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EIAP John Thompson Fellowship Programme
2024The primary objectives of the JTF programme are to impart fundamental knowledge of trade union organization, refine leadership skills, raise awareness of union specific structures and policies, assist, and guide the development of strategic plans aligned with the union priorities and needs, and share best practices on recruitment, engagement, communication,...EIAP John Thompson Fellowship Programme -
Myanmar
Educational support for Burmese refugees' children
2023 - 2025The Parami School was established in 1998 to provide educational opportunities to the children of Burmese migrants and refugees. Since the coup by the military in 2021, the number of refugees has increased due to the civil war and political instability in Myanmar, and the number of students attending Parami...Educational support for Burmese refugees' children -
Nepal, Philippines
Promoting educators' rights in Asia
2022 - 2025The shrinking space of democracy and disrespect for human rights in many Asian countries reduces also the possibilities of constructive dialogue and societal progress. The shift in decision-making from human rights based towards more market driven policy making influences the basic rights of citizens. The shrinking liberty of action of...Promoting educators' rights in Asia -
Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Somalia, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi
John Thompson Fellowship programme (Africa)
2022 - 2025Train selected union representatives, including leadership in various aspects of unionism.John Thompson Fellowship programme (Africa) -
Fiji, Vanuatu, Tonga, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands
John Thompson Fellowship training programme (COPE-Pacific)
2019 - 2022The JTF is a four year program with a focus on the sub-regional level proposed for the following reasons including, and not limited to: Similarity of the issues being faced by the unions in the sub-region; Sharing good practices and lessons learnt based on the experience in the sub-region; Fostering...John Thompson Fellowship training programme (COPE-Pacific)