Job Details

Job Record No: 9C8F8955
Company Name: Antipodeans Abroad
WWW-Address: http://www.antipodeans.com.au
Nature of Job: Scholarship/Traineeship/Cadetship/Internship
Disciplines: Development Studies, Education, Social Work
Academic Status: Undergraduate and Postgraduate
Job Title: Thailand Development Scholarship
Job Specification: WHERE: Chiang Rai, Northern Thailand
START DATE: March 2010
DURATION: 3 Months
WORK FOCUS: Education / Development / Social Work
CLOSING DATE: 30 September 2009

Far Northern Thailand bordering Laos and Myanmar is a beautiful, green, scenic area, rich in culture and ethnic diversity. However for many small groups of people living in remote traditional villages and speaking their own languages, the process of integration into Thai society and modernisation is difficult. Many lack citizenship, have insufficient land and no money to continue to high school education levels. Many people are recent refugees fleeing Myanmar or leaving a difficult life in China behind. Human trafficking, drug abuse, cultural erosion, urban drift and lack of job opportunities are some of the common problems faced by the people here. Work with a local NGO and assist with their development work. Help them document their activities and write submissions whilst you gain experience and first hand knowledge of development work in a rural developing setting. Teach kids English so as they have a chance for a non- exploitive job and gain a path out of poverty. Travel to villages with the staff whilst they conduct information gathering or campaigns or work to get people their basic human right of having citizenship. Develop friendships with the staff and local people and understand the life of villagers in South East Asia.
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Add. Requirement: - Australian Resident - Antipodeans Abroad Pty Limited
Work Arrangements: - Contract - - Community Work -
Closing Date: 30 September 2010
Date of Commencement: March 2010
How to apply: Please email Kirsten Cunningham for application details on kirsten@antipodeans.com.au.
Advertised on: 22 September 2010