OBJECTIVES
- To create ties of knowledge and friendship for ICT and partner countries and various participants
- To gain a better knowledge of various cultures, languages and traditions and to build bridges between European countries and their citizens through personal and professional connections
- Learning about the ties between the different cultures that make up the European Union
- By comparing them and drawing conclusions about cross-cultural differences and similarities that enrich and unite us
- Practicing interactive and inspiring ways of presenting the traditions, culture and history of partner countries.
- Developing a sincere sense of tolerance towards cultural and historical differences with the knowledge of youth workers
This training course is targeted at youth workers and youth leaders (active members of organizations, communities who work with young people & are involved in activities carried out by sending organizations). Ideally, participants should be in a position of daily working with youngsters. It is not a must to be a full active member of the sending organization as the youth workers may come from the community youth centers or local schools & institutions of partner organizations.
PARTNERS
Kultur und Art Initiative e.V., Germany
Lidosk, Turkey
Asociatia ALLONS-Y, Romania
Stichting Rajodoon, Netherlands
Desert Bloom for Training and Sustainable Development, Jordan
Youth Center of Georgia, Georgia
Center for Educational and Development Initiative Innova Lab Bitola, North Macedonia
Rasio Prespektiva, Latvia
PARTICIPANTS
We are looking for 4 participants and 1 group leader from each country with the following profile.
IMPORTANT comment for Sending Organisation: During the selection process give attention to choose 2 male, 2 female participants to ensure the gender balance.
- 18+;
- Youth workers, youth leaders, activists on the European level are involved in everyday work with young people;
- Interested in the topic of digitalization, digital culture, digital vision, e culture etc.
- Open to learn and implement new collaborative digital tools that can be used in their daily work;
- Motivated to develop their personal and professional competencies in an international environment (to improve their skills in communication, teamwork, problem-solving, presentation, facilitation, and conflict management);
- Willing to participate actively and share knowledge, expertise, and positive energy with the other participants.
Application Form: https://forms.gle/SPfu2XWu6mJR6x9T7l24.im/SkP
All the participants and the group leaders should fill out this registration form.
ABOUT TURKEY
Turkey, a country that occupies a unique geographic position, lying partly in Asia and partly in Europe. Throughout its history, it has acted as both a barrier and a bridge between the two continents. Turkey is larger than some European travel countries such as Italy, France, Germany, and the UK. Turkey offers a wealth of destination varieties to travelers: from dome-and-minaret filled skyline of Istanbul to Roman ruins along the western and southern coasts, from heavily indented coastline against a mountainous backdrop of Lycia and wide and sunny beaches of Pamphylia to cold and snowy mountains of the East, from crazy “foam parties” of Bodrum to Middle Eastern-flavoured cities of Southeastern Anatolia, from verdant misty mountains of Eastern Black Sea to wide steppe landscapes of Central Anatolia, there is something for everyone’s taste.
ABOUT ANTALYA
The westerly region of Turkey’s Mediterranean coastline is especially popular. There are abundance of beach kinds such as Rocky, sandy beaches as well as pebbly beaches especially around the Konyaalti Bay. With a particularly diverse landscape, it is actually quite feasible to enjoy a morning swim, and then head to the Taurus Mountains for a spot of skiing in the afternoon at the neighbouring resort of Davras. Antalya’s historical Old Town area known as Kaleici. It offers beautiful harbour views and is surrounded by medieval fortified walls, which date back before both the Roman and Byzantine periods and have been restored many times. Currently it is the fastest growing city in Turkey. Besides, Antalya enjoys an idyllic climate for a good deal of the year and much tourism.
Weather: The climate in Antalya is warm and temperate. The winter months are also sunny most of the time. However, it is also rainy and the rains are so dense in winter times.
Health & safety: Tap water is drinkable. Besides, Antalya is very safe to visit, with a low crime rate and and high safe index.
ACCOMODATION
Rich Melissa Hotel
https://www.melissahotels.net/index.php?lang=en
Located on the center of Kemer, Antalya. The hotel has its own pool and you can reach the beach by walking from the Hotel. The hotel has a garden and a terrace where you can have a pleasant time. There is free wifi available in the hotel.
Three meals and coffee breaks are also available at the hotel.
INTERCULTURAL EVENING
During a special evening, we will share characteristics from our culture. We ask you to bring foods and alcoholic/non-alcoholic drinks and magnets to share! You can also think of some other things to share with the group from your culture: stories, dances/songs, etc. Please do not make only PowerPoint presentations or country promotion videos, as it would be best if you can share something in your own words and with physical examples if you can. By the way, presenting something from your culture does not mean it has to be something about only the country itself: it can also be from a specific region or a city, etc. As we are trying to collect special and different magnets from each city and country to make an international wall we would like to have one magnet from your hometown as well. We would like to see your impact on our organization to remember you through your magnet.
