European Youth Exchange 4 Equality
Start date: Jun 1, 2016,
End date: Nov 30, 2016
PROJECT
FINISHED
In our European cities marked by a disintegration of social ties and the strengthening of ethnic based identity strategies, social centers are engaged in a joint project for the promotion of equality through actions against discrimination.At the heart of European national and international federal commitments, acsa and Selby Trust community centeers developed a unique partnership that puts young people at the center of an educational, participatory and citizen action. Both partners organizations bring in this action their experience, culture and values.This pioneering international experience will allow young people (aged 18-25) to break with their isolation by conjuring a ghetto mentality at work in our territories. Such openness on Europe for our young people not concerned by language studies abroad, or touristic experiences, can offer a new horizon and a positive vision of the future.Indeed, the activities will enable our two delegations, mixed girls and boys with complex difficulties, to develop their social skills and be empowered.The acquisition of new specific knowledge and the development of social skills will be provided by the artists' interventions and specialized associations on our theme. Our partners will create the conditions for a free and constructive expression of young people which will enable us to achieve a Franco-British perspective dedicated to social realities and legal frameworks in the fight against discrimination.The confrontation with a different culture will place young people in an educational and intercultural framework that will encourage them to speak in a foreign language and to enrich themselves in contact with the identities of each participant. Knowledge of familiar environments of young people is a source of enrichment favorable to share our daily realities in our complex environments. These free verbal expressions (neighborhood tours and the visit of the museum) and artistic (through the realization of a graffiti) place the participants in the heart of a non formal education approach.The participation of two young people with disabilities will demonstrate our ability to integrate and express our values of solidarity and "respect" for the difference.Finally, the concrete involvement of the participants in the preparation and organization of activities promote the development of citizenship, restore confidence and encourage them to invest in the community life. This project will provide support to young people in defending their rights.
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