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Título: TC: Fostering Inclusion in Youth Work: Empowering Diverse Voices for a Brighter Future
Tema: Inclusion, diversity, empowering, future, skills, knowledge
Duração: 9 dias de 21-11-2024 a 29-11-2024
Idades dos participantes: Dos 18 aos 30 anos
Jovens portugueses: 3
Líderes portugueses: 0
Número total de participantes: 3
Idioma: Inglês
Países participantes: Portugal
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Resumo: The project is designed to the understanding of new approaches in the field of inclusion of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, by interested youth workers activly involved in the inclusion field. It is focused on creating a safe and creative space for participants to share and open up and to exchange ideas and experiences. During the course the participants will gain useful competencies in working in making projects and/or activities more inclusive.
Objectivos: The aim of the project Fostering Inclusion in Youth Work: Empowering Diverse Voices for a Brighter Future is to promote inclusivity and diversity within the youth sector by equipping youth workers, group leaders, and young participants with the skills, knowledge, and tools to create more inclusive environments. This will ensure that all young people, regardless of their background, are empowered to actively participate, contribute, and thrive in youth projects and community initiatives.
Objectives:
1.Raise Awareness of Diversity and Inclusion:
To foster understanding of the challenges faced by marginalized and underrepresented youth groups.
To highlight the importance of inclusion and diversity in youth work and its impact on community well-being.
2.Develop Inclusive Practices:
To equip youth workers and leaders with effective strategies and tools to create inclusive programs and activities that cater to diverse groups of young people.
To explore innovative approaches to overcoming barriers that prevent full participation in youth activities.
3.Empower Youth to Advocate for Inclusion:
To provide youth participants with opportunities to engage in discussions and workshops on inclusivity, enabling them to become ambassadors for inclusion within their communities.
To develop leadership and advocacy skills among youth, empowering them to promote inclusive values.
4.Enhance Cross-Cultural Understanding:
To foster intercultural dialogue among participants from diverse backgrounds, encouraging mutual understanding and respect.
To create a safe space for young people to share their experiences and challenges regarding inclusion in their respective communities.
5.Encourage Active Participation of Underrepresented Youth:
To ensure that young people from marginalized communities (e.g., ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ youth, differently-abled youth) are actively engaged in the project and feel a sense of belonging.
To work on strategies for reducing social exclusion and increasing access to opportunities for all youth.
6.Strengthen Collaboration and Networking:
To create a platform for youth workers, leaders, and participants to exchange best practices and collaborate on initiatives promoting inclusion.
To establish a sustainable network of youth inclusion ambassadors who continue to support and advocate for inclusive practices in their respective regions..
Alojamento: • Accommodation and food are fully covered. Accommodation location – Euphoria Hotel https://www.craiova- hotel.ro/accommodation/hotel-euphoria-craiova and we will also use rooms in another hotel at 2 min walking https://hotel-parc-craiova.ro/ - ALL MEALS WILL BE AT EUPHORIA HOTEL in case of need.
• Transportation will be reimbursed based on the travel band distance calculator: https://erasmus- plus.ec.europa.eu/resources-and- tools/distance-calculator
Arrival date: 21/11/2024
Departure Date: 29/11/2024
Perfil: ✔ Aged over 18 years old
✔ Working in an NGO of youth
✔ Fluent in English, both speaking and writing
✔ Motivated to take part in the project and showing involvement during all the stages of the project
✔ Able to disseminate the results of the TC in social media and through their work
✔ Having the ability to organize the follow-up and dissemination activities
✔ Be open-minded, motivated and ready to share experience and good energy
Material Necessário: What personal items to bring: laptops/tablets, personal hygiene items, comfortable clothes, any
medication you may need for daily usage, food, and items needed for the intercultural night.
What to prepare for activities: bring laptops, your association presentation (ProAtlântico will provide this info), presentation of your youth work etc? You may use any method or tool in order to present it. Be creative!:)
