In the Mirror – Youth Exchange project
“In the Mirror” Youth Exchange project
Trakai, Lithuania 7 – 16 May 2019
JORDANIANS ONLY … Priority for YNDI members.
Deadline to apply: 12 March 2019
Location: Trakai, Lithuania
Duration: 7 – 16 May 2019
THE AIM OF THE PROJECT IS DIVIDED IN TWO PARTS:
1. To improve dialogue between different cultures, religions, promote diversity, foster inclusion of youth and young refugees.
2. Enhance critical thinking of youngsters which would lead to the pro activeness and sense of initiative.
★ Profile of the participant
➔participants 18-30 years old who are eager to learn, meet new cultures, face stereotypes and step out of the comfort zone.
➔Participants do not need perfect English skills.
➔ resident in the sending states
➔ Strongly motivated and available for the entire period of the project;
➔ Willing to disseminate the results of the project, after the closing of the stage they are taking part in;
★ Priority:
➔ You never took part in an Erasmus+/ Youth in Action project;
➔ You never went out of the country;
➔ YNDI Members
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. We will understand more about stereotypes and know how to overcome it with critical thinking;
2. Also, more knowledge about discrimination, tackling the issue of IDP’s and refugees, understand its roots;
3. We will become more culturally competent and understand the components of diversity;
4. We will understand coaching approach, be able to use it in the daily life;
5. We will also improve sense of initiative through inclusion to daily life activities such as cooking, cleaning, organizing free time space in evenings, leading various sessions and workshops;
6. Participants will Improve 8 key competences.
METHODS:
The working methods applied in the project reflect the needs of an internationally composed group of participants, and those requirements linked to non-formal education and youth work.
Organizational aspects:
★100 % Accommodation, food and program materials are covered by the grant of Erasmus+ program.
★Three-four participants of the same sex and different nationalities will share one room.
★SHARED Bathrooms and showers AMONG ALL THE PARTICIPANTS.
★ Free wireless internet at the accommodation place.
★NO PARTICIPATION FEE!!!
