About the May 18 Memorial Foundation
The
May 18 Memorial Foundation was founded in 1994 with the precious funds
of the May 18 victims, Gwangju citizens, overseas Koreans and Korean
nationals in order to continue and develop the great democratic spirit
and solidarity of the May 18 Democratization Movement.
Along with the aims of spreading the history of the struggle and its
generous spirit to the global community, we hope to march altogether for
the promotion and protection of democracy, human rights and peace
building regionally and internationally.
Introduction to the Foundation Works
Since 1994, the May 18 Memorial Foundation has been conducting
and expanding many projects to commemorate the spirit and struggle of
the May 18 Democratization Movement, eventually contribute to the
peaceful reunification of Korea; and to work towards peace and human
rights throughout the world.
The
Foundation has carried out numerous projects in various fields,
including organizing memorial events, establishing scholarships,
fostering research, disseminating information to the public, publishing
relevant materials, dispensing charity and welfare benefits, building
international solidarity, and awarding the Gwangju Prize for Human
Rights.
These are main projects of the Foundation:
· May 18 Spirit Enhancement
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· May 18 Folk Academy
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· Solidarity for Democratization Movements in Asia
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· May 18 Culture and Art Project Support
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· Gwangju Prize for Human Rights
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· May 18 Historic Site Guides and Trip Studies
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· Gwangju Asia Forum
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· May 18 Research Network
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· Grant for Democracy and Human Rights Projects in Overseas
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· International Internship Exchange
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About the International Internship Program
The
International Internship Program strives to contribute to the
development of democracy and human rights throughout our international
network by recruiting 2 interns from overseas, who have been working for
human rights, democracy, and peace building organizations in their home
countries, and by giving them an opportunity to experience and learn
the history and development process of human rights and democracy in the
Republic of Korea, particularly the May 18 Democratization Movement in 1980.
Interns will have the chance to exchange and network with Korean civil
society groups. They can also choose or will be assigned research during
the course of their internship. As interns, they will be assigned
particular duties and responsibilities as part of the International
Cooperation Project.
Goals of the International Internship Program
The
annual internship program is an imperative part of the Foundation’s
mandate to promote international solidarity and further the promotion of
human rights across the world. Through the internship program the
Foundation aims:
1) to build concrete solidarity through the exchange of human resources.
2) to nurture outstanding individuals to lead global civil society.
Main Policy
The
May 18 Memorial Foundation believes that the International Internship
Program is a part of the international networking efforts of the
Foundation with international civil communities. It is a program which
allows individuals to build their career and network organizations to
share ideas and strengthen mutual prosperity for a better future.
In
this sense, the May 18 Memorial Foundation seeks applicants who are
supported by their organizations and who are required to go back to
their organizations after finishing the internship.
The Foundation requires a recommendation letter from the representative of the organizations with which applicants are involved.
This
is a co-partnership program, so organizations are also encouraged to
select staff who are interested in applying for this internship program.
Eligibility
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Applicants should be a working member of an organization. Applicants
cannot apply as individuals without the knowledge/support/recommendation
of their current organization or network.
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Applicants who have a minimum of 3 years NGO or social development work
experience, though not necessarily in the field of human rights, are
encouraged to apply.
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Applicants need to have received a proper education. Preference will be
given to those with degrees in human rights-related subjects such as
social sciences and communication, and to those who have specialized in
human rights issues within these disciplines.
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Applicants must be computer literate (email/internet, web page,
lay-out/design, etc) and proficient in English; a working knowledge of
Korean is an advantage.
Time Frame
Two interns accepted for this program will participate for 10 months, for the period March 2013 to December 2013.
Conditions of Service
The
relationship between the Foundation and the intern is one of mutual
benefit. Interns are assigned to a unit of the Foundation according to
the needs of the office and their own areas of interest. They are
involved, inter alia, in managing international conference such as
Gwangju Asia Forum, preparing for the May 18 Folk Academy, conducting
their own research, working on human rights issues, drafting analytical
papers and reports, providing substantive and technical service,
depending on the needs of the office. At the same time, the program aims
to increase the intern's understanding of current human rights issues
at the international level.
Interns
are assigned to work with a supervisor who is responsible for providing
them with an orientation of duties and a work plan. Upon completion of
the internship, the interns are required to complete their final reports
describing what was attained during the internship. Additionally, every
intern is required to complete an evaluation questionnaire on his/her
assignment and to submit it to the May 18 Memorial Foundation.
Interns must fulfill their duties and abide by the rules and regulations of the program.
In
case of illness or other circumstances that might prevent the
completion of the internship, interns will inform their supervisors.
There
is no expectancy of employment at the end of the internship and interns
cannot apply for any jobs or pursue a higher degree until the
termination of the internship.
Interns
are supposed to work from 9 AM to 6PM Monday through Friday and to
carry out the duties assigned to them. They receive a summer holiday and
a special holiday in December. They are compelled by the same duties
and obligations as regular staff members; in particular, all
confidential and unpublished information obtained during the internship
may not be used by interns.
Sojourn Expenses
Travel
costs, airfare and living expenses are provided by the Foundation.
Housing will be provided but utilities (telephone, electricity, and gas)
will be paid by interns. Public health insurance will be given to cover
accidents/illness incurred during an internship. If interns would like
more personal coverage they are encouraged to purchase a comprehensive
travel insurance policy before arriving in Korea.
Requirements
Applicants should submit the following documentation:
· Completed, dated and signed internship application form
· Curriculum Vitae
· A scanned copy of valid and not expired passport
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A write-up detailing your expectations, objectives, and interest in the
International Internship Program (not more than two pages).
· An official endorsement letter from your superior or head of your organization.
· An endorsement/referral letter from any alumni/contact/network of the Foundation in your country or abroad.
· A
copy of your full academic tran from your current university or
learning institution or other universities or institutions which you
graduated from earlier; a written sample of research work or an abstract of academic papers (3-10 pages maximum).
Please
send all the documentations listed above with the application form as
scanned documents either in PDF format or as WORD attachments.
Application Deadline
November 1, 2012 until January 11, 2013
Notification
Selected candidates will be informed within the 4th week of January 2013. Unsuccessful candidates will be notified by email and are encouraged to apply again the following year.
Contact
Solidarity Team
The May 18 Memorial Foundation
Postcode 502-260 Naebangro 152 5·18 Memorial Culture Center Seo-Gu, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
Phone: +82 62 360 0520
Fax: +82 62 360 0519
Email: 518interns@gmail.com
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