„Bigos – the cultural melting pot”

Title of the project:
„Bigos – the cultural melting pot”
Youth Exchange in Poland
Project summary:
Description:
The theme of the project is broadly defined multiculturalism and dialogue. In 9 days, youth will use non-formal education methods to discover the importance and history of the EU. Furthermore, they will learn about the threats of stereotypes and prejudice that undermine the values of the European Union. The theme of the project is symbolically represented by „bigos” – a Polish traditional dish which contains of many ingredients and flavours.
Project aims:
1. Overcoming language bariers
2. Intercultural integration through discovering similarities
3. Opening to new cultures without duplicating stereotypes.
4. Supporting the respect to differences as a value of multicultural Europe.
5. Releasing creative participation for further activities among participants.
Organization’s/ participant’s profile:
Each organization should be ready to prepare and send 4-5 young participants aged 16-19 plus a group leader aged 24+. The participants should be able to communicate in English but they can be assisted by the group leader with language difficulties.
The English level of the leader should be high enough to discuss complex issues and help his/her group with language difficulties.
Total number of participants per organization: 5-6 (4-5 young people aged 16-19 + group leader aged 24+)
Time and place of venue:
27 August – 4 September 2016 (+2 days of travel), Klimontów (about 60 km from Cracow) in the building owned by Foundation CampoSfera (www.camposfera.pl)
General information:
The place of accommodation and workshops:
Education Centre in Klimontów.
The participants will be accommodated in a place specially designed for such projects.
Due to the fact that the place is designed for youth project, accommodation will be provided in dormitories. Participants need to take their own towels and slippers.