International Youth Project in Politics and Diplomacy in Berlin, Germany

Deadline: 6 July 2014
Open to: participants between 16 and 19 years old, from Croatia, Czech Republic, Germany, Greece, Jordan, Luxembourg, Poland, Sweden, Turkey, United Kingdom and Ukraine
Venue: 2-22 August 2014 in Berlin, Germany

Description

Global-In Fellowship is a three-week international youth project, providing the participants with an opportunity to develop a commitment to international cooperation, and to enhance diplomatic as well as leaderships skills. The program is composed of different topics covered – cultural program, politics, economics, media and law, as well as the rhetoric, Model United Nations conference, topic of National Socialism (Third Reich and the Holocaust). The third week is a creation of the Global-In Fellowship: A post-world war simulation in which only a few states remain intact. The political structures and the infrastructure have been completely wiped out and it is now up to remaining survivors to create a new framework of world order. The participants take on roles as survivors with varying roles and characteristics. Their goal will be to rebuild the political systems in their countries and an intergovernmental organization. But: how and with what system? It is simply up to the participants’ imagination! 

Eligibility

The project will bring together a group of 16-20 year olds from 11 different countries; Croatia, Czech Republic, Germany, Greece, Jordan, Luxembourg, Poland, Sweden, Turkey, United Kingdom and Ukraine.

A high proficiency in English is required, as well as being able to participate in the entire program.

Costs

With the help of funding from the U.S. Embassy in Berlin and Stockholm, and Erasmus+ program, selected participants will have travel expenses, housing and food  covered.

Application

In order to participate, you should fill in the online application form with your personal information, extra-curricular activities and motivation.

The deadline for submitting the applications is 6 July 2014.

For further information, please visit the official website.

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