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Nesrin Musa
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Opportunity.
July 9, 2004 - 03:57 AM
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Call for participants
“The intercultural learning as a tool for a better inter-religious dialogue“
6- 10 September 2004
(arrivals on 5th, departures on 11th)
Nazareth, Israel
1. Summary of the project
In partnership with The Arab Youth Association – Baladna, Youth Action for Peace (YAP) wishes to hold the seminar “Intercultural Learning as a Tool for Inter-Religious Dialogue”. This will be the third annual international Youth seminar to be held in Nazareth, to build on the successes of past seminars whilst exploring new ways to strengthen intercultural cooperation and create constructive dialogue on the subject of religion in religious and secular circles.
Religion is a major force for forming cultural perspectives which can both unify and divide people of different cultural backgrounds and faiths. Misunderstandings between people of different faiths can lead to dangerous stereotypes and intolerance of other cultures. For example, Post 9/11, Xenophobic attitudes and misinformed stereotypes in Western cultures have alienated Muslim communities across the world, while growing extremism in all the major religions is on the increase and in the case of the Arab World is threatening to upset the democratic balance, creating divisions through out Arab society.
It is crucial that different cultures and faiths engage in close dialogue in order to break through the barriers of stereotypes and misunderstanding. This seminar aims at bringing together 30 young people to learn from and engage in discussion with experts on religions role in society from a variety of theoretical stand points.
Aims
• To increase awareness of the role of religion in shaping society, amongst youth from the international community.
• To encourage critical thought amongst youth to help them to independently confront religious and cultural misconceptions.
• To promote intercultural dialogue as a tool for addressing common issues with a focus on inter-religious dialogue.
• To promote understanding of different religions and different theoretical and practical approaches regarding religion.
• To build cooperation between countries and organizations. This will be important in developing shared projects and youth exchange programs in the future.
• To improve the professional development of organizations and youth leaders
Objectives
• To implement a 5-day international seminar for Young people active or involved in youth organizations.
• To exchange working models, effective strategies and skills used by various organizations in working with religious issues especially in the arena of Youth work.
• To create a strong alliance between European organizations with shared aims of greater tolerance of religious beliefs and inter cultural respect and understanding.
Programme elements
Although a final programme will be sent out to participants at a later stage, the seminar will focus on the following elements:
1. Lectures: “The interaction between monotheistic religions in the middle ages”, “Religion from Human rights perspective”, “Images/stereotypes of religions” or “Islam phobia in Europe “
2. Field visits and meetings with local religious people
3. Panel on “the other in my religion “
4. Workshops “what we know about the other region”
5. Panel “Gender and religions”
6. Presentation on, “educational Models for inter religious Tolerance”
7. Networking and future project development
The working methods and the team
When selecting the working methods for the seminar the working team will draw on the experience of past seminars while taking into account the specific requirements of the subject and the participants. A variety of methods will be used to present information and to encourage discussion, including lectures, panels, workshops, field trips and films. Promoting discussion and critical thought whilst aiding the internalization process group discussions will be a valuable component through out the program.
2. Participants’ profile
The seminar will gather around 30 participants coming from European and Mediterranean countries, eligible under the “Euro-Med youth programme” regulations.
Participants should preferably:
§ Be interested by the topic
§ Be active members of organisations willing to develop further activities and act as multipliers within their organisations
§ Be able to work in English
§ Be preferably under 25 years age
§ Be available for the whole duration of the seminar
3. Technical information
Board and lodging
Board and lodging will be provided by Baladna in Nazareth.
Insurance
Participants will all be insured for the whole duration of the seminar for accident, civil liability and illness.
4. Financial information
Participation fees
Participation fees will be 100€. The amount will be deducted from your travel reimbursement.
Travel reimbursement
Travels of all participants will be reimbursed at 68%, from which 2% goes to the International Solidarity Fund (see annexe for more information).
FOR MORE INFO OR APPLICATION FORMS, SEND AN EMAIL TO exchange-training@yap.org
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS 16TH of JULY
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Dave Kissoondoyal
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Re: Opportunity.
July 13, 2004 - 03:07 AM
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Originally posted by nesrinmusa
Call for participants
“The intercultural learning as a tool for a better inter-religious dialogue“
6- 10 September 2004
(arrivals on 5th, departures on 11th)
Nazareth, Israel
1. Summary of the project
In partnership with The Arab Youth Association – Baladna, Youth Action for Peace (YAP) wishes to hold the seminar “Intercultural Learning as a Tool for Inter-Religious Dialogue”. This will be the third annual international Youth seminar to be held in Nazareth, to build on the successes of past seminars whilst exploring new ways to strengthen intercultural cooperation and create constructive dialogue on the subject of religion in religious and secular circles.
Religion is a major force for forming cultural perspectives which can both unify and divide people of different cultural backgrounds and faiths. Misunderstandings between people of different faiths can lead to dangerous stereotypes and intolerance of other cultures. For example, Post 9/11, Xenophobic attitudes and misinformed stereotypes in Western cultures have alienated Muslim communities across the world, while growing extremism in all the major religions is on the increase and in the case of the Arab World is threatening to upset the democratic balance, creating divisions through out Arab society.
It is crucial that different cultures and faiths engage in close dialogue in order to break through the barriers of stereotypes and misunderstanding. This seminar aims at bringing together 30 young people to learn from and engage in discussion with experts on religions role in society from a variety of theoretical stand points.
Aims
• To increase awareness of the role of religion in shaping society, amongst youth from the international community.
• To encourage critical thought amongst youth to help them to independently confront religious and cultural misconceptions.
• To promote intercultural dialogue as a tool for addressing common issues with a focus on inter-religious dialogue.
• To promote understanding of different religions and different theoretical and practical approaches regarding religion.
• To build cooperation between countries and organizations. This will be important in developing shared projects and youth exchange programs in the future.
• To improve the professional development of organizations and youth leaders
Objectives
• To implement a 5-day international seminar for Young people active or involved in youth organizations.
• To exchange working models, effective strategies and skills used by various organizations in working with religious issues especially in the arena of Youth work.
• To create a strong alliance between European organizations with shared aims of greater tolerance of religious beliefs and inter cultural respect and understanding.
Programme elements
Although a final programme will be sent out to participants at a later stage, the seminar will focus on the following elements:
1. Lectures: “The interaction between monotheistic religions in the middle ages”, “Religion from Human rights perspective”, “Images/stereotypes of religions” or “Islam phobia in Europe “
2. Field visits and meetings with local religious people
3. Panel on “the other in my religion “
4. Workshops “what we know about the other region”
5. Panel “Gender and religions”
6. Presentation on, “educational Models for inter religious Tolerance”
7. Networking and future project development
The working methods and the team
When selecting the working methods for the seminar the working team will draw on the experience of past seminars while taking into account the specific requirements of the subject and the participants. A variety of methods will be used to present information and to encourage discussion, including lectures, panels, workshops, field trips and films. Promoting discussion and critical thought whilst aiding the internalization process group discussions will be a valuable component through out the program.
2. Participants’ profile
The seminar will gather around 30 participants coming from European and Mediterranean countries, eligible under the “Euro-Med youth programme” regulations.
Participants should preferably:
§ Be interested by the topic
§ Be active members of organisations willing to develop further activities and act as multipliers within their organisations
§ Be able to work in English
§ Be preferably under 25 years age
§ Be available for the whole duration of the seminar
3. Technical information
Board and lodging
Board and lodging will be provided by Baladna in Nazareth.
Insurance
Participants will all be insured for the whole duration of the seminar for accident, civil liability and illness.
4. Financial information
Participation fees
Participation fees will be 100€. The amount will be deducted from your travel reimbursement.
Travel reimbursement
Travels of all participants will be reimbursed at 68%, from which 2% goes to the International Solidarity Fund (see annexe for more information).
FOR MORE INFO OR APPLICATION FORMS, SEND AN EMAIL TO exchange-training@yap.org
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS 16TH of JULY
Is it limited to only Europe and Mediterranean countries?
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