بيان:دعوة لرعاية معسكر التعبير الرقمي العربي/English
Arab Digital Expression Foundation
www.arabdigitalexpression.org
Arab Digital Expression Camp
Sponsorship Package Proposal
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Arab Digital Expression Camp
16-31th of August, 2013- Cairo
I. ADEF - Arab Digital Expression Foundation
Through an on-going process of collaboration between techies, artists, activists, youth leaders, educationalists and others, the Arab Digital Expression Foundation unfolded as a hub for knowledge production and sharing. ADEF strives to develop and promote collaborative models and processes for the production and sharing of knowledge in a quest to contribute to an evolving Arab identity; one for which knowledge is critical and shared knowledge is essential for decision-making. ADEF believes it is through open culture that freedom of expression and right to knowledge thrives and becomes a force that drives us to explore and discover our endless potential.
The Arab Digital Expression Foundation (ADEF), through its core team and rich web of affiliates, creates and documents models of collaboration to design activities and projects which build on technology in order to develop self-expression, knowledge dissemination and production of thought. In its new iterations, ADEF engages with and supports Arab collectives, initiatives and groups to embark on projects that creatively capitalize on digital technology for the production of free and open knowledge and the promotion of artistic expression.
Since it began its activities in 2007, ADEF has trained 170 young Arab professionals (aged 20 to 30) from Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco, Lebanon, Palestine, Sudan and Syria in digital arts based on open-source technology and various training methodologies for the purpose of promoting expression. In parallel, ADEF has developed experiential-based curricula for youngsters, in digital music and sound, digital video, creative applications on the web and graphic design. This knowledge has been used to train 343 youngsters aged 12 to 15 from eight different Arab countries.
II. ADEC - Arab Digital Expression Camp
ADEC is a two-week summer camp for 80 participants from all Arab countries. Emphasis in trying to ensure that 50% of the youth participating are female. The number of campers is meant to fulfill the objective of organizing a large-scale event that unlike many other youngsters’ gatherings which are pursued at a smaller scale. This scale level is believed to have a more tangible impact on adding Arabic digital content, enabling more varied voices in the Arab World and promoting active and artistic expression. Furthermore, the campers themselves come not only from different countries but also from different socio-economic backgrounds (underprivileged, middle class and upper middle class). ADEF pursues funding to provide full scholarships (including travel) to underprivileged youth and partial scholarships for middle class youth while parents of upper middle class youth cover the full fees of enrollment. Funding organizations, companies, communities and individuals also contribute to scholarships. This collaborative approach promotes a larger sense of community and linkages and is enriching and empowering.
ADEF believes the most effective model to achieve its goals is through a residential summer camp. The impact of summer camps on youth has been recorded and noted for years by educational experts and parents. Residential fun-based summer camps allow for the creation of an environment conductive to free expression. Coupled with a carefully developed program – a series of workshops children join daily – and highly trained, involved and enthusiastic trainers and staff; the results are astounding. Youngsters and trainers share experiences and bond through both the physical and digital spaces they create. ADEF provides the structure and then leaves the participants to explore and experiment with digital video, digital sound and music, creative applications on the web, creative physical activities and art workshops. Because of the diversity and intensity of the program and participants, the two-week time frame is often life-changing, for both youngsters and trainers. Youngsters go on field trips to explore the historic heritage of the host country.
Final products are displayed on the Web. Other avenues of exhibition are also arranged, through local and regional media and partner organizations.
Check out sample projects of the youth from previous camps:
On our YouTube channel here: http://www.youtube.com/adeftube
III. ADEF CAMP 2013
The ADEC 2013 summer camp will be held in August 16 to 30, 2013. Summer camp fees are $ 1,450 to cover full board accommodation, education fees, computer lab facilities, and video & sound equipment scheduled trips, all sports and cultural activities, transportation from/to airport and health insurance during the camp period. Fees do not include air ticket or pocket money.
ADEF encourages parents to register and communities to donate scholarships for underprivileged youth to join our 2013 camps.
For more information, visit: arabdigitalexpression.org
IV. SPONSORSHIP
1. SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS
This is an opportunity for your company to allow 40, young Arab underprivileged children, to participate in this unique self-learning and discovery experience.
Public recognition of partnership - Your partnership will be made public through multiple avenues such as press releases sent to prominent media (media list can be provided upon request) and announcements distributed electronically to over 1,000 individuals. We also offer sponsors the opportunity to meet the rich and diverse the camp organizers and trainers.
Logo placement on materials and website - Your logo will be prominently placed on all print material including brochures, posters, flyers and banners, which are distributed broadly to our network of participants and stakeholders. Your logo will also be featured on the ADEC website. Mention and logo placement in camp documentary which is a 20min film documenting the process of the camp along with personal testimonies from campers regarding their experience. This documentary is used for publicity on the camp during school presentations, events, and is also promoted and pushed using the ADEF website and social media.
All sponsors will be receiving post camp follow-up report on each camper story through this process, and output.
2. HOW TO SPONSOR
ADEF is seeking sponsorship for 40 underprivileged Arab children who will be selected with the help of our partner NGOs in the region whose mandate focuses on youth development, ICT, arts, and expression.
Sponsors reserve the right to recommend children that may be eligible for participation and sponsorship as long as they fit the criteria of being from underprivileged backgrounds.
The cost to fund 40 children for 15 fully-residential days in the camp from outside Egypt is $ 76000 (the cost to fund one child is $ 1,900).
This includes:
- Venue: accommodation, food (4 meals/day) for the duration of the camp
- Equipment and consumables for training and activities and for three computer labs
- Travel and entertainment including exploration field trips
- Healthcare, safety and security
- The average cost of travel per child from different Arab capitals to Cairo is $450. This includes costs of - Air ticket - Airport transport – Visas - Travel insurance
3. DEMOGRAPHICS OF PARTICIPATING ARAB YOUTH
The camp is managed by a team of 30 members which include trainers, supervisors and an administration team from Lebanon, Egypt, Jordan, Tunisia, Syria, Palestine and Iraq aged between 20-40, of 50% of which are women. The camp targets 80 yougsters aged 12-15 from 8 countries (Palestine - Gaza and West Bank), Egypt, Yemen, Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, Tunisia, Morocco and Iraq.
4. WHY SPONSOR?
ADEF has been successful in managing these summer camps for the last six years and have the tools, know-how and curricula needed to ensure a smooth roll out. Check out what some of the leading international media have said about the ADEF camps: “Access to Knowledge in Egypt” – Bloomsbury book release http://www.bloomsburyacademic.com/pdf%20files/A2KEgypt.pdf “Tweet Freedom” – Wired Magazine UK http://www.wired.co.uk/wired-magazine/archive/2010/01/features/tweet-freedom.aspx?page=all
5. PREVIOUS SPONSORS
PREVIOUS AND CURRENT SPONSORS
ThoughtWorks*
Pepsico – UAE*
Open Society Foundation*
Prince Claus Fund*
International Media Support*
Naseej - Community Youth Development Invitative - Save the Children UK*
Culture Resource - Al-Mawred Al-Thaqafy*
Team: Engineering and Management Consultants*
Sadco company - Egypt*
Saudi Human Resource Development (HRD) - KSA*
A group of dedicated individuals support between 1 to 5 teenagers for scholarships each year*
We are looking forward to your contribution to our initiative which will provide opportunities for talented and underprivileged Arab youth to participate in this unique learning experience and hope for a better, more creative and more productive future.
We hope to thank you in advance for your trust and support
Regards, ADEF Team
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Arab Digital Expression Camps
August 16-31 in Ismailiya - Egypt
For the seventh year in a row, ADEF camps have been sustainable through alternative and creative models of funding based on collaborations between funders, company sponsorships and individual contributions. The underlying aim is to capture this annual opportunity and give a chance for teenagers aged 12-15 from Arab countries to take part in this life-changing experience
ADEC is a two-week summer camp for 72 participants from at least 10 Arab countries. The number of campers is meant to fulfill the objective of organizing a large-scale event that stands in different to many other youngsters’ gatherings pursued at a smaller scale. This scale level is believed to have a more tangible impact on adding Arabic digital content, enabling more varied voices in the Arab World and promoting active and artistic expression. Furthermore, the campers themselves come not only from different countries but also from different socio-economic backgrounds (underprivileged, middle class and upper middle class). ADEF pursues funding to provide full scholarships (including travel) to underprivileged youth and partial scholarships for middle class youth while parents of upper middle class youth cover the full fees of enrollment. Funding organizations, companies, communities and individuals also contribute to scholarships. This collaborative approach promotes a larger sense of community and linkages and is enriching and empowering
To contribute in partial or full scholarships for our 2013 camps please contact us at camp@arabdigitalexpression.org
The Arab Digital Expression Foundation believes the most effective model to achieve its goals is through a residential summer camp. The impact of summer camps on youth has been recorded and noted for years by educational experts and parents. Residential fun-based summer camps allow for the creation of an environment conductive to free expression. Coupled with a carefully developed program – a series of workshops children join daily – and highly trained, involved and enthusiastic trainers and staff; the results are astounding. Youngsters and trainers share experiences and bond through both the physical and digital spaces they create. ADEF provides the structure and then leaves the participants to explore and experiment in digital video, digital sound and music, and creative applications on the web, theatre, dance, visual design. They also share fun and creative sports and art workshops. Because of the diversity and intensity of the program and participants, the two-week time frame is often life-changing, for both youngsters and trainers. Youngsters go on field trips to explore the historic heritage of the host country
The ADEC 2013 summer camp will be held in Morgan Village in Ismailiya - Egypt, August 16 to 31. Summer camp fees is $ 1,450 which will cover full board accommodation, education fees, computer lab facilities, and video& sound equipment scheduled trips, all sports and cultural activities and health insurance during the camp period. Fees do not include air ticket, pocket money and transportation from/to airport
ADEF encourages parents to register and communities to donate scholarships for underprivileged youth to join our 2013 camps
This includes
Venue: accommodation, food (4 meals/day) for the duration of the camp
Equipment and consumables for training and activities and for three computer labs
Travel and entertainment including exploration field trips
Healthcare, safety and security
The average cost of travel per child from different Arab capitals to Cairo is $450. This includes costs of - Air ticket - Airport transport – Visas - Travel insurance
DEMOGRAPHICS OF PARTICIPATING ARAB YOUTH
The camp is managed by a team of 30-members which include trainers, supervisors and an administration team from Lebanon, Egypt, Jordan, Tunisia, Syria, Palestine and Iraq aged between 20-40, of which 50% are women. The camp targets 72 youth aged 12-15 from 10 countries (Palestine - Gaza and West Bank), Egypt, Yemen, Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, Tunisia, Morocco, Algeria and Iraq. Emphasis is again placed in trying to ensure that 50% of the youth participating are female
WHY SPONSOR
ADEF has been successful in managing these summer camps for the last six years and have the tools, know-how and curricula needed to ensure smooth roll out. Check out what some of the leading international media have said about the ADEF camps
“Access to Knowledge in Egypt” – Bloomsbury book release http://www.bloomsburyacademic.com/pdf%20files/A2KEgypt.pdf
“Tweet Freedom” – Wired Magazine UK
http://www.wired.co.uk/wired-magazine/archive/2010/01/features/tweet-freedom.aspx?page=all
And check our campers and trainers testimonies on our YouTube channel here: http://www.youtube.com/adeftube
PREVIOUS AND CURRENT SPONSORS
ThoughtWorks
Pepsico – UAE
Open Society Foundation
Prince Claus Fund
International Media Support
Naseej - Community Youth Development Invitative - Save the Children UK
Culture Resource - Al-Mawred Al-Thaqafy
Team: Engineering and Management Consultants
Sadco company - Egypt
Saudi Human Resource Development(HRD)-KSA
A group of dedicated individuals support between 1 to 5 teenagers for scholarships each year
About ADEF - Arab Digital Expression Foundation
Through an on-going process of collaboration between techies, artists, activists, youth leaders, educationalists and others, the Arab Digital Expression Foundation unfolded as a hub for knowledge production and sharing. ADEF strives to develop and promote collaborative models and processes for the production and sharing of knowledge in a quest to contribute to an evolving Arab identity; one for which knowledge is critical and shared knowledge is essential for decision-making. ADEF believes it is through open culture that freedom of expression and right to knowledge thrives and becomes a force that drives us to explore and discover our endless potential
The Arab Digital Expression Foundation, through its core team and rich web of affiliates, creates and documents models of collaboration to design activities and projects which build on technology in order to develop self-expression, knowledge dissemination and production of thought. In its new iterations, ADEF engages with and supports Arab collectives, initiatives and groups to embark on projects that creatively capitalize on digital technology for the production of free and open knowledge and the promotion of artistic expression