Are you ready to take on the social challenges of your surroundings?
In Balkans let’s get up! we connect theory and practice of civic involvement. To strengthen civic activism in our Balkan Region, we provide possibilities for your very own social and civic commitment. In one of the two one-week International Spring Schools you can discuss societal relevant topics, learn aspects of project management, meet with experts, and develop your own project ideas. This year we set the focus on “Ecological Activism: Society on the move”
(April 22nd – 30th) and on “Values of Peace” (May 3rd – 11th). After the Spring Schools, there is a possibility for project grants and the participation in further trainings.
For applying, your educational and occupational background and experience in international exchange or project management are of no importance. We ask for them in order to be able to compose a diverse participants group for the seminar and therefore we also encourage persons with e.g. no abroad experience or no previous scholarships to apply.
Furthermore, Balkans, let’s get up! supports and encourages people regardless of their ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity. If you are motivated to play your active part in your society, you are the right person to apply for the Balkans, let’s get up! Programme.
The working language is English.
The requirements are:
• Age from 18 to 27
• Willing to contribute to your society with civil activism
• Ability to discuss in English
• Citizenship of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia, and as of this year Greece or Slovenia.
• Motivation and time to take part in each step of the programme
Spring School “Ecological Activism: Society on the move”: 22.04. – 30.04.2014
or
Spring School “Values of Peace”: 03.05. – 11.05.2014
In two different International Spring Schools we will discuss innovative approaches to democratization, what democracy means on different levels of society, and which forms of active engagement are possible to single individuals and groups. You will meet like-minded people from all over the Balkans and discuss what is important for you and your civic involvement. The Spring Schools can be the starting point for realizing your project.
Project Management Seminar: 10.06. – 15.06.2014
The best project drafts will be selected and you will be invited to a Project Management Seminar. During this week we will support you in further developing your idea. Various aspects will be planned according to the particular needs of your individual projects. Topics such as time management, conflict management, communication, public relations, and fundraising will be a part of it. Between the Project Management Seminar and the Evaluation and Perspective Seminar you will have time to implement your project. You will be accompanied by experienced Mentors.
Evaluation Seminar: 28.09. – 02.10.2014
The Seminar brings you together one more time in order to reflect upon the results and the process of your projects. It addresses future chances that open up due to the new experiences and networking opportunities acquired within the programme year, which allow for sustainable engagement and support. You will get acquainted with local and regional NGOs and other young people taking action in the region.
How to apply:
For Spring School “Ecological Activism: Society on the Move” here until 02.03.2014! For Spring School “Values of Peace” here until 02.03.2014!
By applying for Balkans, let’s get up! you agree to our Programme Agreement 2014. Please read it here.
We are looking forward to your application!
Your Balkans, let’s get up! Team
