CHARITIES ADVISORY TRUST: Development on the Inside 2008
A unique training course for graduates who want to work in development!
Why 'Development from the Inside'?
Seminars will be led by Indian activists covering issues such as poverty, fair trade, activism, health, the environment and gender - all from the local perspective. We want the course to challenge stereotypes and preconceptions about poverty and development and to help redress the imbalance of power between the North and the South in development thinking.
Seminars will be led by Indian activists covering issues such as poverty, fair trade, activism, health, the environment and gender - all from the local perspective. We want the course to challenge stereotypes and preconceptions about poverty and development and to help redress the imbalance of power between the North and the South in development thinking.
What will it do for me?
The course is designed to help you develop a deeper understanding of development issues and give you practical experience with a project. The majority of opportunities for graduates in development are now based in the North as NGOs decentralise and establish partnerships with Southern NGOs. Development from the Inside will promote maturity and sensitivity and will help you to get one step ahead in the field.
The course is designed to help you develop a deeper understanding of development issues and give you practical experience with a project. The majority of opportunities for graduates in development are now based in the North as NGOs decentralise and establish partnerships with Southern NGOs. Development from the Inside will promote maturity and sensitivity and will help you to get one step ahead in the field.
Will I get any practical experience?
The third and fourth weeks of the course will be mainly spent on placement with a local NGO or project, giving you hands-on experience and a unique opportunity to learn.
Placements will be available in many areas, including education, literacy, community health care, and working with slum dwellers. We will endeavour to place you with a suitable NGO or project according to your experience and interests.
The third and fourth weeks of the course will be mainly spent on placement with a local NGO or project, giving you hands-on experience and a unique opportunity to learn.
Placements will be available in many areas, including education, literacy, community health care, and working with slum dwellers. We will endeavour to place you with a suitable NGO or project according to your experience and interests.
When does the course run?
Development from the Inside is an intensive training course held every summer. The dates for the course are provisionally set at Mon 21st July . Fri 15th August 2008. The seminars and local project visits will all take place during the first two weeks of the course, and the third and fourth weeks will consist of NGO placements. If your time is limited, there is the option of skipping the third and/or fourth week of the course.
Development from the Inside is an intensive training course held every summer. The dates for the course are provisionally set at Mon 21st July . Fri 15th August 2008. The seminars and local project visits will all take place during the first two weeks of the course, and the third and fourth weeks will consist of NGO placements. If your time is limited, there is the option of skipping the third and/or fourth week of the course.
How much does it cost?
The cost of the course is £1050 for three or four weeks, or £750 for two weeks. This covers all your accommodation and food (at the Green Hotel and on project placements), and also transport to projects. The only extra costs you are likely to incur are for drinks and laundry, and for any shopping and sightseeing you choose to do.
The cost of the course is £1050 for three or four weeks, or £750 for two weeks. This covers all your accommodation and food (at the Green Hotel and on project placements), and also transport to projects. The only extra costs you are likely to incur are for drinks and laundry, and for any shopping and sightseeing you choose to do.
For more information, and to apply before 31st May 2008, please see www.charitiesadvisorytrust.org.uk, email development@charitiesadvisorytrust.org.uk or ring 020 7433 3636.
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