When: Friday, 3. July 2009
To: Saturday, 11. July 2009
Where: Bologna, Italy, Historic Park of Bologna
Host: Association for Democratic Initiatives and Monte Sole Peace School
Contact: ADI (linda@adi.org.mk)
More info: www.adi.org.mk

The Association for Democratic Initiatives, in cooperation with Monte Sole Peace School in Bologna and other partners, will organize a summer camp in Italy, near Bologna at Monte Sole Peace School.

Project “CreARTing common Europe” will bring together 40 secondary school studets from Italy, Macedonia, Slovenia and Serbia on 7 days youth exchange on intercultural dialogue.

The camp will take place at the historic park during the period July 3 -11, 2009.

Participants will have the opportunity to explore different cultures and traditions and discuss the meaning of European values as their common identity. This exchange will encourage participants to express their visions of diversity in a creative way – by making, for example, first European diversity postcards.

Host to this youth exchange will be Italy, as it is one of few countries that has a tradition in EU from its foundation. This exchange deals with European issues by integrating participants that are more (Italy) or less (Slovenia) familiar with EU and participants with lack of understanding of European processes.

This project is initial step-by-step transformation of youth values. The structure of the agenda is designed of 4 modules in order to promote intercultural dialogue as one of the Europe’s main value:
1) European values and identity
2) intercultural dialogue
3) theatre techiques in youth work and
4) memory as a tool for active citizenship. “Postcards on European diversity” will be presented to public in local theatre on the last day with main idea- to present the meaning of diversity dialogue.

Application Requirements:

  • Secondary school students’ are encouraged to submit their applications.
  • Eligible candidates must have Macedonian/Serbian/Slovenian citizenships.
  • The number of participants is limited to 10 participants from Macedonia.
  • The age limit of candidates is 16-19 years.
  • Since the language of the School is English, applicants should demonstrate good knowledge of English and be able to follow lectures and participate actively in discussions.
  • The Association for Democratic Initiatives will ensure equal gender representation of participants.

Deadline for application is May 15, 2009.

Costs: The Association for Democratic Initiatives will cover costs of transportation, visa, meals and accommodation.

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