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Grensverleggers next level

2023-2-NL02-KA153-YOU-0001681112023Mobility of youth workersongoingGood practice
Countries: NL|EL|DK|ES · Grant: €39,910
Democracy and inclusive democratic participationBridging intercultural, intergenerational and social divideQuality and innovation of youth work

Objectives

1: Enhancing Youth Leadership and Societal Impact: • Equip youth workers, peer-educators, and community builders with tools, skills, and methodologies to empower and support young people in their communities. • Develop personal and collective leadership, dialogue, and collaboration skills to address polarisation and societal challenges. 2: Promoting Diversity, Inclusion, and Deep Democracy: • Train participants in methodologies like Lewis Deep Democracy and the MAPI-Spiral to foster inclusion, diversity, and conflict resolution. • Create safe spaces for minority voices and build bridges between polarized groups. 3: Expanding the Grensverleggers Methodology: • Adapt and enrich the Grensverleggers methodology for European contexts by collaborating with partner organizations from Denmark, Spain, and Greece. • Use experiential tools for community development and polarising topics. 4: Creating Local and Regional Impact: • Facilitate participants’ learning through local projects to create a tangible impact on their communities. • Develop and disseminate methodologies that contribute to youth work practices in Europe. Broader Goals: • Promote active citizenship among youth and empower them to address societal issues such as discrimination, inequality, and polarization. • Build a network of youth workers and organizations committed to community building and societal transformation. • Encourage knowledge exchange between countries and foster innovation in youth work practices.

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