Are you concerned about online disinformation and countering extremist views in your community or country? Are you interested in using your voice to influence positive change? If so, read on about a new opportunity we are excited to offer YSEALI members!

Program Description

For the first time, a regional webinar for youth leaders from across ASEAN will be convened ahead of the annual US-ASEAN Workshop on Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) to discuss innovative ways of getting involved and engaging with other youth and respective government officials on challenging topics such as disinformation in social media and CVE. Participants will also have an opportunity to inform the development of an important new training program to strengthen youth education about one of the most pressing challenges of today—disinformation in social media. The virtual workshop will provide YSEALI youth leaders and innovators with a sneak-peek at a new training curriculum for their thoughts and suggestions.

Program Dates

The program will be held virtually in January 2022, date TBC.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must be:

YSEALI Member (Not a member yet? Join here!);

Citizens of the following countries: Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam;

Fluent in written and spoken English;

Interested to contribute to the regional initiatives on enhancing media literacy and countering disinformation for youth and students in ASEAN

Aged between 18-35, preferably attending or recently graduated from an academic institutions (secondary level or college/ university level).

Members with education-related university or graduate/professional-level degrees and/or experience in the education field highly encouraged.

Apply here by November 30th, 2021

Please note that:

All applications submitted after the November 30th closing date will not be accepted.

Only participants that meet eligibility criteria will be considered.

Selected participants will be notified by November 30th of their selection.

E-certificates of attendance will be available, upon request

Source: U.S. Mission to ASEAN