Programi profesionalnih razmena

The BOLD Community Engagement Exchange Program (CEE) is a transformational leadership development experience that equips emerging civil society leaders, ages 21-27, to harness the power of networks, relationships, and technology to develop multisector approaches and build healthy and engaged communities in over 100 countries.

Join a global network of emerging leaders dedicated to impacting lasting change in their communities.

CEE Fellows are innovators, activists, and changemakers making a difference in the areas of Environmental Sustainability, Women and Gender Issues, Youth Engagement, Civic Dialogue and Peacebuilding, and Open and Participatory Government. Explore civil society through a three-month fully-funded U.S. Practicum. Build leadership capacity with tailored leadership and civic engagement curriculum. Create and implement a unique community engagement project Engage with a global alumni network through Innovation Hubs and follow-on grant opportunities

Program eligibility:

• • You will be between the ages of 21-27 on the application close date: July 2, 2024
  • You are a citizen of Serbia
  • You have a minimum of two years of professional or volunteer experience at the time of application
  • You are living and working in Serbia at the time of application
    • Individuals with refugee status working on behalf of their home community may be given special consideration
    • You are working on a community project in your home country, either in a professional or volunteer capacity, with a vision to pursue a career working to support civil society
  • You have a high level of proficiency in spoken and written English at the time of application Semifinalists will be required to take or submit previous scores from a TOEFL or IELTS English language exam and must receive or show proof of a minimum TOEFL score of 68, IELTS score of 6.0, or a Duolingo English Test score of 95
  • You are available to travel to the United States for three months from approximately March to July
    2025
  • You are committed to returning to your home country to apply your experience and complete a Community Engagement Project (CEP)
  • You are not a citizen or permanent resident of the United States and have not applied for U.S.

permanent residency within the past three years

• You are eligible to receive a U.S. J-1 visa
  • Applicants who have participated in an exchange program sponsored by the U.S. government must have fulfilled their two-year home residency requirement by the time of application
• You are committed to returning to your home country for a minimum of two years after completing the CEE Program and
• Neither you nor your immediate family members are employees or consultants of IREX or the U.S. Department of State

Financial Support:

The program covers the costs associated with:

• J-1 visa application
• Round-trip travel from participants’ home city to the United States
• Monthly allowance to cover housing, meals, and other living expenses while in the United States
• Accident and sickness insurance

Program Themes:

1. Civic Dialogue and Peace Building;
2. Environmental Sustainability;
3. Open and Participatory Government;
4. Women and Gender issues;
5. Youth Engagement are encouraged to apply.

Program Timelines:

July 2, 2024: Application closes

August 26, 2024: Semifinalists are notified

October 09, 2024: Finalists and alternates are notified

December 2024- January 2025: Pre-departure orientation (virtual)

March – June 2025: Program in the U.S.

July – December 2025: Participants implement Community Engagement Projects (CEPs) and Community Engagement Project Exchange

February – September 2026: Innovation Hub Activities

Applications must be submitted online at https://cee.irex.org/ by July 2, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. EDT to be
considered for the program. Applications that are mailed, faxed, or emailed to IREX will not be accepted.
Please direct any questions after reading this document to Apply.CEE@irex.org.

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