Training Course: A KIND OF MAGIC: long-term project promoting diversity

Location: Czech Republic and, Italy

Dates: 9 February – 27 May 2018

Venue:

Number of participants: 28

Participating countries: Czech Republic, Hungary, Italy, Slovak Republic, Spain, United Kingdom

Organizer: ANEV – Association for non-formal education (anev.cz)

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Deadline to apply: 21 December 2017

Deadline to selection: 22 December 2017

Inquiries about this training course: Bára Rodi at: amagicTC@gmail.com

Costs

The project has been financed by the Erasmus+ programme.
The costs related to accommodation and food will be completely covered by the hosting organisations. Accommodation will be provided in shared rooms for 2 or 4 people.

Travel costs will be covered according to the Erasmus+ standards for both courses.
Eligible travel costs per participant for the course in Czech Republic:
Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary: 180 €
Italy, Greece, Spain and UK: 275 €
Spanish participants from Canary Islands: 530 €

Eligible travel costs for course in Italy:
Italy: 20 €, Spain: 360 €
Czech R., Greece, Hungary, Slovakia, UK: 275 €

Participation fee is 100€ for all the project.

 

A KIND OF MAGIC: long-term project promoting diversity

 

Are you working with marginalised youth? Do you see diversity as a source of inspiration? Apply for A KIND OF MAGIC: long-term project (February-May 2018) with 2 residential training courses (9-16.2. & 21-27.5.2018) +coaching &practice phase in between.

WHAT IS IT?
A KIND OF MAGIC is a long-term Erasmus+ project for youth workers and youth leaders working with different diversity groups and marginalised youth.
It consists of 2 residential training courses (TC) and a coaching and practice phase between.
First meeting will take place 9-16.February 2018 in ecological center Slunakov (http://www.slunakov.cz/en/) close to Olomouc, Czech Republic.
Second meeting will take place 21.-27.May 2018 in Sermugnano close to Rome, Italy.
Between the first and second training course participants will implement non-formal education activities in their local communities. They will receive support and coaching for developing them, and on second training course they will share their experience and learning.

 WHAT IS THE “MAGIC”? 
We see diversity not as a challenge, but as a source for inspiration!
MAGIC: the art of creating special and valued experiences and relationships with and for young people that celebrates uniqueness and celebrates diversity.

CAN I APPLY? YES! IF:
– you are currently active with a group of youngsters on a LOCAL level
– young people you are working with could be considered “diversity group” or “marginalised youth” for any reason: e.g. they come from certain minority, have economical or social obstacles, are LGBT, religious minority etc.
– you are willing to participate in both training courses (9.-16.2. and 21.-27.5.), and also in the preparation and dissemination phase
– you are willing to deliver an educational activity on a local level
– you are ready to get inspired and motivated for your work :)

WHAT ARE THE OBJECTIVES?
· Inspire youth workers / youth leaders working with young people from
marginalised groups to promote diversity
· Examine effective strategies for challenging stereotypes and stigmatisation associated with marginalised groups
· Establish partnerships between participants and organisations working with diversity and exchange good practices
· To discover different possibilities for inclusive youth work within the framework of Erasmus+
· Explore the understanding of “MAGIC” with youth workers, identify how this is realised and can be used in their work with young people
· Provide tools and methods for youth workers for recognising talents and abilities that create the genuine magic within individuals
· Experience peer and facilitated support while implementing local initiatives and actions
· Discover and explore approaches of empowering young people to share their unique talents and abilities within their communities
· Highlight and showcase effective approaches to civic engagement

WHO IS IN THE TRAINER TEAM?
Buzz Bury, UK:
www.buzzbury.co.uk
Bára Rodi, Czech Republic:
trainers.salto-youth.net/BaraRodi/
Mafalda Morganti, Italy:
trainers.salto-youth.net/MafaldaMorganti/
Carmine Rodi Falanga, Italy/ Czech Republic:
trainers.salto-youth.net/CarmineRodi/