TOY - Trainers Online for Youth
This is a reference for Katarzyna Rajs
Our primary goal is to educate about human rights and encourage members of our communities to engage in activities for human rights, tolerance and dialogue. Through the project, we want to build and strengthen European awareness and the values on which it is based. We want to exchange experiences with our partners using the international dimension of our project. We believe that thanks to the activities we have implemented, more people will become active activists for human rights and will better understand the concepts of tolerance, dialogue and building understanding across divisions. All our educational activities on human rights, tolerance and dialogue carried out as part of the project are based on the principles of equality, dignity, inclusion, active participation and non-discrimination, we use active teaching methods, we work together in an atmosphere of mutual respect, the acquired knowledge and skills encourage us to act on for human rights, dialogue,
tolerance.
The exchange was attended by 40 participants and leaders representing partner groups from Poland, Hungary, Portugal and the Czech Republic. The participants were high school students aged 15-17, socially active, who wanted to develop their interests as part of the project. The participants include people with fewer opportunities.
-Ice-breakers
-Team building
-Name games
-Energizers
-Workshops
-Working in the national groups
-Working in the mixed national groups
-Oral and multimedia presentations
-Role plays
-IT competencies: working with social media accounts and graphic programmes
-Creative methods: preparation of posters, collages.
-Participants presentations in national teams about songs that promote tolerance;
-Online campaign about human rights;
-Posters promoting Erasmus+ programme;
-4 parts of the theater play about human rights:
Group 1 Right to live
Group 2 Right to education
Group 3 Right to health care
Group 4 Right to freedom
Facilitating all workshops within youth exchange:
-getting to know each other;
-team building activities;
-ABC of Human Rights workshops
-Workshops about Erasmus+ Programme and Youthpass Certificate;
-Facilitating project's results sessions;
-Leading dissemination activities
Katarzyna Rajs served as a highly effective and dedicated facilitator during our recent youth exchange. Her contributions were instrumental in creating a positive, engaging, and educational environment for all participants.
Katarzyna demonstrated excellent organizational skills and a natural ability to connect with young people from diverse backgrounds. She consistently fostered an atmosphere of openness and collaboration, ensuring everyone felt comfortable and encouraged to participate.
Specifically, Katarzyna expertly facilitated a range of crucial workshops and activities, including:
"Getting to Know Each Other" Sessions: She skillfully designed and led interactive ice-breakers and introductory activities that quickly helped participants feel at ease and begin forming connections. This laid a strong foundation for the entire exchange.
Team Building Activities: Katarzyna's engaging team-building exercises were highly successful in promoting cooperation, communication, and problem-solving skills among the participants. Her ability to guide groups through challenges while encouraging positive dynamics was truly commendable.
ABC of Human Rights Workshops: These workshops were particularly impactful. Katarzyna presented complex information on human rights in an accessible and thought-provoking manner, sparking meaningful discussions and raising awareness among the youth. Her facilitation ensured that even sensitive topics were explored respectfully and constructively.
Workshops about Erasmus+ Programme and Youthpass Certificate: Katarzyna clearly and comprehensively explained the intricacies of the Erasmus+ Programme and the value of the Youthpass Certificate. Her detailed explanations and practical insights empowered participants to understand the opportunities available to them and to recognize their own learning achievements.
Facilitating Project's Results Sessions: She demonstrated strong leadership in guiding participants through the process of consolidating and presenting their project results. Katarzyna's structured approach ensured that the outputs were clear, well-articulated, and effectively showcased the participants' hard work.
Leading Dissemination Activities: Katarzyna took initiative in leading the dissemination efforts, ensuring that the project's impact reached a wider audience. Her proactive approach and creative ideas for sharing the exchange's outcomes were highly valuable.
Throughout the exchange, Katarzyna consistently exhibited professionalism, adaptability, and a genuine passion for youth empowerment. She was an invaluable asset to the facilitation team, and her work significantly contributed to the overall success and positive impact of the youth exchange. We would highly recommend Katarzyna Rajs for future facilitation roles.