- Name of the project: Youth Exchange “Anyone Hears my Voice”
- Date of Project: 01.07.2024. – 10.07.2024.
- Sending Organization: ”BRAVO”
- Hosting organization: ‘’Ali Osman Sönmez Mesleki ve Teknik Anadolu Lisesi”
- Place: Bursa, Türkiye
- Participants age: 16-30
- The number of participants: 7
- Working language: English
- Deadline for applying: 06.05.2024.
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
“Anyone Hears My Voice?” aims at bringing together 35 participants aged 16-29 between 01-10 July from Turkey, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Slovakia and Italy. The participants (6+ one leader) in total 7, will stay together for 10 days. During this period participants will learn essential natural disaster survival skills. When it comes to natural disasters such earthquakes and floods it may hit us and our families any time, causing serious harm to our habitation areas and our lives. Within this project in the field of youth, our institution aims to disseminate essential survival skills among young people from 5 different countries (Türkiye, North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovakia and Italy) on disaster. EU policy documents in the field of youth consistently insist that young people and NGOs together take the initiative to help member states deal with this problem through volunteering activities, disaster prevention plans and awareness-raising activities. Through the project activities we will come up with key knowledges linked to disaster management and emergency action plans we have formed in the consortium with our partnering organizations. At the same time, we plan to increase the participants’ capacities in this field and successfully improve their current knowledge/skills.
PROJECT OBJECTIVES
1. Identity Exploration and Icebreaking:
- To facilitate participants in learning about their own identities and origins.
- To encourage participants to share information about their origins and expectations, fostering a sense of camaraderie and understanding among participants.
- To enhance participants’ public speaking and presentation skills through sharing personal experiences and ideas.
2. Peer Learning on Natural Disasters:
- To educate participants about natural disasters, including their causes and impacts on urban and environmental settings.
- To provide participants with knowledge from experts on how to assist those affected by natural disasters.
3. Earthquake Simulation and Preparedness:
- To use earthquake simulators as educational tools for participants to recognize earthquake manifestations.
- To educate participants about the short-term and long-term consequences of earthquakes, including damage to buildings and infrastructure.
- To instruct participants on essential safety measures and behaviors during earthquakes to ensure their well-being.
4. Self-Exploration and Confidence Building:
- To empower participants to explore their potential and develop self-confidence.
- To equip participants with volunteer skills necessary for post-natural disaster assistance.
5. Promoting Responsibility in Europe:
- To bring together 35 young participants from diverse backgrounds to participate in the Erasmus+ Programme.
- To foster a sense of responsibility among participants towards building a modern, healthy European community.
- To promote friendship, respect, and tolerance among participants, which they will disseminate in their communities.
6. Cultural Understanding and Respect:
- To facilitate cultural exchange and understanding among participants representing five different cultures.
- To encourage participants to respect and appreciate other customs, beliefs, and lifestyles.
- To equip participants with skills and attitudes that promote cooperation and understanding across cultural differences, to be utilized in their future endeavors and community engagements.
PARTICIPANTS PROFILE
Each participating country will contribute a team consisting of six participants and one group leader, with a preference for a gender-balanced group comprising three boys and four girls, aged between 16 and 29 years old. There is no age limit for the group leader. Ideally, at least one participant in each group should possess first-aid training. All participants should demonstrate fluency in English, high levels of motivation, and a strong sense of responsibility, coupled with adept time management skills. Cultural competence is valued, fostering an environment of mutual respect and understanding. Furthermore, participants should be willing to share the project outcomes on their personal social media platforms, extending the project’s reach and impact beyond the immediate participants.
ACCOMMODATION, FOOD & TRAVELLING
The participants will stay in Ali Sonmez Mesleki Lisesi school campus. Each room is prepared for 2-3 participants. The project will cover all accommodation and food expenses, which include three meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) as well as coffee breaks.
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: 06.05.2024.
- Selection Results: 08.05.2024.
- PARTICIPATION FEE: NO PARTICIPATION FEE
- If you have any questions don’t hesitate to contact us at: office@bravo-bih.com