Mobility International USA (MIUSA) Invites Women with Disabilities to Apply for the 8th International Women’s Institute on Leadership & Disability (WILD)
July 30 – August 21, 2016
APPLICATION AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH ONLINE AT: http://www.miusa.org/news/2016/WILDcallforapplications
MIUSA’s Women’s Institute on Leadership and Disability (WILD) will bring together approximately 20 women leaders with disabilities from approximately 20 different countries, to strengthen leadership capacity, create new visions and build international networks of support for inclusive international development programming. During the three-week program, participants will take part in workshops, seminars and discussions, conduct on-site visits, and participate in team-building activities, to explore challenges and exchange strategies for increasing leadership opportunities and participation of women and girls with disabilities in international development programs.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Women with disabilities
- At least 21 years of age
- Use English, Spanish, or sign language
- Be from regions: Africa, Asia, Caribbean, Eastern Europe, Latin America, Middle East, and South Pacific
- Membership in an organization and demonstrate a commitment to working for the rights of women and girls with disabilities