Image: Raise Your Voice [4 weeks]

Raise Your Voice [4 weeks]

Akhanda Bidhya Sadan Secondary School·Kathmandu 44600, Nepal

Global Volunteer

Volunteer in NGOs, Schools, or Foundations in various Countries/Territories.

English

These are the locally spoken languages that you’ll have to know.
Project
The project aims to impact SDG #5 by fostering educational spaces that generate awareness about gender related issues and build initiatives to work on solutions to stop gender inequality in communities around the globe.
This project contributes to,
Image: Gender Equality - Target 5.1

Gender Equality - Target 5.1

By 2030, End all forms of discrimination against all women and girls everywhere

Role

Project Activities

Week 1
Preparing the activities that will be done in the following weeks and receiving feedback from the partners and AIESEC
Create an implementation plan on how the project should unfold and determine materials to be used
Introductory session with the beneficiaries, presentation of the volunteers and project objectives.
Week 2
Workshop: empowering youth to combat bullying
Activity: watch a movie (e.g. Hidden Figures, 2016) and debate on intersectionality, breaking barriers, and the importance of diversity in different fields, etc
Workshop: What does equality means? (explore the concept beyond gender)
Week 3
Workshop: Understanding Microaggressions and Stereotypes - Fostering Inclusive Environments
Round-table: Discussion about gender roles, stereotypes and how they influence young people identity and future decisions
Lesson: gender inequality, women and non-conforming people rights.
Week 4
History lesson: outstanding women and gender nonconforming people through time. Their contributions to gender equality.
Organize Gender Equality Day and create an after-movie/short video
Round-table: Discussion about violence against women and gender nonconforming people around the globe. What can we do about it?

Working hours

Monday to Friday

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Process

The steps involved in being selected for this opportunity.
Canada
Estimated process time is not yet available.

Logistics

What you’ll be provided with during your stay

Benefits of becoming a Global Volunteer

Learn about the Sustainable Development Goals and participate in a social project designed for impact.
International Exposure - Experience new cultures and industries.
Develop your Leadership (our programs can help you develop the following leadership values: striving for excellence, demonstrating integrity, activating leadership, acting sustainably, enjoying participation and living diversity).
Receive AIESEC Support for Selection (assistance with your application to opportunities and decision making process).
Receive AIESEC Support after Selection (Visa support, help in finding and providing accommodation, assisting during first day of work).

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