2nd Model IFRC General Assembly and RCRC Youth Camp

Hi Guys,

The Singapore Red Cross Youth has been invited by Korean Red Cross to participate in their 2nd Model IFRC General Assembly and RCRC Youth Camp. The Programme will take place from 01 to 09 August 2013 in Seoul, Korea.

The following is a tentative programme for the event:

1 August: Mandatory orientation for MIGA

2-5 August: 2nd MIGA

6-9 August: International RCRC Youth Camp

The agenda for this year’s MIGA will center on migration, specifically on humanitarian assistance to and social inclusion of vulnerable migrants, especially migrating youth. The youth camp will also include a field trip to a historic site in Korea and a music festival.

For interested candidates, the criteria are as follows:

1.               Age from 15 to 30 years old

2.               Preferably Singapore citizen / PR

3.               A good knowledge of Singapore cultures and the Singapore Red Cross

4.               Preferably have not represented Singapore in a similar overseas RCY event for the past 3 years

5.               No serious medical conditions

6.               Must be able to commit time in pre-trip preparations and through out the whole camp duration

Please note that confirmed participants might be required to co-pay the air fare expenses. We will keep you informed regarding the exact amount that the confirmed participants are required to pay. Accommodations, meals, local transportation and other activities will be borne by the Korean Red Cross.

Interested cadets will be required to go through a selection interview on 31 May 2013, 7.30 pm at Red Cross House.

If any of you guys are interested, please email rircbatch62@googlegroups.com by 27 / 5 / 2013 to indicate your interest. More details will be sent to those whom indicated their interest.

-B62