them in activities that support community at the social, cultural and economic levels, individually or through secondary groups of the authority. For distribution of volunteer roles, the Volunteer Department has divided its members into three categories: Student Crescent which includes students from elementary to secondary levels, University Crescent which comprises students of colleges, institutes and universities and Volunteers which involves all members of society. Read about  how to volunteer  with Red Crescent Authority. You can also check the  volunteering portal   of the authority.   We Are All Police initiative Abu Dhabi Police launched the initiative ' We Are All Police '. Under this initiative, citizens and residents are trained to become community police officers. The programme provides skills through courses that include: Sense of security First aid Crises and disasters Dealing with community diversity Writing reports (of all kinds) Organising events and activities Problem-solving Public speaking skills Innovation in providing ideas that leverage security systems. You can register for this initiative through their website or by calling 8001000.   Emirates Voluntary Academy in Abu Dhabi This  initiative  aims at implanting voluntary work culture and qualifying local cadres in cooperation with public institutions, private sector and non-profitable organisations. The launch of the academy was a result of the recommendations made by the Emirate Volunteer Conference and Gulf Volunteer Forum held in Abu Dhabi under the patronage of H. H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Al Nahyan, Supreme Chairperson of Family Development Foundation and Chairwomen of General Women's Union.   Dubai Volunteering Center The  Dubai Volunteering Center  is an initiative by Community Development Authority. It is the first formal body of Dubai Government established to manage volunteering services in the UAE, with a special focus on the emirate of Dubai. The centre connects deserving community causes with willing volunteers, thereby fostering a spirit of unity and care throughout society. The centre lets  individuals  and  companies  to register as volunteers for various activities and events organised by the Volunteer Affairs section. These events are typically held in conjunction with various governmental, non-profit organisations and private institutions to serve the community.   Initiatives from Dubai Chamber Dubai Chamber provides information about volunteering projects that exist in Dubai and how to engage employees in the community. The  ENGAGE Dubai programme , managed by the Dubai Chamber's Centre for Responsible Business, connects businesses to community partners to get their support on different community projects. The main objective of ENGAGE Dubai programme is to stimulate corporate involvement in community development through employee volunteering.   Dubai Cares Dubai Cares  hosts different activities around the year with the support of the UAE's community. The institution accepts supporters who are over 16 years of age. Young people under 16 years are also eligible when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Read about how  join as a volunteer .   National Fund National Fund (Sandooq Al Watan in Arabic) is a fund established to support Emiratis to get education, training and setting up a business. This fund was started by a group of Emirati businessmen in 2016. The fund aims to develop the economy and does this by investing in the human resource. One of its goals is to provide career guidance to 10,000 Emirati school students. In addition, the fund will provide summer and winter courses and opportunities to gain work experience to about 1,000 Emiratis. It will also support research and development in universities to create new products, services and intellectual property by allocating AED 10 to 25 million dirhams for the years 2017 – 2019.   Volunteering Incubators Community Development Authority (CDA) will launch Volunteering Incubators, an educational course in volunteering by the end of 2017. The training programme will be designed and prepared in cooperation with one of the universities in the UAE.   The course aims to outline the volunteering process for the individuals through a course that supports their knowledge and practical abilities. It will begin with self-development lectures and basic information about volunteering. Then, it will focus on building personality by training the individuals on leadership skills, life skills, etiquettes and principles of working in a group. Finally, the course will focus on how to manage volunteering projects and attract investments for volunteering initiatives. The course will involve continuous measurement of performance and working on the development of capabilities and skills of the prospective volunteers.   After the course is completed, individuals who showed their best capabilities will be chosen to work in various community programmes covering various fields. In order to encourage and motivate community members, CDA will reward distinctive volunteers.    Related links: How to volunteer  - Emirates Red Crescent Authority Volunteering organisations and initiatives in Abu Dhabi  - the official portal of Abu Dhabi Government Volunteering in Dubai  - the official portal of Dubai Government Updated on 08 Sep 2019  

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An opportunity to learn the inner workings of Mergers and Acquisitions. We provide opportunities for the recapitalization and funding of established businesses directly relative to situations which meet certain criteria, notwithstanding the creative structuring of exits. We are focused on being the leading investment group for Trinidad and Tobago along with the wider Caribbean. We have recently begun pursuing efforts in the USA to globalize our strategy. Our vision is one where E-commerce, Mobile app development, AI, Blockchain, Managed Services / Cloud Services become an integral business aspect in the development and prosperity of our economies while maintaining and improving the overall GDP, GNP and social fabric towards sustainable, global and successful equalized competitiveness. Those interested in an internship in M&A are invited to apply.

At the UAE Volunteer Platform, we believe a solid foundation for a nation is a society that understands the value of giving. To ensure volunteering in the UAE achieves maximum social impact across all seven Emirates, and volunteers can operate easily in an enabling environment, the UAE Volunteer Platform - the first and largest smart, nationwide platform - operates a comprehensive, proactive program of development and regulation. Volunteers can specify interests and availability, while entities with volunteering needs can post vacancies according to specific categories and requirements. The Platform aims at growing the UAE volunteer community by facilitating the volunteering process. The UAE Volunteer Platform makes it easy for volunteers to match up with volunteer opportunities based on their interests and available opportunities listed by private and public entities across all Emirates. Competent and skilled volunteers can register to the database, and both government and private sector entities with volunteer needs can post available opportunities.  The UAE Volunteer Platform acts as a dynamic, easy-to-use resource for volunteerism on both ends, creating a culture of giving and volunteering that will allow the UAE to be an inspiration to others around the world.

Qatar Museums (QM) is dedicated to sharing knowledge in the fields of arts and culture and nurturing young generations by exposing them to the work of cultural institutions. QM offers internship programs that integrate knowledge and theory acquired in the classroom with practical application and skills development in a professional setting of its museums, programs departments and heritage sites. Internships give students the opportunity to gain valuable applied experience and make connections in professional fields they are considering for career paths. These internships are offered to university students and recent graduates. Some of the programs are also available for high school students in the final years of their studies. Internships are advertised three times a year and are offered for the following periods: Summer 2020 (May-August) –Call for Applications will be opened March 2020 Fall 2019 (October-December) –Call for Applications is now open. Deadline for applications is October 1, 2019 Spring 2020 (January-April) –Call for Applications will be opened October 1-November 30, 2019 We offer internships in the following fields: Curatorial Education and content development Conservation and Architecture Library Research - collections and programs Collections documentation and management Illustration and graphic design Audience development, outreach and marketing Events organisation Operational and administrative Information Technology Please indicate to which of the above fields you are applying.