26/06-02/07/2016 - Map Your Meal Summer School in Austria

The Map Your Meal International Summer School on ‘Creating a Sustainable Alternative to the current global food system’ is inviting young people to come together and jointly explore how the global food system works, how lives are interconnected with those involved in the production of food, and how all this impacts the planet, and finally what role can you play in order to make the food system more sustainable.

The Summer School will include interactive workshop sessions exploring the key concepts of Global Education within the context of the Sustainable Development Goals, sessions with invited guest speakers on food security and food sovereignty, as well as visits to local farms or other sustainable agricultural projects. It will also offer the space for participants to share their own experiences and learning with the rest of the group. The Summer School will take place at Landhotel Yspertal, 120km outside of Vienna, Austria , between the 26 June – 02 July 2016.

Eligibility:
- Young participants between the ages of 18 and 30;
- Currently involved in youth work and youth-related activities or who are active in alternative/sustainable food and agricultural initiatives;
- Have a good command of the English language, as all sessions will be conducted in English;
- Currently residing in Austria, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Greece, the UK, Ghana or Benin.

Having experience in global education is considered an advantage. Upon completion of the summer school, participants are expected to act as multipliers within their communities, either through their membership or other affiliation to a local organization.

Costs:
The Map Your Meal project will cover all participants’ travel and accommodation costs as well as visa expenses. The project team will organise transportation from Vienna to the venue of the Summer School on 26 June, and transport back to Vienna on 2 July.

How to apply?
In order to apply you should complete the “online application form” . Successful participants will be informed by 15 April.

For any queries, please contact Ms. Annagrace Messa at annagrace@futureworldscenter.org or info@mapyourmeal.org

For more information please visit the “Official Webpage”