The last Day for Applications is November 8, 2007
GO-FOSS : Call for applications
This is a call for application for GO-FOSS,2007 - Free Training on Free and Open Source Technologies for NGOs and SMEs from December 1st,2007 to January 2nd,2008. If you would like to participate, you will need to attend the entire training session for the specific batch, which means full training session of 15 days.
Who should attend :
This is an event for IT professionals actively working with the NGO or SME sector. As we have limited space and funds, we cannot accept all applications. There are a limited number of travel subsidies available for participants outside from the capital city. Between the 9th and 12th December,2007 we will personally inform each applicant if we are able to invite him/her.
Please send the completed application form in plain text form to gofoss@ossmovement.org. The deadline for sending your completed application form is 8th November,2007. Please refer below for the format of the application form.
Please answer the following questions. You do not need to write long responses, but please provide us with enough information to understand your skills and interests, and to have a sense of why you want to attend this event and how you can contribute to the community after the participation .
Please provide answers to all the following questions.
1) Basic personal information:
a. Name:
b. Gender:
c. Date of Birth:
d. Affiliation/organisation:
e. E-mail address:
f. Telephone and emergency contact number(s):
g. Anything else we should know about you (allergies, medical condition, special needs):
2) What is your experience of working with NGOs and SMEs. What kinds of projects and initiatives have you worked on?
3) Have you been involved with any technology projects for NGOs or SMEs? If so please briefly explain them.
4) Where do you live now, and what is your current professional affiliation (organisation you work for, mission of the organisation, position you have in the rganisation)?
5) Please describe your current technical expertise and ability.
6) Why are you interested in attending "GO-FOSS" ?
7) Are you able/willing to share the acquired skills in your work environment after "GO-FOSS"? If yes, how and how many people do you plan to reach?
Applications that will omit any of the questions will not be reviewed.
Last Day for Applications November 8, 2007