⛵ Youth exchange: Migration Lab

Location: Kennington, United Kingdom

• 100% accommodation, food and program materials are covered by the grant from Erasmus+
• 80% traveling costs (only most economical option: lower priced ticket of public transportation plus one piece of any size luggage, meaning we do not compensate seat reservation, taxi, insurance, special plans of extra, plus, regular, etc.) are covered, up to the maximum expenses:
  • €20/participant for UK;
  • €275/participant for Lithuania, Spain, Italy
  • €360/participant for Greece, Romania.
• For traveling reimbursement, it is mandatory:
  • online tickets: forward emails with e-tickets, boarding passes and invoices, it has to contain price and date.
  • offline tickets: bring original receipts (originals), copies will not be accepted.
• Reimbursements will be sent as soon as possible, latest 30 June 2023, once (and if) participants take part in
  • full duration of the programme
  • fill the evaluation forms
  • present all the traveling documents

Migration Lab

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Background Story

The migration phenomenon is often exploited by the right-winged political elite as well as by the media in order to present it as a “crisis” and a threat to the culture and traditions of the respective host countries. Because of this, several obstacles and opposition are damaging the SHARING OF RESPONSIBILITIES and the commitment to adhere to a common European framework with regards to the migration issue.

This is directly undermining the founding principles of the EU and it constitutes what we want to change through this project, by encouraging European youth to collaborate and develop a sense of community. To make matters worse, poor integration is another result of the increasing hostility towards migrants. It becomes harmful not only to migrants themselves but also to the host countries which struggle to take advantage of the human capital that the migrants represent.

To facilitate a more efficient integration process, we want to RAISE AWARENESS AMONG EUROPEAN YOUTH about the migration phenomenon and ENCOURAGE THEM TO INTERACT WITH MIGRANTS in order to PROMOTE MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING as well as an EXCHANGE OF KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCES AND OPINIONS. We believe this to be the first step towards increased tolerance and acceptance of our differences.

“Migration is an expression of the human aspiration for dignity, safety and a better future. It is part of the social fabric, part of our very make-up as a human family” Ban-Ki Moon, Secretary-General of the United Nations

Overall Focus

• Provide with the necessary tools to better understand the current migration phenomenon, as well as to encourage the development and strengthening of values such as solidarity, tolerance, and mutual respect.
• Encourage to become active citizens who embrace an interest in civic issues and the main socio-economic changes that currently affect our society while respecting the social and cultural differences.
• Learn from each other through a wide range of activities
• Develop the ability to respond with critical arguments to anti-migrant statements.
• Be able to promote important values, to encourage successful integration, to combat the rampant racism that we are facing and thus to create a more cohesive and inclusive society.

Who Should Attend

You are 18-30 years old and wish to understand migration in order to be more inclusive and tolerant. You are ready to address or perhaps face(d) yourself racial and religious discrimination. You are open minded, care about nearby neighbourhood, local, regional, national and international communities and you are sensitive to human right issues. 

“Migrants and Refugees are not pawns on the chessboard of humanity” Pope Francis

Delivery Style

• Learning by experience” – learning from experiencing different activities and putting them into practice;
• “Learning to play, playing to learn” – connected with learning through games, from actions and playful environment;
• “Learning through outdoor sports” – learning about sensitive topics while being outdoors, hiking and doing sports
• “Learning with nature” – being aware of the environment and its stimulus to brains, mental and physical condition

Delivery Methods

• Experiential learning
• Group dynamic processes, simulations and teamwork activities 
• Inputs from experts through non-formal education lectures and facilitated processes
• Theater sketches
• Dynamic workshops and presentations
• Outdoor work and assignments
• Intercultural sharings, learnings and reflections
• Learning by doing in a group setting or individual processes.

Financial Costs

• 100% accommodation, food and program materials are covered by the grant from Erasmus+
• 80% traveling costs (only most economical option: lower priced ticket of public transportation plus one piece of any size luggage, meaning we do not compensate seat reservation, taxi, insurance, special plans of extra, plus, regular, etc.) are covered, up to the maximum expenses:
  • €20/participant for UK;
  • €275/participant for Lithuania, Spain, Italy
  • €360/participant for Greece, Romania.
• For traveling reimbursement, it is mandatory:
  • online tickets: forward emails with e-tickets, boarding passes and invoices, it has to contain price and date.
  • offline tickets: bring original receipts (originals), copies will not be accepted.
• Reimbursements will be sent as soon as possible, latest 30 June 2023, once (and if) participants take part in
  • full duration of the programme
  • fill the evaluation forms
  • present all the traveling documents

Where

It is England, baby! Since the UK chose BREXIT, this is one of the last Erasmus+ opportunities. Grosvenor Hall place is 2 hours from London, set in the beautiful grounds of a former manor house. Find map of the location here.

When to Get There

Phase 1

Arrival Day: 13 December, any time

Programme: 14-20 December, in total 7 full days

Departure Day: 21 December, morning

Phase 2

Arrival Day: 9 March 2023, any time

Programme: 10-16 March, in total 7 full days

Departure Day: 17 March 2023, morning

Allowed to stay in UK days: This is a great time to explore United Kingdom. We will not have a lot of free time during the programme, thus if you want to explore country, please arrange extra days. You are allowed to come max 6 days before the YE or leave after max 6 days after the YE, but the total amount of the days that are not part of the programme is max 6 days. If you decide to stay more than 6 days longer than the official programme, you will have to cover the traveling expenses yourself. During these extra days, you have to find your own accommodation and no other expenses are covered (we will cover just flights on different days).

Practicals – What to (not) Bring

• Casual, warm and sports clothes for outdoors (take into consideration rainy British weather) and indoors;
• Small backpack (not necessary, but very practical for the outdoor walks);
• Towel and Hairdryer, if needed
• Passport is mandatory! EU ID cards are not accepted after BREXIT
• Medicines
• Food and traditions to represent for intercultural evenings

Weather

In December temperatureGrosvenor Hall ranges from 1 to 8 degrees, sunshine lasts ± 2 hours and of course of course of course (not so) beautiful rain (rains ± 17 out of 30 days) is a constant friend and a mandatory discussion subject in all conversations.

Check the weather forecast here.

Medicine, Allergies and Diet

If you have illness, physical limitations and/or use medicine we need to know about, please inform us. If you are vegetarian or have special diet, let us know, indicating what you can and cannot eat, so that we can arrange the suitable food.

How to Apply?

Fill this application form: https://forms.gle/k2DyTpLVFcwWW1SF6

In order to apply for Migration Lab project, you must be over 18 years old and a citizen of one of the partner countries. Contact the partner organisation from the list below if you need any support.

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