Friends (apologies if you receive this more than once) The Association for Progressive Communications (www.apc.org), of which our NGO is a part, is organizing the trainors workshop below in Manila next month...Slots are limited but trainors from the priority countries who are able to echo these modules nationally are encouraged to apply... Please feel free to write Ann Tothill < [EMAIL PROTECTED] > if you are interested and meet the basic requirements. Thanks...
Al Alegre Foundation for Media Alternatives ---------------------------------------------------------------- APC SOUTH/SOUTH EAST ASIA SECURE COMPUTING AND ONLINE COMMUNICATIONS TRAIN-THE-TRAINER WORKSHOP Manila, Philippines, 20 - 24 May 2005 Closing date for applications: 15 April 2005 ---------------------------------------------------------------- Dear colleague You are invited to apply to participate in the following train-the- trainer workshop. The workshop is targeted at information and communication technologies (ICTs) trainers from South/South East Asia, and aims to: * Raise ICTs trainers' awareness of issues relating to secure computing and online communications in general and in high risk contexts. * Develop ICTs trainers' skills in tools which support secure computing and online communications. * Develop ICTs trainers' skills in curriculum development and capacity building around secure computing and online communications. The workshop is being organized by the Association for Progressive Communications (APC) with the support of the Open Society Institute. It will take place in Manila, Philippines, 20 - 24 May 2005. BACKGROUND As Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) around the world make increasing use of online technologies there is a corresponding increase in the need for skills and knowledge to ensure that the use of ICTs is both effective and secure. It is precisely as CSOs become more dependent on ICTs in their work that they are at their most vulnerable. This vulnerability is especially acute in the case of CSOs operating in high risks contexts such as repressive political conditions and situations of conflict. Threats range from the general--such as vulnerability to malware and data loss due to poor "computer housekeeping"--to direct surveillance. This initiative seeks to promote an informed culture of secure online communications in CSOs in South/South East Asia, particularly among those working in high risk contexts, by building the capacity of trainers who work with these organizations. WORKSHOP CONTENT The workshop will cover the broad areas listed below. The final programme will be fine-tuned in line with the skills and needs of participants. * Overview of issues in secure computing and online communications (e.g. viruses and other malware, access control, data security, online security). * Secure computing and online communications in high risk contexts: issues and tools (e.g. the Martus secure online reporting tool). * Tools to support secure computing and online communications. * Strategic technology planning for secure computing and online communications. * Effective capacity building approaches to secure computing and online communications. WHO CAN APPLY This workshop is aimed at ICTs *trainers* from South/South East Asia. Participants will be expected to * Have experience as ICTs trainers. * Have good general ICTs skills. * Be employed by or working closely with civil society organizations or networks. Applications from all South/South East Asia countries will be considered, but trainers from Bangladesh, Burma, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam are particularly encouraged to apply. TRAVEL AND ACCOMODATION COSTS The cost of travel, accommodation and meals will be covered for successful applicants. HOW CAN YOU APPLY FOR THE WORKSHOP? Send an e-mail message with the information listed below to Ann Tothill: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Applications should be submitted AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, but no later than 15 April 2005. 1) Your name and e-mail address 2) Your physical address and fax/telephone number 3) Information about your organizational ties 3a) If you are employed by a CSO: * The name of your organization and a brief description of your organizations' activities. * A description of your role within your organization and your training responsibilities within the organization. OR 3b) If you are NOT employed by a CSO: * A description of your training-related activities in the CSO sector in South/South East Asia. * A letter of support for your participation in the workshop from a civil society organization or network in South/South East Asia. 4) A short description of your experience as an ICTs trainer. 5) A short description of your ICTs skills, including secure computing and online communications-related skills. 6) A brief outline of the secure computing and online communications topics and tools you are *most* interested in learning about. 7) A description of how you expect to disseminate the skills/knowledge you gain during the workshop. Please contact Ann Tothill, [EMAIL PROTECTED] if you have any questions about the programme. ---------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THE ASSOCIATION FOR PROGRESSIVE COMMUNICATIONS (APC) Founded in 1990, the Association for Progressive Communications (APC) is an international network of civil society organizations dedicated to empowering and supporting groups and individuals working for peace, human rights, development and protection of the environment through the strategic use of information and communication technologies (ICTs), including the Internet. http://www.apc.org/ ----------------------------------------------------------------- Ann Tothill [EMAIL PROTECTED] Strategic Use and Capacity Building Programme Manager APC - The Association for Progressive Communications http://www.apc.org/ Tel. +61 2 8920 0274 ----------------------------------------------------------------- ItrainOnline: Sharing Internet Knowledge http://www.itrainonline.org/ ----------------------------------------------------------------- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The Internet and Democracy Across Asia: MAY 2001 Online Trends in Governance, Civil Society and Media More information at: http://www.e-democracy.org/do Rule: No more than two posts a day per participant. 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