“Arts for Youth Rights”

Международен Младежки Обмен
“Arts for Youth Rights”

27.12.-05.01.2020
Klaffer, Austria

 

Summary:

The purpose of this project is to teach youth about human rights, specifically the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights and inspire them to become advocates for tolerance and peace. Because of the various conflicts that exist in Europe from past 4 years, the young people need to learn about human rights and their importance in a modern and liberal democracy, and to be sensitive for violations of these rights.

For the organizations involved in this project, the Human Rights topic is very important because of the interethnic and migration issue. Dignity is the most outstanding characteristic nature of a human being. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights has been established with the aim of keeping this dignity upright and to protect people from injustice within the borders of a state. Therefore, it’s universal and the United Nations made it clear that Human Rights are no longer a matter of domestic affairs but belong to every human being just because it’s a human being.

Human Rights are not only a way towards dignity. From a political point of view they are crucial for establishing and running a modern liberal democracy and are part of the constitution of each country within the EU. They guarantee that minorities and their rights are respected because the majority rules. They guarantee that there is an opposition as part of the political life and that this opposition has the right of control.

Nowadays there are political occurrences going on throughout whole Europe that try to tear us away from Human Rights. Terrorist attacks, extremism, tendencies towards totalitarianism in any kind are questioning the Human Rights. So, especially for young people, it is important to learn about Human Rights and how to share them in a modern and liberal democracy, their importance for a society and to make them sensitive for violations of these rights.

The objectives of the project are:

-to promote understanding and awareness of the importance of Human Rights 4- -developing methods and abilities to use human rights in their daily life 4- -developing artistic skills for expressing thoughts and emotions

-to show young people through non-formal education and intercultural education concept about Human Rights

Participant`s profile required:

1. Every group should prepare 7 youngsters 14-19 years old plus one group leader over 21 years old;
2. Participants are expected to be part of the full duration of the activity;
3. Be aware that this activity will be in English;
4. Participants with fewer opportunities and rural areas will have priority.

Venue:

The training course will take place in Klaffer, Austria. Further information about the venue will be shared with the selected participants.

Working methods:

All the training will be done through the methods of non-formal education. The activities will be for example brain storming’s, plenary discussions, simulations, role plays, team building, energizers, ice breakers and many others. Non formal education we remember you that is voluntary, no hierarchical and all its methods are based on the concept of learning by doing.

What to bring with me:

• Towels and hygiene products.
• Medicines if needed.
• Waterproof and warm clothes.
• House shoes.
• We will have an intercultural evening, so bring your national food and drink.
• Bring your national flag, magazines, postcards what will help you to introduce your country.
• If you bring your laptop will be easier for working, but is not mandatory.
• ….and your good mood. This is the most important ☺

Intercultural night:

What we expect from you to present in these nights are: local or national dances, local music, games, little sweets, drinks, pictures, etc. from your countries.
Every country will prepare a short presentation of their culture, using all kinds of methods. It’s preferred a short and FUNNY presentation, such as showing pictures and commenting it, quiz, short video (either already existing or made by you), etc. (YES – use your creativity!). For the intercultural night, we ask you to prepare in advance a brief performance (singing, your traditional music, popular dances) to present your group (typical costumes are really welcomed!).
The main idea of this presentation is: What is important for a stranger to know about my country?
Any kind of presentation is granted, better not to do a power-point presentation to avoid yawning.
The Intercultural night is the “most wanted event” on the beginning of the youth exchange. It is a sort of traditional night opened to all participant audience made up of our group leaders, youth workers, facilitators, participants to the exchange. All National groups are asked to perform briefly (10 for your NGO and country/city not more, and 10 min for traditional dances and music) in order to introduce their self. Certainly, we need your enthusiasm and energy!!
For the Intercultural evening a Swedish buffet (cold buffet) will be organized. Here every country will bring traditional food dishes. The food that will be brought must be eatable without any processing (boiling, frying, etc). The dishes must also be accompanied by a brief description (their origin and ingredients, the way they are eaten…)

Travel Costs:

100% of the participants‘ travel costs will be reimbursed within the valid budget sums calculated according to the official rules of Erasmus+ programme. If a sum exceeds the limit, the excess will be paid by the participants themselves. The reimbursement limit is 275€ per participant from Bulgaria.

Financial support:

Project is supported by “Erasmus+” program. Accommodation, meals, program and travel cost (based on distance) are covered from grant. 15 BGN will be deducted from the guarantee of 100 BGN which every participant must send prior the departure, in order to be covered the different taxes, related to the participation of each representative from Bulgaria (bank transfer fees, post expenses, difference in the exchange rates, etc.). This guarantee will be reimbursed after completing all the dissemination activities, the participant is required to conduct after returning to Bulgaria.

Insurance:

The travel insurance is not mandatory but it is highly recommended. It costs 1 BGN/day and covers all the common injuries during projects up to 5000 Euro. Our organization is not covering insurance, it is individual, but we are going to support you to obtain a proper insurance for the duration of the project. For more information about the insurance, contact us.

YouthPass:

Every participant is individually entitled to receive a Youthpass Certificate, which confirms participation and validates the non-formal learning (NFL) experience of Training course project. Validating the learning experiences of participants is important in itself and the document can be of benefit in terms of the educational or employment future of the participant. Through Youthpass the European Commission ensures the Training course activity is recognized as a non-formal learning experience.
(*For more information on Youthpass you may click on this page to check it online)

Applicants MUST:

1. Read carefully the Terms and Conditions you are agreeing with, when sending your application!
2. Read carefully the Privacy Policy page.
3. Have a valid ID/International passport.
4. Possess valid European Health Card.
5. Download, fill in and send to: stanimir.chukov@gmail.com – APPLICATION FORM 
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