Study Session: Inclusion Culture Promoting Leadership in Intercultural Understanding Within

Study session: Inclusion Culture – Promoting Leadership in Intercultural Understanding within Mixed-ability Groups

29 May -4 June, European Youth Centre Strasbourg

Coordinated bythe youth network of the European Network on Independent Living (ENIL) and The Erasmus Student Network (ESN), in partnership with the Youth Department of the Council of Europe.

When?29 May – 3 June 2017 (arrival on 28 May and Departure on 4June)

Where?European Youth Centre, Strasbourg

Who?35 participants from ENIL and ESN

ThemeInclusion, Intercultural learning among mixed ability groups,leadership

Fee50€ (includes accommodation, food, programme, travel and visa costs)

Deadline21 February 2017, 23:59h CET

Programme

Both ENIL and ESN hold Intercultural inclusive learning inclusion as a central theme in their work. But how inclusive and intercultural are we really? Are we creating an open environment for people of all abilities and backgrounds to participate in our activities? What can we learn from each other’s organizations?

This study session will bring together a mixed-ability group from ENIL and ESN. ENIL will contribute its experience in inclusion and ESN willprovide input from its background on intercultural learning.

We will create a safer space to explore the concept of inclusion and intercultural learning and discuss what this means in practice. After exploring the concepts the participants will be asked apply them by developing and delivering a workshop on intercultural inclusive learning in a smaller group.

Objectives

To understand the framework and the essential dimensions of intercultural learning
To understand the concepts of inclusion and disability, including the concept of social model of disability
To build capacity of participants todeliver inclusive,intercultural youth activities, which are celebrating diversity in non-formal education settings
To enhance intercultural cooperation and leadership between young disabled and nondisabled people
To provide methods and tools which participants can use to promote inclusive intercultural activities in their local communities

Participant profile

We are looking for motivated participants who have experience, or an interest, in the topic of inclusion and intercultural learning.
Participants should be willing to share what they have learned in their local groups or communities following the study session.
The study session will be in English and international sign, therefore participants must be confident in either of these.
The call is opened to all residents of the member states of the Council of Europe.

Participants will be selected based on their application form and the selection team will also ensure there is a gender, geographical and organizational balance. The specific needs of a participant are not part of the selection criteria. Therefore we urge you to be honest and open about your access needs for the study session so we can best accommodate every person and ensure the right support structures are in place from as early as possible.

Interested participants should apply by completing the application form by Tuesday, 21th of February, 2017 at 23:59 (CET).You can find the application form by following this link. If you require assistance in completing the form or need it an alternative format, please email . Participants will be informed if their application is successful or not by Tuesday 28February at latest.

If you have any questions or if you need more information, please take a look at our FAQ document or contact the study session team at . We look forward to receiving your application!