[Exchange & Fellowship] Community Engagement Exchange Program to the United States
IREX is a global development and education organization that has been established since 1968. They support individuals or institutions to act on various issues in their own communities. Towards the opening of the year 2022, IREX is opening a new chapter for Community Engagement Exchange (CEE) Program that will be conducted in both the United States and the home country, in this case, Indonesia. This program develops a global network of innovators working with the communities to address the current issues of the century. It is a year-long program and most expenses will be covered including visas, plane tickets, monthly allowance, and insurance.
CEE Program is for you, civic leaders, that wish to contribute to the community goods by focusing on issues such as women and gender, sustainable development, youth engagement, etc. By participating in this comprehensive program, you will be equipped with useful knowledge, skills, and resources suitable for multisector approaches and build engaged communities. This excellent opportunity will allow you to build global networking, learn and be supported directly by mentors and professionals, and not to mention, develop your own community projects.
Eligibility requirements include:
1. Aged between 21-28 years old
2. A citizen of one of the eligible countries (non-U.S. citizens)
3. A minimum of 2 years of professional or volunteer experience
4. Currently living and working in your home country
5. Having a high level of proficiency in spoken and written English (for semifinals, applicants can take or submit TOEFL or IELTS test scores)
6. Available to travel to the U.S. for 3 months
7. Committed to returning to your home country
8. Eligible to receive a U.S. J-1 visa
If you are interested in joining the program, submit your application before Friday, January 14th, 2022.
Further information as well as the registration, can be accessed here.
Should you have any questions,
you can check out their FAQ on the link above or email: apply.CEE@irex.orgBest of Luck!
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