- Name of the project: Training Course “Media Literacy and Tackling Disinformation”
- Date of Project: 03.07. – 10.07.2024.
- Sending Organization: “BRAVO”
- Place: Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Participants age: 18+
- Working language: English
- Deadline for applying: 22.06.2024.
This project is supported and co-funded by the Erasmus+ programme. 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.
AIM OF THE PROJECT
The project on media literacy and combating misinformation will take place in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Istanbul. To enable young people to play a greater role in society, to promote active citizenship, to encourage young people to be creative in society to enable them to become leaders, to ensure that they take an active role in civil society, to provide them with information and knowledge about media literacy, and experiences, encouraging digitalization, combating misinformation and provocations to ensure that they do so.
PARTICIPANTS PROFILE
The ideal participants for this project are young people motivated to learn, grow, and forge connections. Participants must demonstrate a readiness to foster personal leadership and inclusion. They should recognize the importance of leadership in creating positive change and be eager to cultivate their leadership skills.
It is created for young people from 18 years who are eager to extend their knowledge, upgrade their skills, and broaden their horizons. Participants must come from the following countries:
- BiH (5 participants/youth workers)
- Türkiye (3 participants/youth workers)
- Lithuania (1 participant/youth worker)
- Romania (3 participants/youth workers)
- Bulgaria (3 participants/youth workers)
- North Macedonia (1 participants/youth workers)
Participants must be able to communicate in English. Participants must attend all training sessions and actively participate in them.
IMPORTANT NOTE
The participants who take part in the first phase of the project in Sarajevo will also get the opportunity to participate in the second phase in Istanbul from 14.07. to 21.07.
ABOUT HOSTING ORGANIZATION
The Bosnian Representative Association for Valuable Opportunities (BRAVO) is non-profit and non-governmental organization. The things that make this organization outstanding and ready to assume responsibility are core principles: tolerance, democracy, diversity, voluntariness, and openness.
Our teams are working in the following fields/topics: Human Rights, Anti-Trafficking, People with disabilities, Reproductive health and STDs, Gender Equality and Combating Gender-Based Violence, Sports on a daily basis, Audio and Video production, People with fewer opportunities, Organizing events, Entrepreneurship, IT and ICT, Technology, Humanitarian actions, National and International projects, Support in fight against Criminal and Corruption, Accelerating start- ups, Industry 4.0, Entrepreneurship, Project management, Refugees and Migrants, Creative Actions, but at the same time we are working on publishing books, brochures, newsletters, flyers, affiliations, and other publications, and a lot of other activities.
Our general target group is youth within the age range of 15 to 35, but we focus on all people in need of help and our support. Bearing that in mind, we say that we care for people from 3 to 103. The focus of our organization is on international projects, including all sectors and topics mentioned above, but at the same time, working with people with fewer opportunities and taking care of European values and principles. We are working with institutions for people with disabilities, such as institutions for deaf and blind people.
Through our activities, in cooperation with institutions and organizations led by people with disabilities, we are teaching silent language and doing sports activities with blind people. In our projects as coordinators or hosting organizations, we love to bring participants to one of these two institutions and give them an opportunity to learn something totally new.
ACCOMMODATION, FOOD & TRAVELLING
Participants will be accommodated in Hotel BM International.
Pijačna 2, Sarajevo 71000, Bosnia and Herzegovina HOTEL BM INTERNATIONAL
The hotel is located on the main road between the city center and the smaller city center called Ilidža. It has parking for guests, and two tram stops are only a couple of minutes away. Whether it’s about individuals or entire families, the hotel offers tourists comfort and quality service, and business customers can even rent an office or business premises for several days as needed. Hotel BM International apartments have separate bedrooms, a separate kitchen with a dining area, mini-bar, and bathroom with toilet. Cable TV, telephone and free internet access over a wireless network are just a few of the details included in this offer. During the stay, food will be prepared by experienced cooks, provided at the venue. Three meals and two coffee breaks per day will be provided.
TRAVEL AND COST LIMITS:
Bosnia and Herzegovina – 30€
Türkiye, Lithuania, Romania, Bulgaria– 275€
North Macedonia – 180€
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: 22.06.2024.
- Selection results: 25.06.2024.
- PARTICIPATION FEE: NO PARTICIPATION FEE
- If you have any questions don’t hesitate to contact us at: office@bravo-bih.com