OPPORTUNITY DETAILS

Total reward

0 $

Nonprofit organization

Dealing with the Past (DwP)

Area

Central and Eastern Europe

Host Country

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Deadline

28 Apr 2017

Study level

Vocational Education

Opportunity type

Conferences & Seminars

Opportunity funding

Full funding

Eligible Countries

This opportunity is destined for all countries

Eligible Region

All Regions

Deadline: 28 April 2017
Open to: students from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo and Serbia
Venue: 16-21 July 2017, Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Description

The Swiss Helsinki Committee and its project partners are pleased to announce the call for applications for the Summer School “Challenge History” which will take place from 16 to 21 July 2017 in Mostar, Bosnia, and Herzegovina. Open-minded students in the third grade of High Schools from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, and Kosovo are invited to apply for the Summer School. The six-day event will enable its participants:

to reflect on historical narratives, particularly those related to the recent wars in the Balkans, and to engage in a constructive dialogue on these legacies;
to compare historical narratives and challenge preconceived ideas about the past;
to discuss with their peer’s possible ways of overcoming conflicts from the past and building a common future
to apply the acquired knowledge in their future education and activities;
to network with young people from the region and have fun while learning together.

Eligibility

In order to be considered eligible to apply, you must fulfill all of the following criteria:

Students in the third grade of High Schools (at the time of the application submitted), who will not have attained the age of 18 at the time of the Summer School, and who have the permission of the parents or legal tutors to participate
From Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo and Serbia
Who wish to learn about history of the region from an alternative perspective
Who have sufficient knowledge of English language, in order to be able to follow and participate in the sessions

Costs

The organizers will cover all the costs of travel, visas, accommodation and meals during the Summer School. Members of the organization staff will accompany students on their travel to Mostar and back home.

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