Call 30 youngsters for Youth Project in Georgia. Peace Building Activity: All costs covered: APPLY

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Deadline: 5 February 2015
Open to: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Estonia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan.
Fellowship: Accommodation, Catering, Local transportation, Retreat fee, Partial sponsoring of airfare

Description

Applications are open for the first Peace Revolution BRIDGE Fellowship in Georgia – 5-9 May 2015
Peace Revolution will bring together 30 young people from all East Europe and Central Asia (aka BRIDGE) region countries who are interested in learning and exploring self-development as a primary means to create real change in the world. This retreat aims to promote a culture of peace, peace education, conflict prevention and youth empowerment through the primary means of meditation and self-development.
Objectives:
  • To bring young leaders and activists from the BRIDGE countries together, and provide a forum for networking and exchange of experiences by dialogue and cooperation.
  • To promote tools of non-violent communication and peace building that can be applied to all cultures, religions and professions.
  • To develop and strengthen an active network of young peace builders that aims to boost creativity and to support personal and professional development.

Eligibility

In order to be considered eligible to apply, you must fulfill all of the following criteria:
  • Candidates must be nationals and residents of these countries: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Estonia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan.
  • Age required between 18-30 years old at the time of submitting the application in order to receive the transportation support.
  • Candidates should have good proficiency in written and spoken English language.
  • Candidates should be optimistic, open-minded, show potential leadership, and have a genuine interest in peace and dialogue.
  • Preference would be given to young leaders who are actively working in democracy, sustainable development, human rights and peace-building within the areas of society, culture and media.

Fellowship

The fellowship covers:
  • Accommodation
  • Catering
  • Local transportation
  • Retreat fee
  • Partial sponsoring of airfare*
*Everyone is welcome to join the fellowship. But to be eligible for the partial sponsoring of airfare, candidates must be between 18-30 years old.

Application

  • Application Deadline - February 5th, 2015 (last date to apply online)
  • Eligibility Deadline - February 28th, 2015 (last date for completing eligibility criteria to receive interview call)
After completing 21 days of the online self-development program, the Peace Revolution selection committee will make an interview appointment based on your performance, available fund as well as group combination in the fellowship. The interview would be conducted on rolling basis therefore those participants, who complete the 21 days of the online self-development program early will receive the interview call first. There is no need to write a request for an interview. If you are qualified, we will contact you by ourselves.
Should you need more information about the Fellowship, please contact: Ekaterina Kovina, BRIDGE Fellowship Manager  eka@peacerevolution.net.
For further information please visit the official website.

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