Deadline: 15 May 2017
Applications are open for Young Ambassadors Programme, a part of the European Project of Initiatives of Change (IofC), which aims to bring together young people caring about the future of Europe.
The programme consists of two days training designed specifically for the Young Ambassadors (14th-16th July), followed by full participation in the AEUB forum (17th-21st July).
Benefits
- An opportunity for young Europeans to grow in their personal understanding and commitment to Europe, shared ethical values and one’s personal contribution to a better future.
- Experience the Conference Centre at Caux, Switzerland, as a place of reflection that provides an opportunity to listen to others and to oneself.
- Strengthen the network of committed Europeans who are working towards change starting with themselves.
Objectives
The objectives of the YAP Programme:
- To give a voice to young Europeans who are passionate to build a common future based on shared ethical values.
- To invite them to contribute to, and promote, a richer mutual understanding of beliefs, values, identity, history and cultures through a collective learning experience.
- To offer an opportunity to enrich themselves and others ethically and culturally, through the sharing of personal experiences.
- Become part of the YAP alumni network
- Explore possibilities of further co-operation and collaboration for follow up activities with other participants
Thematic Areas
The 2017 AEUB forum theme is: Tackling polarization, building trust.
The Main Topics will be:
- Initiatives addressing the root causes of polarization
- Methodologies for dialogue in divided societies
- How to create a safe space for people from different backgrounds to listen to each other
- The use of reflective space to consider our own responses.
Eligibility Criteria
- This programme aims to invite young people from all over Europe who are actively and substantively contributing in the discussion about Europe. Young people who demonstrate their active participation through civil society initiatives, NGOs, political organisations and structures are invited to join this forum in order to bring their input, ideas and experiences.
- Young people age 18-25 from countries who are members of the Council of Europe, plus Kosovo, Kazakhstan and Belarus can apply (see the full list of the countries below).
- People from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including recently arrived migrants, as well as representatives of minority communities.
- Applicants for the Young Ambassadors Programme are expected to fulfil the below:
- Be present at Caux from 14th July 2017 (4pm) and not leave before the end of the Closing Session on Friday 21st July, 2017 (12.30pm);
- Be actively involved in civil society and other initiatives related to Europe;
- Be able to communicate and work in English;
- Be motivated to contribute to developing new ideas on Europe;
- Be ready to share own challenges faced in their own communities and work about Europe;
- Cover your travel expenses to and from Caux, Switzerland;
- Complying with visa requirements (where applicable);
- Help disseminate the event information among your contacts and on social media
How to Apply
Interested applicants must submit application form available on the given website.
Eligible Countries
Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Kazakstan, Kosovo, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Moldova, Romania, Russian Federation, San Marino, Serbia, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom
For more information, please visit Young Ambassadors Programme.