On the Ground Experience: Developing Guatemala's Climate Change & Gender Action Plan

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The Kaschak Institute invites students to apply to travel to Guatemala and assist in developing its climate change and gender policy. You will join workshops with women and women's organizations, a workshop with multi-stakeholders, and you'll be a part of the final crafting of Guatemala's ccGAP. This unique opportunity offers hands-on experience in working with climate change and gender policy, and provides a chance to put words into action.

All travel costs are covered. Academic credit is not available for this program.

Apply by writing a 1-2 page letter describing your passion for climate change and gender equality. Include your experiences and any impacts you've made. Explain why you would be the right candidate and how it fits with your academic and career goals.

Requirements:

Passionate about climate change and women's rights
Valid passport
Proficient in Spanish
Able to travel to Guatemala for 8 days at the end of October and the beginning of January
Written permission from your faculty advisor or sponsor
Attend meetings before and after the travel
You may be asked to formally present your experiences at the end of the academic year
Application deadline: Friday, September 16th

Email application to: kaschak@binghamton.edu

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