Deadline: 30 August 2018
The U.S. Embassy Vientiane / Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs of the U.S. Department of State of State has announced an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a five-day workshop in Laos on sustainable eco-tourism for the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI), pending the availability of FY2018 funds.
The program aims to create a network of young Southeast Asian leaders who work across national borders to solve common problems.
This YSEALI regional workshop will bring together around 50 youth (aged 20-30) from all ten ASEAN nations (Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Laos, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam) and Timor-Leste. This workshop will focus on building theoretical and practical knowledge about responsible, sustainable and ecofriendly tourism in Southeast Asia.
Themes
- Conserving Wildlife and the Environment;
- Preserving Cultural Heritage; and
- Managing Socially Responsible Businesses.
Funding Information
Total available funding up to $250,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- The following organizations are eligible to apply: U.S., foreign, or both. For example:
- Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations
- Public and private educational institutions
How to Apply
Applicants can apply via given website.
For more information, please visit U.S. Embassy in Vientiane.