[Falkor-info] youth exchange in Georgia

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Announcement from Union Century 21 in Georgia:*


The Union "Century 21"* is inviting participants to take part in the 
*Youth Exchange Project "We Can Change to Better"* which will take place 
in Kobuleti, Georgia on June 15-21, 2006.

Description of project:

The project is aimed at promoting the tolerance and social inclusion 
among young people through empowering them with necessary skills in 
overcoming various forms of discrimination. A diverse youth groups will 
come together: both “victims” of violence and intolerance and those 
facing the problem in their societies. It will be focused on rising 
European citizenship awareness of such groups, on development role of 
young people in changing the life to the better and on building 
self-confidence of disadvantaged groups to become better citizens.

Objectives of the exchange:

** To strengthen the capacity of young people to effectively advocate 
for and implement violence prevention programs.
** To promote the dialogue and provide a platform for intercultural 
understanding and cooperation.
** To motivate a wide range of young people at all levels to engage in 
awareness-raising activities on tolerance and in changing 
attitude/behaviors that perpetuate violence.
** To implement exchange results into practice based on the best 
experiences/examples of tolerance peaceful coexistence in Georgian and 
European context.
** Development new and creative solutions in tolerance promotion.

Working language: English.

Profile of participants:

This Youth Exchange is designed for participants:

** Who come from youth organisations/centers or clubs with a certain 
knowledge and/or interest in anti-discrimination projects in their 
countries;
** Individuals having a willingness to develop their skills, 
possibilities for exchange of information, experience and knowledge in 
tolerance promotion activities;
** Who will be in a good physical condition and willing to participate 
in whole duration of the exchange;
** Who are 18-25 years old;
** Who are able to work in the working language of the exchange.

Dates and venue of the exchange:

The Exchange will be held in Kobuleti, Georgia. The Exchange will start 
on 15 June 2006 and will end on 21 June 2006. Participants will be 
accommodated in the Hotel in Kobuleti, with bedrooms shared by 3 people.

Financial information:

Transportation Tbilisi-Kobuleti-Tbilisi and all board and lodging will 
be provided. There is no participation fee for the exchange.

Application procedure:

All applicants must apply by filling in the relevant application form 
(see attached file) and sending it back by *5 June 2006* to: 
n_tsintsadze@yahoo.com <mailto:n_tsintsadze@yahoo.com>

For more information and application form please refer to: 
www.century21.ge <http://www.century21.ge>