Professional Development Workshop Series
Thank you for your interest. However, we are no longer accepting applications.
Invitation to Participate in Workshop Series
Are you based in Vancouver, part of a diaspora (i.e., living outside of your community of attachment/homeland) and working on an international development initiative?Are you interested in engaging with other emerging and established diaspora leaders to exchange ideas, experiences, and discover ways to scale up your projects?
If you are interested in applying for this workshop series please complete the on-line application.
There is no fee for the workshop but space is limited and priority will be given to those applicants who are engaged in current development projects. Please note that participants are expected to attend all five workshops.
Purposes and Methods
Each workshop session will be held on the last Saturday of the month from 1pm to 5pm beginning in March 2011 and running until July 2011. The workshops will draw on your experiences and questions, and will include brief presentations from university and community-based experts to stimulate active and informed dialogue and learning. Participants will be encouraged to deepen their reflection and analysis of their practical experiences by carrying out and presenting a Learning Project*.Dates and Themes
Introduction to the workshop series
Project design and development
Fundraising
Engaging the public in your project
Learning projects presentation
* A Learning Project is a reflective and proactive self-designed learning activity intended to advance an aspect of your project. You receive feedback from the workshop facilitators, project mentors, and other participants.