Apply Now! The 2nd Cambodian-Thai Exchange Program 2012!
“The inspiring space for young volunteers from Cambodia and Thailand who desire the chance to listen to their real heart and are ready to make a change.”
Application Deadline: 10 July 2012! More info, visit http://ctep4peace.wordpress.com/
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The Mekong Peace Journey (MPJ) 2012 is a part of the Regional Learning Process on Peace Building initiated by Mekong Working Group for Peace since 2010 consisting of the regional strategic team from Burma/Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Vietnam.
The MPJ is designed for young adults in the Mekong Region: Vietnam, Burma/Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and China, who are interested in the practice of peace building in the region, with the following objectives:
• To build trust and inner peace among young adults in the Mekong region;
• To define the concept of peace-building, conflict and its root causes;
• To address other social factors contribute to building peace in the region;
• To identify appropriate and effective strategies for intervention to build peace in the country and the region; and
• To strengthen and expand cooperation and network for further peace building in the Mekong region.
The MPJ will be held for 25 participants on July 7th – 29th, 2012 in the cross border areas of Laos, Thailand and Burma/Myanmar. General contents of the training cover peace-related issues such as peace concept, conflict resolution, nationalism, pluralism, and identities. The training methods are in-house training and field trip.
After the training, 8-10 representatives would be selected amongst participants to enroll in Internship Program. This program will be conducted in different Mekong countries in accordance with interns’ interested fields.
Mekong Peace Journey Application
The participants must be young adults at 18-30 years old from diverse backgrounds (social works, economics, laws, agriculture, media, etc.). Successful applicants must be open-minded, able to travel and adapt to new environment, committed and willing to apply what they learn from the training into their community and field works. Having working experience in social issues at least two years, good English skill and strong networks (either formal or informal) are an advantage. Young adults from ethnic minority and indigenous groups are strongly encouraged.
Applicants are required to submit via Email the following documents (PDF files are preferable):
1) Completed Application Form – Download 2012 MPJ Application Form.
2) Resume or CV
3) One Letter of Recommendation – Download Letter of Recommendation Form.
The deadline of submission is 20 May 2012. Applicants should send an email with subject “Mekong Peace Training Application – [Name] [Country]” to mekongpeacejourney@gmail.com.
For more information please contact respectively:
Thailand
Ms. Benjaporn In-ngam
Email: mekongpeacejourney.th@gmail.com
Tel. +662-691- 0437-9
Vietnam
Mr. Pham Tran Thang Long
Email: mekongpeacejourney.vn@gmail.com
Tel: +84 913-582-146
Cambodia
Mr. Dy Thehoya
Email: mekongpeacejourney.kh@gmail.com
Tel: +855 12 21 01 71, 67 600 863
Laos
Mr. Khamsa Homsombath
E-mail: mekongpeacejourney.laos@gmail.com
Tel. +85620-78224449
Note: The participants from Burma/Myanmar had been selected since last March 2012.
Experience from MPJ Training 2011
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This newsletter is one of Vietnam Peace Team’s action plan for peacebuilding as following the Mekong Peace Journey in Uddor Meanchey, Cambodia in July 2011. Here our Mekong-Peace newsletter (first October issue) is proudly produced by NST and RST members of Vietnam team. This newsletter is also for welcoming the internship program, and especially for welcoming 3 interns who come to Vietnam in October 2011.
Let’s enjoy. And we are welcoming all comments, suggestion and contribution to this newsletter for its coming issues.
Download the online newsletter at http://min.us/m2PCZs7gt#1e
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Congratulations to all successful candidates of CTEP!
We would officially announce the 20 successful participants to be attending the Cambodian-Thailand Exchange Program from 7-13 November 2011 in Sihanouk Ville, Cambodia.
Please confirm your participation to ctep.thailand@gmail.com by 19 October 2011.
With Love and Peace 🙂
CTEP Committees
20 Cambodian – Thailand Exchange Program Participants
| No. | Name | School/workplace | Hometown |
| 1 | Tanaporn Nimrod | Thammasat University | Samutprakan |
| 2 | Pachara Sungden | University of Winconsin–Superior,USA | Bangkok |
| 3 | Narisara Srichantraphan | Seventeen Magazine | Bangkok |
| 4 | Arsira Pattanaveerangkoon | Chulalongkorn University | Bangkok |
| 5 | Berkfah Srithong | Homeschooling | Suphanburi |
| 6 | Praj Kiatpongsan | Nation Channel | Songkhla |
| 7 | Nurizan Pattani | Deep South Woman Association for Peace | Pattani |
| 8 | Fitra Jehwoh | Mahidol University International College | Pattani |
| 9 | Nattakorn Juthong | Chulalongkorn University | Trang |
| 10 | Nirut Bannob | Srinakarinwirot | Krabi |
| 11 | Poramate Pakpian | Ubon RatchathaniUniversity | Ubon Ratchathani |
| 12 | Thidarat Pattala | Thai Volunteer Service | Kalasin |
| 13 | Thanika Sooksaman | Thammasat University | Surin |
| 14 | Jiraporn Sindhuprai | Assumption University | Roi Et |
| 15 | Suwanni Singthong | UbonRatchathani University | Si Sa Ket |
| 16 | Thiratri Buasri | Isarn Tech Udonthani | Udonthani |
| 17 | Satid Buadaeng | Non-Formal Education | Phayao |
| 18 | Nutjarin Rueanrhong | Rabbit in the Moon Foundation | Lampang |
| 19 | Jirawan Chatpanjan | Chiangrai Rajabhat University | Chiang Rai |
| 20 | Apirak Apasiripol | Mae Fah Luang University | Phichit |
| Substitution | |||
| 1 | Supisan Fuekfon | ChulalongkornUniversity | Tak |
| 2 | Siwaree Junbundit | ChulalongkornUniversity | Trang |
| 3 | Ornicha Tantiwechwuttikul | ThammasatUniversity | Rayong |
| 4 | Nattanan Intharat | ChulalongkornUniversity | Trang |
| 5 | Thananaj Siriyakul | ChulalongkornUniversity | Bangkok |
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Dear CTEP applicants!
Over 80 applications been sent from youth all over Thailand. It is very pleased for to know that more young Thais are interested in peace built-youth exchange program. The committees has been working hard over the week to go through reading every single application.
Based on geography background, university field study, sex, gender, religion, ethnicity and as well as motivation in participating in the program and contribution/commitment to sustain the project after coming back . Therefore, we have tried our best to screen the right person for this programme and we have finally shortlisted 25 interesting applicants. Please see the list below.
For those who are not selected here this time. We are so thankful for your application and interest in our program. Please do not feel discouraged, we believe that you are the one who already making a positive change in a part of your community and wanting to have sustainable peace in our world. This time is not just right for you yet. We are sure that there are more opportunities to come and we will keep you in touch and updated.
Shortlisted candidates will be called for interviewed and the successful candidates will be announced in late next week. If you have any further question, please contact 0810722714 (Netting) and 0852121980 (Ying).
With Peace and Love, CTEP committee!
List of Shortlisted Candidates for CTEP 2011
| No. | Name | School/workplace | Hometown |
| 1 | Satid Buadaeng | Non-Formal Education | Phayao |
| 2 | Berkfah Srithong | Homeschooling | Suphanburi |
| 3 | Praj Kiatpongsan | Nation Channel | Songkhla |
| 4 | Fitra Jehwoh | MahidolUniversityInternationalCollege | Pattani |
| 5 | Nutjarin Rueanrhong | Rabbit in the Moon Foundation | Lampang |
| 6 | Nirut Bannob | Srinakarinwirot | Krabi |
| 7 | Tanaporn Nimrod | ThammasatUniversity | Samutprakan |
| 8 | Supisan Fuekfon | ChulalongkornUniversity | Tak |
| 9 | Poramate Pakpian | UbonRatchathaniUniversity | Ubon Ratchathani |
| 10 | Thidarat Pattala | Thai Volunteer Service | Kalasin |
| 11 | Apirak Apasiripol | MaeFahLuangUniversity | Phichit |
| 12 | Nuziran Pattani | Prince Songkla | Pattani |
| 13 | Pachara Sungden | UniversityofWinconsin–Superior,USA | Bangkok |
| 14 | Thananaj Siriyakul | Chulalongkorn University | Bangkok |
| 15 | Jiraporn Sindhuprai | AssumptionUniversity | Roi Et |
| 16 | Suwanni Singthong | UbonRatchathaniUniversity | Si Sa Ket |
| 17 | Siwaree Junbundit | ChulalongkornUniversity | Trang |
| 18 | Ornicha Tantiwechwuttikul | ThammasatUniversity | Rayong |
| 19 | Arsira Pattanaveerangkoon | ChulalongkornUniversity | Bangkok |
| 20 | Narisara Srichantraphan | Seventeen Magazine | Bangkok |
| 21 | Nattakorn Juthong | Chulalongkorn University | Trang |
| 22 | Thiratri Buasri | Isarn Tech Udonthani | Udonthani |
| 23 | Jirawan Chatpanjan | Chiangrai Rajabhat University | Chiang Rai |
| 24 | Thanika Sooksaman | Thammasat University | Surin |
| 25 | Nattanan Intharat | Chulalongkorn University | Trang |
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We have received over 80 applicants from university students, NGOs, media persons, business sectors, and government . The CTEP committees are hard working on the short-listings and later the candidate interview will be held. So, the successful candidates will be announced on the 5th October 2011. We apologize for inconvenience!
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Initiative of Change Association Cambodia in collaboration with Thai Volunteer Service, Thailand
[This APPLICATION IS FOR THAI PARTICIPANTS ONLY]
7-13 November 2011
Picnic Resort, Sihanouk Ville, Cambodia
A. Background:
Long time of historical conflict and stories passed from generation to generation created hatred, prejudice and unhealthy relationship among people of the two neighboring countries, Cambodia and Thailand. Current clashes at the border have made things even worse and this needs immediate proper actions to be taken.
Initiatives of Change Association (ICA) and Thai Volunteer Service (TVS) have a similar vision to see the future of our two countries related to peace. Both organizations, with the financial supports from American Friend Service Committee, had the first meeting from 22nd – 23rd August, 2010, in Bangkok to discuss the joint programs they could do together to maintain peace building and friendship among the two countries’ youth, which is a cross-border dialogue, namely Cambodian Thai Exchange Program (CTEP). They finally developed a shared vision, mission and priority activities. They met for the second time from 11th – 12th March, 2011 in Bangkok to finalize the programs and the Joint Youth Camp will be the first activity for the CTEP.
B. Theme: “Let’s Learn to Live Together”
C. Objectives:
The camp aims to build deeper relationship among Cambodian and Thai youth through living and learning together in order to reduce discrimination and prejudices.
I. Date and Venue
Date: 07-13 November 2011
Venue: Picnic Resort, Sihanouk Ville, Cambodia
II. Participant
The Camp will be participated by Cambodian and Thai youth who meet the following criteria:
– Aged between 18-35 years old
– Able to communicate in English
– Peace oriented (90% of them interested in and 10% of mixed)
– Sense of ownership by contribution 10 US$. Scholarship of those who are necessary needed
– Committed to participate for a whole period of the camp
– Be open-minded to learn from new friends
III. Travel & Accommodation
All ground transports and meals will be provided as indicated in the program.
ICA will provide accommodation (based on sharing) from 07 to 13 November 2011. All participants are responsible for their personal expenses, such as mini-bar charges, room service, telephone calls, laundry service, use of business center facilities, and the Internet.
IV. Language
The program will be conducted in English.
V. Registration
The participants should complete the registration form and send it to Thai Volunteer Service by 30 September 2011. Download CTEP application form. The completed registration form can be submitted in PDF format to ctep.thailand@gmail.com. We will select 40 participants (20 participants from each country) to participate in this program.
VI. Organizers and Contact Persons
For detail information, please visit our websites at: http://www.cymthaivolunteer.wordpress.com and http://www.icacambodia.org
1- Ms. Jaruwan Supolrai (Netting)
Phone: 0810722714
Email: netting2005@gmail.com
2- Ms. Saksinee Emasiri (Ying)
Phone: 0852121980
Email: yingbangkok@gmail.com
Successful applicants will be announced on the 3rd October 2011 thorough http://www.cymthaivolunteer.wordpress.com
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CYM Thai Volunteer Service 