The Syrian Diaspora Leaders Programme is calling for people who want to build their capacity to contribute both to Syria and to the diaspora community in the UK. Run by Common Purpose and funded by Islamic Relief, it is free to attend and aims to inspire new ideas and equip the participants with the connections and tools to make a greater impact.
Applications by midnight on 14th May for the programme which runs online in June 2021.
Who takes part?
Applications are invited from exceptional leaders from the Syrian diaspora – from those early in their careers, to established leaders. The programme is seeking a participant group that includes people from different generations. They may have experience of leadership from different walks of life and from any sector. Representatives from Newcastle and the North East are sought, as there are none currently.
Why take part?
The experience will help participants to:
- stretch their analytical and creative skills by exposing them to a new approach to innovation
- develop their Cultural Intelligence, the ability to cross boundaries and thrive in multiple cultures
- enhance their ability to Lead Beyond Authority – to lead in situations where they have no formal power, key for diaspora leaders
- build new networks, by giving them access to participants and contributors they might otherwise never meet
- develop their thinking on possible futures for Syria and grow their capacity to translate that thinking into positive action.
How to apply and programme dates
- All sessions are on Zoom
- Welcome webinar: 09 June 2021
- Programme: 16–18 and 21–22 June 2021
- Alumni Connect event: 22 July 2021
If you would like to know more about this programme, please contact Common Purpose.
What will it cost? There is no cost to the participants to take part, this programme is funded by Islamic Relief Worldwide.
How do I Apply? Please click the Apply button. The application deadline is midnight (UK) on Friday 14 May 2021.
The challenge
The programme focuses on a challenge: “How can diaspora leaders use their skills, talents and networks to benefit Syria and the diaspora community?”
This challenge will provide the framework for the programme. Over five days participants are guided through a process of creativity and innovation, to explore the challenge from every possible angle – hearing from leaders with knowledge of Syria, development challenges and/or diaspora leadership.
Participants work up practical ideas in response to the challenge, which they present to a panel of senior leaders at the end of the programme.
They then work on their ideas individually and collectively, building long-lasting connections and developing projects that can be prototyped in the ‘real world’ beyond the programme.
Following the five day programme Common Purpose will run an online event to bring together and connect the alumni of all four Syrian Diaspora Leaders programmes.