BE A LEADER THE WORLD IS WAITING FOR!

BE A LEADER THE WORLD IS WAITING FOR!

Asian Young Women’s Leadership Training in the Philippines 

Date and Place: December 26, 2012 – January 10, 2013 

 Manila, Tagaytay, and other provinces in the Philippines

Through this program, Asian young women will: 

1. Generate a strong passion and vision to grow as global leaders

2. Be exposed to diverse cultures & learn through leadership development initiatives among Asian young women & communities

3. Gain insight/knowledge about global issues & become ADVOCATES for solutions

4. Experience Filipino family hospitality

Content Overview 

1. Dec. 26-30, 2012.  Join the Christmas Institute of Filipino youth & young adults 

    (The Institute features music, games and discussions on Christianity)

2. Dec. 30-Jan 1, 2013. Cultural Exposure: Filipino New Year’s Celebration 

3. Jan. 2-4, 2013. Exposure to Social Justice and Peace Programs and Advocacy

4. Jan. 5-9, 2013. (including debriefing). Leadership Seminar and Workshop

5. Jan. 10, 2013. Departure

Registration Information

1. Who may apply:

- Women students at college/graduate level between 18-30 from Asian countries    

- Be in good health, willing to live under harsh environment

- Have an interest in social issues; human conditions and communities

- Be willing to take on leadership in all circumstances during the training

- Be able to attend the full program from the beginning to the end. (Some    Japanese students may miss the last 3 days due to college schedules.) 

2. How to apply:

- Go to the Wesley Foundation Website

- Find “program” and click on the 2013 Asian Young Women’s Leadership Training in the Philippines

- Click the button for an application form

- Fill out the application form and submit by the DEADLINE:October 20, 2012

  (If accepted, you will be contacted for an interview prior to a final decision.

- Reference required.  Please provide the attached form to the person writing your   

   reference; have them send directly to kbl@wesleyfoundationjp.com by October 20, 2012

3. Expenses:

- Travel: Each applicant will be responsible for approximately 50% of the round trip fare to Manila.  The exact amount to be announced.

- Room, Board & program materials will be paid by the sponsoring organizations.

 - Each applicant will be responsible for her own personal expenses.

Sponsoring Organizations

1. Scranton Women’s Leadership Center in Korea

        2. Wesley Foundation in Japan

For further information, contact:

Wesley Foundation in Japan

in Japanese:  Hikari Kokai  <hkokaichang@wesleyfoundationjp.com>

in English:  Kathy Burton-Lewis  kbl@wesleyfoundationjp.com