We are thrilled to announce our 2019 call for WILD applications! Women with disabilities around the world are invited to apply for the 9th International Women's Institute on Leadership and Disability (WILD) program to be held in Eugene, Oregon, USA from July 13th - August 3rd, 2019. Please share wildly through your networks!
 

Deadline to apply: Friday, November 30, 2018

ABOUT WILD

MIUSA’s Women’s Institute on Leadership and Disability (WILD) will bring together approximately 25 women leaders with disabilities from approximately 25 different countries, to strengthen leadership capacity, create new visions and build international networks of support for inclusive international development programming.

During the three-week program, participants will take part in workshops, seminars and discussions, conduct on-site visits, and participate in team-building activities, to explore challenges and exchange strategies for increasing leadership opportunities and participation of women and girls with disabilities in international development programs.

ELIGIBILITY

• WOMAN WITH A DISABILITY
• Citizen and/or resident of a country in the following regions:
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Eastern Europe
  • Latin America & Caribbean
  • Middle East
  • Pacific Islands
• Established leader and/or professional who is:
  • At least 21 years of age and older 
  • NOT an alumna of previous MIUSA exchange program that took place in the U.S.
• Use at least ONE of the following languages:
  • Conversational English (minimum)
  • Spanish
  • Sign Language with at least conversational American Sign Language (ASL)