YES (Youth Energizing Societies) - from simulation to action

"YES (Youth Energizing Societies) - from simulation to action" is a training activity on prevention of human trafficking gathering 40 young people and youth workers from 5 partner countries from South East Europe and the EU who are active in their communities aiming to provide them with competencies in order to encourage dialogue and mutual understanding according to the ideas of solidarity and respect for human rights through non formal education and raising awareness of prevention of human trafficking in European context. This 6-day camp combines various learning methods such as case studies, panel discussions, trainings and workshops and exchange of practice. During the camp, participants will develop an Action plan 2014-2018 recognizing measures to support prevention of human trafficking in Europe and work on poster design that will be developed and later used by their organizations in a campaign towards raising awareness of this current problem. The project recognizes youth as energizers of societies, involves them in the simulation (camp) and action (community activities) process and therefore makes them active European citizens. CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Participants: young people (18-30 years old) already involved and active in youth work on a local, national or international level from Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Hungary and Serbia. These also include youth workers, trainers, youth leaders and project managers. Basic English language knowledge required. Trainers: young people (18-30 years old) from Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Hungary and Serbia active in youth work, possess a good knowledge about human trafficking, migration, human rights, leadership and/or project management with great interpersonal skills. Creative, driven and well organized individual with good English language knowledge. IMPORTANCE for YOUNG PEOPLE: Since young people are among the most vulnerable groups when it comes to human trafficking especially in the Balkans, the project want to inform and educate young people about the importance of prevention of trafficking and thus, gain knowledge through prevention workshops to raise awareness of the citizens of this current crime against humanity that violates almost all human rights enumerated in the Declaration of Human Rights. Project is aimed for young people (18-30 years old) primarily because the main method of the training is peer-to-peer education. Methods used in the training are for engaging young people in their communities especially if they are being introduced to the subject of human trafficking but within their organizations where professionals from organization would be their mentors. It also establishes sustainability because young people who are not professionals would be eager to stay longer in their Red Cross and other organizations. In this way project is creating a network of trainers in prevention of human trafficking. Application form and relevant documents: http://yesproject2013.weebly.com