Overview
Amplify is a two-year project that brings together young people from all across Europe and Canada to discover and support the fight against Climate Change, Gender Inequalities and Violent Extremism. In fourteen localities, activists host Local Labs (weekend workshops), conduct youth-led research and gather for collective actions. In November these young people will meet in Montreal, Canada, for a four-day Trans-Atlantic Youth Dialogue.
For our Local Lab here in Brussels, we are currently looking for one Youth Champion, who will work closely with our fantastic volunteer Nadia and project officer Anuschka to create, deliver and facilitate sessions. Sounds like a bit of you? Apply below!
Not sure you want to be a Youth Champion but want to be involved? Well, we are also looking for seven participants to engage with the topics, contribute to disccusions and conduct research here in Brussels! Sounds more like you? Apply below!
When?
Where?
Who?
Theme
September 2019 – December 2020
Brussels, Belgium and Montreal, Canada
16-30 year olds based in Belgium
Fighting Climate Change, Gender Inequalities and Violent Extremism
Participant profile
Prospective applicants should be/have:
● Aged 16 to 30 years old. If you're aged 16 and 17, you must provide parental/guardian consent, and attend with another participant who will take legal responsibility you (including during travel)
● Experience with working on at least one of the three topics - Cimate Change, Gender Inequalities or Violent Extremism
● Motivation and the ability to commit to work on the project until December 2020
● Able to work confidently in English
● Able to attend the both the Local Lab I and the Transatlantic Youth Dialogue. For the final Local Lab (II) and the Collective Actions, it will be up to your group to decide on the dates!
Inclusion
IFM-SEI aims to include people of all genders in their activities and will aim for a balance of different genders. Participants will be selected based on their application questions and the selection team will also ensure there is a geographical and organisational balance in the participants.
Specific priority will be given to:
● Applicants are at risk of marginalisation with regards to race, ethnicity, geographical background and/or religion, young migrants and refugees, and young people of colour or with access needs.
● Applicants aged 25 and under
The specific needs of a participant will not be part of the selection criteria. We encourage applicants to be honest and open about their access needs for the project. This way we can best accommodate every person and ensure the right support structures are in place from as early as possible.
Dates
5 - 6 October 2019 Local Lab I in Brussels, Belgium
5 - 15 October 2019 Youth-led research local or online
4 - 7 November 2019 Trans-Atlantic Youth Dialigue in Montreal, Canada
March - May 2020 Local Lab II in Brussels, Belgium
July - September 2020 Collective Actions in local or online
Costs
There will be a participation fee, which will amount to 40% of the ticket costs for the flight to Montreal- we will ensure that the tickets booked will be as cheap as possible. This fee will be due by the end of December 2019. It will cover travel, visa, insurance, accommodation, subsistence and programme costs. Accommodation and meals will be arranged by our Canadian partner Oxfam Canada. We do not want money to be a barrier to participation, please approach us if the participation fee will prohibit you from pariticipating. In the spirit of solidarity, we are open to arranging something that works for you.
Application process
Still interested in applying to join the study session? Please complete the online e-form (follow link) by the deadline 30 September.
Questions?
If you have any questions or queries please email to contact@ifm-sei.org
Amplify is taking place with the generous support of the European Union.
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