Initiative for Peace: Focus on Timor-Leste 2016 Information Form for Applicants The Initiative for Peace: Focus on Timor-Leste welcomes applications from youth interested in attending nd th the conference. This year the conference will be held from Wednesday 22 to Monday 27 June 2016. Applicants should preferably be between the ages of 16 and 20 at the time of the conference. The conference will be conducted in English therefore a basic command of English is required. This conference will look towards the future of Timor-Leste and provide a platform for the participants to address post conflict issues. The objective of the conference is to allow the participants to initiate active involvement in strengthening the future of Timor-Leste by:
Establishing trust amongst all the participants. Exchanging personal perspectives on the past and current situation and addressing prejudice. Developing skills for conflict management. Critically examining the events that led to the past conflict and any existing tension. Pursuing new, imaginative and feasible strategies strengthening the future of Timor-Leste for the common good of all citizens. Exploring ways by which young people are able to take leadership roles and address issues of political and social importance. The program includes seminars on leadership and effective advocacy, critical examinations of the portrayal of events in Timor-Leste by the media, comparison of the roles of government and nongovernmental institutions, trust building activities, discussions on social issues, and cultural activities. It will also include a study of conflict resolution models and a development of plans for initiatives/projects to be put into practice in Timor-Leste by the participants. Participants will be expected to: • • •
Attend and participate fully in all lectures, workshops and conference activities Work in a responsible, respectful and constructive manner throughout the conference Engage in concrete initiatives after the conference
Location The conference is organized by students and teachers at the United World College of South East Asia, Singapore, and will be held in Dili, East Timor, at Centro de Formação João Paolo II, Comoro (Near the Nicolau Lobato International airport).
Cost All costs for the conference will be covered by UWCSEA. This includes accommodation, meals, and conference activities.
To Apply Applicants should submit the following: • A completed Application Form • Answers to short questions • An essay no longer than 500 words • A Letter of Recommendation from a principal or supervisor, who is not a relative of the candidate. • The reference must be signed, sealed by the referee and returned to the applicant. The applications should be returned to UWCSEA by Monday, 7th March 2016, by mail or fax. Please note that extra application forms can be downloaded from the TLYFP Facebook group but that applications can only be submitted by mail. •
Information about the conference venue, time of arrival and what to bring is enclosed. This information ONLY applies to the students that have been selected. The results of the selection will be announced by the end of April 2016.
Contact Initiative for Peace For further information or additional application forms please visit our website: http://www.uwcsea.edu.sg Go to: College life/ Leadership and team work/ Initiative for Peace You may also contact Initiative for Peace in the following ways: By e-mail:
[email protected] (Mrs. Mirna Trigg)
By fax: +65 67785846 By mail: Initiative for Peace - Focus on Timor-Leste 2016 Attn: Mrs. Mirna Trigg United World College of South East Asia 1207 Dover Road Singapore 139654
To submit the application For submitting your application forms, please send them electronically to: e-mail:
[email protected] (Elisabeth Vicente)
Initiative for Peace: Focus on Timor-Leste 2016 Application Form Please write in BLOCK LETTERS. This form and the essay must be completed in English.
Section 1: Personal Information First Name
Last Name
Home Address
Mailing Address (if different from home address)
Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY) / /
Email Address
Age as on 19 June 2016
Telephone Number
Country of Birth and Citizenship
Fax Number
Gender Female
Region where you live in Timor-Leste Male
Are you a full-time student? Name of your School/University: Yes No If not attending school or university, please specify your occupation: Language/s: Do you study English at school? How long have you studied English? Yes No Please describe your level for each of your languages on a scale ranging from 1 to 5 (1=Beginner, 2-3= Intermediate, 4-5=Advanced) Language Speaking Listening Writing Reading English
Applicant’s Statement I hereby declare that all information given above is true. Signature Date (DD/MM/YYYY) / /
Section 2: To be filled in by the parent/guardian Name (Naran)
Address (if different from applicant’s home address) (Hela fatin- karik differente husi aplikante nia hela fatin)
Relation to Applicant (Relasaun ba aplikante) Parent/Guardian Statement (Lia-fuan Inan-aman / Resopnsavel nian) I have read the application prepared by my son/daughter/ward, and declare that the information given is true to the best of my knowledge. If the application is selected I will authorise his/her participation in the event. (Ha’u lee tiha ona aplikasaun ne’ebe prepara husi ha’u nia oan (mane/feto)/oan haki’ak, no deklara katak informasaun nebe fo mai ha’u ne’e los tuir ha’u nia Konhesimentu. Karik aplikante ne’e liu iha seleksaun ha’u sei autoriza nia (mane/feto) atu partisipa iha eventu ne’e. Signature (Assinatura) Date (DD/MM/YYYY) (Data(Loron/ Fulan/ Tinan)) / /
Section 3: Essay and Short Answer Questions Please answer the following questions in English on a separate piece of paper without exceeding the stated word limit. Make sure that you attach it to your application together with the signed and sealed Reference Form (Typed or handwritten) Part I: Short Answer Questions (maximum 100 words per question). Answer all 5 questions. 1. What does Peace mean to you? 2. What three things do you expect to learn from the conference? 3. What do you do in your free time? 4. Write down two strong characteristics of your personality. 5. Write about a time when you worked in a group or team (for example, this could be your family, at school or in your community) where you made a suggestion to improve a situation. Part II: Personal Interest in Peace work (maximum 500 words) In your opinion, what is the major issue facing the youth in Timor-Leste and what can the youth do towards improving this situation? Describe a project that you would like to begin in your own community, which you believe will improve the lives of people within your community. In your essay, you must write down: What kind of support you would need and who are the people in your community that can help you with your project? What special area of knowledge or experience about a specific problem in Timor-Leste will help you to contribute to the conference?
Initiative for Peace: Focus on Timor Leste 2016 Reference Form (two sides) Please write in BLOCK LETTERS. This form can be completed in English, Bahasa Indonesia or LiaTetun. After writing your name in the space below, give this form to your referee to be filled in.(Wainhira hakerek hotu tiha ita boot nia naran ha spasu okos ne’e , fo formulario ne’e ba ita boot nia referensia ( mestre ka ema ruma nebe hatene ita diak) atu prenche iha okos. Applicant’s Name( Aplikante nia naran ): To the Referee: The applicant is seeking admission to a conference hosted by Initiative for Peace, an organization founded and run by students and teachers of the United World College of South East Asia in Singapore. The aim of the conference is to encourage participants to look towards the future of TimorLeste and provide a platform for delegates to address post conflict issues. This is a confidential reference. Please complete it on a separate sheet of paper, if necessary, and seal in an envelope, before returning it to the applicant. Referee’s Name (Naran husi Referensia na’in)
Position ( Pozisaun)
Address (Hela fatin)
Telephone Number Fax Number (No. (No. Telefone) Fax) Email address (Kontaktu email) How long and in what capacity have you known the applicant? (Oinsa ita bo’ot hatene kona ba aplikante ne’e nia kapasidade no ita boot hatene aplikante ne kleur ona?)
Write down three words that describe this student. (Hakerek lia-fuan tolu atu bele deskreve kona ba estudante ne’e)
Why is the applicant a suitable candidate for the Focus on Timor-Leste conference? (Tuir ita boot nia hanoin tamba sa kandidatu ne’e serve atu tuir Conferensia Fokus iha Timor-Leste?)
Describe one time when you were impressed by this student’s actions. (Hatete to’ok ba iha tempu ida ne’ebe ita boot sente impressionante ho studante ne’e nia aksaun)
What difficulties do you think the participant will face at the conference? (Saida mak ita boot sente sei sai hanensan dificuldade ba participante ne wainhira nia atende Konferencia ida ne’e?)
