Call for Participants for " Active Citizenship in a Changing Society: Training for Young Peace Builders " Training Course in Groningen, The Netherlands Date : The training course will take place from 20 August – 26 August (travel days excluded) Place : Groningen, The Netherlands Number of Participants from DNB: 2 Idea & Objectives : In both Europe and in the Mediterranean Region, young people often don’t feel very much involved in their societies. Minorities are being discriminated and unemployment rates are high. People feel their ‘rights’ are not being respected and at the same time, they are not communicating with each other. In the end, these feelings could end up in (new) conflicts. The Mediterranean Region recently saw important changes, after the ‘Arab Awakening’. This offers a new start for youngsters, to contribute to their local realities. Although most countries in Europe experienced multiple years of peace, many youngsters are dealing with the same kind of problems. This 7-day Training Course will gather 24 young participants from both Europe and the Mediterranean Region, to start up an intercultural dialogue about the meaning of active citizenship and a peaceful society. What can youngsters do, to shape their own future? Professional trainers will set up several non-formal educational activities, such as brain storms, presentations and role-playing games. The participants will be highly responsible for their own learning process, with a focus on Skills, Knowledge and Attitudes (SKA’s). After the project, the participants will have a clear idea about how they can contribute to a peaceful, inclusive society. Main objectives: The project aims to empower the participants with SKA’s on the following topics: Intercultural, interreligious dialogue Conflict management Youth participation and active citizenship Human rights Ability of speaking English, working in groups, expressing yourself Passing on gained SKA’s to others in a creative way Priority will be given to participants matching the following profile: Youth leaders, representatives of NGOs or other structures No expertise in the topics is needed, but welcomed for input during sessions, enthusiasm is most important; Ability to work in English; Travel Cost: You will pay 100% from travel cost and during the project you will get 70% refund. Visa Cost: You will pay 100% of the visa cost and during the project you will get 100% refund Who Can Apply? Participant should be: - DNB Member - Participated in “Saffer Masr” Course - Active member with DNB Activities If you are interested , please fill this online application Deadline for receiving the applications is Thursday 30th May 2013 Regards, International Relations Committee Development NO Borders |