For cohort 2 of the Academy of Care, we offer a two-month program which provides full scholarships for up to 10 participants.
Timeline of the program
26 February 2024 – 12 April 2024
The program comprises 4 phases:
- Phase 1 kicks off with two seminars on mental health, empathy, psychological first aid, trauma, stress management, plus site visits in Yangon.
- Phase 2 includes two weeks of field research in your chosen community and one-on-one mentorship during the research.
- Phase 3 involves an in-depth evaluation of individual experience, emphasizing biopsychosocial approaches, empathetic communication, and the development of community theater practices.
- In Phase 4, local, regional, or international experts and experienced trainers introduce participants to creative practices such as music therapy. This phase includes hybrid lectures, one-day seminars, interactive workshops, and presentations.
The Academy of Care program was designed in close collaboration with Dr. Aung Min (art therapist, film critic). Also on board is Dr. San San Oo (psychiatrist, EMDR therapist) from the Aung Clinic, who will conduct the first three phases of the program. The last phase of the program will be in the hands of local, regional and/or international experts in their respective fields.
What does the scholarship include?
The Academy of Care offers a total of 10 full scholarships. The scholarship includes:
- Transportation allowance
- Accommodation and travel costs (for those coming from outside Yangon)
- Per diems (daily allowance for living costs such as meals)
- Remuneration of costs for field research trips.
Scholarships will be awarded primarily to candidates facing financial hardship.
What do I gain by completing the Academy of Care’s certificate-based train-the-trainer program?
You will have gained “niche expertise” — theoretically and practically — and be able to apply and transfer your new skills professionally, to use those skills with a broad diversity of groups, and to accompany those working through trauma collectively and individually for optimal civic/social impact.
Application criteria
- Professional experience. We encourage those to apply who have a demonstrated background of at least two years in the psychosocial-creative field, have been involved in a relevant project, and/or have completed training in this area.
- Lived-experience expertise. We also welcome applications from “lived-experience experts”, i.e. those who have personally overcome mental health challenges, trauma and similar, and have emerged with renewed strength, knowledge and motivation to share their life experience as trainers themselves.
Application requirements
Sound interesting? Please complete the application form available
here.
Your application must include the following:
- Motivational statement: 500-800 words; English or Myanmar.
- Curriculum vitae: Your educational and professional background, etc.
- Relevant certificates or portfolio: Relevant documents demonstrating previous work projects in the field, relevant lived experience, or practice-based examples.
- References: Please include one recommendation letter and/or provide contact details for one to two reference contacts who can vouch for your experience.
Who can apply?
Our open call promotes inclusivity and stands against all forms of discrimination. We encourage individuals to apply who are located outside Yangon, especially those from underrepresented groups and marginalized communities. The AoC is not intended for those seeking personal healing but rather for those who desire to learn how to effectively support individuals experiencing trauma, mental health challenges, and psychosocial difficulties. We are seeking applicants who are committed to the program, eager to acquire new skills and knowledge, willing to share their expertise in their respective professional settings, and keen to have a positive impact on their working environments. Ideal candidates are involved in civil society, have a profound understanding of diverse sociocultural needs, and are strongly motivated to provide support individually and collaboratively.
Timeline
- The deadline for applications: Sunday, 11 February 2024
- The jury meets for selection process: 6-8 February 2024
- Notifications to those shortlisted: 9 February 2024
- Interviews: 12-15 February 2024
- Results announced: 16 February 2024
To help you prepare for application, we offer
online orientation sessions in Myanmar language. The sessions detail the AoC in more depth and respond to all your questions about the program.
- Friday, 19th January 2024, 16:00 – 17:00 – register by Wednesday, 17th January.
- Friday, 26th January 2024, 16:00 – 17:00 – register by Wednesday, 24th January.
Please register by sending us an email to
academyofcare.yangon@goethe.de
The first phase of the Academy of Care is funded by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Goethe-Institut.
