Cooperation and Development Network Eastern Europe (CDN) and Digital [X] Working Group are announcing a call for participants for the fully funded international seminar “Digitising the Youth Ar(c)tivism”.

The seminar will take place between 19-24 November in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The project is the third and final phase of the annual work plan “Digital Technology For Democracy: Youth Turns Threat Into Opportunity”. Moreover, the seminar is going to focus on finding innovative ways of communicating with one’s audience online through interactive creative means.

This international seminar aims to:

• Explore the concept of artivism as a tool for change and analyze various contextual examples for connecting it to digital activism;
• Look into the possibilities of modern digital technologies in communicating the message to the audience;
• Explore different creative tools for youth engagement to later include in the publication and multimedia library.

The International Seminar will base on the principles of non-formal education and intercultural learning. Moreover, the program strives for an active, inclusive environment for direct communication and sharing of knowledge. The sessions will balance between theoretical inputs, work in small groups, workshops, discussions, training as well as other interactive methods of non-formal learning.

Fully Funded International Seminar on Digitising the Youth Ar(c)tivism

The Fully Funded International Seminar on Digitising the Youth Ar(c)tivism covers the full cost of travel, visa, lodging (accommodation in multi-bed rooms, vegetarian and vegan food, and refreshments) as well as working materials. In exchange, CDN asks for a participation fee of

• 20 EUR for participants coming from non-EU countries; and
• 50 EUR for participants coming from EU countries, Norway, Switzerland, and Iceland.

Applicants for whom paying this fee is an obstacle for participation, should still apply and mention this in their application. CDN will try to find a solution together with the applicant after the finalizing the selection. CDN will reimburse the travel costs of the participants

• 90% of the travel costs for the participants from the non-EU countries
• 80% of travel costs for the participants coming from the EU countries,

Eligibility for the International Seminar on Digitising the Youth Ar(c)tivism

CDN is accepting applications from 30 young people for the international seminar on Digitising the Youth Ar(c)tivism. Moreover, the candidates must be 16-35 years, residing in one of the Council of Europe Member states, Belarus or Kosovo.

Further, CDN encourages applications reflecting diversity in all forms; therefore applications from those who identify as women, LGBTQIA+, people of color or with a disability are welcome.

Participants who have experience in artivism, digital activism, and relevant knowledge or high motivation to learn about the topic are also welcome to apply.

How to apply for the International Seminar on Digitising the Youth Ar(c)tivism

Eligible candidates may apply for the fully funded International Seminar on Digitising the Youth Ar(c)tivism by completing and submitting the online application form.

Deadline

CDN accepts the application for the Fully Funded International Seminar on Digitising the Youth Ar(c)tivism until 7 October 2019. Applications arriving after the deadline are not eligible to attend the seminar.