Open Call - PARTICIPATE 2024
11-08-2024
Skrevet afHanna Nøddelund
Are you from a DUF member organization? Do you want to be a part of the youth network PARTICIPATE and attend an international seminar in Kenya? Apply now!
DUF, Youth Alive! Kenya, and Youth Empowerment and Transformation Trust (YETT) in Zimbabwe are hosting an international seminar to engage young people in civil society and build capacity on democracy, dialogue, and participation.
PARTICIPATE 2024:
In 2024, the international seminar will be held in Kenya. The aim of the seminar is to engage with other young people and to create youth-led initiatives within your own organization.
Besides participating in the international seminar, you are required to attend a small seminar in Denmark, a pre-departure meeting, and be willing to create and work on a youth-led initiative in your organization.
- The seminar in Denmark gathers eight young people from DUF member organizations to explore themes such as democracy, participation, advocacy and influence in society, partnerships, and global solidarity. Additionally, you will develop skills in dialogue, democratic engagement, and managing international projects effectively.
- The international PARTICIPATE seminar is a cross-border network where you will interact with inspiring young people from Kenya and Zimbabwe and discuss how to engage youth in civil society and democracy. The focus will be on equal partnerships and creating sustainable projects within your organization. The week-long seminar will provide ample time to get to know each other and learn more about Kenya and Zimbabwe.
- We expect you to initiate a project in your organization focusing on democracy, dialogue, and/or youth participation after the seminar. At the seminar in Kenya, we will kickstart your project idea. You can also seek advice from the DUF office to implement the initiative.
The seminar will be conducted in English to ensure all participants have the same conceptual understanding of the themes in Denmark, Kenya, and Zimbabwe.
Dates to Attend:
- Online meeting: Wednesday, 21st of August, 16:30 to 18:00.
- The seminar in Denmark: From 14th of September to 15th of September.
- International seminar in Kenya (Dates may change a little) 29th of September - 6th of October (both days included).
Expenses:
DUF will cover all costs (transportation, national and international, food, vaccinations, insurance, visa, etc.).
Requirements:
- Highly motivated, eager to network and learn more.
- Aged between 18-30.
- Able to participate in the seminars/meetings in Denmark and the international PARTICIPATE seminar in Kenya.
- A volunteer in one of DUF’s member organizations.
- Apply in pairs from the same DUF member organization.
No prior knowledge or experience with global networks and international projects is required. The focus is on learning and participation. All you need is motivation, eagerness to learn, and a desire to meet peers from Kenya and Zimbabwe.
The Danish PARTICIPATE Team:
The team will consist of eight highly motivated young people from 4 different DUF member organizations. This means you need to apply with a partner from your organization.
Application:
The application should be made together with your partner from the organization and must include:
- Your motivation for participating in the youth network PARTICIPATE.
- How your organization can benefit from your participation.
- There is no specific format for the application. You can submit a motivation letter, PowerPoint presentation, movie, pictures, collage, podcast, paintings, scrapbook, brochure, etc. No need to send a CV or list of achievements – we value engagement, commitment, and motivation.
Application deadline: 11th of August 2024.
Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
Apply here via this form
Questions can be forwarded to: Hanna Nøddelund at hn@duf.dk and +45 60 20 14 46.