Deadline: 8 October 2014 (extended)
Open to: young people aged 18-27 from Germany, Greece or Poland
Venue: Krzyżowa, Poland (31.10.-04.11.2014)
Description
“(Hi)stories of Resistance“ is a German-Greek-Polish barcamp dealing with these questions and more relating to the topics of opposition and resistance in present and past in various contexts. The event’s goal is to approach with the topic of resistance and opposition through individuals and to analyze their personal motivations and backgrounds. Furthermore the barcamp is open for topics referring to various countries and time periods. It shall offer different people insight through personal approaches and interpretations. The focus shall lie on current opposition movements/initiatives as well as on historical examples.
Eligibility
Young people at the age of 18 to 27 living in Germany, Greece or Poland who are generally interested in the topic of resistance and human rights violation in different political contexts, as well as activists (or people who want to become active), scientists, artists or practitioners are welcomed to send their application.
Training
The training will take place on 31.10.-04.11.2014 in Krzyżowa, Poland. The barcamp offers the participants the space for creating and exchanging new ideas as well as getting into contact with other experts. Thinking and discussing detached from professional and social constraints is one of the basic guidelines of the barcamp. The working language will be English.
Costs
The participation fee is 20 euros. With the fee you are provided with accommodation and food during the training. Any additional costs such as travel costs to Berlin or Krzyżowa have to be covered by the participants themselves. The hosts will organize a shuttle bus from Berlin to the IYMC in Krzyżowa (PL) and return (free of charge).
Participants from Greece can apply for travel reimbursement up to EUR 200 per person.
Application
Interested applicants are invited to send a completed application form to : wenzel@kreisau.de