- Name of the project: Training Course “Don’t judge a book by its cover!”
- Date of Project: 28.10. – 05.11.2024.
- Sending organization: “BRAIN TANK”
- Hosting organization: “Armenian Progressive Youth”
- Place: Dilijan, Armenia
- Participants age: 18+
- The number of participants: 4
- Working language: English
- Deadline for applying: 05.08.2024.
This project is supported and co-funded by the Erasmus+ program. It means that your travel costs, accommodation, and food will be fully covered if you get selected for the project. The European Commission’s support for the production of this publication does not constitute an endorsement of the contents, which reflect the views only of the authors, and the Commission nor EACEA can be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.
ABOUT THE PROJECT
The “Don’t judge a book by its cover! Diving into Living Library Methodology with Youth Workers” project combines youth work with the Living Library methodology to combat discrimination and promote social inclusion.
The long-term project has 3 main phrases:
- TRAINING COURSE | 28 October – 05 November, 2024 | Dilijan, Armenia
- SYSTEM AND OUTREACH DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES | Local Campaigns in participating countries | 05 November 2024 – 25 February 2025
- SEMINAR | 7 – 15 May, 2025 | Ommen, the Netherlands
PROJECT OBJECTIVES
The project pursues the following objectives:
- Facilitate the exchange of experiences, best practices, and knowledge among youth workers and youth organizations on combating discrimination, promoting social inclusion, and utilizing Living Library methodology effectively.
- Enhance youth workers’ knowledge and understanding of discrimination, stereotypes, and social exclusion, with a specific emphasis on the importance of diversity, inclusion, and tolerance in youth work.
- Create a platform for learning about discrimination and social inclusion issues by sharing and comparing experiences and realities in both European Union countries and neighboring partner countries.
- Foster networking among participants, encouraging the development of partnerships and joint projects under the Erasmus+ program aimed at combating discrimination, promoting social inclusion, and advancing gender equality.
- Strengthen the capacity of youth organizations to develop and implement high-quality support systems for youth activities, including the organization of Living Library events, and to establish effective partnerships with other stakeholders working towards common goals of social inclusion and diversity.
PARTICIPANTS PROFILE
The Training Course targets 4 youth workers per organization. In total, we will select 32 participants and 4 team members (trainers and facilitators), 36 in total. The selection of the participants, except those with fewer opportunities who have already been selected, will be done by the partner organizations of the project.
For the Evaluation Meeting, participants will include 32 youth workers and 4 team members, ensuring continuity with those involved from the start. Partner organizations will select 4-5 youth workers each, focusing on those interested in anti-discrimination and human rights through the Living Library methodology. Post-training, participants will receive three months of mentorship to support their activities. The meeting will maintain regional balance, fostering diverse perspectives and emphasizing teamwork, leadership, and intercultural communication skills.
* Selected participants for this project agree to participate in all 3 phases of the project (Training Course in Dilijan, Armenia, Local Campaigns in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the Seminar in Ommen, the Netherlands).
ABOUT HOSTING ORGANIZATION
Armenian Progressive Youth known as APY is a youth organization based in Yerevan, Armenia. APY was officially founded in 2009 by a group of like-minded young people and students whose paths crossed on the implementation of joint initiatives.
We are a non-profit, non-political organization aiming to support, inspire and engage young people from Armenia and all over the world to develop their social leadership skills, to take their civic responsibility and to act as change-makers. Through different projects, initiatives and non-formal education tools we help young people to succeed, ensuring that they develop the knowledge, skills, attitudes and competences to fit to the modern world.
ACCOMMODATION, FOOD & TRAVELLING
During the Training Course, the participants will be accommodated in Dilijan, Armenia. Located in Haghartsin, Vanatun Monastery Stay has a restaurant, garden, and terrace. At the hotel, the rooms include a wardrobe. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. During the activity, food will be prepared by experienced cooks, provided at the venue. Three meals and two coffee breaks per day will be provided.
See more information about the accommodation here.
TRAVEL AND COST LIMITS:
Bosnia and Herzegovina – Fully Covered
How to apply?
- Complete the BRAVO- APPLICATION FORM in English title as following ”name of the project you are applying for” until 23:59 on deadline day.
- Deadline for applying: 05.08.2024.
- PARTICIPATION FEE: NO PARTICIPATION FEE
- If you have any questions don’t hesitate to contact us at: info@braintank.ba