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2010
Global Citizenship Programme
Global citizenship goes beyond knowing that we are citizens of the globe, it is a way of thinking and behaving. It is an outlook on life, a belief that we can make a difference and make the world a better place. Young people are growing up in an increasingly global context. Many will live, work and study alongside people from all over the world. More and more people are traveling for work or for leisure. All forms of culture are shaped by global influences. Each decision we make as professionals, consumers or voters has an impact on global society. To understand the nature of citizenship, young people need to learn about their position and role in relation to the world in which they live. They also need to develop the skills that will enable them to participate fully in society at a local, national and international level. |
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The Dragon Global Citizenship Programme 2010
The 2010 Global Citizenship Programme, initiated by The Dragon Foundation
and managed by the Institute of International Education (IIE), will have thirty
participants this year. There will be a 7-day programme from
July 11 to July 17 2010 in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
The programmes will be preceded by a commissioning ceremony and pre-tour training in Hong Kong. The theme of this year's programme is "Local, Regional, and Global Levers for Migration Issues and for Sustainable Development". The program will focus on the regional migration issues and the sustainable development with global perspectives. According to the U.N. Population Division, there are now almost 200 million international migrants. Some statistics also predicted that by 2030, Asia is expected to be home to more than half the world's urban population. Migration issues would have positive and negative effects on the economies and societies between countries and countries.
Foci of The programme:
The Programme is open to all undergraduate students of Chinese origin studying full time in the recognized universities of Hong Kong. Complete nominations must be received by IIE Hong Kong by June 4, 2010.
The Dragon Foundation is the organizer of the Global Citizenship Programme. It has commissioned the Institute of International Education (IIE) to manage the Programme.
Who
will make up the Delegation?
30 young student leaders will attend each programme.
What
are the eligibility criteria?
Full-time undergraduate students from any recognized university in Hong
Kong are eligible for nomination by their universities. There is no restriction
on field or year of study. Participants are required
to submit a group report and participate in report / sharing sessions on their
return to Hong Kong.
How
will participants be selected?
Local Hong Kong universities are invited to nominate outstanding students
with demonstrated leadership skills. A Selection Panel, consisting of distinguished
academics, professionals and Directors of The Dragon Foundation will be set
up. The
Panel will look for candidates with exceptional academic grades and awards and
achievements in sport, the arts, music or other activities. They must also have
a record of leadership on campus or in their community, as demonstrated by extra-curricular
activities and community service.
What
are the fees?
Selected students will pay a nominal fee of HK$2,500 for the programme.
This fee includes a contribution towards airfares, local transport and travel/medical
insurance, meals, accommodation and other programme expenses as stated in the
final itinerary. Selected participants must cover fees for visas and other personal
expenses themselves.
What
are the Nomination Procedures?
Students/Nominating Faculty should return the completed nomination package as
instructed by their Student Affairs Office. PLEASE
DO NOT STAPLE DOCUMENTS OR FORMS.
Universities should return a completed nomination form signed by the nominee with his/her essay in English and copies of documentary evidence (where appropriate) to:
Global
Citizenship Programme
Institute of International Education
Room 601, General Commercial Building
156 Des Voeux Road Central
Hong Kong
Telephone:
2103 1510
Email: globalcitizens@iiehongkong.org
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The
Dragon Foundation
The Dragon Foundation was inaugurated in February 2000 with wide community
support as a joint initiative of the Home Affairs Bureau and Home Affairs Department
of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government and The Hong Kong
Federation of Youth Groups (HKFYG). It is incorporated under the Companies Ordinance
in Hong Kong and the Secretariat is administered by HKFYG. It is a non-profit,
charitable organization with a long-term commitment to nurturing young people
of Chinese ethnicity worldwide as tomorrow’s leaders.
The Foundation runs a series of programmes to forward its mission. Young Chinese leaders from around the world are provided with opportunities to meet, explore topical global issues and exchange ideas, thereby building a network among themselves. A lecture series for youth leaders is organized, in which prominent figures of international repute are invited to share their experience and expertise with young leaders in Hong Kong. The Dragon Foundation also organizes visits and exchanges in order to establish a solid network among youth leaders, thus creating synergy which can lead to social improvement. Training and workshops are held for young Chinese people to stimulate them as future leaders.
Please
visit The Dragon Foundation website: www.dragonfoundation.net
or contact the Secretariat at 2811 2779 for further information.
The
Institute of International Education (IIE)
The Institute of International Education, the largest and most experienced
educational exchange organization in the U.S., has since its founding in 1919
fostered the free flow of knowledge and ideas across national boundaries, in
the conviction that peace and prosperity depend on increasing the capacity of
people to think and work on a global and intercultural basis. IIE's Office in
Hong Kong, established in 1967 with support from the U.S. Department of State,
has been assisting Hong Kong students with information about study opportunities
in the United States for over 40 years. It administers scholarship programs
for foundations and corporations, as well as providing educational advising
services to students and advising centers in Hong Kong and throughout China's
mainland. For more information on IIE worldwide, please visit www.iie.org.