Deadline: 5 April 2020
The Interactive Open Online Course “Youth, Peace and Security” introduces participants to core concepts of violence, conflict and peace and provides a space to exchange ideas and perspectives with peers on the role of youth in conflict transformation.
‘Youth, Peace and Security’ is a 4-week interactive online course for motivated youth curious about how to make a positive social change or understand more about conflict and peace, whether you are a student, a volunteer, or a young professional.
This interactive course provides the unique chance to exchange perspectives and experiences with your peers from diverse countries and cultural backgrounds. Stimulated by original expert materials developed jointly by UNOY and Search for Common Ground, you will be introduced to core concepts of violence, conflict and peace.
All you need to participate is a computer and internet access. This is a paced- course, and participants are expected to interact and meet weekly exchange requirements alongside their peers. The estimated time commitment is 2.5-3 hours per week. An Erasmus+ Virtual Exchange digital badge is given to participants who successfully meet the course requirements.
An Innovative Learning Experience
Participants in the courses are provided with the opportunity to:
- Engage with youth from different countries, cultures and migration backgrounds in a virtual classroom;
- Discuss topical themes like technological innovations, social identity and culture;
- Learn from expert content and materials;
- Improve language and communication skills;
- Build 21st-century skills that improve employability, including the ability to work in a virtual and intercultural environment;
- Gain an Erasmus+ digital badge and become an Erasmus+ Virtual Exchange alumni.
Eligibility Criteria
- This interactive online course is open to individuals between the age of 18-30.
- In addition, applicants should reside in, or hold the nationality of one of the Erasmus+ programme countries or Southern Mediterranean countries.
- Participation is free of charge.
Eligible Countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, North Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, United Kingdom, Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Syria and Tunisia.
For more information, visit https://europa.eu/youth/erasmusvirtual/activity/youth-peace-and-security_en