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Sharing and Learning Together!
Start date: Feb 1, 2013,

SHELTER is a trilateral youth exchange between Armenia, Greece and Turkey. The project will be held in Tsakhkadzor, Armenia and will bring together 10 participants from each country. Intercultural Youth Exchange will be focused on cross-cultural communication and cultural sharing between these 3 countries, which are burdened by a long history of painful disagreements. 10 Armenian, 10 Greek and 10 Turkish participants from different organizations and socio-economic backgrounds will live, act, learn, share and explore together as one big family. Participants will be engaged in a variety of activities such as workshops, seminars, artistic activities, trainings, intercultural evenings, city games, sightseeing, cultural visits etc. Non Formal learning methods mainly will be applied. The main objectives of the project is to strengthen cross-cultural awareness of young people from Armenia, Greece and Turkey, break their stereotypes and prejudices about each other through direct communication and exploring the concept of Intercultural Learning. At the same time project aims at giving youngsters the possibility to work in mixed nationality groups and exchange ideas and experiences as well as giving them a platform to find areas of mutual concern and continue to work together in future. The exchange program will last 6 days (excluding arrival and departure days). Theory of Intercultural Learning in Europe will be presented focusing on culture and learning - different, but interconnected topics. Different definitions of culture, types of learning process, differences between cognitive, emotional and behavioral learning will be presented as well as concepts of formal, non-formal and informal learning. Emphasize will be on Non formal learning, its’ methodology and role in youth work.The program of the exchange includes creative and interactive exercises on culture, discussions and presentations about Cultural Diversity, simulations and outdoor activities.
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  •   9 638,90
  • Youth\Youth in action (2007-2013)\Youth in the World\Cooperation with neighbouring partner countries
  • Project on ERASMUS Platform

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