Youth, Peace and Human Rights: A Statement of Freedom

Name of the project:
"Youth, Peace and Human Rights: A Statement of Freedom"

Action:
1.1 - youth exchange (Youth in Action programme, http://ec.europa.eu/youth/youth-in-action-programme/doc74_en.htm)

Location:
Alentejo region, Portugal
(map: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/44/LocalRegiaoAlentejo.svg)

Date:
- December 10 to 12, 2011 (advanced planning visit)
- January 25 to February 2, 2012 (youth exchange)

Partners:
Associação Máquina do Mundo + 6 organizations based in programme countries (27 EU countries, Croatia, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland and Turkey)

Teams:
4 participants (aged 18-25) + 1 leader (no age limits) per partner

Financial conditions:
- Board, lodging and activities during youth exchange days (as well as visa costs, if applicable and requested by the partner) are fully covered by Associação Máquina do Mundo
- 70% of total travel costs for the exchange will be reimbursed (up to available budget) after the end of the activity, via bank transfer and only when all airline / travel agency invoices, e-tickets, boarding passes and other tickets are delivered to Associação Máquina do Mundo
- Air travels for advanced planning visit will be arranged and fully covered by Associação Máquina do Mundo. The partner commits to deliver all boarding passes and local transportation tickets to Associação Máquina do Mundo
- If assigned by the Portuguese National Agency, the partner will receive after the youth exchange (via bank transfer) 100€ for preparation costs.

Summary:
The project "Youth, Peace and Human Rights: A Statement of Freedom" aims to enhance the knowledge and skills of different youngsters from around Europe about human rights, the challenges of immigration and all the threats that disadvantaged communities face when looking for better paths for their lives. This youth exchange is about reflection and opportunities. We hope, on one hand, to put youngsters in contact with examples of the cruel reality, around the Globe, and on the other to give them opportunity to experience alternative learning methods which will allow them to develop certain tools of active citizenship and social participation.
The project will include workshops, outdoor activities and sports, role plays, development of small films and documentaries, small lectures with experts, work in the fields of development and cooperation, all of this contributing to a common effort to stress important values such asd of peace, tolerance, respect and human rights.
This youth exchange will gather 35 youngsters from 7 different countries (including Portugal), in Alentejo region, during 9 days and with the expectation of defining a very important frame that will allow everyone to build their individual and collective responsability, through active participation and volunteering activities, for the development of the most disadvantaged communities.

How to apply to be a partner:
Send an email to geral@amm.org.pt with...
- A brief description of your organization and how you can contribute to this project (activities, ideas, similar past experiences, etc.);
- Name of project coordinator / contact person, direct email address and phone number;
- If you will include people with fewer opportunities in your team, how many and what are their backgrounds;
- Extra costs that might be associated with participants with fewer opportunities (e. g. support persons);
- What is your nearest airport and the cost (per person) to reach it from where you live (round trip);
- Cost estimation for a round trip ticket between your nearest airport and Lisbon airport (IATA code: LIS);
- Cost of a visa to come to Portugal (if applicable);
- Associated costs to get the visa (e. g. travel costs to embassy) (if applicable);
- A scan of your fully filled part 3 (you can find the template enclosed, DO NOT USE OUTDATED FORMS) (alternatively, part 3 can also be sent by fax to +351 214 757 661, please mention that in your reply). To be sure your part 3 is correctly filled, please check the attached document.

Then, AFTER BEING SURE YOUR DIGITAL PART 3 IS CORRECT (CHECK THE ATTACHED DOCUMENT) AND HAVING SENT ALL THE INFORMATION REQUESTED ABOVE, send 2 ORIGINAL COPIES by post to:

Attn: Filipa Gonçalves
Associação Máquina do Mundo
Estrada Militar, 23A
Damaia
2720-192 Amadora
Portugal

The deadline to reply this call is Thursday, May 26, 2011, at 24:00 (GMT).
Replies after this deadline and / or not containing all requested information will not be considered.
Selected partners will be contacted afterwards.