AUAYC “Alternative-V” is looking for the young, active motivated participants for the new youth exchange “Discovering Identity” in Chisinau, Moldova from 24/11/2013 till 01/12/2013 .

The working and communication language is English, the participants need to have ability to communicate and understand in English.

The project will put together 36 young people from the Netherlands, Denmark, Germany, Belarus, Ukraine and Moldova for 7 days to explore the topic of European identity.

Throughout the project there will be discussed what is national identity, theories of national identity formation and formation of European identity. Also, how do people from old Europe, new Europe and from outside of the European Union experience their identity and why it is important to associate oneself with a European identity/community. Moreover, you will be touched upon how to solve conflicts in a constructive way and whether the strengthening of European identity can smooth the conflicts caused by the national identity issues.

The learning methods will be diverse to ensure a better non-formal learning process. There will be played special attention to learning from each other and about each other, watching and discussing movies, listening to stories that explain the specifics of each country, make a study trip, focus groups, play intellectual games, reflecting, preparing and presenting speeches on the topic of identity.

Participation fee – 200 UAH

Project will cover:

Travel costs - 70% will be covered

Accommodations and food  – 100%.

Deadline for the application forms –18/11/2013

If you are interested in this project send us your application form (attached file) to: [email protected].

When naming your attached application file, please use the following format: “your name/surname_Discovering_Identity _AF”

The subject of the email should be: “Application form –YE “Discovering Identity” in Chisinau, Moldova 24/11/2013-01/12/2013”, otherwise the application will not be considered.

Best wishes,

ALTERNATIVE-V