New Entity for Social Action (NESA) is one of the largest rights based networks in south India comprising of constituents from Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala and Pondicherry. Being a rights based organization, deeply committed to building up of a just society, NESA has been instrumental in facilitating and supporting NGOs and community based organizations (CBOs) to enable Dalits, tribals, women and other vulnerable communities in securing and enhancing basic rights and sustainable livelihoods. More information of the organization can be accessed from www.nesaindia.org
Under a new 3 year intervention named “Developing Leadership, Preventing Violence and Ensuring Rights of Socially Marginalized Communities in South India supported by the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust, NESA is calling for applications from young women from Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala for a 33 month fellowship programme. It intends to build leadership of young women from dalit (focus on Madigas/Arundhatiyar), adivasi, minorities & other marginalized communities in the 3 states. NESA hopes that through this intervention the capacities and resources of the fellows would be substantially enhanced and a new generation of rights based community leaders would emerge in South India from among the marginalized communities. The thematic areas of work is on strengthening community based systems for prevention of Violence on Women and ensuring access to constitutional entitlements and guarantees related to right to work (NREGA), food, health and social justice and political participation.
Fellowship Details : The fellowship will start from May 1st 2010 and end by February 2013. An all inclusive fellowship of Rs 7000/month (TDS applicable) Health Insurance provided.
Availability: 25 fellowships
Criteria: Only for women belonging to Dalit (focus on Madiga/Arundhatiyar/Sakkliyar communities) Adivasi,
Religious and other Minorities, and Workers in the unorganized sector and others.
Age Limit: In between 21 and 35 yrs
Qualifications: A minimum of at least Plus two level qualification is required. Prior involvement and passion in rights based community level work. The fellowship is intended for women who have a vision/ dream and long term interest in working towards transformation in their interest areas.
Application Process: A resume mentioning all relevant information Name, age, gender, caste (mention sub category), religion, educational qualification, details of work experience, skills and capacities, involvement with any other movements (social, political etc) contact address, phone number, email etc.
A two page note mentioning
1) What is your personal motivation and background in applying for this fellowship?
2) What is the work you would like to carry on if you get the fellowship?
3) What specific goals do you hope to achieve in the first year?
Language: English, Kannada, Tamil, Malayalam or Hindi
Deadline:
Applications should reach NESA latest by 31st of March 2010.
The applications can be addressed to
The applications can be addressed to
The Executive Director,
New Entity for Social Action,
93/2 Charles Campbell Road, Cox Town,
Bangalore 560005 Karnataka.
Or
Bangalore 560005 Karnataka.
Or
email to nesa.hr@gmail.com
The letter should clearly mention "Application for NESA-SDTT Fellowship "
The letter should clearly mention "Application for NESA-SDTT Fellowship "
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