Application Deadline: March 29, 2024
Since 2012, the Garden of Hope Foundation (GOH) has run the Asian Girls Campaign (AGC), placing emphasis on empowerment and education as core values to uplift girls. Building on this legacy, we are delighted to announce the second run of the ‘Asian Girls in Action Project’, a new and innovative program launched in 2023.
The aim of the program is to provide support to girls aged 15-19 in accomplishing projects aligned with at least one of the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).The goal is to equip participants with the skills and mindset necessary to emerge as leaders for the next generation.
To provide participants with the necessary skills to implement their project, the GOH has partnered with iEARN Taiwan to deliver project-based learning (PBL) workshops to participants, offered through both online and in-person sessions. The workshops aim to guide fellows in refining their project proposals. Additionally, participants are invited to join a week-long program (Power Camp) visiting Taiwan in July, where they will engage and co-create with their PBL peers, as well as gain insight into Taiwan’s culture and the initiatives aimed at empowering girls.
REQUIREMENTS
- Eligible participants: Girls aged 15 to 19 who are based in any Asian country.
- Participants must have an interest in Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and a strong commitment to leading SDG projects.
- GOH is looking especially for projects that offer a fresh and innovative perspective on the 17 SDGs. The project should be designed with the aim of enhancing the participant’s leadership skills.
- Applications with projects that include plans to involve influential guests and secure project media exposure in the participant’s country/community will be favorably considered.
- Each participant must be backed by a registered organization/school as a chaperone to meet legal requirements. The chaperones will be the main contact people during the application process. Also, they will need to provide the necessary support to participants during the program, and must be able to accompany the participants to Taiwan.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
- In view of time constraints, please ensure your passport is ready upon interview period, or you will be removed from the final selection.
- Applicants must be between 15-19 years old during the registration and project period (February to October 2024).
- Please provide a 2-minute video introducing yourself and offering a brief overview of your project.
- Please attach a recommendation Letter (see template as attached)
- APPLICATION SUBMISSION: Please fill out the online Application Form by March 29,2024.
Timeline:
- Deadline for project applications: March 29 (FRI)
- 1st Round Candidates Announcement: April 10 (WED)
- Online Interview Date: April 27 (SAT)
- Admission Announcement: May 3 (FRI)
- Participants Icebreaker & PBL Online Session: May 25 (SAT)
- Girls Unite Session: June 15 (SAT)
- PBL Online Session: June 29 (SAT)
- Power Camp in Taiwan: July 14-21
- Project Try-out Period: August
- Presentation in Local Community: September
- Final Presentation and Annual Projects Selection: October 5 (SAT)
More Info: Asian Girls in Action Project
