Jumpstart - Participants for Conflict Resolution Training

[Larry]

The training course will bring together approximately 30 youth aged 18-30 island-wide to engage in a three-day workshop on conflict resolution. The workshop will utilize interactive methods which promote capacity-building, co-operation and understanding.

Training Course duration: The training course will last three days, from Friday 11th September to Sunday13th September. Participants will be expected to get actively involved in follow-up activities as part of the Jumpstart Youth Campaign, and serve as agents of change in their respective communities at least until August 2010.

Training Course Location: The Conflict Resolution Training will take place at Rodon Hotel in Agros village, in the district of Limassol.

Jumpstart Youth Campaign: The actions within Jumpstart Youth Campaign aim to increase confidence-building and co-operation between the Greek Cypriot and Turkish-Cypriot Youth (18-30), by creating opportunities for them to get actively involved in peace-building activities. Jumpstart ultimately aims to enable youth from both sides to challenge their own stereotypes and explore the possibility of envisioning a common future together.

Jumpstart Peace Campaign is a joint action put forward by Youth Center Union (Genclik Merkezi Birligi), a Turkish Cypriot organization, which is the main applicant of the project, and Future Worlds Center (legally reg.: Cyprus Neuroscience and Technology Institute) which is the partner organization for the Greek Cypriot Community.

The Training Course part of this project will be conducted by experienced trainers who will facilitate the participants throughout the activities, and make sure that certain skills are prioritized during the sessions. The workshops will also be supported by the Jumpstart coordinators.

Note:
At the end of each session a variety of informal activities will take place, such as visits to the handicrafts of the village, walks to the countryside, traditional dance performances, dinners, etc.

For questions or clarifications, please contact - Larry Fergeson email: larry.fergeson.cyprus@gmail.com