Formation Suède

en and the MENA region (Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, West Bank-Gaza and Yemen) who are actively working for social change in their respective contexts. The program combines intercultural leadership training with theory and practice in the fields of transparency, democracy and human rights. Cutting-edge social media solutions are used throughout the program, as tools for learning and for building networks that promote dialogue, knowledge sharing and openness. The first phase of the program will take place in Sweden during three weeks in September, followed by a second module in the MENA region in December.

Who can apply? Young (20-35 years old), dynamic and open-minded leaders from Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, West Bank-Gaza, Yemen and Sweden working actively for democracy and human rights: project managers, youth leaders, youth politicians, government civil servants, lawyers, journalists/bloggers, activists and cultural workers. The program will be held in English: proficient command of both written and spoken English is therefore a requirement.

Submit your application by using the online application form and the YLVP questionnaire together with an updated CV. You will fend the application instructions at www.si.se/ylvp

There is no fee for the program. Travel, hotel and food expenses are included in the program.

Deadline for application: Announcement of final candidates: YLVP Module 1 in Sweden: YLVP Module 2 in the MENA region:

April 13, 2012 May 21, 2012 September 9-28, 2012 December 2-6, 2012

For more information about the Young Leaders Visitors Program, go to www.si.se/ylvp or send an email to ylvp@si.se .