27/08-03/09/2017 - Summer School – Young Refugees as Actors for Social Inclusion and Intercultural Dialogue (Πορτογαλία)

The Summer School aims to develop the capacities of young refugees as actors and agents of change in their communities. It is based on the principles of empowerment and participation of young refugees and it aims at reinforcing resilience and leadership skills. It will support social inclusion of young refugees in Europe by developing participants’ competences in their role as multipliers for youth participation, democratic citizenship and intercultural dialogue.

Specific objectives include:

• To share and reflect on the situation and challenges faced by young refugees in Europe
• To strengthen participants understanding and practical knowledge in the areas of democratic citizenship, dialogue, conflict transformation and leadership
• To enhance participants motivation and abilities for entrepreneurship and social/youth projects in their communities
• To provide participants with a wide range of soft skills that can enhance the creative and innovative capacities of young people in ways that are relevant to building resilient societies and not just in relation to employability
• To support networking among refugees and other students and youth organisations
• To enhance the credibility, visibility and sustainability of youth work with refugees and provide input to the policy of the Council of Europe and partners in this respect

The Summer School will be held at University of Minho in Braga, Portugal. Participants will be accommodated in students’ residences seminar in double bedrooms. Meals will also be provided by the organisers at the university unless specified otherwise.

Participants residing outside Portugal will be reimbursed of their travel to and from Braga according to the rules of the Council of Europe. Selected candidates will be informed in due time regarding travel procedures. Visa costs will also be reimbursed by the Council of Europe. The Council of Europe and GP4SS will issue invitation letters that should facilitate the delivery of visas where necessary.

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