New Interns from China
Natalie and Jojo have just arrived from Shantou University in China. They will be with us for 80 days. They are staying with Jessica.
Jojo
Natalie
Natalie and Jojo at the Red Tomato
pictures supplied by Jeevani.
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THE MAY 18 MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
2009 INTERNATIONAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Closing date: 28th November 2008
The May 18 Memorial Foundation was founded by Gwangju citizens, sympathetic overseas Koreans, and from individuals who sacrificed and got indemnification from the government. It was created on August 30, 1994 by people who believe it’s important to keep the ideas and memories of the 1980 May 18 Gwangju Democratic Uprising alive and remembered.
The International Internship Program is a program of the Foundation created in 2005 to contribute in the development of democracy and human rights throughout Asia. It is also an opportunity for interns to learn and experience the history and process of the development of human rights and democracy in South Korea. Specifically the purpose and aim of the program are the following: 1) To improve international solidarity and networking and 2) To promote Gwangju as Asia’s Hub for Human Rights Movement.
The Foundation is looking for two interns who will serve for 10 months from March-December 2009. Applicants female or male should not be more than 30 years of age, with a minimum of 3 years NGO or social development work experience on the issues of human rights, democracy and peace. Must be proficient in English and working knowledge of Korean is an advantage. Must be computer literate (email/internet, blog/web page, lay-out/design, etc).
Living allowance will be provided to successful interns. Housing will be provided but utilities (telephone/internet, electricity, and gas) will be paid for by interns. The Foundation will pay for the round trip airfare of interns.
Please download the application form if you are interested to apply
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Chanho Kim
Director
Culture and Solidarity Team
Mobile: +82 10 4642 6650
Addresses:
The May 18 Memorial Foundation
5.18 Memorial Culture Hall
Seo-Gu, Sangmudong 1268
Postcode 502-260
Gwangju, Republic of Korea
Phone: +82 62 456 0518
Fax. +82 62 456 0519
Email: 518org@gmail.com
Blog: 518solidarity.blogspot.com
518interns.blogspot.com
518folkschool.blogspot.com
themay18.wordpress.com