CALL FOR APPLICATIONS


• Are you aged between 25 and 40? • Are you are a British citizen of Sri Lankan descent? •

Are you free to travel from 3-10 March 2012? • Are you a working professional looking for

opportunities to support the reconciliation and development process of Sri Lanka? • Are

you keen to spend time with fellow second-generation Sri Lankans from a variety of

backgrounds, discover more about post-war Sri Lanka and foster long lasting links in

support of reconciliation?

The Royal Commonwealth Society, in collaboration with International Alert, is taking a

group of young Britons of Sri Lankan descent to engage in a week-long exchange visit to

Sri Lanka. Led by a group of young British Parliamentarians, the trip will focus on youth,

reconciliation and development. A packed, island-wide itinerary will include exchanges

with local civil society organisations, meetings with national policymakers, and discussions

with youth organisations. We are recruiting up to 8 young people from a variety of Sri

Lankan ethnic and religious backgrounds. Delegates’ costs will be covered for the visit.

If you are interested in applying, please email Meera Chindooroy at

meera.chindooroy@thercs.org with a short statement outlining:

- How you are involved in Sri Lanka-related activities;

- What skills and experience you possess that would contribute to this visit;

- What you would hope to gain from taking part in this unique trip; and

- How you would be able to take forward your experience in Sri Lanka on return to the

UK.

Please be sure to attach a recent CV in support of your application, which should include

your date of birth, details of passport(s) held and language abilities. The deadline for

applications is 5pm on Monday 16th January 2012.

The Royal Commonwealth Society is the world’s oldest and largest NGO dedicated to

promoting the values that underpin the modern Commonwealth. International Alert is a

leading independent peacebuilding organisation that works to lay the foundations for

peace and security in communities affected by violent conflict

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