2016 February Tools for Change CGI Newsletter

1. Greetings and welcome to the latest edition of the CGI Newsletter Dr. Chris Stout, Editor Gracie Wang, Co-Editor Volume III, Number 2 February 2016 _____News, Tools, Reports and Shout-Outs______ The Future of Fundraising Sixteen leading nonprofit experts have come together to share innovative trends, nonprofit fundraising ideas, and best practices that will help nonprofits with donor retention to keep their supporters in focus in a new era of philanthropy. Download the eBook for fresh fundraising tips and ideas you can put into practice now: https://www.blackbaud.com/nonprofit- resources/npexperts 1

2. 3 mobile tools changing how NGOs interact with communities they serve Devex introduces three mobile tools that are making communication between NGOs and the communities they serve more efficient and operational: https://www.dev ex.com/news/3- mobile-tools-changing-how-ngos-interact-with-communities-they-serve-87465 Five humanitarian crises largely overlooked in 2015 Some humanitarian crises around the world receive less media attention and donor funding than others. This article by the Thomson Reuters Foundation highlights the top five humanitarian crises of 2015 aid agencies say deserve more attention globally: http://news.trust.org//it em/20151216112508- 7bf0k/?source=fiHeadlineStory 2

3. ____Award, Grant, Funding, Ed. & Job Opportunities____ Quaker UN Office Program Assistant Positions The Quaker United Nations Office in New York invites applications for its 2016-17 Program Assistant positions. Two 13-month PA positions offer an opportunity for college graduates, with an interest in international affairs and a commitment to Friends’ principles, to work at the United Nations. Currently, QUNO focuses on issues of peacebuilding and prevention of violent conflict. Program Assistants work closely with permanent staff on one or more issue areas and support office administration. Stipend and medical coverage provided. Further information and applications are available on the Program Assistants page of our website:http://www.quno.org/programme-assistants. The deadline to apply is February 5th, 2016. Compete to win a travel grant or application fee voucher to study in Sweden Watch themovie A-Z of Studying in Sweden. Then answer questions about Sweden for your chance to win an application fee voucher - & a travel grant to Sweden! Sweden is a country of originators, innovators, and creators. Food lovers, green thinkers, sun lovers, and memory makers. And maybe you, too. In the video A-Z of Studying in Sweden,you’ll learn what it’s like to be a student in Sweden, studying one of the nearly 1,000 degree programmes taught here in English in exciting fields like technology, design, engineering, business and sustainable development. Watch the video and compete to win a trip to Sweden or application fee voucher to help you on your way to studying here next autumn. Upcoming MOOC (online course), An Overview of Peace Management and Conflict Resolution, African Virtual University COURSE OVERVIEW: The peace management and conflict resolution course is an interdisciplinary course whose aim is to introduce learners from a variety of backgrounds to the analysis of conflict, violence, and peace. The specific purpose of the course is to help you identify and use tools that can guide you in working towards a more sustainable and durable peace by strengthening and solidifying the existing peace in your community. The area of Peace Management and Conflict Resolution offers an opportunity to provide foundational information and resources to a wide sector of the African population. Although designed for 3

4. individual learning, the program will be of particular interest to community leaders, educators, and non-governmental and governmental organizations. The course consists of four modules. Self-assessment instruments, specific reflection exercises, and skill–building exercises that include questions and helpful ways to communicate effectively have been provided. The exercises are structured with the intention of being easy to follow. Where appropriate, we have provided suggested responses to give you an opportunity to measure your progress. It is important that you carry out the activities. References for further reading are provided at the end of each unit. AVU is the copyright holder license of the module hereby presented under a Creative Commons- Attribution-Share Alike (CC-BY-SA) license agreement. For more info seehttps://moocs.avu.org/learn/an-overview-of-peace-management-and-con... Call for Applications, 2016 ProInspire Fellowship (DC or San Francisco) Location: Multiple Locations, Washington, DC or SF Bay Area What would you do if you could change the world? We are currently recruiting top professionals with 2-5 years of business or fundraising experience to be a part of our flagship program, the ProInspire Fellowship. This highly competitive program offers targeted positions with leading organizations, monthly trainings with a cohort of peers, an alumni coach, and a network to support career growth. Fellows spend one year working in a role focused on analysis, finance, fundraising, marketing, operations, or strategy. Program Overview The Fellowship program runs for 12 months, with start classes in April, August, and October 2016. Fellows work full-time for a ProInspire partner, and participate in our industry leading professional development program. ProInspire’s professional development includes orientation, Fellows retreat, monthly workshops, coaching, and leadership development projects. Fellows also receive career/graduate school support. Annual compensation and health benefits are provided by the hiring organization. Compensation is $46,500 in Washington, DC and $49,000 in San Francisco Bay Area. Selection Criteria Successful candidates will have: A minimum of two years of business or fundraising experience by June 2016 Passion for using their business skills to have a positive impact on society Resilience to navigate new and ambiguous situations Humility and eagerness to learn Demonstrated initiative, self-direction and a “can-do” attitude Strong functional skills in one or more of the following areas: analysis, communications, fundraising, finance, human resources, marketing, operations, project management, strategy, or technology 4

5. Willingness to live in the SF Bay Area or Washington D.C. for the program Learn More Join us for information calls: http://www.proinspire.org/fellows/information-calls/ Check out our videos: http://www.youtube.com/proinspirevideos Read what others are saying about us: http://greatnonprofits.org/org/proinspire Sign up for our blog (http://www.proinspire.org/blog/), “like” us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/ProInspire) and follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/#!/proinspire) To Apply Candidates will be considered for placement dates and locations based on their application preferences. Details and further information regarding the application and selection process can be found at http://www.proinspire.org/fellows/selection/. Apply onlineat http://www.proinspire.org/fellows/apply/. Visiting Fellowship Applications Open Central European University (CEU) announces a call for two Visiting Fellowship Programs for the academic year 2016-17. The fellowship programs are supported by the Higher Education Support Program (HESP) of the Open Society Foundations. The Faculty Development Fellowshipwill be offered to academics employed in full-time teaching positions in one of the eligible institutions who wish to spend one term at CEU conducting research that will help them enhance their courses and/or advance towards a doctoral degree. Eligible institutions are: American University-Central Asia (Kyrgyzstan); Al-Quds Bard College for Arts and Sciences (Palestine), Birzeit University (Palestine), and any higher education institution in Myanmar. Depending on their needs and interests applicants can choose from two tracks: course development or research development. After the initial three-month fellowship interested fellows can re-apply for the second track in one of the following application cycles. Re-applications will be considered on a competitive basis. The Research Excellence Fellowshipwill be offered to academics employed in higher education institutions and/or academic research institutions in any country of the "Global South" who wish to spend one or two terms at CEU conducting original research that will lead to a groundbreaking publication in an international peer-reviewed journal. The fellows can be hosted by any CEU department, school or research center. Fellows are supported for a period of three or six months (one or two consecutive terms at CEU). Fellowship covers travel costs to/from Budapest, accommodation and a monthly stipend of 1,800 USD per month. Applications for both programs for the academic year 2016/17 have to be submitted by 31 January 2016. For the detailed fellowship description please see theFaculty Development Fellowship or Research Excellence Fellowshippages.For more information, please visit:http://www.ceu.edu/academics/research/support/vrf Prize, William E. Simon Prize for Lifetime Achievement in Social Entrepreneurship, Manhattan Institute, US 5

6. Each year, the Manhattan Institute presents the William E. Simon Prize for Lifetime Achievement in Social Entrepreneurship to a prominent founder or leader of a highly effective organization. In recognition of the dedication and personal sacrifice required to sustain a successful career as a ground- breaking social entrepreneur, the award includes a personal honorarium of $100,000. These awards recognize the creative energy of the nonprofit sector by highlighting new ideas and mature organizations led by social innovators. Click here for a complete descriptions of past winners. Please note the nomination process for the William E. Simon Prize is separate from the Richard Cornuelle Awards. We encourage nominations from across the country, not just within the Tri-state New York City area. Nominations may be submitted by anyone familiar with an individual’s or group's activities, except for a current employee of that individual or group. All nominations must be submitted through the online form and are due March 4, 2016.Click here to submit your nomination. Applicants are assessed according to the following principles: Must be a non-profit, 501c(3) domestic organization in the United States, founded and led by an identifiable individual, or “socialentrepreneur.” Annual budget, audited financial statement and/or Form 990 helpful, though not mandatory. Organizations providing specific services to an identifiable target group of those in need. Examples could include assisting disadvantaged youths with academics; ex-offenders in finding employment; new immigrants with life adjustments. Organizations based on original ideas by their founder or founders, rather than response to government request for proposals. Preference for organizations reliant on private, philanthropic support. Some government support acceptable, but should not comprise majority of annual budget. Preference for organizations effectively engaging volunteers, including volunteer board of directors. Other evidence of local support considered. Past winners generally provide direct and specific services to the needy, rather than solely engaging in advocacy activity. For more info seehttp://www.manhattan-institute.org/html/william-simon-prize Open Society Foundations Program Specialist - New York Job Profile The Program Specialist is a professional program role at Open Society, performing a wide range of responsibilities that materially advance both portfolio and other program strategies. The role requires specialized knowledge, not only of the relevant field(s), but also of how to use the various tools available to the organization for accomplishing its objectives, including bringing about social change. This role functions as part of a team, usually of Program Administrative Specialists, Program Officers, managers, and administrative/operational staff, and assumes work by assignment from others. Responsibilities are carried out with a high degree of independence, although collegial problem-solving is a hallmark of Open Society work. Program Specialists may develop familiarity with all the tools used by OSF to bring about social change and play an essential and important role in the use of grant making. Their contributions include the identification of high potential new partners, the assessment of 6

7. organizations in the field, the design of grants, and the assessment of grants and portfolios. Program Specialists may also take the lead on projects or issues – such as research initiatives, convenings, or advocacy efforts – as assigned. For more information, please visit: https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/jobs/jr- 0000208/program-spec... Associate Director of new Center for Accountability Research, American University Description: The Associate Director of AU's new Center for Accountability Research is responsible for collaborating with the Director to devise, implement and manage the center's strategic plan and fundraising strategy. The new center’s mission is to bring together researchers and practitioners to inform future research agendas and learning strategies in the growing field of transparency, accountability and participation. The Associate Director will also be in charge of overseeing center external communications, research partnerships, workshops, seminars, and other externally funded activities. S/he manages all center operations, including financial and administrative support staff and graduate research assistants. The position is a four- year grant funded position, renewable pending additional funds. Educational Requirements: Masters’ degree in related field required. PhD is preferred. For more information, please visit: https://jobs.american.edu/JobPosting.aspx?JPID=5356 Scholarship, Freeman-ASIA Award for US Undergrads to study abroad in East or Southeast Asia Who Should Apply: Freeman-ASIA accepts applications from U.S. citizens or permanent residents studying at the undergraduate level at a two-year or four-year college or university who demonstrate financial need to study abroad in East or Southeast Asia. Learn more about eligibility requirements Award Benefits: A Freeman-ASIA Award provides need-based funding to assist the recipient with the cost of the study abroad program and related expenses, including airfare, basic living costs, local transportation, books, etc. Learn more about award benefits When to Apply: Interested students should apply to Freeman-ASIA in the academic term before their study abroad program begins. Applications must also be endorsed by both the study abroad adviser and the financial aid adviser by the specified deadline. Learn more about deadlines News & Events Summer 2016 Application Deadline Student application deadline for Summer 2016 programs: March 1, 2016 Adviser application deadline for Summer 2016 programs: March 8, 2016 7

8. Fall 2016 Application Deadline Student application deadline for Fall Academic Year 2016 programs: April 1, 2016 Adviser application deadline for Fall Academic Year 2016 programs: April 7, 2016 For more information, please visit: http://www.iie.org/Programs/Freeman-ASIA War Child Holland Senior Research Advisor - Amsterdam Summary: As the Senior Research Advisor – CWtL you are responsible for the development and effective implementation of a research agenda which will support the CWtL programme evidence - and partnership – focused ambitions to scale up in three – four countries from 2016 – 2020. The CWtL programme also aims to make a demonstrable contribution to the global education in emergencies sector through developing (cost-) effective and scalable, technology based solutions to the sector challenges related to learning outcomes, access and equity. Requirements:You have a relevant academic background, including demonstrable (applied) research competencies, using both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies. You have experience in developing and implementing research agendas in multi-stakeholder programmes. You have a proven track record in developing research guidelines and tools and implementing effective training programmes to reach quality assurance ambitions within multi-partner programmes. You have at least five years of experience in developing strategic partnerships within the education in emergencies or psycho-social supporting sectors in regions affected by conflict. In addition you have at least five years proven track record in complex education and/or psychosocial well-being focused programmes with multiple stakeholders in conflict-affected regions. You have affinity and experience with the use of technology in education in emergencies and/or psycho-social support programming. You have a relevant network in the global education in emergencies and / or psycho-social support sectors. You have excellent writing and oral presentation skills in English, and preferably French and / or Arabic. You are a team player able to negotiate complex stakeholder environments and contribute to effective team-based, results-focused work practices. You are available for 40 hours per week. The organization: War Child is a young and dynamic organization. We try to keep an informal ambiance within our office, with a lot of room for creativity, inspiration and self-initiative from employees. We practice what we preach: dynamic, innovative, integrity focused and a drive to reach the highest possible results against the lowest possible costs. War Child offers a challenging job in an inspiring workplace in Amsterdam. How to apply: Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply before 19 January 2016. Make sure to upload your English CV and cover letter by using following hyperlink: http://warchild.onlinevacatures.nl/en/Vacancy/Apply/57788 For more information, please visit:http://www.ineesite.org/en/jobs/view/senior-advisor-cant-wait-to-le... 8

9. Colombia Human Rights Delegation - March 2016 Applications are open for undergraduate students to attend Global Youth Connect’s (GYC) Human Rights Delegation in Colombia from March 5th-13th, 2016. Colombia is in the midst of historic negotiations between the government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia. This marks the most promising effort to secure a peaceful resolution to more than fifty years of violence. GYC delegates will be in the country just days before the deadline for a peace agreement! GYC’s delegation provides unique access to Colombia's human rights context through community engagement and specialized site visits. The delegation will explore the work currently being done by Colombian organizations, professionals, and students to promote the protection of the rights to freedom, security, equality before the law, education, family, and property. From meetings with major NGOs in the capital city of Bogotá to projects with under-served communities on the coast, this trip offers a unique opportunity to experience human rights work in action. More information is available at:http://www.globalyouthconnect.org/#!colombia-program-page/c1ft0 _____Upcoming Conferences and Events_____ Global Health Symposium 2016: "Global Crises: Today's Response, Tomorrow's Hope" When/Where: Wednesday, March 30, 2016; 4:30-9:00 p.m.; Health Sciences Learning Center Keynote speaker: Dr. Mohammed Dalwai: Co-founder, The Open Medicine Project South Africa; GHI collaborator; President, Medecins Sans Frontieres in Southern Africa. The symposium is hosted by the Global Health Institute. Call for Proposals: The Global Health Institute is accepting proposals for poster and live presentations for the 2016 Global Health Symposium. Deadline: February 8, 2016. The symposium is an opportunity for faculty, staff, students, and community groups from all disciplines to connect with each other and share their work with the global health community at UW-Madison. You are invited to submit an abstract and present your global health work to an expected audience of more than 300 university and community members. You'll find the call for proposals here: http://ghi.wisc.edu/wp- content/uploads/2015/12/Call-for-Abstracts-Symposium.pdf 9

10. Fifth Annual International Trivia Night When: Wednesday, February 17, 2016; 6-8:30 pm Where: Young Professionals International Trivia Night; The Globe Pub; 1934 W Irving Park Rd Chicago, IL Cost: Individual Ticket: $20; Team of Five: $80 Bring your friends, classmates, and colleagues to compete at WorldChicago's 2016 Young Professionals International Trivia Night! Meet other globally minded young professionals in an evening of invigorating conversation and intense competition. Test your knowledge of global affairs, international food and drink, and world history, and vie for the title of International Trivia Night champions! Admission includes hors d'oeuvres and two drink tickets for beer or wine. Come with a team of 5 and receive a discounted rate for registering together! If you don't have a team, don't worry! You can join an existing team or form a team when you arrive. We encourage students, young professionals, or those young at heart to attend (must be 21+). Prizes will be awarded to the winning teams! Register now Other Event Around Chicago When: Wednesday, February 10, 2016; 7:30-9:00 am. Where: Young Professionals Program; LIFE ON HOLD: THE WORLD’S LARGEST REFUGEE CAMP; Ben Rawlence, Human Rights Activist and Author; The Chicago Council on Global Affairs; 332 South Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60604; The city of Dadaab is one like no other. Sitting in the middle of Kenya's inhospitable northern desert, this nearly 25 year old refugee camp is home to almost 350,000 Somalis, many of whom have never experienced life beyond its walls. Unable to return home and prohibited from moving on, the 'citizens' of Dadaab have been forced to put their lives on hold. Efforts to close Dadaab's gates have been renewed in recent months as Kenya's government considers it a breeding ground for Somalia-based terrorist group al-Shabaab. What is life like for those in the camp? And how can the international community balance the refugees' needs with security concerns? Join The Chicago Council and activist Ben Rawlence for an insider look at the world's largest refugee camp. Register YP Members: $15 / Non-members: $25 WorldChicago Members: $15 - Promotional Code: RAWLENCE 10

11. International Visitors Leadership Program (IVLP) Upcoming IVLP delegations visiting Chicago: • Africa Regional Project - Accountability in Government and Business - January 21-26 • Brazil - Young Political Leaders - February 3-7 • Armenia - Combating Human Trafficking - February 11-16 • Canada - Combating Violent Extremism - February 23-27 • Regional Project Africa - US Judicial System - March 12-19 • Regional Project North East Africa - Regional Health Challenges - March 22-26 If interested in more information or opportunities to host an international visitor for dinner, please contact Rachael Bolte at rbolte@worldchicago.org or 312.254.1800 x107. Learn more Dinner Hospitality Request Dinner hospitality is requested for 5 community leaders in combating violent extremism from Canada on Wednesday, February 24; Thursday, February 25; or Friday, February 26. For more information please contact Rachael Bolte at rbolte@worldchicago.org or at 312.254.1800 x107. Learn more Global Programs for Chicago Youth Leaders U.S.-Iraqi Young Leaders Exchange Program: July-August 2016 The U.S.-Iraqi Young Leaders Exchange Program (IYLEP) is a 4- week program that offers an opportunity to youth in the United States to develop leadership skills, build new understandings of civic engagement and diversity, and cultivate new friendships across the world. This fully-funded, U.S.-based program offers a unique cultural exchange opportunity for U.S. students to participate in a leadership program alongside youth and adults from Iraq. Applications now open for Chicago-area students! Visitthe IYLEP siteto learn more and apply by January 31, 2016. 11

12. For questions about either program or application, please contact Maria Krasinski atmkrasinski@worldchicago.orgor 312.254.1800 x102.Learn more Global Leaders Program – 2016 Info Sessions are open to all students from all schools. Learn about an amazing program designed to get you on track and into a highly selective college or university! Program Benefits include: a complementary FREE Summer Session; leadership development; College Access programming and advising to help you choose the right school, get scholarships and apply smart; STEM-focused opportunities, and more! Hear from a panel of our current Scholars about their experience in the program -along with their unique tips on how to craft a competitive application. Note: The Global Leaders Program accepts applications from current high school sophomores. Students from 8-9 grade are also welcome to attend, but must wait until 10th grade to apply. Click HEREto Attend an Info Session Thursday, 1/21, 6:00 - 7:30 pm @Amundsen High School | 5110 N. Damen Ave. 60625 Saturday, 1/30, 1:00-2:30 pm @IIT (32nd & State Street) | MTCC Auditorium Wednesday, 2/10, 4:30 - 6:00 pm @ Michele Clark HS | 5101 W. Harrison, 60644 Wednesday, 2/10, 6:00-7:30 pm @ Curie Metropolitan HS | 4959 S Archer Ave, 60632 Thursday, 2/11, 6:00-7:30 pm @ Westinghouse Prep | 3223 W. Franklin Blvd, 60624 APPLY NOW _____Newsletter in a Newsletter _____ This segment is from the news bulletin of our good friends at APA Office of International Affairs: UN YEAR IN REVIEW UN Department of Public Information – 2015 Year in Review.See: http://www.un.org/en/year-in-review/ World Health Organization (WHO) 2014 in Review: Key Health Issues. See http://www.who.int/features/2014/year_review/en/ INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES Travel to Cuba- APA International Learning Partner Trip to Cuba 2016: May 7-15, 2016. APA-organized program in Havana, Cuba includes attendance at Hominis2016 (www.hominiscuba.com – abstract submission 12

13. deadline January 20) and orientation to Cuban psychology & health system. For more information, please visit: http://www.apa.org/international/outreach/learning-partner.aspx Join the WHO Global Network Mental health and primary care professionals are invited to join the GLOBAL CLINICAL PRACTICE NETWORK (GCPN). This is a network of more than 12,202 mental health researchers, clinicians and practitioners in 143 countries. GCPN registration takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. For more information, please visit: http://www.globalclinicalpractice.net/en/ Join Global?Expo! Global?Expo is a database of psychologists with experience outside the United States, organized by substantive areas of expertise and geographical areas of experience. Global?Expo is maintained by the APA Office of International Affairs. To join, please see: http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/1092996/Global-Expo CALLS FOR NOMINATIONS Call for Nominations - Editor, International Journal of Testing The International Journal of Testing is published by the International Test Commission (ITC - https://www.intestcom.org/). See https://www.intestcom.org/news_show/8.Deadline: March 1, 2016 Call for Nominations – Editor in Chief, International Journal of Psychology (IJP) IJP is the flagship journal of theInternational Union of Psychological Science (IUPsyS – www.iupsys.net). Seehttp://www.iupsys.net/dotAsset/727dba52-fb9a-4a5a-b2a9- 895e1451fc50.pdf. Deadline March 31, 2016. PUBLICATIONS / CALLS FOR PAPERS Just Published: Humanitarian Work Psychology and the Global Development Agenda: Case studies and interventions. Book Launch event at the United Nations in Geneva - January 26, 2016 - 1pm. http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9781848723689/ Call for Contributions: Special Issue on Internationalization in Psychology Teaching Psychology Teaching Review (published by the British Psychological Society) is planning to publish a Special Issue on Internationalization in Psychology Teaching in autumn 2016, and invites submissions from around the world. 13

14. See http://www.bps.org.uk/publications/member-network-publications/member- publications/psychology-teaching-review or contact ptr@bps.co.uk. Deadline: April 1, 2016. INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES 3rd Caribbean Regional Conference of Psychology (CRCP2016), Port au Prince, Haïti, Nov. 7-11, 2016. www.crcp2016.org International Congress of Psychology – Yokohama, Japan, July 24-29, 2016. http:// www.icp2016.j p European Association for Forensic Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychology & other Involved Professions 5thCongress, Porto, Portugal, May 11-13, 2016. www.efcap2016.com Hominis 2016, Havana, Cuba, May 9-12, 2016. See www.hominiscuiba.com International Conference on Traffic and Transport Psychology, Brisbane, Australia, August 2-5, 2016. See http://icttp2016.com/ 23rd International Congress, International Association for Cross-Cultural Psychology, Nagoya, Japan, July 30-ASugust 3, 2016. Abstract submission deadline February 21, 2016. See www.iaccp2016.com For a list of upcoming conferences and meetings please visit: http://www.apa.org/international/resources/events.aspx an d http://resources.iupsys.net/iupsys/index.php/conferences--congresses/calendar-of-psychology- conferences-around-the-world AWARDS & GRANTS Frances M. Culbertson Travel Grant $2,000 to support women from developing countries who are in the early stages of their careers by providing 14

15. travel funds to attend conferences in psychology. See: http://www.apa.org/apf/funding/culbertson.aspx. Deadline: February 15, 2016. Otto Klineberg Intercultural and International Relations Award $1000 award from the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues for "the best paper or article of the year on intercultural or international relations". See: http://spssi.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=page.viewpage&pageid=723. Deadline: March 1, 2016. Small Grants for Program Development of National Psychology Associations Grant funds to support the growth and development of national psychology associations outside the U.S. with preference to psychology organizations that are in developing or low-income countries and broadly representative of psychologists in their country or region. See: http://www.apa.org/about/awards/cirp-small- grants.aspx.Deadline: March 1, 2016. International Scientific Meeting Support Award Grant funds to support scientific meetings funding that foster the exchange of knowledge among psychologists across the world. See: http://www.apa.org/about/awards/sci-mtg.aspx.Deadline: March 15, 2016. Call for Fellowship Applications: MHSAS Opportunities Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (MHSAS) Fellowships support the training of doctoral- level ethnic minority students and postdoctoral trainees who intend to focus on the behavioral health services needs of ethnic/racial minority communities. MHSAS Predoctoral Fellowship: (http://www.apa.org/pi/mfp/psychology/predoctoral/index.aspx) MHSAS Postdoctoral Fellowship: (http://www.apa.org/pi/mfp/psychology/postdoc/index.aspx) CONFERENCES/MEETINGS For a list of upcoming conferences and meetings please visit: http://www.apa.org/international/resources/events.aspx and http://resources.iupsys.net/iupsys /index.php/conferences--congresses/calendar-of-psychology-conferences-around-the-world. INTERNATIONAL AFFILIATES Visit the APA Affiliates Corner Page: http://www.apa.org/international/outreach/initiatives/affiliate- membership/international-affiliate-corner.aspx and let us know your thoughts in an APAInternational Affiliate survey. 15

16. Consider Sharing Your International Experiences in the Psychology International Newsletter: http://www.apa.org/international/pi/index.aspx. Contact the newsletter editor at international@apa.org Sign-up for FREE APA newsletters: http://www.apa.org/support/opt-in.aspx Signup for APA International News Bulletin **To sign up, send an email to listserv@lists.apa.org with the subject line: International News Bulletin, and the following in the body of the message: subscribe INTLANNOUNCE Your first name, Your last name hyphen country of affiliation (e.g., subscribe INTLANNOUNCE John Doe-Panama). Follow international news on twitter: @APA_Intl For more announcements visit http://www.apa.org/international/resources/announcements.aspx Office of International Affairs American Psychological Association 750 First Street, NE Washington, DC 20002 Phone: 202-336-6025 | Fax: 202-312-6499 Email: international@apa.org | www.apa.org/international _____Ebola, Infectious Disease, and More…_____ Aggregated News Reports from: Global Health NOW is an initiative of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, www.jhsph.edu. Views and opinions expressed in this email do not necessarily reflect those of the Bloomberg School. Created by Brian W. Simpson, MPH, Dayna Kerecman Myers, Maryalice Yakutchik, Jackie Frank and Salma Warshanna- Sparklin. You can connect with them at: bsimpso1@jhu.edu 16

17. Ebola The search is on for the origin of the Ebola virus to prevent deadly outbreaks in the future. Some experts are focusing on different bat species as Ebola reservoirs, including fruit bats and insectivorous bats, Nature reports. Others reject the theory that Ebola emerged from 1 animal, casting suspicion upon arthropods or fungi as possibilities. Rather than limiting the search to specific creatures, some scientists are pursuing a more holistic search, studying how bush meat hunters’ interactions with wild ecosystems may be linked to zoonotic infections and looking at common ecological factors in past outbreaks. Nature Giving Ebola patients a malaria drug may lower their risk of dying from the virus by 31%, according to research published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Another study, also in the NEJM, finds that treating Ebola patients with blood plasma from Ebola survivors does not lower their risk of death. “Together, the findings show that when it comes to finding effective treatments for Ebola . . . prevention and vaccine development remain key.” livescience Related:Scientists Make Gains on 'Universal' Ebola Medicine – livescience Related: Liberia declared Ebola-free, ending West African outbreak – BBC Related:Trial of blood-based Ebola therapy disappoints – Nature Related: Nigeria: Fear of Fresh Ebola Epidemic As Lassa Fever Death Toll Rises – The Guardian (Nigeria) Zika Virus With Zika virus emerging as a serious threat, Oxford University infectious disease specialists are using Ebola outbreak lessons to inform local-level efforts. Driven to ensure the international community responds swifter than it did on Ebola, 2 Oxford groups, the Global Health Network (TGHN) and the International Severe Acute Respiratory and Emerging Infection Consortium (ISARIC), are putting into motion plans and resources like a new website to share data and research priorities. The Quote: “Robust studies need to be planned and this all takes time to put into place. However, a lesson from Ebola was that it can be done faster. The researchers in the affected regions are poised to run and lead these studies, and the international research community, through ISARIC, is working to support them,” explained Trudie Lang, TGHN head. University of Oxford Related:Zika in Brazil: Suspected microcephaly cases rise to 3,530 – H5N1 Related:Zika virus case confirmed in Texas; person traveled to Latin America – Reuters 17

18. Reproductive Health To counter the social prejudice faced by pregnant women in South Africa, costly DNA paternity tests should be made more accessible. Citing findings from a sexual and reproductive health rights study by the AIDS Foundation of South Africa, a group of scholars including Mzi Nduna and Deborah Lesley Ewing of the University of the Witwatersrand say that women often have no way to challenge men who deny paternity—a behavior that has become normalized in some communities. One study shows that out of about 1 million infants in South Africa, half live with a mother only. The Conversation. Related: Why young Kenyan men should be part of family planning programmes – Thomson Reuters Foundation Health Workers Relying on community health workers (CHWs, local people trained for basic health promotion and care delivery) in low- and middle-income countries seems like a no-brainer. It’s been a mainstay of global health for decades. But, writes Sebastian Bauhoff, “the full costs remain murky and are often an afterthought.” Since many CHWs aren’t paid, it’s hard to say if the programs that use them are cost effective. A couple reports estimate that less than 10% of CHWs in Africa are paid. The danger is that using CHWs can undermine government’s incentives to train and employ paid health workers, not to mention the fact that the practice is unfair to individuals doing important work for free. Center for Global Development Malaria While the Indian government recorded only 561 deaths last year due to malaria, earlier independent estimates put the annual toll at up to 200,000, according to an investigative report by Al Jazeera. As in other countries, malaria takes an outsized toll on India's rural poor, who make up about 2/3 of the population but benefit from only 20% of the country’s health care infrastructure. The Al Jazeera America investigation found “routine manipulation of malaria data, crippling shortages of essential supplies, chronic understaffing of hospitals and enduring dysfunction in World Bank-funded projects, which led to the Indian government returning millions of dollars in aid.” This is an excellent story that combines policy, disappearing data and very human level tragedy. It deserves a full read. Al Jazeera 18

19. Antibiotic Resistance So begins a Lancet commentary that introduces the journal’s new series that seeks to redefine and reposition the issue of antimicrobial resistance—Antimicrobials: access and sustainable effectiveness. The problem is broader than the resurgence of previously controlled infectious diseases, the authors assert. In fact, more people die from lack of access to antimicrobials than from resistant bacterial pathogens. Work has begun to craft a resolution on antimicrobial resistance for the 2016 UN General Assembly. It is imperative, the authors maintain, to include concrete proposals for extending access to lifesaving antibiotics, especially for the millions of children at risk of dying from treatable conditions. The Lancet Related: Giving Veterinarians Police Power: Farmers prepare for new FDA restrictions on animal antibiotics. – Bloomberg Businessweek Infectious Diseases Should scientists do experiments that could make forms of certain viruses, like influenza, SARS, or MERS, more dangerous, and potentially launch a pandemic if they escaped the lab? Proponents argue that viruses are constantly mutating in nature, and researchers need to learn more about them to prepare for pandemic threats. Critics counter that the potential for an altered virus leaving the lab makes the research too risky—a concern that prompted the US government to place a moratorium on the research in 2014, pending an independent assessment. Former UN bioweapons inspector Rocco Casagrande’s company took up that job, and a US biosecurity advisory board will now review their results. Nell Greenfieldboyce interviews Casagrande as well as 2 experts who draw radically different conclusions from his team’s findings. NPR Parasitic Diseases The world seems tantalizingly close to wiping out Guinea worm—just 25 cases were reported last year in 4 countries: Chad, Ethiopia, Mali and South Sudan. But infections in dogs are now on the rise in Chad—more than 450 cases have been documented—threatening to unwind the progress. Researchers believe that dogs are spreading the infection to humans, and an effort is underway to pinpoint the process. 19

20. The Quote: If we’re going to be aggressive and achieve this, we have to eliminate the infection in dogs,” says David Molyneaux, a parasitologist at Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, UK. Nature MERS Camels are gregarious, but “quite stubborn,” reports Joaquim Segalés, director of the Research Center for Animal Health in Barcelona, who conducted an experimental vaccine study involving Middle East respiratory syndrome, better known as MERS. Among his notable findings: 550-lb. dromedaries are not fond of having vaccine squirted up their nostrils. The vaccine appeared to work well, but will need further testing, according to the researchers—who hope new tests can be done in something other than camels. Stat HIV/AIDS As new cases of HIV have declined worldwide, they are on the rise in the Philippines, where in the last decade has the disease taken off. Injection drug use with unclean needles is driving an HIV epidemic in hard-hit Cebu City, with needle sharing accounting for 74% of the city’s infections in 2014. The city’s Vicente Sotto Hospital has seen an increase in women seeking HIV treatment. “We did not see this coming. But when more male injecting-drug users get infected, they will infect their female partners,” says Genesis Samonte, with the Philippine’s Department of Health. “The [drug use]-HIV issue does not end with the users.” The Atlantic Related:Congress ended the decades-long funding ban on needle exchange programs – Vox Related:Lessons learnt from contraception are relevant for the implementation of PrEP – aidsmap Related:Is The Catholic Church’s Anti-Condom Law Enabling The Prevalence Of HIV/AIDS? – Ventures Africa Neglected Diseases Onchocerciasis, or river blindness—a parasitic disease spread by black flies—is a painful and disfiguring disease that can blind its victims. Yet because it isn’t fatal, it hasn’t received as much attention as diseases like malaria and HIV, Jason Beaubien reports for NPR Goats and Soda. Still, mass distribution of ivermectin has helped stamp out the disease in countries such as Ghana. Thanks to ivermectin, the number of villagers infected with the parasites in Asubende, Ghana has dipped to 3% from over 80% 3 decades ago. Beaubien also talked in depth with a villager from Asubende who was afflicted by onchocerciasis 20

21. before Ghana’s government began distributing the drug. It’s a touching portrait that illustrates vividly the impact of this devastating disease. NPR Goats and Soda Mosquito-Borne Diseases An emerging infectious disease is steadily marching north from Brazil. It’s Zika, and infectious disease specialist Judy Stone gives the lowdown—from surveillance to prevention. Zika is a flavivirus related to yellow fever, West Nile, Chikungunya and dengue. The latest 2 that hit the US, Chikungunya and dengue, are painful and bad enough—and dengue can kill people who are infected more than once. Zika adds a nasty punch of perhaps causing microcephaly, a birth defect where babies are born with abnormally small skulls and brains, and often have developmental abnormalities. Stone’s advice: protect yourself from mosquito bites and eliminate their breeding grounds. Forbes Related: U.S. Becomes More Vulnerable to Tropical Diseases Like Zika – The New York Times Related: Puerto Rico reports first locally acquired Zika virus case – CIDRAP Post-Disaster Disease The cyclone that hit Mukalla, Yemen, last November damaged roads, houses and sewer systems. The most dangerous consequence: a fresh outbreak of dengue fever. The Mukalla provincial office of the minister of health has logged 1,040 suspected cases of dengue fever and 280 confirmed cases since mid-November. So far, 7 have died. "The pesticide spraying is effective in killing flying mosquitos," says Riad al- Juriri, who heads the office. "[However], they spread again because stagnant water and piles of garbage, breeding grounds for the disease, still exist." Al Jazeera Zoonotic Diseases People in sub-Saharan Africa—especially West Africa—and South East Asia face the highest-risk for the spread of zoonotic diseases by bats, a new mapping study found. Scientists at University College London, the Zoological Society of London and Edinburgh University aimed to map out the hotspots for bats, the suspected origin of diseases including rabies, Ebola, SARS and possibly MERS. Published in the American Naturalist, the study considered human population 21

22. pressures and dependence on bats for bushmeat, as well as local concentrations of bats. Thomson Reuters Foundation Famine A drought in Ethiopia and 2 years of civil war in South Sudan has international aid agencies scrambling to provide food aid to more than 13 million people in critical need of food. Ethiopia’s worst drought in 60 years has devastated crops, bringing the country to the edge of famine. In South Sudan, continuing conflict has made it difficult for humanitarian groups to reach the neediest areas. “There are people who are—right now—facing catastrophic levels of hunger. They are starving,” the World Food Program’s Challiss McDonough said of South Sudan. Los Angeles Times Related:'Starving to death': In besieged Syrian town of Madaya, peace talks seen as pointless – Thomson Reuters Foundation Syria Inside the rebel-controlled town of Madaya, Syria, many of the 42,000 residents under blockade are starving, while the international community fails to solve the conflict. At least 28 people, including 6 babies, have died at a clinic there from hunger-related causes, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) reports. And Madaya is just one town: About 400,000 Syrians are trapped behind front lines, denied access to food and medicine, according to the New York Times. The Quote: “In the revolution I was dreaming of democracy, freedom,” Hamoudi said slowly in a Skype interview. “Today all my dreams are food. I want to eat. I don’t want to die from starvation.” The New York Times Update: The BBC reports today that an aid convoy has set off for Madaya, with enough humanitarian aid to sustain the town for a month. Foah and Kefraya, 2 other besieged towns, will receive aid next. Related: Madaya: more starvation deaths as aid convoys head to besieged Syrian town – The Guardian Islamophobia Life for British Muslims is getting harder: Islamophobic violence has risen by 300% since the Paris terror attacks, and British fears of refugees and migrants are becoming so high that they may help lead the UK to exit the European Union. To find out how the young Muslims of the UK are 22

23. experiencing these changes, the British arts and culture magazine Dazed produced this 3-minute video. "People expect us to prove so much," says one young Muslim. The interview subjects cite media coverage as part of the problem—and not just coverage that is explicitly anti-Muslim. Vox _____Guest Contribution _____ A dear friend, Monce C. Abraham (www.monceabraham.com ), asked that I reprise this post he’s written: Not Just Another Brick In The Wall… I have been invited by Don Bosco Publication, which reaches out to families and communities globally, to share my thoughts on the theme of Family for their Jan 2016 New Year publication. Shoutout to Mrs Diana Charles*, former faculty member, St. Columba’s School, New Delhi (India) who suggested this to me, as also Fr Joaquim Lobo, Don Bosco, who was kind enough to reach me on a call the very next day, to make this happen. I have chosen to contribute by pitching in with a post to help families help their kids navigate their inherent curiosity and interests to pursue changing career opportunities, as we all gear up for a changing world which is vastly different from the past half century. Given that I have to keep this easy to comprehend and relevant for the communities who will be reading this, I will stay away from technical jargon and any suggestions with respect to the emerging fields of the next decades, and focus more on how families can ensure they have a better chance of their children bringing forward the best versions of themselves, when taking on the world after us. 1. Your Child is not a ‘Robo’ Sapien From the earliest days of managing teams I have had the honor of working with, I have put conscious effort into making sure that the team’s interests & capabilities are aligned with the work at hand; be it a non-profit initiative where individuals are volunteering their limited time and energy, or, a commercial initiative intertwined with operations, marketing and resource management. The reason I do this is because I firmly believe that when interests and capabilities meet the matched task at hand, magic happens. When an individual really likes, and are capable at what he/ she does, they perform not just up to your (limited) expectations, but many a times, go beyond what you, or any third person, would expect of them. Given all individuals start out as children, it only makes sense to ensure we have more children coming in touch with their inherent interests and capabilities to go beyond what they might be ordinarily expected to achieve. Remembering that they are not part of an assembly line where they have to fit a certain pre-fixed standard helps. We all have 50-70-90 years of current life expectancy here 23

24. on earth, and it makes no sense to put individuals into boxes, with no regard for their inherent capabilities when asking them to bring their best versions forward. This means giving them the space to go beyond where we might assume, prefer or expect their interests and capabilities to lie. As Albert Einstein would agree : “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” 2. Not Really (Anti) Parenting Advice Now this might sound like just the opposite of what your ideal dream of raising an obedient child might look like – the dream fantasy kid at all times doing what he (/ she) has been been told what to do. If you wish to have any hopes of raising an individual who can think and act independently, and make choices based integrally from within, teach and encourage them to think and act independently – teach them to question the status quo; question as to why things are the way they are, and why they can’t be better; teach them not to fall in line and conform to a situation simply because that’s what the rest of the world is doing. This holds especially true for nations like India where the Power Distance Index is relatively high at 77; and as the next generation of individuals will have more and more complicated jobs to be managed by them, right besides flying planes and avoiding crashes for the craziest of reasons. When children learn to interact and act responsibly with authority figures, we have a world which has more leaders groomed not to blame others and crib less, whilst doing more. 3. Don’t Dim Their Shine If we have learnt anything from the ‘Hole in the Wall’, ‘School in the Cloud’, ‘Ad Astra’ and ‘Khan Academy’ initiatives, it’s that children hold the unique capacity to learn on their own, and they don’t necessarily have to be clubbed together passively in classrooms on generic parameters like age or gender to get learning. Know that children are born with inherent gifts and abilities, and these gifts and abilities can be channeled to enable great things from within. Encourage them to dream bigger in the direction of their pursuits, whilst of course making them aware of challenges they might need to overcome, but at the same time, not trying to force our own experiences and limitations, accumulated over a different time period, on them. 4. Embrace Failure and Rejection In the world of innovation and entrepreneurship, failure is like a badge of honor – It shows that one has ventured out of their comfort zone to do something different, and though they might not really have succeeded the first or second time around, they have accumulated invaluable lessons and learning that they wouldn’t have ordinarily achieved. Unfortunately, I am not really sure how many individuals outside this space take time to even consider such notions. Many of us forget our first experiences of how we learnt to cycle, bike or drive a car 24

25. around for that matter, and over time, teach ourselves and others around us, to give up simply because someone else thinks that the task at hand is unachievable. The fact remains that if you aren’t really failing at something new some of the time, you are still in your comfort zone. And guess what, nothing remarkable, or new, ever came from there. Having a growth mindset will help your children push themselves wherever they will to achieve something. So whilst you encourage your children to reach for the stars, know that just the basic act of being there will make a difference –when they fall, let them know that it’s only natural that there will be setbacks before they learn to walk, or fly, for that matter. Analyse as to how things could have been done better, but don’t stay there – take the learnings forward, and know that your children are better for the experience. 5. They are special, and not so special Though it’s imperative we keep encouraging kids to bring their talents to the fore, it’s also important for them to understand that the world consists of individuals who might not necessarily see the world the way they do at all times. At a time when we are making advances to create reusable rockets as humans take the leap towards becoming a multi-planetary species, applying augmented reality as humans narrow the gap between the real world with the digital, rethinking automobiles and transportation as humans shift to electric and driverless modes of transport, it makes it almost an unpardonable waste of time and energy to dwell on external differences like gender, race, privilege, religion, region, caste etc. when we have more important pursuits at hand to further our raison d’être. Given the world of tomorrow will be shaped by the children of today, a healthy respect for others who might seem different from them will serve them well when working together to make more things happen. Families, like yours, play an important role in shaping the child’s first learning experiences. With you in the belief: Your Child Is Not Just Another Brick In The Wall Cheers & Best, Monce http://monceabraham.com/2015/12/20/not-just-another-brick-in-the-wall/ 25

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