- Name of the project: Training Course “Path to Harmony”
- Date of Project: Stage 1: 29.08. – 05.09.
Stage 2: 10.10.-17.10.
- Hosting organization: “ICPI and Esi labs!”
- Sending Organization: ”BRAVO”
- Place: Stage 1: Riga, Latvia
Stage 2: Tbilisi, Georgia
- Participants age: 18-30
- The number of participants: 3
- Working language: English
- Deadline for applying for STAGE 1: 29.06.2022.
ABOUT THE PROJECT
The project will provide participants with frames and tools for mindfulness-based stress reduction. The project guides participants to find new ways of personal development, self-acceptance, self-expression, and self-transformation through mindfulness-based stress reduction. During the project we will use a combination of meditation, body awareness, yoga, breathing techniques, dance and movement, and exploration of patterns of behavior, feeling, and action. We strongly believe that increased mindfulness can bring balance in the life of youth workers and their organizations.
The project consists of two stages:
Stage 1 in Riga, Latvia:
Participants will have the opportunity to embody the Path to Harmony in everything, including the environment we will be in, how we will live, how we will eat, and how we will communicate. The first stage of this training course will introduce participants with the basics of mindfulness, yoga, authentic movement, and art therapy methods & more. Facilitators have chosen to make the experience as beautiful and aesthetic, authentic and memorable as possible, therefore, some comforts will be compromised as a result.
Stage 2 in Tbilisi, Georgia:
The second stage will present the participants the opportunity to connect more with themselves and the nature around them since the training course will be conducted in an outdoor setting and practice all yoga & awareness skills gained during the first stage of the project.
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT
- To develop focus, concentration, and clear mind;
- To stimulate self-reflection through personal development sessions;
- To enhance a healthy lifestyle, physical flexibility, coordination, and body awareness through experimenting with different styles of yoga and contemporary dance movements;
- To equip them with new tools and methods for their local projects.
The project methodology is based on nonformal education (NFE) methods, valorizing the knowledge and experiences of the participants. NFE – as a means of facilitating the learning process and increasing the interactivity of the training by:
- Peer-to-peer education (learning through experience);
- The sessions will encourage high involvement of the participants;
- Will be fully oriented on the participants’ learning process;
- The participants will have the opportunity to get in touch with professionals from the field, ask questions, share experiences and widen their professional network.
PARTICIPANTS PROFILE
- Age 18+;
- Having at the least basic level of English language;
- Young people who are working directly with youngsters and are motivated to support their mental well-being and personal development;
- The course is designed for youth workers, coaches, youth leaders, youth educators, social workers, NGO workers
- People with fewer opportunities (socio-economics, geographical, cultural, discrimination)
ABOUT HOSTING ORGANIZATIONS
International Center for Peace and Integration (ICPI) is a Georgian not-for-profit non-governmental organization with a mission to provide the platform for the development of self-aware, progressive and engaged youth in civil society. We encourage personal growth, innovation, and positive change through critical thinking, intercultural understanding, support for new initiatives and collaboration. We believe in the power of education as a means to plant the seeds of change in attitude and action. We work in different social, educational and cultural fields with several target groups such as: youth, IDPs, people with fewer opportunities. We encourage personal growth, innovation and positive change through critical thinking, intercultural understanding, support for new initiatives and collaboration. We believe in the power of education as a means to plant the seeds of change in attitude and action. We work in different social, educational and cultural fields with several target groups such as: youth, IDPs, people with fewer opportunities, etc.
“Esi labs!” is a non-governmental and non-profit organization, whose operations are based on voluntary work done by members and supporters. The organization has been created with the aim to support and promote active citizenship in society; emphasize the importance of altruism, empathy and willingness to help; social entrepreneurship and volunteering both locally and internationally. Most activities implemented by Esi Labs are targeted to young people, but all of our events are open and accessible to people of all age groups and social affiliations. We are working with youth to give them more opportunities in life. And one of the main instruments is volunteering work. Esi Labs! is one of the biggest European Solidarity Corps (ESC), previously European Voluntary Service (EVS) sending organization in Latvia and the first Latvian organization certified as a sending organization of EU AID volunteers initiative
ACCOMMODATION, FOOD & TRAVELLING
All costs of accommodation are fully covered. The participants will have three meals and smaller coffee breaks will be provided during the day.
Additional information regarding the accommodation will be provided after selecting the participants.
IMPORTANT NOTE
The project consists of two Training Courses. Fist Training Course will be held in Riga, Latvia from the 28th of August to 5th of September while the second Training Course will be held in Tbilisi, Georgia from the 10th to 17th of October. All participants that take part in the Training Course in Riga will also have CHANCE and ADVANTAGE participate in the Training Course in Tbilisi, Georgia.
HOW TO APPLY?
- Complete the BRAVO- APPLICATION FORM with in English title as following ”name of the project you are applying for” until 23:59 on deadline day.
- Deadline for applying: 29.06.2023.
- Selection results: 01.07.2023.
- PARTICIPATION FEE: NO PARTICIPATION FEE
- If you have any questions don’t hesitate to contact us at: office@bravo-bih.com