TOY - Trainers Online for Youth
This is a reference for Grigor Yeritsyan
AIMS:
- to explore the theme of anti-discrimination
- to advocate for the techniques of non-formal learning
- to explore the Youth in Action Programme
- to develop cooperation across Europe and enhance European networking
Objectives:
- to introduce the concept of intercultural learning and explain how young people can avoid creating more stereotypes
- to learn about cultural diversity in different parts of Europe
- to develop a shared understanding of intercultural learning
- to be able to use the techniques of non-formal learning with young people within their own organisations
- to have a good working knowledge of the EU Youth in Action Programme
- to develop new projects
22 youth leaders, youth workers and students from EU countries (Estonia, Lithuania, Bulgaria) and Neighboring Partner Countries (Armenia, Georgia, Belarus) who are actively involved in different youth projects and NGOs.
The project was based on the principles of active participation and non-formal education. The needs, interests and experiences of participants were taken into account. Participants had an opportunity to make personal contributions and were encouraged to organize their own projects as well as to transfer what they have learned to young people in their country and organizations.
The project activities encouraged friendships, establishment of partnership and cooperation relationships among project participants and promoter organizations. New projects were developed.
I was a Full-Time Trainer with my colleague from Lithuania. I was responsible for the content of the project. I developed the sessions with my Intercultural team and ran several programme elements.