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Communication despite differences

2023-1-PL01-KA152-YOU-0001424652023Mobility of young peopleongoing
Countries: PL|TR|RO|MK|GE · Grant: €22,067
Community developmentBridging intercultural, intergenerational and social divideReception and integration of refugees and migrants

Objectives

The project aimed to create a space for young people to learn, practice and experience effective communication in a diverse social environment, as well as to foster empathy and an open-minded approach towards other people. The types of diversity it took into consideration was cultural diversity, social diversity (e.g. based on different access to privilege), age diversity, personal and psychological differences as well as diverse level of (dis)ability. intercultural communication for business. We aimed at promoting open, respectful, non-violent and assertive communication and inclusive language among young people from different countries, also to facilitate effective communication examples among people from different backgrounds (cultural, linguistic, regarding world view or abilities etc.); to practise awareness of: attempts to spread misinformation in media through linguistic manipulation etc. We included knowledge dissemination through variety of lectures and reflection meetings on dedicated research papers ranging from communication through social media and social media influence, staying aware of modern impediments to functional communication and information flow (fake news, misinformation), how to communicate while talking about sensitive topics related to identity and identification. We want to achieve results which will clearly show how youth want to communicate with others, what are the issues and how to communicate to be clear and free to express emotions. The objectives of the project were to: - promote empathy, tolerance and communication without stereotyping, - practice inclusive language, - facilitate cross-cultural communication through bringing awareness to what culture is, how it impacts our point of view and learning how to operate in a multicultural environment, - learn about what assertiveness is and how to use it for respectful and satisfying interactions with others. - to foster a curious minds about other different cultures and enhance cultural awareness and intercultural competences to show up cultural sensitivity by sharing carriers of symbolic value - to become more self-aware and sympathetic through effective communication; and to create a cohesive team, encouraging team members to establish a safe place for one another where thoughts, ideas, and values may be expressed without fear; (6) to express each participant’s backgrounds and personalities to foster respect, connection, and reciprocal learning; - to investigate group dynamics and discover more about one another beyond outward appearance, accent, surname, etc.; as well as to reflect on how systemic oppression, social identification, and intergroup communication affect people.

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