Kota Kinabalu: The US Embassy in Kuala Lumpur will be organising the Young South-East Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Boot Camp 2021: Sparking Digital Action - Sabah and Sarawak Edition in October 2021.
Jointly organised with Biji-biji Initiative and Me.reka, the bootcamp aims to empower youths to champion social issues faced by communities in Sabah and Sarawak, with a focus on themes surrounding diversity and inclusion, the environment, and digital equity.
The programme also aims to spark digital action among the Borneon youths, by equipping them with the knowledge and tools to spur their civic engagement journeys.
The four-month initiative includes a webinar series, a three-week Boot Camp, and a three-month mentorship program focused on providing a community of young leaders from Sabah and Sarawak with the opportunities and necessary skills to become impactful civic participants within Malaysia.
U.S. Ambassador to Malaysia Brian D. McFeeters said it is the United States’ mutual interest to support democracy and civic engagement by strengthening citizen-centered governance around the world.
“YSEALI is an excellent example of the U.S. government’s efforts to strengthen leadership development among youth and foster regional collaboration through exchange programs to the U.S. and across the region, by providing seed funding for community projects and other efforts,” he said in a statement.
The first phase of the Boot Camp will take registered participants through a webinar series entitled “Sparking Digital Conversation” that invites key opinion leaders and industry experts to share thoughts, ideas, and innovative approaches through their unique civic engagement experiences.
Participants will then be able to apply in teams of two to four to attend the three-week virtual Boot Camp which launches on Oct 4.
For further information, the public may visit www.mereka.my/ysealibootcamp2021.
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