Sunday, August 26, 2012

NEW PERSPECTIVES Workshop exchange- SPAIN

Apply to the ''NEW PERSPECTIVES Workshop exchange'' from 2nd to 14th of September 2012 in Avila, Spain, with objectives to:

-To bring together young people from various countries and cultural backgrounds so that they may meet, get to know one another, and become friends
-To establish a platform for discussion and debate, so that participants may share ideas and experiences with each other

-To raise awareness about each others’ cultures and values

-To learn more about the current economic situation in the European Union, and how it came about

-To learn more about prejudices that may appear in the mass media, and how to recognise them

LANGUAGE- It is expected that English will be used more frequently to communicate between and among participants and monitors than any other language. Therefore, it is recommended that participants have some knowledge of English. It is understood and expected however, that very few people will have English as their first language, and that there may be participants of various levels of fluency.
 
METHODOLOGY- The methodology used at the event will depend on the session and activity. There will be plenary sessions and smaller working groups, presentations and cultural activities. There will also be an excursion to Toledo.

PARTICIPANTS- There will be 29 participants aged 18-25 coming from 7 countries (in alphabetical order- Bulgaria, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Romania, Spain and Hungary). In some cases participants may be up to 29 years of age, but please consult us. Gender balance should be maintained within each group.

MONITORS- There will be 9 group leaders and monitors. There will be at least one Monitor from each of the countries from which participants are coming. Monitors and group leaders may be of any age.

VENUE- The exchange will take place in a small vilage in the province of Avila, which is around 100 kilometres from Madrid.

FINANCIAL CONDITIONS- This exchange is funded by the European Union’s Youth in Action Programme and most of the expenses are covered. There is however a participation fee of 60-80 Euros (per person, and depending on country) to cover additional costs not covered by the programme. With this, the following are covered:

- 70% of travel expenses from participants’ place of residence to venue (and back). Please let us know about travel expenses before buying tickets. We can also help find the most economic options. Your point of arrival in Spain should be Madrid.

- All costs related to stay (room and board) over the course of the event (from the 2nd to the 14th of September 2012)

- All costs related to excursions and all materials related to the exchange

Participation fees: Spain, Germany, Italy and the : 80 Euros Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary and Portugal: 60 Euros

Please note- participants’ arrival is on the 2nd of September and departure on the 14th of September, 2012. The project does not cover expenses related to arrivals earlier than the 2nd of September or to departures later than the 14th of September.

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