Study Session Why not change prejudices into experiences

Event: other in Hungary
Contact person: Aga Byrczek
Organisation: Loesje Armenia
Location: Budapest, Hungary
Deadline: 01/10/2011
Start: 21/11/2011
End: 27/11/2011
Loesje International and Loesje Armenia in cooperation with the Directorate of Youth and Sport of the Council of Europe announce this call for participants for the study Session “Why do not change prejudices into experiences” taking place 21-27 November 2011 (including arrival and departure days) at European Youth Center Budapest.

Aims and objectives

The training course aims to create creative tools and to empower youth leaders to work with young people helping them to undo their stereotypes and learn how to live in diverse and multicultural societies.

Objectives:

To become aware and understand the concepts of respect, and
appreciation for cultural diversity,

To explore the topic of prejudices and stereotypes and how it
looks like in the different participating countries,

To create creative tools to work on the topic of prejudices and stereotypes,

To reflect upon participants’ own position on the topic of
stereotypes and cultural diversity,

To develop the necessary skills in order to implement the follow up initiatives and to continue work in the area of international youth exchanges of young people

Profile of the participants

Active member of youth organizations (volunteers or employees) working with international projects
Interested in Loesje creative methods and ready to promote Council of Europe’s values
Between 18 and 30 years old
Able to work in English
Committed to participate actively in the full duration of the study session
Committed to contribute to the follow-up activity
Be a national or resident of one of the member states of the Council of Europe.

Application, procedure and selection of participants

The application form must be sent to [email protected]. The deadline is 01.10.2011

Enrolment fee
An enrolment fee of 50 Euros is payable by each participant. This amount will be deducted from the amount to be reimbursed for travel expenses or paid at the EYCB during the residential seminar. Travel costs and accommodation is fully covered

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Study Session Why not change prejudices into experiences

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