Youth Exchange "Digital Transformers for Social Inclusion" in Istanbul, Turkiye

If you are interested about civic engagement and active participation of young people, we invite you to apply for Erasmus+ Youth Exchange "Digital Transformers for Social Inclusion". the project will be organised by "Norway Baran Ungdom" organization in Istanbul, Turkiye for 9 days ( including travel days) in June 2023. the project is Financed by Erasmus+ Programme of European Union.

About Istanbul

Istanbul is a city in Turkey that straddles Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus Strait. With a population of over 15 million people, it is the largest city in Turkey and one of the largest cities in the world.

there are many beautiful places you can visit in Istanbul like:-

1. The Hagia Sophia

2. The Blue Mosque

3. The Grand Bazaar

4. The Basilica Cistern

5. The Chora Church (Kariye Museum)

6. The Galata Tower

7. Topkapi Palace

Project Summary

DIGITAL TRANSFORMERS FOR SOCIAL INCLUSION project will focus on new dimensions of civic engagement and active participation of young people for inclusion and diversity through digital transformation of youth and youth groups (NGOs) in project partner countries.

 

With this project we will highlight concept of digital skills and competences which will help young people to understand what students/young people/technology users should know to use technology appropriately to fight against hate speech, exclusion and other negative approach to wards marginalized youth. Digital transformation is more than just a concept: it is a way to prepare young people for a society full of technology and freedom and democracy.

 

Digital transformation in ideal case is the norms of appropriate, responsible technology use, in the first place internet and social media tools. Too often we are seeing young people misusing and abusing technology and internet but not sure what to do. The issue is more than what the young users do not know but what is considered appropriate technology/internet usage.

 

Eligibility

 

- You are Italian or holder a residence permit in Italy.

 

- Aged between 18 - 30 years, There is No age limit for the team leader.

 

- Have a good command of English Language.

 

- Able to work in a team, responsible, flexible and motivated by this project.

- Able to attend the full duration of the project.

 

 

Partner Countries

 

Norway - Italy - Bulgaria - Poland - Turkiye - Hungary - Poland

(7 participants per country + 1 group leader with no age limit).

 

Languages

The working language during the project will be English.

 

Finance and Benefits

 

- For Italian Participants, Your travel expenses will be reimbursed up to 275 EUR for Round trip after finishing the project.

- You will be accommodated in shared rooms with another participants (Same Gender) at Victorious Hotel Istanbul.

- You will get 3 meals per day.

- Project Materials will be provided by host organization.

 

 

What to Bring?

 

- All the participants coming from the EU should bring their European Health Card. They can use the free European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) to allow cover private health care, non- emergency health costs, or being flown back to your home country. 

 

- Your Passport / National ID

 

- Slipper, Sneakers, Towels, tooth paste and tooth brush.

 

- Personal medicine and Cosmetics (if you need them)

 

- National / Traditional food, drinks, clothes, music or other Things of your country you would like to present/ show for intercultural evenings.

 

- Music, games, photos and other are also welcome.

 

- Some sport / casual clothes as well, as You can.

 

 

 

Timeline

 

Arrival day: 5th of June 2023.

 

Departure Day: 13th of June 2023.

 

Note: Please, do not ask to leave earlier than the mentioned above project dates since it is not allowed by the Erasmus+ program regulations as well.

 

 

Extra Days

 

Please note, that you are allowed to stay in Turkiye 2 extra days before and after the project and if you decide to do so it will be your own responsibility to cover your accommodation and food expenses.

 

 

How to get Project Venue?

- You can fly to Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gokcen Airport. If you come by bus, you have to arrive at Bayrampasa Otogar (Essenler Otogar) which is the biggest international bus station in Istanbul.

 

-  After arrival Istanbul, you have to find the Metro Station and take the Metro line, which goes to Haliç köprüsü Metro Station. It is about 7-8 minutes walking distance to the project venue.

 

- From the Metro station you can either use navigation or you can be picked up from there.

- We Suggest you search for the flight tickets and a good combination of low cost and budget airlines on the following websites:

 

www.skyscanner.com

www.kiwi.com

www.ryanair.com

www.wizzair.com

Rules and procedures
 

- All the participants will be expected to be present and active in all the activities.

- Unauthorized absence from the activities and workshops won‘t be tolerated.

- Respect the common areas and leave them clean.

- Be on time every session.

- Respect the schedule.

- Don‘t disturb after midnight.

- Any lack of respect among participants and staff won't be tolerated.

- Stress, nerves and bad mood is prohibited everywhere. Bring your best mood and big smile with you and keep it through the Exchange! Prepare for fun!

Saftey and Covid-19

 

In our activities we support the principle of a safer space, where no-one is discriminated or bullied because of their background or person. We want you to respect the same principle.

We are closely monitoring the situation with Covid-19 and will take all measures necessary for the safeness of participants. In order to apply you should familiarise yourself with the Covid-19 rules when traveling to Turkiye.

 

 

How to Apply ?

To Apply Fill in the Application Form via the following link:

 https://forms.gle/s6cAfEd94EgDLBym6