CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS
Imagine Peace Youth Camp
From the 25th of July to the 1st of August 2014
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Organizer: British Council and International Olympic Truce Centre
Date: 25 July-1 August 2014 (Travel days: 25th and 1st of August)
Venue: International Olympic Academy Facilities in Ancient Olympia, Greece
Participants: 80 participants from more than 10 countries
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
The overall aim of the Imagine Peace Youth Camp is to engage young people in interactive
workshops and sport activities that promote the Olympic Values (Respect, Excellence and
Friendship) as well as peace, intercultural dialogue and respect in diversity.
• To share among participants their personal experiences identifying commonalities and
specificities between them
• To explore the role of sports in peace building and development
• To develop the competences of participants in intercultural learning
• To learn about human rights as framework for conflict transformation and dialogue
WORKING METHODS
The participants will be distributed in groups of 20-25 people. A team of experienced
facilitators and volunteers (one facilitator, one Olympic Champion and one volunteer per
group of 20-25 participants) will develop and facilitate the programme of the Camp. Each
group should be balanced in relation to gender and reflect the diversity of their
communities.
The programme of the Imagine Peace Youth Camp will give young people, coming from
different regions with different cultural and political background, the opportunity to share,
explore, and reflect on different concepts such as peace, racism, intercultural dialogue
through interactive workshops and sports.
The programme will be based on mutual learning situations among participants, making use
of a variety of working methods.
WORKING LANGUAGE:
The working language of the project will be English.
PROFILE OF THE PARTICIPANTS
The Imagine Peace Youth Camp will bring together 80 young people from 18 to 25 years old
from more than 10 countries around the world. The participants should:
-be aged between 18 and 25 years
-be able to communicate in English
-be available and fully committed to take part in the Imagine Peace Youth Camp.
-be involved in youth or community projects in their community and be motivated to
implement youth initiatives for peace-building following the event
- be curious, open-minded and appreciate diversity
EXPENSES
Lodging and local travel costs are fully covered by the organizers.
**International flights should be covered by the participants.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please return your completed application form to Maria.Nomikou@britishcouncil.gr by 26 of May
2014.
Application Form
Imagine Peace Youth Camp
Full Name
Occupation
Organisation or community you represent
Nationality
Gender
Date of birth
Contact details:
Address
Telephone
Email
Social media username(s)
Please say if you are happy for your email
address to be included in Imagine Peace Youth
Camp pack if you are selected.
YES / NO
*Please reply the following questions:
1. Please provide a brief biography about you, what motivates you and topics that interest you.
2. Give a brief description of your experience in youth work / community work.
3. What is your motivation to participate in the Imagine Peace Youth Camp?
Fair Collection Notice
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participants for the Imagine Peace Youth Camp, and for setting up and administering it. The British
Council will treat all personal data in accordance with the UK Data Protection Act 1998, and our global
privacy policy. We may pass your information to other organizations that need it in connection with the
running of the Imagine Peace Youth Camp, however the British Council will not sell or disclose your
details to third parties for commercial reasons.
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