Youth Exchange Project “I THINK” – Perloja, Lithuania

Dear members and colleagues,
We are looking for participants for the youth exchange project “I THINK”, in Perloja, Lithuania 17 – 25 May 2023.

If you are interested, please fill the application form through this link:
https://forms.gle/96vZYmg2aXQvubDf7

JORDANIANS ONLY
Deadline to apply: 17 February 2023
Location: Perloja, Lithuania
Duration: 17 – 25 May 2023

Aim of this project is to bring people closer together as well as different cultures, religions and regions through each individual’s critical thinking (emphasis on information coming from internet) and outdoor education.

The name of the project “I THINK” was created from these keywords:
INCLUSION, TOLERANCE, HUMILITY, INTERCULTURAL, NON-FORMAL, KNOWLEDGE

Profile of the participant
★ participants 18-30 years old who are eager to learn, meet new cultures, face stereotypes and step out of the comfort zone.
★ Basic English skills is enough.
★ Resident in the sending states.
★ Strongly motivated and available for the entire period of the project.
★ Willing to disseminate the results of the project.
★ Priority:
➔ Priority is given for the newcomers in Erasmus+ youth exchanges and for people with fewer opportunities.

Project Objectives:
1. Enhance the attitude of young people towards positive change and solidarity with minorities and people from different backgrounds;
2. Encourage discussions about cultures, values, norms, taboos, language and local issues related to social stigma/prejudices;
3. Enhance media literacy regarding migrants, refugees, asylum seekers and socially excluded groups in general;
4. Learn how to understand, control and take responsibility for your own thoughts, emotions and attitudes as a first step to accept myself and later on others;
5. Learn how to take personal responsibility and have the courage to become an active citizen (through coaching methods);
6. Support participants to be active in their local communities towards causes and social issues;
7. Increase critical thinking through methods related to experiential cooking and science, coaching and outdoor education;

Organizational aspects:
★100 % Accommodation, food and program materials are covered by the grant of Erasmus+ program.
★Three-four participants of the same gender and different nationalities will share one room.
★SHARED Bathrooms and showers AMONG ALL THE PARTICIPANTS.
★ Free wireless internet at the accommodation place.

➔★NO PARTICIPATION FEE!!!
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