Please Join Us for Pride & Heritage Celebration on May 2nd, 2009!
Come celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with LGBTQ Asian/South Asian/Pacific Islander folks and allies from the metro DC area. The program will include dinner, performances, presentation of community awards, and a special recognition for founders of our coalition's organizations!
TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!!
Location: Christ Church, Washington Parish; 620 G St. SE, Washington, DC
Date and Time: Saturday, May 2; 6:30-10:00pm
To purchase tickets, please visit www.dcprideandheritage.org
For more info, please contact dcprideandheritage@gmail.com
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BUY YOUR TICKETS EARLY!! - On sale at www.dcprideandheritage.org :
April 11 through midnight April 22 - $15 Early Bird Online Special
April 23 through midnight May 1 - $20 Regular Online
May 2, 6:30pm - $25 At the Door
Tables of 8 can be purchased at 15% off applicable ticket prices through April 24. For more information, please contact Hyacinth Alvaran at 650.353.0978 or dcprideandheritage@gmail.com.
Please note, a cash bar will cater beverages at the event at the following prices:
Mixed Drinks $5
Wine $4
Beer $3
Water $2
Soda $1
We welcome ticketed guests to volunteer May 2nd to arrive early and help setup for the event or stay after to help breakdown and cleanup. Please contact dcprideandheritage@gmail.com if interested.
We look forward to meeting you at Pride and Heritage Celebration 2009!!!
Sincerely,
2009 Pride and Heritage Celebration Committee
Pride & Heritage (P&H) is a coalition of local community-based organizations serving the Asian/Pacific Islander (A/PI) and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) communities in the greater Washington DC metropolitan area.
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Wednesday, April 29, 2009
AAPCHO Seeks Senior Policy Analyst (Washington DC)
Please see below for more information on AAPCHO’s open Senior Policy Analyst position and forward through your networks as appropriate:
Quick Overview
POSITION: Senior Policy Analyst,
SALARY: DOE (37.5 hours/week)
LOCATION: Washington, DC
Reports to: Executive Director
START DATE: ASAP
DEADLINE: Until filled
Details
JOB DESCRIPTION:
AAPCHO seeks a Senior Policy Analyst for its Washington, DC office. The Health Policy Analyst will take a leadership role in implementing AAPCHO’s administrative, legislative and political strategies to further AAPCHO’s mission and goals. The Analyst will work with other AAPCHO staff and Board Members to formulate policy priorities, and develop strategies to advance those priorities, including through Federal legislative and administrative advocacy, coalition building, and media advocacy. The Analyst will also work to increase AAPCHO’s visibility on Capitol Hill.
Working with a diverse group of experts, researchers, and key policymakers at the federal state, and local levels, the ultimate goal of this position will be the implementation of administrative and legislative activities that results in positive outcomes for AAPCHO members and the communities they serve. During the coming year, this position will concentrate on integrating AAPCHO’s agenda into the federal health care reform debate. Core objectives of the Analyst’s work will be to build and nurture relationships with policymakers and expand the base of support for AAPCHO health policy priorities. The Analyst will also be expected to cultivate alliances with a variety of national and state health partners, and participate in forums and coalitions such as National Association of Community Health Centers, National Council of Asian Pacific Americans, Out of Many One; National HIT Collaborative for the Underserved, and the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus.
AAPCHO provides a team-based environment that fosters a culture of ideas and debate. We approach our work from multiple perspectives and methods, understanding both the specific issues and the larger interrelated systems across the field of health and beyond. The Analyst will work closely with other AAPCHO staff with experience in communications, program management, advocacy, media, fundraising, special events, and marketing.
The Analyst will report to the Executive Director and receive secondary supervision from the Director of Programs. The Analyst will also be expected to work collaboratively across all issue areas with staff carrying out other advocacy activities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Maintain relationships and communication with federal administrative policymakers and members of Congress, and AAPCHO and membership staff on AAPCHO policy issues and priorities
* Develop legislative and administrative strategies and conduct advocacy on behalf of AAPCHO membership and the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and other Pacific Islander communities they serve
* Monitor and assess the impact of federal and state legislative and regulatory developments and proposals on AAPCHO membership and the health of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders
* Develop and implement strategies to engage AAPCHO members and relevant partner organizations, community leaders, researchers, health professionals and others in health policy advocacy
* Develop and write policy briefs, alerts, reports and publications
* Maintain relationships and communication with national, state, and local health policy partners who advocate for AAPCHO members and the communities they serve
* Act as a resource for and provide technical assistance to government officials, legislative staff, advocacy groups, health care and social service providers, advocates, community organizations and the media
* Conduct media advocacy and monitor media coverage of health policy issues affecting Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders
* Provide support, assistance, and guidance on key policy issues to AAPCHO leadership as well as appropriate membership staff
Required Qualifications:
* Bachelors degree required, Masters degree or equivalent in health, public policy, law or related field preferred
* Five years experience in public policy and advocacy, especially health policy, immigrant rights, or civil rights
* Demonstrated knowledge of health policies affecting the Asian American and Native Hawaiian & other Pacific Islander communities, especially related to health coverage systems
* Demonstrated experience and leadership in the development and implementation of policy advocacy campaigns on either a state or national level
* Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills to synthesize and process information for multiple audiences
* Strong self-motivation, independence, and adaptability, including ability to work under pressure and multiple deadlines
* Ability to travel as part of work responsibilities
* Demonstrated proficiency with personal computers, Microsoft programs, experience with databases preferred and experience with texting, chats, e-mails, and other electronic forms of communications
* Demonstrated commitment to Asian American and Native Hawaiian & other Pacific Islander health and community issues
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Send resume by email or post to:
SPA-hiring@aapcho. org (subject line: Policy Analyst)
AAPCHO
Attn: SPA Hiring Committee
300 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Suite 620
Oakland, CA 94612
Interviews will be granted according to the qualifications of the applicant. AAPCHO is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people of color are encouraged to apply.
ORGANIZATIONAL DESCRIPTION:
The Association of Asian Pacific Community Health organizations (AAPCHO) is a national association of community health organizations serving Asian and Pacific Islander populations across the United States and its territories. AAPCHO’s mission is to promote advocacy, collaboration and leadership that improve the health status and access of Asian Americans and Native Hawaiians & other Pacific Islanders (AA & NHOPIs) within the US, its territories and freely Associated states, primarily through our member community health clinics. Our vision is to establish a standard of excellence for community-based health care that is equitable, affordable, accessible and culturally and linguistically appropriate to the people we serve.
Tien Teng :: Communications Specialist
Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations (AAPCHO)
300 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Suite 620, Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: 510-272-9536 x112 Fax: 510- 272-0817 Email: tteng@aapcho. org
Our Health is Our Strength
www.aapcho.org
Quick Overview
POSITION: Senior Policy Analyst,
SALARY: DOE (37.5 hours/week)
LOCATION: Washington, DC
Reports to: Executive Director
START DATE: ASAP
DEADLINE: Until filled
Details
JOB DESCRIPTION:
AAPCHO seeks a Senior Policy Analyst for its Washington, DC office. The Health Policy Analyst will take a leadership role in implementing AAPCHO’s administrative, legislative and political strategies to further AAPCHO’s mission and goals. The Analyst will work with other AAPCHO staff and Board Members to formulate policy priorities, and develop strategies to advance those priorities, including through Federal legislative and administrative advocacy, coalition building, and media advocacy. The Analyst will also work to increase AAPCHO’s visibility on Capitol Hill.
Working with a diverse group of experts, researchers, and key policymakers at the federal state, and local levels, the ultimate goal of this position will be the implementation of administrative and legislative activities that results in positive outcomes for AAPCHO members and the communities they serve. During the coming year, this position will concentrate on integrating AAPCHO’s agenda into the federal health care reform debate. Core objectives of the Analyst’s work will be to build and nurture relationships with policymakers and expand the base of support for AAPCHO health policy priorities. The Analyst will also be expected to cultivate alliances with a variety of national and state health partners, and participate in forums and coalitions such as National Association of Community Health Centers, National Council of Asian Pacific Americans, Out of Many One; National HIT Collaborative for the Underserved, and the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus.
AAPCHO provides a team-based environment that fosters a culture of ideas and debate. We approach our work from multiple perspectives and methods, understanding both the specific issues and the larger interrelated systems across the field of health and beyond. The Analyst will work closely with other AAPCHO staff with experience in communications, program management, advocacy, media, fundraising, special events, and marketing.
The Analyst will report to the Executive Director and receive secondary supervision from the Director of Programs. The Analyst will also be expected to work collaboratively across all issue areas with staff carrying out other advocacy activities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Maintain relationships and communication with federal administrative policymakers and members of Congress, and AAPCHO and membership staff on AAPCHO policy issues and priorities
* Develop legislative and administrative strategies and conduct advocacy on behalf of AAPCHO membership and the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and other Pacific Islander communities they serve
* Monitor and assess the impact of federal and state legislative and regulatory developments and proposals on AAPCHO membership and the health of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders
* Develop and implement strategies to engage AAPCHO members and relevant partner organizations, community leaders, researchers, health professionals and others in health policy advocacy
* Develop and write policy briefs, alerts, reports and publications
* Maintain relationships and communication with national, state, and local health policy partners who advocate for AAPCHO members and the communities they serve
* Act as a resource for and provide technical assistance to government officials, legislative staff, advocacy groups, health care and social service providers, advocates, community organizations and the media
* Conduct media advocacy and monitor media coverage of health policy issues affecting Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders
* Provide support, assistance, and guidance on key policy issues to AAPCHO leadership as well as appropriate membership staff
Required Qualifications:
* Bachelors degree required, Masters degree or equivalent in health, public policy, law or related field preferred
* Five years experience in public policy and advocacy, especially health policy, immigrant rights, or civil rights
* Demonstrated knowledge of health policies affecting the Asian American and Native Hawaiian & other Pacific Islander communities, especially related to health coverage systems
* Demonstrated experience and leadership in the development and implementation of policy advocacy campaigns on either a state or national level
* Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills to synthesize and process information for multiple audiences
* Strong self-motivation, independence, and adaptability, including ability to work under pressure and multiple deadlines
* Ability to travel as part of work responsibilities
* Demonstrated proficiency with personal computers, Microsoft programs, experience with databases preferred and experience with texting, chats, e-mails, and other electronic forms of communications
* Demonstrated commitment to Asian American and Native Hawaiian & other Pacific Islander health and community issues
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Send resume by email or post to:
SPA-hiring@aapcho. org (subject line: Policy Analyst)
AAPCHO
Attn: SPA Hiring Committee
300 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Suite 620
Oakland, CA 94612
Interviews will be granted according to the qualifications of the applicant. AAPCHO is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people of color are encouraged to apply.
ORGANIZATIONAL DESCRIPTION:
The Association of Asian Pacific Community Health organizations (AAPCHO) is a national association of community health organizations serving Asian and Pacific Islander populations across the United States and its territories. AAPCHO’s mission is to promote advocacy, collaboration and leadership that improve the health status and access of Asian Americans and Native Hawaiians & other Pacific Islanders (AA & NHOPIs) within the US, its territories and freely Associated states, primarily through our member community health clinics. Our vision is to establish a standard of excellence for community-based health care that is equitable, affordable, accessible and culturally and linguistically appropriate to the people we serve.
Tien Teng :: Communications Specialist
Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations (AAPCHO)
300 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Suite 620, Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: 510-272-9536 x112 Fax: 510- 272-0817 Email: tteng@aapcho. org
Our Health is Our Strength
www.aapcho.org
APIAHF Summer Policy Internships (San Francisco & Washington, DC)
APIAHF is currently accepting applications for 2 policy interns this summer. One will be in San Francisco, and one will be in Washington, DC. These are both paid, part-time internships.
We are looking for currently enrolled undergrads (at least junior level) or graduate level students in health, public policy, law, sociology or related field.
Please see attached announcements for details. The announcements will also be posted to our website later today.
http://www.apiahf. org/about/ index.htm# jobs
Thanks,
TehShan
TehShan Lee, PHR
Human Resources Manager
Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum
450 Sutter St., Suite 600
San Francisco, CA 94108
Direct: (415) 568-3323
Fax: (415) 954-9999
Email: tlee@apiahf. org
We are looking for currently enrolled undergrads (at least junior level) or graduate level students in health, public policy, law, sociology or related field.
Please see attached announcements for details. The announcements will also be posted to our website later today.
http://www.apiahf. org/about/ index.htm# jobs
Thanks,
TehShan
TehShan Lee, PHR
Human Resources Manager
Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum
450 Sutter St., Suite 600
San Francisco, CA 94108
Direct: (415) 568-3323
Fax: (415) 954-9999
Email: tlee@apiahf. org
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Help Save the D.C. Office of Asian and Pacific Islander (API) Affairs!
Help save DC's Office of Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs by signing the petition here: http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/dcfairaccesscoalition/
FYI - ipetitions will ask you for a donation to their website. This does not go toward the cause and you do NOT have to donate. It's free to sign the petition.
You can also join the facebook group here: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=70439929063
Thank you for your help!
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Help Save the D.C. Office of Asian and Pacific Islander (API) Affairs!
In Mayor Fenty’s 2010 budget proposal, the Office of Asian Pacific Islander Affairs (OAPIA) will be completely eliminated and the budget zeroed out. The Office's services will be absorbed within the Office of Community Affairs and 60% of the current OAPIA staff will be cut. The proposed elimination of the OAPIA is not just a problem for the vulnerable members in the community who benefit from the Office’s services. It undermines the District government’s responsibility to provide adequate support and services to all residents of the District.
The office has been in existence for over 20 years, and now currently serves over 22,000 API residents in the District. This office was implemented due to the diverse needs of the DC API community over the past two decades. The Office was established by the DC government in 1987 to provide critical services for the growing API community in the District, such as providing language access and translation/interpretation services for District residents to reforming government procedures and policies that hinder access to District programs and services.
The Office also provides support for over 2000 small business owned by API's, which is estimated to be 1/3 of all small businesses in the District. These businesses continue to bring in millions of dollars in tax revenue, and are employing hundreds of people in the District. The Office provides services that assist these businesses with technical and data support that facilitate their work.
For the District to continue to effectively respond to API needs and provide the community with equal access to District services, OAPIA must continue to:
- Have an independent budget to meet the needs and issues affecting of the API community.
- Be a Cabinet-level position to inform and advise the Mayor on the needs and issues affecting the API community.
Please help prevent the unraveling of the gains the District government has been able to make in the nation's Capitol on behalf of API’s. Contact your DC City Councilmember and let them know we must keep the Office in tact and maintain the services and programs they provide!
For more information, please contact dcaapidems@gmail.com.
FYI - ipetitions will ask you for a donation to their website. This does not go toward the cause and you do NOT have to donate. It's free to sign the petition.
You can also join the facebook group here: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=70439929063
Thank you for your help!
*****
Help Save the D.C. Office of Asian and Pacific Islander (API) Affairs!
In Mayor Fenty’s 2010 budget proposal, the Office of Asian Pacific Islander Affairs (OAPIA) will be completely eliminated and the budget zeroed out. The Office's services will be absorbed within the Office of Community Affairs and 60% of the current OAPIA staff will be cut. The proposed elimination of the OAPIA is not just a problem for the vulnerable members in the community who benefit from the Office’s services. It undermines the District government’s responsibility to provide adequate support and services to all residents of the District.
The office has been in existence for over 20 years, and now currently serves over 22,000 API residents in the District. This office was implemented due to the diverse needs of the DC API community over the past two decades. The Office was established by the DC government in 1987 to provide critical services for the growing API community in the District, such as providing language access and translation/interpretation services for District residents to reforming government procedures and policies that hinder access to District programs and services.
The Office also provides support for over 2000 small business owned by API's, which is estimated to be 1/3 of all small businesses in the District. These businesses continue to bring in millions of dollars in tax revenue, and are employing hundreds of people in the District. The Office provides services that assist these businesses with technical and data support that facilitate their work.
For the District to continue to effectively respond to API needs and provide the community with equal access to District services, OAPIA must continue to:
- Have an independent budget to meet the needs and issues affecting of the API community.
- Be a Cabinet-level position to inform and advise the Mayor on the needs and issues affecting the API community.
Please help prevent the unraveling of the gains the District government has been able to make in the nation's Capitol on behalf of API’s. Contact your DC City Councilmember and let them know we must keep the Office in tact and maintain the services and programs they provide!
For more information, please contact dcaapidems@gmail.com.
AAJC ACTION ALERT: Thank the President NOW for His Commitment to Immigration Reform!
ACTION ALERT
April 9, 2009
Thank the President NOW for His Commitment to Immigration Reform!
The front page of today’s New York Times featured a clear and promising message: the Obama administration intends to address the country’s broken immigration system this year. The Asian American Justice Center (AAJC) and its affiliates – the Asian Law Caucus (San Francisco, Calif.), Asian American Institute (Chicago, Ill.), and Asian Pacific American Legal Center (Los Angeles, Calif.) – thank President Obama for his commitment to ensuring that reform of our nation’s broken immigration system will be a priority in 2009.
Immigration reform is critical for not just the Asian American community, but for all Americans. Countless families in our communities are waiting in desperation for a quick resolution to long and painful family immigration backlogs that have kept some immigrants from their closest relatives abroad for years, even decades. And at this time of economic uncertainty, comprehensive immigration reform is needed more urgently than ever to regularize status for those who are already working hard and paying taxes.
The White House is facing strong opposition from anti-immigrant groups who decry any attempt at comprehensive immigration reform during the current economic climate. We need your help to counter this opposition.
There are three actions you can do TODAY to show that the Asian American community stands strong on comprehensive immigration reform this year:
• CALL: President Obama and thank him for moving immigration reform in 2009. Call 866-584-3962.
• FAX: Senator Reid and Speaker Pelosi to urge them to support President Obama and pass immigration reform in 2009. To send your fax, go to http://www.AmericasVoiceOnline.org/Leadership.
• TEXT: Join the FIRM (Fair Immigration Reform Movement) Mobile Action Network by texting “Justice” to 69866 to get updates on May 1 actions and future action alerts to help us win immigration reform this year.
Once you have made your own voice heard, please widely forward this message and encourage others to do the same.
Thank you for your effort and support!
April 9, 2009
Thank the President NOW for His Commitment to Immigration Reform!
The front page of today’s New York Times featured a clear and promising message: the Obama administration intends to address the country’s broken immigration system this year. The Asian American Justice Center (AAJC) and its affiliates – the Asian Law Caucus (San Francisco, Calif.), Asian American Institute (Chicago, Ill.), and Asian Pacific American Legal Center (Los Angeles, Calif.) – thank President Obama for his commitment to ensuring that reform of our nation’s broken immigration system will be a priority in 2009.
Immigration reform is critical for not just the Asian American community, but for all Americans. Countless families in our communities are waiting in desperation for a quick resolution to long and painful family immigration backlogs that have kept some immigrants from their closest relatives abroad for years, even decades. And at this time of economic uncertainty, comprehensive immigration reform is needed more urgently than ever to regularize status for those who are already working hard and paying taxes.
The White House is facing strong opposition from anti-immigrant groups who decry any attempt at comprehensive immigration reform during the current economic climate. We need your help to counter this opposition.
There are three actions you can do TODAY to show that the Asian American community stands strong on comprehensive immigration reform this year:
• CALL: President Obama and thank him for moving immigration reform in 2009. Call 866-584-3962.
• FAX: Senator Reid and Speaker Pelosi to urge them to support President Obama and pass immigration reform in 2009. To send your fax, go to http://www.AmericasVoiceOnline.org/Leadership.
• TEXT: Join the FIRM (Fair Immigration Reform Movement) Mobile Action Network by texting “Justice” to 69866 to get updates on May 1 actions and future action alerts to help us win immigration reform this year.
Once you have made your own voice heard, please widely forward this message and encourage others to do the same.
Thank you for your effort and support!
Summer Program Assistant Coordinators (Seattle, WA)
SUMMER INTERNSHIP:
SUMMER PROGRAM ASSISTANT COORDINATORS
VIETNAMESE FRIENDSHIP ASSOCIATION OF SEATTLE
Program Overview: The Summer Youth Program is an extension of the Educational Assistance for Student Empowerment (EASE) after-school program. After three successful years, VFA is now preparing for its fourth annual summer youth program. SYP is a program designed to build on students’ strengths to improve their academic and life potential. Youth will engage in academic enrichment, community service, field trips, and recreation. The 6-weeks program will be held three times per week Tuesday to Thursday from 1 to 5pm (with occasional fieldtrips outside those hours) at New Holly Learning Center, located at 7058 32nd Ave S., Seattle, WA, 98118. VFA aims to serve 20 students per level, for a total of 60 students enrolled in the program. These Vietnamese students will be primarily children from low-income families in the New Holly Neighborhood of Seattle, including many students who are residing in public housing.
We are looking for two Assistant Program Coordinators to work on the planning and implementation of this program.
Key Outcomes and Responsibilities
* Encourage students’ academic achievement and asset development through active learning
* Teaching/leading workshops on math, reading, writing, and science
* Design and implement asset-building components of the summer program including leadership workshops, encouraging students to explore and appreciate Vietnamese culture through hands-on educational activities.
* Plan and coordinate field trips
* Plan and coordinate community service projects
* Train and supervise high-school student volunteers
* Coordinate program logistics, such as snacks, attendance, etc.
* Ensure safety and well-being of all students
* Maintain a program environment that is conducive to learning
* Recommend appropriate educational protocols and procedures to increase program effectiveness
Essential Qualifications and Key Competencies:
* Has experience working with youth, especially low-income or newly arrivals.
* Is competent in middle school and high school math, reading, science, and other subjects
* Be open to Vietnamese traditions and values
* Excellent communication skills
* Is organized and highly flexible
* Can effectively work independently and as a team member
* Has reliable transportation or is proficient in using public transportation
* Able to safely lift up to 20 pounds (textbooks and supplies) on occasion
Terms of Employment: This is a 40-hour/week, 10-week summer internship position from 6/15/09 to 8/21/09, with training provided at the NAVASA conference May 13-16, 2009 in Washington DC.
Benefits:
· Upon completion of 400 hours of service ad 50 hours of training, interns will receive $1250 in education bonus that can be used for education purposes such as tuition or paying student loans.
* Gain skills in program planning, development, evaluation. Develop teaching and public presentation skills.
* Tap into the national network of Dan Than Americorps alumni
To Apply: Please fill out application http://navasa.org/danthan/index.shtml
Deadline: April 24th, 2009
SUMMER PROGRAM ASSISTANT COORDINATORS
VIETNAMESE FRIENDSHIP ASSOCIATION OF SEATTLE
Program Overview: The Summer Youth Program is an extension of the Educational Assistance for Student Empowerment (EASE) after-school program. After three successful years, VFA is now preparing for its fourth annual summer youth program. SYP is a program designed to build on students’ strengths to improve their academic and life potential. Youth will engage in academic enrichment, community service, field trips, and recreation. The 6-weeks program will be held three times per week Tuesday to Thursday from 1 to 5pm (with occasional fieldtrips outside those hours) at New Holly Learning Center, located at 7058 32nd Ave S., Seattle, WA, 98118. VFA aims to serve 20 students per level, for a total of 60 students enrolled in the program. These Vietnamese students will be primarily children from low-income families in the New Holly Neighborhood of Seattle, including many students who are residing in public housing.
We are looking for two Assistant Program Coordinators to work on the planning and implementation of this program.
Key Outcomes and Responsibilities
* Encourage students’ academic achievement and asset development through active learning
* Teaching/leading workshops on math, reading, writing, and science
* Design and implement asset-building components of the summer program including leadership workshops, encouraging students to explore and appreciate Vietnamese culture through hands-on educational activities.
* Plan and coordinate field trips
* Plan and coordinate community service projects
* Train and supervise high-school student volunteers
* Coordinate program logistics, such as snacks, attendance, etc.
* Ensure safety and well-being of all students
* Maintain a program environment that is conducive to learning
* Recommend appropriate educational protocols and procedures to increase program effectiveness
Essential Qualifications and Key Competencies:
* Has experience working with youth, especially low-income or newly arrivals.
* Is competent in middle school and high school math, reading, science, and other subjects
* Be open to Vietnamese traditions and values
* Excellent communication skills
* Is organized and highly flexible
* Can effectively work independently and as a team member
* Has reliable transportation or is proficient in using public transportation
* Able to safely lift up to 20 pounds (textbooks and supplies) on occasion
Terms of Employment: This is a 40-hour/week, 10-week summer internship position from 6/15/09 to 8/21/09, with training provided at the NAVASA conference May 13-16, 2009 in Washington DC.
Benefits:
· Upon completion of 400 hours of service ad 50 hours of training, interns will receive $1250 in education bonus that can be used for education purposes such as tuition or paying student loans.
* Gain skills in program planning, development, evaluation. Develop teaching and public presentation skills.
* Tap into the national network of Dan Than Americorps alumni
To Apply: Please fill out application http://navasa.org/danthan/index.shtml
Deadline: April 24th, 2009
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
NAKASEC eCommunications & eAdvocacy Coordinator (Los Angeles, CA)
Employment Opportunity
Position: eCommunications / eAdvocacy Coordinator
The National Korean American Service & Education Consortium (NAKASEC)
seeks a hard-working, talented, and committed individual to serve as
eCommunications / eAdvocacy Coordinator. This is a temporary position
for an individual who has experience in setting up the necessary
infrastructure to bolster online social community engagement and
designing & implementing e-advocacy campaigns. This position will
contribute to an overall effort to foster greater outreach, education,
and conversation with NAKASEC supporters and to build organizational
recognition and visibility.
NAKASEC is a dynamic national organization working to empower the
Korean American community through education, advocacy and organizing.
The national office is located in Los Angeles, California, with a D.C.
office and affiliates in Los Angeles and Chicago. Major program areas
include immigrant rights, civic engagement & voter empowerment, health
reform, and civil rights. NAKASEC offers a competitive salary
commensurate with experience.
Major Responsibilities include:
· Work with stakeholders to craft an overall
eCommunications/eAdvocacy strategy.
· Coordinate research, selection and implementation of new web
technologies and services to enhance e-advocacy and communications hub
initiatives (including selection of vendors through a selective
process).
· Plan and implement all activities related to the
transformation of the current NAKASEC website to an interactive &
viral communications hub, including expansion and integration with
other online mediums.
· Work closely with the Executive Director and other staff to
create and disseminate bilingual written and visual content (including
action alerts, e-newsletters, etc.) related to NAKASEC programs
utilizing multiple communications tools and public relations
techniques.
· Provide education, training and technical assistance to
NAKASEC staff and affiliates about effective use of web 2.0 and social
media in campaign development.
· Assist in the day-to-day operations and maintenance of
website and other online mediums.
· Collect, compile, analyze and report Web site, Internet and
technology-related data for use in reports and summaries as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree and/or 3 or more years of demonstrated
experience working with new web technologies and other vital marketing
strategies (including blogs, Twitter, FaceBook, YouTube, Buzz, etc.).
· Understanding of how communities of color and immigrant
communities engage online.
· Excellent written and oral communication skills.
· Graphic design skills and knowledge of layout and design.
· Familiarity with coding HTML & CSS.
· Ability to work independently and with a team, think
creatively, and prioritize multiple tasks under pressure of deadlines.
· Commitment to progressive politics and building an inclusive
social justice movement.
· Sensitive to multicultural issues.
Desired Qualifications:
· Experience in video editing a plus.
· Experience working in a multi-cultural and multi-lingual
setting an asset, but not required.
· Fluency in the Korean language an asset, but not required.
NAKASEC is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage women and
minorities to apply.
How to Apply:
To apply: Send cover letter, resume, portfolio, references, and salary
history to Jeong Yeon Hong, Community Education & Administrative
Director, NAKASEC, 900 S. Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90019 or via
email at jhong@nakasec.org. For more information, please visit our
website at www.nakasec.org or call at 323. 937.3703.
HyunJoo Lee
National Organizing Coordinator
National Korean American Service & Education Consortium (NAKASEC)
900 S. Crenshaw Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90019
(tel) 323.937.3703 x202 / (fax) 323.937.3753
(email) hlee@nakasec.org
(website) www.nakasec.org
"Together We Build America's Future"
SAVE THE DATE – NAKASEC 15th Anniversary Dinner
September 17, 2009 in Washington, D.C.
Position: eCommunications / eAdvocacy Coordinator
The National Korean American Service & Education Consortium (NAKASEC)
seeks a hard-working, talented, and committed individual to serve as
eCommunications / eAdvocacy Coordinator. This is a temporary position
for an individual who has experience in setting up the necessary
infrastructure to bolster online social community engagement and
designing & implementing e-advocacy campaigns. This position will
contribute to an overall effort to foster greater outreach, education,
and conversation with NAKASEC supporters and to build organizational
recognition and visibility.
NAKASEC is a dynamic national organization working to empower the
Korean American community through education, advocacy and organizing.
The national office is located in Los Angeles, California, with a D.C.
office and affiliates in Los Angeles and Chicago. Major program areas
include immigrant rights, civic engagement & voter empowerment, health
reform, and civil rights. NAKASEC offers a competitive salary
commensurate with experience.
Major Responsibilities include:
· Work with stakeholders to craft an overall
eCommunications/eAdvocacy strategy.
· Coordinate research, selection and implementation of new web
technologies and services to enhance e-advocacy and communications hub
initiatives (including selection of vendors through a selective
process).
· Plan and implement all activities related to the
transformation of the current NAKASEC website to an interactive &
viral communications hub, including expansion and integration with
other online mediums.
· Work closely with the Executive Director and other staff to
create and disseminate bilingual written and visual content (including
action alerts, e-newsletters, etc.) related to NAKASEC programs
utilizing multiple communications tools and public relations
techniques.
· Provide education, training and technical assistance to
NAKASEC staff and affiliates about effective use of web 2.0 and social
media in campaign development.
· Assist in the day-to-day operations and maintenance of
website and other online mediums.
· Collect, compile, analyze and report Web site, Internet and
technology-related data for use in reports and summaries as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree and/or 3 or more years of demonstrated
experience working with new web technologies and other vital marketing
strategies (including blogs, Twitter, FaceBook, YouTube, Buzz, etc.).
· Understanding of how communities of color and immigrant
communities engage online.
· Excellent written and oral communication skills.
· Graphic design skills and knowledge of layout and design.
· Familiarity with coding HTML & CSS.
· Ability to work independently and with a team, think
creatively, and prioritize multiple tasks under pressure of deadlines.
· Commitment to progressive politics and building an inclusive
social justice movement.
· Sensitive to multicultural issues.
Desired Qualifications:
· Experience in video editing a plus.
· Experience working in a multi-cultural and multi-lingual
setting an asset, but not required.
· Fluency in the Korean language an asset, but not required.
NAKASEC is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage women and
minorities to apply.
How to Apply:
To apply: Send cover letter, resume, portfolio, references, and salary
history to Jeong Yeon Hong, Community Education & Administrative
Director, NAKASEC, 900 S. Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90019 or via
email at jhong@nakasec.org. For more information, please visit our
website at www.nakasec.org or call at 323. 937.3703.
HyunJoo Lee
National Organizing Coordinator
National Korean American Service & Education Consortium (NAKASEC)
900 S. Crenshaw Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90019
(tel) 323.937.3703 x202 / (fax) 323.937.3753
(email) hlee@nakasec.org
(website) www.nakasec.org
"Together We Build America's Future"
SAVE THE DATE – NAKASEC 15th Anniversary Dinner
September 17, 2009 in Washington, D.C.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Save the Date! NAPAWF-DC Membership Kick-Off April 22
Please SAVE THE DATE for NAPAWF-DC's Membership Kick-Off on Wednesday, April 22!
* Come learn about NAPAWF-DC chapter's goals, mission and our upcoming events for the year.
* Meet current board members and reconnect with fellow NAPAWF sisters
* Join a committee!
* Learn how you can be a part of Creative Explosion, our healthy Nail Salon Workers campaign, and APA Quiz Bowl
* Sign up to host an Afternoon Tea
* Refreshments provided
When: Wednesday, April 22 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Where: 1619 Massachusetts Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20036. Rome Building, room 812 on the 8th floor.
Getting There: The event will be held at Johns Hopkins University-SAIS near Dupont Circle. From Dupont Circle Metro, walk SE on Massachusetts Ave. toward 16th St./Scott Circle. We're located on Massachusettts between 16th and 17th St., across from the Philippine Embassy.
Google map directions: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=1619+Massachusetts+Ave.,+NW+DC&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=33.214763,78.75&ie=UTF8&ll=38.9085,-77.03903&spn=0.007965,0.019226&z=16
* Come learn about NAPAWF-DC chapter's goals, mission and our upcoming events for the year.
* Meet current board members and reconnect with fellow NAPAWF sisters
* Join a committee!
* Learn how you can be a part of Creative Explosion, our healthy Nail Salon Workers campaign, and APA Quiz Bowl
* Sign up to host an Afternoon Tea
* Refreshments provided
When: Wednesday, April 22 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Where: 1619 Massachusetts Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20036. Rome Building, room 812 on the 8th floor.
Getting There: The event will be held at Johns Hopkins University-SAIS near Dupont Circle. From Dupont Circle Metro, walk SE on Massachusetts Ave. toward 16th St./Scott Circle. We're located on Massachusettts between 16th and 17th St., across from the Philippine Embassy.
Google map directions: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=1619+Massachusetts+Ave.,+NW+DC&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=33.214763,78.75&ie=UTF8&ll=38.9085,-77.03903&spn=0.007965,0.019226&z=16
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Take Action: Save the DC Office of APIA Affairs
Dear DC AAPI Caucus,
If you have not heard already, we have incredibly disappointing news regarding the DC Office of Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs (OAPIA). In Mayor Fenty’s 2010 budget proposal, the office will be eliminated completely with the budget zeroed out. The office’s services will be transferred within the Office of Community Affairs and at least 60% of the current OAPIA staff will be eliminated.
It is outrageous that the Mayor would decide to eliminate OAPIA, which has been in existence for over 20 years, currently serving over 20,000 API residents in the District. This office was implemented due to the needs of the DC API community over the past two decades and many API leaders fought hard to create and sustain this office. In addition, this is the only ethnic minority office that the Mayor has decided to cut.
This issue is now in the hands of the City Council. The budget hearing is set for April 24th. We are asking everyone to contact their City Council members and asking them to:
* Reinstate the Office of Asian Pacific Islander Affairs and maintain the office as an independent agency with its own budget chapter and cabinet-level position within the Mayor’s Office; and
* Maintain the office as the District’s point of contact for the API community.
Currently, other API leaders in DC have been working hard to meet with Councilmembers and reaching out to key people (other constituency organizations, national leaders, Commission on API Affairs, and the DC Democratic State Committee). We will circulate sample petition letters and postcards ASAP.
Here's exactly what you can do:
http://www.aaa-fund.com/?p=1589
We only have a few weeks to get the word out, so if you have any other ideas, please let us know. Mayor Fenty explained in the council hearing that he’s eliminating OAPIA, but not the Office of Latino Affairs or other offices such as African Affairs and LGBT because they have a “different” function. While we do not understand what he meant by this, we do not want to give the impression that the Asian community will not put up a fight to ensure equal footing with the other offices. Let’s make sure our voices are heard and our community is served, and we prevent this from happening!
We will keep you posted as things develop. Please contact Wylie at dcaapidems@gmail.com if you have any questions or would like to help.
If you have not heard already, we have incredibly disappointing news regarding the DC Office of Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs (OAPIA). In Mayor Fenty’s 2010 budget proposal, the office will be eliminated completely with the budget zeroed out. The office’s services will be transferred within the Office of Community Affairs and at least 60% of the current OAPIA staff will be eliminated.
It is outrageous that the Mayor would decide to eliminate OAPIA, which has been in existence for over 20 years, currently serving over 20,000 API residents in the District. This office was implemented due to the needs of the DC API community over the past two decades and many API leaders fought hard to create and sustain this office. In addition, this is the only ethnic minority office that the Mayor has decided to cut.
This issue is now in the hands of the City Council. The budget hearing is set for April 24th. We are asking everyone to contact their City Council members and asking them to:
* Reinstate the Office of Asian Pacific Islander Affairs and maintain the office as an independent agency with its own budget chapter and cabinet-level position within the Mayor’s Office; and
* Maintain the office as the District’s point of contact for the API community.
Currently, other API leaders in DC have been working hard to meet with Councilmembers and reaching out to key people (other constituency organizations, national leaders, Commission on API Affairs, and the DC Democratic State Committee). We will circulate sample petition letters and postcards ASAP.
Here's exactly what you can do:
http://www.aaa-fund.com/?p=1589
We only have a few weeks to get the word out, so if you have any other ideas, please let us know. Mayor Fenty explained in the council hearing that he’s eliminating OAPIA, but not the Office of Latino Affairs or other offices such as African Affairs and LGBT because they have a “different” function. While we do not understand what he meant by this, we do not want to give the impression that the Asian community will not put up a fight to ensure equal footing with the other offices. Let’s make sure our voices are heard and our community is served, and we prevent this from happening!
We will keep you posted as things develop. Please contact Wylie at dcaapidems@gmail.com if you have any questions or would like to help.
Monday, March 30, 2009
OCA Action Day: Action For Higher Education
Take Action For Higher Education:
Dear OCA Chapters and Members,
Recently, Congress reauthorized the Higher Education Act and permanently established the Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISI) program, which, similar to other minority serving institutions programs, provides grants to colleges and universities that serve considerable numbers of low income students, particularly underserved Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs).
We are asking OCA chapters and members to do the following in order to gain support for this important issue in the House of Representatives.
1) CONTACT YOUR REPRESENTATIVE via the email webform on each representative’s website and use OCA’s template (Word document entitled ‘newcongressmantemplate’).
1. To find your House representative, please refer to: http://www.house.gov/
2. Copy and Paste the template letter into the webform - http://www.ocanational.org/images/stories/docscenter/newcongressmantemplate
3. Or call your representative’s Washington DC office
4. Let dlee@ocanational.org know that you've done this!
2) CONTACT COLLEGES that are potentially eligible for the funding (.pdf file entitled 'Institutions’), and have them go through the process above and state their affiliation with the college.
Institutions - http://www.ocanational.org/images/stories/docscenter/institutions.pdf
We ask that you contact your Representative with the letters provided by Monday, March 30, 2009. The deadline for Representatives to sign-on is Tuesday, March 31, 2009.
Please submit to Douglas Lee at dlee@ocanational.org any action you or your chapter conducts.
Thanks,
OCA National Center
Dear OCA Chapters and Members,
Recently, Congress reauthorized the Higher Education Act and permanently established the Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISI) program, which, similar to other minority serving institutions programs, provides grants to colleges and universities that serve considerable numbers of low income students, particularly underserved Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs).
We are asking OCA chapters and members to do the following in order to gain support for this important issue in the House of Representatives.
1) CONTACT YOUR REPRESENTATIVE via the email webform on each representative’s website and use OCA’s template (Word document entitled ‘newcongressmantemplate’).
1. To find your House representative, please refer to: http://www.house.gov/
2. Copy and Paste the template letter into the webform - http://www.ocanational.org/images/stories/docscenter/newcongressmantemplate
3. Or call your representative’s Washington DC office
4. Let dlee@ocanational.org know that you've done this!
2) CONTACT COLLEGES that are potentially eligible for the funding (.pdf file entitled 'Institutions’), and have them go through the process above and state their affiliation with the college.
Institutions - http://www.ocanational.org/images/stories/docscenter/institutions.pdf
We ask that you contact your Representative with the letters provided by Monday, March 30, 2009. The deadline for Representatives to sign-on is Tuesday, March 31, 2009.
Please submit to Douglas Lee at dlee@ocanational.org any action you or your chapter conducts.
Thanks,
OCA National Center
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
South Asian Community Empowerment Project - Focus Groups
Are you a South Asian student or young professional living or working in DC?
Join SAALT and the Asian Pacific American Legal Resource Center (APALRC) for two focus groups in Washington DC. The focus groups are a component of the South Asian Community Empowerment Project which seeks to better understand the needs and concerns of South Asians living and/or working in DC. We hope you will participate!
Professionals Focus Group - Thursday, March 26, 7-8:30PM
Students Focus Group - Sunday, March 29, 7-8:30PM
If you are interested in participating, please email maha@saalt.org with your name, email address, and the focus group you are available to attend. Food and beverages will be provided.
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Asian Pacific American Legal Resource Center
D.C. Office:
1600 K Street, NW, Mezzanine Level, Washington, D.C. 20006
Helpline: 202.393.3572
Fax: 202.393.0995
Main: Ext. 22
Chinese: Ext. 18
Hindi/Urdu: Ext. 19
Vietnamese: Ext. 20
Korean: Ext. 21
Maryland Office: 11141 Georgia Avenue, Suite 515 , Silver Spring, MD 20902
♦ Phone: 301.942.2223/2263 Fax: 301.942.9222
APALRC: Ensuring Access to Justice for Asian Pacific Americans Since 1998
www.apalrc.org
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Join SAALT and the Asian Pacific American Legal Resource Center (APALRC) for two focus groups in Washington DC. The focus groups are a component of the South Asian Community Empowerment Project which seeks to better understand the needs and concerns of South Asians living and/or working in DC. We hope you will participate!
Professionals Focus Group - Thursday, March 26, 7-8:30PM
Students Focus Group - Sunday, March 29, 7-8:30PM
If you are interested in participating, please email maha@saalt.org with your name, email address, and the focus group you are available to attend. Food and beverages will be provided.
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Asian Pacific American Legal Resource Center
D.C. Office:
1600 K Street, NW, Mezzanine Level, Washington, D.C. 20006
Helpline: 202.393.3572
Fax: 202.393.0995
Main: Ext. 22
Chinese: Ext. 18
Hindi/Urdu: Ext. 19
Vietnamese: Ext. 20
Korean: Ext. 21
Maryland Office: 11141 Georgia Avenue, Suite 515 , Silver Spring, MD 20902
♦ Phone: 301.942.2223/2263 Fax: 301.942.9222
APALRC: Ensuring Access to Justice for Asian Pacific Americans Since 1998
www.apalrc.org
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Thursday, March 19, 2009
Georgetown TASA Lobbying Workshop
Congressional Lobbying Workshop
Date: Saturday, March 21
Time: 11:00am-1:00pm
Location: Georgetown University
No matter what your political persuasion, we can all agree on one important fact: lobbying matters.
Interested in international affairs? Or influencing the political decision making process?
Join us to learn how to advocate effectively for Taiwan, or issues in general, on Capitol Hill!!! We'll discuss talking points, strategies, and how to arrange successful meetings with members of Congress and their staff. It's easier than you think to bring change.
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Facilitator Julia Famularo currently serves as the FAPA Young Professionals Group Lobbying Co-Chair. She is a doctoral student in Modern East Asian political history at Georgetown University. She received her M.A. from Columbia University and B.A. from Haverford College in East Asian Studies. Julia recently completed her Fulbright Fellowship in Taiwan, where she studied the rise of ethno-nationalism in Taiwan and its impact on electoral politics. Last summer, she was a participant in the Formosa Foundation Ambassadors Program.
Please RSVP through this Facebook event or email Georgetown TASA, gtown.tasa@gmail.com.
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=69112448133
Date: Saturday, March 21
Time: 11:00am-1:00pm
Location: Georgetown University
No matter what your political persuasion, we can all agree on one important fact: lobbying matters.
Interested in international affairs? Or influencing the political decision making process?
Join us to learn how to advocate effectively for Taiwan, or issues in general, on Capitol Hill!!! We'll discuss talking points, strategies, and how to arrange successful meetings with members of Congress and their staff. It's easier than you think to bring change.
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Facilitator Julia Famularo currently serves as the FAPA Young Professionals Group Lobbying Co-Chair. She is a doctoral student in Modern East Asian political history at Georgetown University. She received her M.A. from Columbia University and B.A. from Haverford College in East Asian Studies. Julia recently completed her Fulbright Fellowship in Taiwan, where she studied the rise of ethno-nationalism in Taiwan and its impact on electoral politics. Last summer, she was a participant in the Formosa Foundation Ambassadors Program.
Please RSVP through this Facebook event or email Georgetown TASA, gtown.tasa@gmail.com.
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=69112448133
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Two positions avaiable at SAALT - starting in May 2009
Fundraising and Development Fellow (May - December 2009)
The Fundraising and Development Fellow position provides an 8-month intensive internship for individuals interested in gaining a thorough understanding of the non-profit sector, fundraising and development initiatives, and organizational capacity building. We encourage candidates for Masters in Public Administration or Public Policy; MBA students; and college graduates seeking a career in the non-profit sector to apply.
Responsibilities include:
Research, Identification and Maintenance of Potential Funding Opportunities
· Research and identify potential grant opportunities
· Research corporate and major donor prospects
· Manage and update donor database
· Draft grant reports
· Compile and send out funding opportunities e-newsletter to local community groups
Implementation of Fundraising Strategies
· Write, produce, and acknowledge donor appeals
· Develop letters of inquiry and funding proposals
· Organize local fundraising activities
· Develop and implement strategy to increase SAALT's base of individual donors
· Recruit and maintain new SAALT members
Develop and Implement Communications Strategies
· Work with SAALT staff to develop annual print newsletter
· Develop content for website and listserv communications
· Coordinate mailing of annual newsletter to members, funders, and potential donors
Qualifications and Skills
· Applicants should be reliable, responsible, self-starters
· Exceptionally strong verbal and written communication skills
· Ability to set and meet deadlines
· Strong planning and big picture thinking skills
· One-on-one communications and speaking skills
· Interest in South Asian community a plus
· Demonstrated interest in the non-profit sector a plus
· Comfortable with using range of software programs including Access, Excel, Photoshop and others
Further Information
This is a paid fellowship position, beginning in May and continuing through December. Expected number of hours will range from 25 to 35 hours per week, and fellow may set his or her own schedule. Fellow will be expected to be in SAALT office in Takoma Park, MD for at least half of the hours allocated for each week. Fellow to be supervised by Executive Director. Stipend provided. Applicants are also encouraged to seek academic credit and academic scholarships for fellowship duration.
Please send resume and cover letter to saalt@saalt.org by April 1st, 2009
Be the Change 2009 National Coordinator (Summer 2009/Fall 2009)
Be the Change is an annual event sponsored by SAALT, which fosters leadership and community engagement through volunteerism and service. Also known as the National Gandhi Day of Service, this event draws individuals who believe in the values espoused by Mahatma Gandhi and civic leaders who have devoted their lives to public service and engagement in their communities. Occurring each year in October to commemorate Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday, Be the Change empowers participants to engage in collective public service and civic action. In 2008, over 2,000 volunteers participated in 35 cities and campuses across the country. This year, Be the Change will occur on Saturday, October 3rd in cities and campuses around the country.
SAALT is seeking a dynamic individual to spearhead Be the Change efforts in 2009. The BTC National Coordinator will coordinate logistics, materials, correspondence, trainings, and implementation of the Be the Change program. The BTC National Coordinator will receive assistance and supervision from SAALT staff and board members.
Responsibilities include:
· Recruiting and assisting city coordinators around the country
· Creating materials for Be the Change 2009
· Raising awareness about Be the Change in various cities and campus around the country
· Identifying community service sites
· Coordinating and supporting efforts around the country with city coordinators
· Fostering relationships with organizational partners nationally and locally
· Encouraging South Asians and others around the country to collectively engage in community service
· Developing and maintaining the Be the Change 2009 webpage on SAALT’s website
Qualifications:
In order to develop leadership among young people, SAALT typically selects a college student (a rising junior or senior) for this position. We encourage college students who are looking for a leadership position that will help enhance communications, organization, and outreach skills to apply.
· Can be a college or graduate student in the Washington DC Area (seniors in college are encouraged to apply)
· Applicants should be reliable, responsible, self-starters
· Exceptionally strong verbal and written communication skills
· Comfortable with using Microsoft Office programs
· Ability to multitask, set and meet deadlines
· Strong team player; familiar with team dynamics
· Availability for conference calls and meetings during weekday and weekend evenings
Compensation: This is a paid temporary position that will last between April and October 2009 and a modest stipend is provided. The National BTC Coordinator will work between 15 hours per week in April and May; full-time during the summer (June-August); and 20 hours per week in September and October.
The Fundraising and Development Fellow position provides an 8-month intensive internship for individuals interested in gaining a thorough understanding of the non-profit sector, fundraising and development initiatives, and organizational capacity building. We encourage candidates for Masters in Public Administration or Public Policy; MBA students; and college graduates seeking a career in the non-profit sector to apply.
Responsibilities include:
Research, Identification and Maintenance of Potential Funding Opportunities
· Research and identify potential grant opportunities
· Research corporate and major donor prospects
· Manage and update donor database
· Draft grant reports
· Compile and send out funding opportunities e-newsletter to local community groups
Implementation of Fundraising Strategies
· Write, produce, and acknowledge donor appeals
· Develop letters of inquiry and funding proposals
· Organize local fundraising activities
· Develop and implement strategy to increase SAALT's base of individual donors
· Recruit and maintain new SAALT members
Develop and Implement Communications Strategies
· Work with SAALT staff to develop annual print newsletter
· Develop content for website and listserv communications
· Coordinate mailing of annual newsletter to members, funders, and potential donors
Qualifications and Skills
· Applicants should be reliable, responsible, self-starters
· Exceptionally strong verbal and written communication skills
· Ability to set and meet deadlines
· Strong planning and big picture thinking skills
· One-on-one communications and speaking skills
· Interest in South Asian community a plus
· Demonstrated interest in the non-profit sector a plus
· Comfortable with using range of software programs including Access, Excel, Photoshop and others
Further Information
This is a paid fellowship position, beginning in May and continuing through December. Expected number of hours will range from 25 to 35 hours per week, and fellow may set his or her own schedule. Fellow will be expected to be in SAALT office in Takoma Park, MD for at least half of the hours allocated for each week. Fellow to be supervised by Executive Director. Stipend provided. Applicants are also encouraged to seek academic credit and academic scholarships for fellowship duration.
Please send resume and cover letter to saalt@saalt.org by April 1st, 2009
Be the Change 2009 National Coordinator (Summer 2009/Fall 2009)
Be the Change is an annual event sponsored by SAALT, which fosters leadership and community engagement through volunteerism and service. Also known as the National Gandhi Day of Service, this event draws individuals who believe in the values espoused by Mahatma Gandhi and civic leaders who have devoted their lives to public service and engagement in their communities. Occurring each year in October to commemorate Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday, Be the Change empowers participants to engage in collective public service and civic action. In 2008, over 2,000 volunteers participated in 35 cities and campuses across the country. This year, Be the Change will occur on Saturday, October 3rd in cities and campuses around the country.
SAALT is seeking a dynamic individual to spearhead Be the Change efforts in 2009. The BTC National Coordinator will coordinate logistics, materials, correspondence, trainings, and implementation of the Be the Change program. The BTC National Coordinator will receive assistance and supervision from SAALT staff and board members.
Responsibilities include:
· Recruiting and assisting city coordinators around the country
· Creating materials for Be the Change 2009
· Raising awareness about Be the Change in various cities and campus around the country
· Identifying community service sites
· Coordinating and supporting efforts around the country with city coordinators
· Fostering relationships with organizational partners nationally and locally
· Encouraging South Asians and others around the country to collectively engage in community service
· Developing and maintaining the Be the Change 2009 webpage on SAALT’s website
Qualifications:
In order to develop leadership among young people, SAALT typically selects a college student (a rising junior or senior) for this position. We encourage college students who are looking for a leadership position that will help enhance communications, organization, and outreach skills to apply.
· Can be a college or graduate student in the Washington DC Area (seniors in college are encouraged to apply)
· Applicants should be reliable, responsible, self-starters
· Exceptionally strong verbal and written communication skills
· Comfortable with using Microsoft Office programs
· Ability to multitask, set and meet deadlines
· Strong team player; familiar with team dynamics
· Availability for conference calls and meetings during weekday and weekend evenings
Compensation: This is a paid temporary position that will last between April and October 2009 and a modest stipend is provided. The National BTC Coordinator will work between 15 hours per week in April and May; full-time during the summer (June-August); and 20 hours per week in September and October.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
A-Twitter on Twitter
Do I really need to say anything for this post? Sen. McCain is finally on Twitter. And before me, might I add. LAWLS
Props to Jossip for telling me.
Apply for the OCA Summer Internship Program
Dear Friends and Potential Applicant,
OCA, a national organization dedicated to ensuring social justice for Asian Pacific Americans (APA), is now accepting applications for the 2009 Summer Internship Program.
Celebrating its 20th year, the OCA Internship Program seeks to cultivate future leadership by providing students an opportunity to be involved in the political process through a national organization. The program has successfully led past interns to become more active on their college campus, increased the presence of the APA community in local, state and federal governments, and encouraged interns to become leaders in the APA community and stay engaged with the APA community in their respective fields.
The OCA Summer Internship Program engages interns with numerous activities to bring to life all that Washington, DC has to offer. In addition, OCA will bring the interns to our annual national convention, the largest APA conference in the country. This year's convention will be in San Francisco from August 6-9. The convention will feature speakers, entertainment, workshops, and our signature gala. Applicants are strongly encouraged to make sure they are able to attend convention.
Summer interns will be placed at a full-time position in a federal agency, nonprofit, or congressional office that matches their interest. Interns can also be placed at the OCA National Center and work first-hand with one of the largest APA organizations in the country. In addition to their placement, summer interns will be highly engaged in many OCA activities and be involved with grassroots organizing.
For the summer session, the internship will last approximately ten weeks and a stipend will be provided. Applications will be reviewed by the Internship Committee and a telephone interview may be scheduled.
The completed application package should be sent in one package and should include:
* Application form
* Resume including extracurricular activities
* Academic transcript (copy is fine)
* One-page essay on your interest in participating in the OCA Summer Internship Program
* Two Letters of Reference
For more information on OCA’s internship programs and application, go to OCA’s website at www.ocanational.org. Applications for internships need to be postmarked or submitted online by March 15, 2009 for the summer session.
Eligible applicants for the internship program will be notified of selection as soon as sponsors and funding can be secured. A firm commitment will be required at that time to secure admission.
Please contact the OCA National Center at (202)-223-5500 or dlee@ocanational.org if you have any questions.
Best regards,
Douglas Lee
OCA - Senior Program Manager
1322 18th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
t 202.223.5500
f 202.296.0540
c 202.536.7512
email: dlee@ocanational.org
web: www.ocanational.org
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Human Trafficking, HIV/AIDS and the Sex Sector
Human Trafficking, HIV/AIDS and the Sex Sector
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
09:00 AM - 02:30 PM
Human trafficking and forced labor are global human rights abuses. Over the past eight years, the United States has supported some excellent programs but it has also adopted an ideologically-driven approach to the sex sector that has harms women and their families, increases the vulnerability of people in the sex sector to violence and trafficking, prevents health care workers from accessing sex workers and does nothing to prevent trafficking. Sex workers who do not want to be 'saved' are being subjected to violent raids and rescues and some of them are being arrested, abused and deprived of their livelihood. Anyone receiving U.S. funding must sign a pledge never to discuss the benefits of working non-judgmentally and collaboratively with sex workers to stop trafficking, child prostitution and violence. This conference will bring together international and U.S. experts to share experiences and discuss the ways in which the Obama Administration can create a new U.S. policy on human trafficking that is consistent with international human rights standards and grounded in reality.
Presented by the Center for Human Rights and Humanitarian Law
Students, Alumni, Faculty, Staff & General Public – no charge
(registration is required)
9:00 – 9:15 Welcome
Ann Jordan, Director, Program on Human Trafficking and Forced Labor, Center for Human
Rights and Humanitarian Law
Serra Sippel, Executive Director, Center for Gender Health and Equity
9:15 – 10:30 Anti‐Prostitution Policies and Human Rights
• Human Rights Framework: Serra Sippel
• Legal framework and U.S. policy: Ann Jordan
• Legal challenges to U.S. anti‐prostitution policy: Zoe Hudson, Open Society Institute
Moderator: Martina Vandenberg, Jenner and Block
10:30 – 10:45 Coffee break
• Video: CambodiaŹ¹s new anti‐trafficking law: Sex Workers speak out
10:45 – 11:30 The Impact of Anti‐Trafficking and Anti‐Prostitution Campaigns on Sex Workers in
Cambodia
• Sara Bradford, Asia Pacific Network of Sex Work Projects
Moderator: Christina Arnold, Executive Director, Prevent Human Trafficking
11:30 – 12:15 Sanghamitra: A Journey Towards Social and Economic Empowerment
• Dr. Shilpa Merchant, Population Services International and the Sanghamitra Project
Moderator: Sneha Barot, Senior Public Policy Associate, Guttmacher Institute
12:15 – 1:00 Lunch
• Video: Taking the Pledge
• Video: Compelled To Act: The Theatre of Sex Workers in Mali
1:00 – 1:45 Danaya So: Bringing Hope to Women and their Families
• Sylvia Mollet, DANAYA SO
Moderator: Pauline Muchina, Ph.D., Senior Partnership Advisor, UNAIDS
1:45 – 2:30 The Government of Brazil and Sex Workers Collaborate to Address HIV/AIDs
• Gabriela Leite, President, Davida
Moderator: TBA
General Registration – no charge, but required.
To register, please go to www.wcl.american.edu/secle/registration
For further information about registration, please contact:
Office of Special Events & Continuing Legal Education,
American University Washington College of Law
202.274.4075 or secle@wcl.american.edu
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Cheers,
Christina Arnold
http://preventhumantrafficking.org
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
09:00 AM - 02:30 PM
Human trafficking and forced labor are global human rights abuses. Over the past eight years, the United States has supported some excellent programs but it has also adopted an ideologically-driven approach to the sex sector that has harms women and their families, increases the vulnerability of people in the sex sector to violence and trafficking, prevents health care workers from accessing sex workers and does nothing to prevent trafficking. Sex workers who do not want to be 'saved' are being subjected to violent raids and rescues and some of them are being arrested, abused and deprived of their livelihood. Anyone receiving U.S. funding must sign a pledge never to discuss the benefits of working non-judgmentally and collaboratively with sex workers to stop trafficking, child prostitution and violence. This conference will bring together international and U.S. experts to share experiences and discuss the ways in which the Obama Administration can create a new U.S. policy on human trafficking that is consistent with international human rights standards and grounded in reality.
Presented by the Center for Human Rights and Humanitarian Law
Students, Alumni, Faculty, Staff & General Public – no charge
(registration is required)
9:00 – 9:15 Welcome
Ann Jordan, Director, Program on Human Trafficking and Forced Labor, Center for Human
Rights and Humanitarian Law
Serra Sippel, Executive Director, Center for Gender Health and Equity
9:15 – 10:30 Anti‐Prostitution Policies and Human Rights
• Human Rights Framework: Serra Sippel
• Legal framework and U.S. policy: Ann Jordan
• Legal challenges to U.S. anti‐prostitution policy: Zoe Hudson, Open Society Institute
Moderator: Martina Vandenberg, Jenner and Block
10:30 – 10:45 Coffee break
• Video: CambodiaŹ¹s new anti‐trafficking law: Sex Workers speak out
10:45 – 11:30 The Impact of Anti‐Trafficking and Anti‐Prostitution Campaigns on Sex Workers in
Cambodia
• Sara Bradford, Asia Pacific Network of Sex Work Projects
Moderator: Christina Arnold, Executive Director, Prevent Human Trafficking
11:30 – 12:15 Sanghamitra: A Journey Towards Social and Economic Empowerment
• Dr. Shilpa Merchant, Population Services International and the Sanghamitra Project
Moderator: Sneha Barot, Senior Public Policy Associate, Guttmacher Institute
12:15 – 1:00 Lunch
• Video: Taking the Pledge
• Video: Compelled To Act: The Theatre of Sex Workers in Mali
1:00 – 1:45 Danaya So: Bringing Hope to Women and their Families
• Sylvia Mollet, DANAYA SO
Moderator: Pauline Muchina, Ph.D., Senior Partnership Advisor, UNAIDS
1:45 – 2:30 The Government of Brazil and Sex Workers Collaborate to Address HIV/AIDs
• Gabriela Leite, President, Davida
Moderator: TBA
General Registration – no charge, but required.
To register, please go to www.wcl.american.edu/secle/registration
For further information about registration, please contact:
Office of Special Events & Continuing Legal Education,
American University Washington College of Law
202.274.4075 or secle@wcl.american.edu
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Cheers,
Christina Arnold
http://preventhumantrafficking.org
Saturday, January 31, 2009
White House Email Outage WHA??
I'm always amazed at how antique-like Washington D.C. can be. CNN reports there's some challenges in their email system, like an email outage!
"An apologetic Press Secretary Robert Gibbs told reporters at 1:30 pm press briefing that the server meltdown was responsible for the delay in responding to their e-mailed questions. But late Monday, nearly six hours since the server first went haywire, staffers still can’t use their official e-mail addresses — and a press aide could not tell CNN when the press office might be able to start sending and receiving messages again."
Meanwhile, the Smithsonian wants Aretha's hat. Oye!
Source, Source, Source, more broken email commentary from Wonkette
APALRC Announces Summer 2009 Internship Opportunities (Early Applications Encouraged)
Asian Pacific American Legal Resource Center (APALRC)
Summer 2009 DC Area Internships
The Asian Pacific American Legal Resource Center (APALRC) is a 501(c)(3) community-based legal organization that works with low income and limited-English proficient Asian immigrant communities across the Washington D.C. metropolitan area. Founded in 1998 by law students and members of the local Asian American legal community, the APALRC runs a multi-lingual legal intake helpline, a legal interpreter project, and legal representation and policy work in language access, immigration, domestic violence and family law, employment, affordable housing and tenants' rights, community development, and other areas. The APALRC combines innovative and collaborative approaches to legal services, advocacy, and organizing to both meet emergency needs and address the systemic inequities faced by Asian American, immigrants, and all residents of our region.
The APALRC has a number of full-time legal internship opportunities available in Summer 2009, as well as other opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to assist in our work.
Domestic Violence and Family Law Project:
Work alongside staff attorneys in MD or VA on domestic violence and family law cases and community education. Provides representation on immigration and family law issues to domestic violence survivors and their families.
Language Access Project:
This project focuses on language access issues in the District and throughout the region. Work with the staff attorney to outreach to local communities, identify potential language access violations, and work with community members to file language access complaints.
Employment Project:
Through this project, APALRC works to educate Asian Americans about their legal rights in the workplace, and provides legal advice and representation on employment-related matters to Asian Americans via our helpline and legal clinics held in partnership with community-based organizations.
Housing and Community Justice Project:
Addresses affordable housing, tenants' rights, and transactional issues. The ideal candidate(s) have an interest in housing and poverty law and policy, and some orientation to the basic principles of community lawyering. Urban planning or urban policy graduate students are also encouraged to apply for work related to Asian community enclaves in Maryland, Virginia, and D.C.
Crime Victims' Assistance Project:
This project includes the work of the D.C. Crime Victims' Assistance Partnership, which reaches out to Asian victims of aggravated crimes and ensures that they can access law enforcement services and have information about the D.C. Crime Assistance Fund. Work with immigrant victims of crime who may be eligible for T and U Visa applications.
Asian American Legal Helpline
The helpline serves low-income and limited-English proficient Asian Pacific Americans in the D.C. metropolitan area, and has separate lines for Chinese dialects, Korean, Vietnamese, and Hindi/Urdu/Gujarati/Nepali. Helpline interns will take incoming calls, conduct initial intakes, work with the legal team to identify and outline next steps, conduct legal research, and take the lead on a docket of cases under the supervision of a staff attorney. Helpline interns are required to be bilingual in at least one Asian language, with a strong preference for one of the helpline languages listed above.
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Internship Description
Each program area differs in emphasis and specific job tasks. Full-time and part-time interns will be considered. Part-time interns work anywhere between 8 to 20 hours per week and internships usually commence with the start of the summer session. Full-time interns must work 40 hours/week for 10 weeks.
Full-time summer interns may be eligible for a $1,000 stipend and other funding opportunities from the APALRC, and the APALRC will assist interns to identify and apply for additional external funding resources. Academic credit can be arranged for interns/externs.
Rising third-year law students with authorization from a local state court may have the opportunity to present basic matters before courts or administrative hearings under the supervision of staff attorneys.
To apply:
Please send an email with the following attachments:
1) Cover Letter (1 page): explaining the specific project(s) in which you are interested, and your past experience or future plans for work in the Asian American community;
2) Writing Sample (up to 5 pages): that shows legal writing skills and/or ability to convey legal issues in plain English; and
3) Resume (2 page max): please include relevant course/clinical work and honest assessment of all additional language skills.
Please send attachments in a single email to Mr. Parag Khandhar (parag.khandhar@apalrc.org), with the subject line "Internship Application for Summer 2009" by February 13, 2009. Candidates will be interviewed and offered positions on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.
Not all applicants will be contacted for interviews, and incomplete applications will not be considered. No Phone Calls, please.
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Parag Rajendra Khandhar
Staff Attorney
Housing and Community Justice Project
Asian Pacific American Legal Resource Center
1600 K Street, N.W. -- Mezzanine Level
Washington, D.C. 20006
MULTILINGUAL LEGAL HELPLINE: ext. 22
f: (202) 393-0995
parag.khandhar@apalrc.org
www.apalrc.org
Summer 2009 DC Area Internships
The Asian Pacific American Legal Resource Center (APALRC) is a 501(c)(3) community-based legal organization that works with low income and limited-English proficient Asian immigrant communities across the Washington D.C. metropolitan area. Founded in 1998 by law students and members of the local Asian American legal community, the APALRC runs a multi-lingual legal intake helpline, a legal interpreter project, and legal representation and policy work in language access, immigration, domestic violence and family law, employment, affordable housing and tenants' rights, community development, and other areas. The APALRC combines innovative and collaborative approaches to legal services, advocacy, and organizing to both meet emergency needs and address the systemic inequities faced by Asian American, immigrants, and all residents of our region.
The APALRC has a number of full-time legal internship opportunities available in Summer 2009, as well as other opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to assist in our work.
Domestic Violence and Family Law Project:
Work alongside staff attorneys in MD or VA on domestic violence and family law cases and community education. Provides representation on immigration and family law issues to domestic violence survivors and their families.
Language Access Project:
This project focuses on language access issues in the District and throughout the region. Work with the staff attorney to outreach to local communities, identify potential language access violations, and work with community members to file language access complaints.
Employment Project:
Through this project, APALRC works to educate Asian Americans about their legal rights in the workplace, and provides legal advice and representation on employment-related matters to Asian Americans via our helpline and legal clinics held in partnership with community-based organizations.
Housing and Community Justice Project:
Addresses affordable housing, tenants' rights, and transactional issues. The ideal candidate(s) have an interest in housing and poverty law and policy, and some orientation to the basic principles of community lawyering. Urban planning or urban policy graduate students are also encouraged to apply for work related to Asian community enclaves in Maryland, Virginia, and D.C.
Crime Victims' Assistance Project:
This project includes the work of the D.C. Crime Victims' Assistance Partnership, which reaches out to Asian victims of aggravated crimes and ensures that they can access law enforcement services and have information about the D.C. Crime Assistance Fund. Work with immigrant victims of crime who may be eligible for T and U Visa applications.
Asian American Legal Helpline
The helpline serves low-income and limited-English proficient Asian Pacific Americans in the D.C. metropolitan area, and has separate lines for Chinese dialects, Korean, Vietnamese, and Hindi/Urdu/Gujarati/Nepali. Helpline interns will take incoming calls, conduct initial intakes, work with the legal team to identify and outline next steps, conduct legal research, and take the lead on a docket of cases under the supervision of a staff attorney. Helpline interns are required to be bilingual in at least one Asian language, with a strong preference for one of the helpline languages listed above.
***
Internship Description
Each program area differs in emphasis and specific job tasks. Full-time and part-time interns will be considered. Part-time interns work anywhere between 8 to 20 hours per week and internships usually commence with the start of the summer session. Full-time interns must work 40 hours/week for 10 weeks.
Full-time summer interns may be eligible for a $1,000 stipend and other funding opportunities from the APALRC, and the APALRC will assist interns to identify and apply for additional external funding resources. Academic credit can be arranged for interns/externs.
Rising third-year law students with authorization from a local state court may have the opportunity to present basic matters before courts or administrative hearings under the supervision of staff attorneys.
To apply:
Please send an email with the following attachments:
1) Cover Letter (1 page): explaining the specific project(s) in which you are interested, and your past experience or future plans for work in the Asian American community;
2) Writing Sample (up to 5 pages): that shows legal writing skills and/or ability to convey legal issues in plain English; and
3) Resume (2 page max): please include relevant course/clinical work and honest assessment of all additional language skills.
Please send attachments in a single email to Mr. Parag Khandhar (parag.khandhar@apalrc.org), with the subject line "Internship Application for Summer 2009" by February 13, 2009. Candidates will be interviewed and offered positions on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.
Not all applicants will be contacted for interviews, and incomplete applications will not be considered. No Phone Calls, please.
###
***
Parag Rajendra Khandhar
Staff Attorney
Housing and Community Justice Project
Asian Pacific American Legal Resource Center
1600 K Street, N.W. -- Mezzanine Level
Washington, D.C. 20006
MULTILINGUAL LEGAL HELPLINE: ext. 22
f: (202) 393-0995
parag.khandhar@apalrc.org
www.apalrc.org
Friday, January 30, 2009
Free Community Training on New U Visas, February 12
In February, the Asian Pacific American Legal Resource Center (APALRC) is conducting free community trainings at different community based and community service organizations around the area on a new advancement in immigration law, the U visa. The NAPAWF DC Chapter has been invited to participate in the next training on Thursday, February 12, 2-4pm.
The U visa is a new visa that is available for victims of certain types of criminal activity, including but not limited to blackmail, domestic violence, extortion, sexual exploitation, and torture. Individuals do not have to have status to get one and it can eventually lead to a green card. The concern for safety of immigrants is one of the primary reasons for creating the visa.
In the training, we provide the history behind the U visa, how the U visa can assist people now, and what community partners can do to assist in the whole process. The trainings will last about an hour and a half. We provide all the training materials, including a power-point presentation and different fact sheets in a folder for you to keep.
If your organization is working on issues affecting the immigrant community, this would be a great opportunity for your organization and especially frontline staff to learn more about the U-Visa. We welcome all who are interested in attending. Our next training will be on Thursday, February 12 from 2 to 4pm at the AFL-CIO (815 16th Street NW 20006). Attendees should sign in at the lobby.
If you plan to attend, please have email Betty Luan at the APALRC by February 10 at betty.luan@apalrc.org with "U Visa training" in the subject line, and your name and contact number in the email body.
Please take advantage of this free training!
The U visa is a new visa that is available for victims of certain types of criminal activity, including but not limited to blackmail, domestic violence, extortion, sexual exploitation, and torture. Individuals do not have to have status to get one and it can eventually lead to a green card. The concern for safety of immigrants is one of the primary reasons for creating the visa.
In the training, we provide the history behind the U visa, how the U visa can assist people now, and what community partners can do to assist in the whole process. The trainings will last about an hour and a half. We provide all the training materials, including a power-point presentation and different fact sheets in a folder for you to keep.
If your organization is working on issues affecting the immigrant community, this would be a great opportunity for your organization and especially frontline staff to learn more about the U-Visa. We welcome all who are interested in attending. Our next training will be on Thursday, February 12 from 2 to 4pm at the AFL-CIO (815 16th Street NW 20006). Attendees should sign in at the lobby.
If you plan to attend, please have email Betty Luan at the APALRC by February 10 at betty.luan@apalrc.org with "U Visa training" in the subject line, and your name and contact number in the email body.
Please take advantage of this free training!
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
APAICS 2009 Summer Internship Program
I interned in 2007 in Washington D.C. and had a great time. In my time there, I was fortunate to meet a lot of people and organizations. One of the groups I got to know were the APAICS interns. While I didn't get to know all of them, I knew a few and they were a pretty tight group. Hence why you should continue their legacy and apply to become an APAICS intern. Work fast! Deadline is Jan. 31st, 2009!
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The Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS) invites college students to apply to the 2009 Summer Internship Program in Washington, DC. The term of the internship will be from June 8 to July 31, 2009.
APAICS is a non-partisan, non-profit, educational organization whose mission is to promote the participation of Asian American and Pacific Islanders in the political process. Through our internship program, APAICS hopes to encourage the political and civic involvement of young people, to foster their interest in political and public policy-related careers, and to develop their leadership skills.
APAICS places our interns in the U.S. Congress, federal agencies and institutions that further APAICS' mission. Interns attending continental U.S. schools will receive a stipend. Interns attending Hawaii schools, or who live in Hawaii or any of our Pacific Islands, will also receive a stipend and a small amount to help cover additional transportation costs. All interns will be required to complete weekly journals, and a program evaluation at the end of the internship. A schedule of intern activities, which will also be sent to the supervisors, will be provided upon arrival to Washington, DC.
APAICS is a non-partisan, non-profit, educational organization whose mission is to promote the participation of Asian American and Pacific Islanders in the political process. Through our internship program, APAICS hopes to encourage the political and civic involvement of young people, to foster their interest in political and public policy-related careers, and to develop their leadership skills.
APAICS places our interns in the U.S. Congress, federal agencies and institutions that further APAICS' mission. Interns attending continental U.S. schools will receive a stipend. Interns attending Hawaii schools, or who live in Hawaii or any of our Pacific Islands, will also receive a stipend and a small amount to help cover additional transportation costs. All interns will be required to complete weekly journals, and a program evaluation at the end of the internship. A schedule of intern activities, which will also be sent to the supervisors, will be provided upon arrival to Washington, DC.
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