YE ''CreARTivity against unemployment"
Association "Alternativi International" is looking for 3 motivated Bulgarian participants to take part in a youth exchange in Chanakkale , Turkey!
Dates: 8 April 2016 - 15 April 2016
Place: Canakkale, Turkey
The main aim is to show alternatives to young people to fight unemployment trough developing their talents in art and culture field. The project basic elements are preparation, implementation and follow up activities. Trough non-formal methods the participants will learn and practice their basic soft skills and will help them to increase their self-confidence, to be open-minded, develop their artistic kills, creativity and keep their motivation by using small tricks which they will learn during this roject, an attitude which will help them to be focused on their path, tasks and goals, not problems and obstacles, to don't quit easily, which is important for every stage of the life not only when we need to work.
The project aim is: -to show them different alternatives to fight the youth unemployment -to develop young people`s knowledge, skills and competences -to encourage participants to develop their talents in the field of art and culture
Participant profile:
The profile of participants who seek clearly defined. The first target group is youth aged 18 to 30 years (group leaders without age limit)
- long term unemployed youth, enable to find job opportunity dealing with consequences of long term unemployment - apathy, low self esteem, lack of motivation for this - who long time can not find a job are disadvantaged; - young people who left schools - early drop outs, young people with fewer opportunities lacking competencies that would make them succeed in the job seeking process for this one - volunteers were not and have not had access to lots of information and opportunities for mobility. On the exchange will be 14 participants from Turkey and 14 from Bulgaria
How we are:
Future For Youth is non formal group founded by young people for young people who are interested for changing the relations and barriers between youngsters of Turkey with neighbors countries. Our main aims are informing and raising awareness of the Turkish youngsters and its educational programs promoting self-fulfillment and personal development of young people through educational programs of the European Union. MasterPeace Turkey - MasterPeace is a global grassroots peace movement currently in 47 countries. MasterPeace focuses on mobilizing talents for peace building. MasterPeace clubs and especially art, sports and music, we invite men and women from all continents and all cultural backgrounds to show leadership and use their talent and energy for building peace
Accomodation:
Anzac Hotel is a 3 stars popular hotel offering superior comfort and friendly atmosphere at the heart of Canakkale Turkey while you are enjoying the great experience of Gallipoli & Troy. Anzac Hotel is a high quality budget hotel, located adjacent to the famous Historical Clock Tower in the center of Canakkale.
Venue:
Çanakkale Province, like Istanbul Province, has territory in both Europe and Asia. Ferries cross there to the northern (European) side of the strait. However Çanakkale is closer to mid-division than Istanbul. Çanakkale is the finishing point every year for an organised swim across the Hellespont from Eceabat. This event emulates the swim in 1810 by Lord Byron, who was himself emulating the legendary swim by Leander in the story of Hero and Leander. The city is the nearest major town to the site of ancient Troy. The "wooden horse" from the 2004 movie Troy is exhibited on the seafront.
Participation fee:
Participation fee is 30 euro and it will be paid on spot in Turkey to the organizers! We have to charge a participation fee to cover the full costs of organizing a course of this quality and cultural trip.
If you are interested to participate in the project, please fulfill the application form through the following link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1YqDWwco0yxAqsz6RP68TGlBhpj4SFKdW8Fj-4DnIV5w/viewform?c=0&w=1&usp=mail_form_link
DEADLINE FOR APPLYING: 28 th March 2016!
