Project dates: 12–19 November 2024
Project place: Antwerp, Belgium
Deadline for applying: URGENT!
ABOUT THE PROJECT
At our training course, you will:
● get a better understanding of the concept of peace and its 3 levels – intrapersonal, interpersonal, and with nature;
● enlarge your knowledge about building peace on a micro level in diverse groups;
● learn tools and mechanisms for sustaining peaceful coexistence of teams and communities;
● gain knowledge and practical tools to deal with stress;
● acquire skills to boost own well-being and happiness;
● develop confidence to apply mindfulness in daily work;
● improve skills for presentations, active listening, learning, and collaboration in an international and multicultural environment;
● exchange ideas, good practices, inspirations, and share resources;
● plan a follow-up action to take place in your local community upon the course completion.
The training course is a part of the “Peace in Diversity” project implemented in 2024-2025 by Service Civil International and co-funded by the European Union.
The “Peace in Diversity” project develops conflict resolution skills in youth leaders, equips professionals and volunteers with tools for peacebuilding in daily lives, enhances partner organisations’ capacity as peace promoters, and takes co-responsibility for the peaceful future of Europe.
OBJECTIVES OF THE EVENT:
In particular, we aim to:
● demonstrate to the young people that peace starts with how we treat our neighbours and community members and motivate them to consciously support peaceful coexistence;
● equip professionals and volunteers with expertise and tools to build and sustain peace on a micro level among the youth living in diverse groups and communities;
● work with the youth so that they grow into leaders who can resolve conflicts without recourse to any type of violence.
The project foresees 2 international training courses (April and November 2024), local follow-up actions, the “Tools for Peace” webinar series, and an online workshop.
PARTICIPANS PROFILE:
- You need to be a resident (not necessarily a national) of one of the 11 project countries (Albania, Belgium, Bulgaria, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Poland, Serbia or Spain).
- You must be able to communicate in English (the working language of the course).
- You must be at least 18 years of age.
- You need to attend the whole course duration (there is no possibility of making exceptions).
- You commit yourself to organise a follow-up action in your local community/country upon the course completion (it can be e.g. a workshop, training, an activity for the local community, a peacebuilding activity with your youth group, etc.).
ACCOMMODATION and FINANCES:
All costs related to accommodation and food will be covered by the hosting organization.
Travel costs will be reimbursed up to 275 EUR.
Sending fee: 750 MKD