ICPD30 Regional Academy
The “ICPD Regional Academy” initiative presents an essential opportunity to bridge the knowledge gap among young individuals in the Asia Pacific region regarding the ICPD agenda, Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE), Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), and Mental Health. We aim to empower these youths to make informed decisions about their well-being.
Who can join?
The ICPD Regional Academy is open to young individuals aged 13 to 35 from the Asia Pacific region who are passionate about issues related to the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD), Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE), Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), and Mental Health. We welcome participants from diverse backgrounds who are eager to learn and become advocates for positive change in their communities.
How to register?
- To register for the ICPD Regional Academy, please use the link below:
- https://docs.google.com/forms/
d/e/ 1FAIpQLSd1moTQ0yEjwlXdSRP5H- Snpzgw9lNtioJcyae7Kg6EKyt65w/ viewform - Fill out the registration form with your personal information.
- Submit your application.
- Selected participants will receive a confirmation email with further instructions.
Mode and Duration
- The ICPD30 Regional Academy will be conducted through Zoom, and a link will be sent to the participants a day before.
- Session will be every Saturday from 14th October to 25th November.
- The session will be for 2 hours from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Bangkok time.
What are the topics included?
- The ICPD Regional Academy covers a wide range of essential topics, including but not limited to:
- Peer Education
- Adolescent and Youth Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
- Family Planning & Contraceptives
- Sex and Gender and Gender Equality (SOGIESC)
- Intimate Partner Violence & Gender Based Violence
- Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
- ICPD, Nairobi Summit and Commitments
- Mental Health
- Digital Advocacy and Privacy
- Sustainability and Meaningful Youth Participation
- What will you receive at the end of the academy?
- At the end of the ICPD Regional Academy, participants will receive:
- A certificate of completion, recognizing their active participation and engagement in the program.
- Empowerment and knowledge to become advocates for ICPD, CSE, SRHR, and Mental Health in their communities.
- The opportunity to join a network of young leaders dedicated to advancing the well-being and rights of young people in the Asia Pacific region.
Please get in touch with icpd30@ypeerap.org if you are facing any problems or have queries.
We look forward to welcoming you to the ICPD Regional Academy and working together to empower young individuals across the Asia Pacific region for a brighter and healthier future.
We look forward to welcoming you to the ICPD Regional Academy and working together to empower young individuals across the Asia Pacific region for a brighter and healthier future.
M4M Ambassador Program 2.0
Background:
With support from Y-PEER Asia Pacific Center, Me for Myself (M4M) proudly introduces the M4M Ambassador Program 2.0 (Batch II). Our aim is to engage young people effectively through peer engagement, facilitating easy access to vital information and services regarding mental health, its significance, and coping strategies.
This call for the M4M Ambassador Program invites all active M4M members and others from countries like Bangladesh, Bhutan, Laos, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and beyond, to participate. Our goal is to mobilize them at the grassroots level to coordinate and conduct Mental Health Awareness Workshops for youth in their regions, colleges, or communities.
Preference will be given to members of the M4M Volunteer Program (Batch I, II, III, IV), Y-PEER National Networks, and individuals with past facilitation and coordination experience. Shortlisted candidates from this application will be contacted for final selection interviews. If you have any inquiries, please reach out to us at m4m.ambassador@gmail.com.
Objectives
Our mission is to engage young people in meaningful peer education, providing them with the knowledge and skills to promote mental health and well-being. We aim to empower them with the tools to enhance their mental health, focusing on education, advocacy, and peer-led initiatives.
Key Points:
– Empower Your Voice: Advocate for mental health with confidence.
– Learn and Lead: Gain essential skills for well-being promotion.
– Make an Impact: Contribute to mental health awareness.
– Foster Community: Build supportive networks for well-being.
– Access Resources: Obtain valuable tools for personal and community mental health.
Program Overview:
1) Program Duration: October to December 2023
2) Eligibility: Open to enthusiastic changemakers committed to understanding and implementing solutions related to mental health. Selection will be based on their applications. Facilitators will be chosen based on ambassadorial qualities.
Global Mental Health E-course on Mental Health and SRHR for YKP and young people - Batch VIII
Global Mental Health E-course on Mental Health and SRHR for YKP and young people - Batch VIII
This regional E-course will provide comprehensive information for young people and young key
populations (ages 16-30) on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and Mental
Health. It will also equip participants on how to advocate and take action in their communities on
these topics.
Objectives
1. To explain the concept of mental health and the importance of taking care of one’s mental health.
2. To explain mental disorders, their symptoms, and management.
3. To build a connection between SRHR and Mental Health, Gender and Mental Health, and Physical Health and Mental Health.
4. To help understand the policies and advocacy methods around Mental Health.
5. To provide a platform to learn comprehensive and fact-checked knowledge on Mental Health and its components.
E-course Details
● The classes will be delivered through Google classroom. Tentative modes of delivery are via study materials such as documents, video links, and PowerPoints.
● The E-course will have a total of 6-8 classes. Each class will last for seven days. Therefore, the E-course can be completed in 6-7 weeks. This is tentative and can be shortened.
● There is a limit of 250 people on google classroom, therefore a maximum of 250 applicants will be selected for each batch.
● The application will be opened on September 10 th , 2023 until September 20 th , 2023. After the selection of the applicants and orientation, we begin the classes from 2 nd October, 2023 on the occasion of World Mental Health Day, 2023.
Application criteria
● Age: 16-30 years
● Priority given to Young Key Populations and youth advocates
● Certificate will only be given to those who complete all classes
Details of Organisers:
The E-course is jointly organised by Y-PEER Asia Pacific Center, Me for Myself International Campaign on Mental Health in the occasion of International Youth Day 2023.
