Are you passionate about community development? The PROMEnhance Winter School is your chance to dive into participatory local development practices, supported by the Erasmus+ PROMEnhance project. Designed for students from Cyprus, Greece, Italy, Portugal, and Romania, this 5-day intensive program will equip you with the skills and tools to design, implement, and assess community-driven initiatives. It will happen on December 2-6, 2024, in Turin, Italy.
Why attend?
The Winter School addresses the shift in territorial governance and provides participants with key insights into inclusive local development. With increasing challenges faced by local authorities and organizations, this course helps future leaders respond to the growing diversity of needs in communities. Participants will:
- Learn strategies for community engagement and participatory decision-making;
- Explore the tools necessary for designing initiatives that promote inclusion and equal access to resources;
- Engage with local stakeholders and organizations during visits and workshops in Turin.
What to expect?
The Winter School includes lectures, workshops, and field visits to Turin-based organizations practicing participatory development, offering practical skills in community engagement, supported by online pre-training to be completed before the program begins (available on YouTube).
Selected participants will have all costs covered, including tuition, accommodation, and meals.
Who can apply?
- University students residing in Cyprus, Greece, Italy, Portugal, or Romania;
- Proficiency in English is required;
- Previous experience in local development or a strong interest in community engagement is desirable.
How to apply:
Submit the following by September 27, 2024:
- A motivation letter explaining your interest and any relevant experience;
- Your CV with contact details;
- English proficiency certificate (if available).
Send your application to the respective contact in your country:
- Italy: antonio.fantasia@unito.it, lombardi@s-nodi.org
- Portugal: josepaulo.oliveira@ulusofona.pt, margarida.santos@ulusofona.pt
- Cyprus: elena.t@synthesis-center.com
- Romania: ruxandra_ioana.lie@upb.ro, loredana.manasia@upb.ro
- Greece: koutsi@commonspace.gr, andritsos@commonspace.gr
Only 25 participants will be selected (5 per country). Join the PROMEnhance Winter School on participatory community development and contribute to building stronger, more inclusive communities.
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