Young Feminist Summer Camp – AGORA 2018

Published by Ivona

Deadline: 11 May 2018
Open to: women between 18 and 30 years old
Venue: 29 August – 2 September 2018 Brussels, Belgium

Description

AGORA is an EWL programme that brings young feminists from all over Europe to Brussels for a 5-day gathering to discuss and explore feminism and learn from each other.

AGORA will take place from 29 August to 2 September 2018.  The programme is open to any young self-identified women aged between 18 and 30 (at the time of the AGORA) who is keen to connect with other young feminists. Through a 5-day participatory summer camp, the organizer want to create a space for young women to exchange, bridge gaps, inspire and be inspired, strengthen connections, reinforce skills and hear the voices of other young feminists. The objective is to empower young women feminists in Europe to be activist leaders in a changing world by giving them a space to share experience, knowledge and ideas.

AGORA has been connecting young women from across Europe for the last three years through this annual event and now they are seeking for applications from young feminists for AGORA 2018.

Eligibility

Is Agora for you?

  • Are you keen to connect with a diverse group of young feminists from across Europe?
  • Are you interested in strengthening your knowledge and skills to advocate for women’s rights and gender equality?
  • Are you keen to find out what young feminists are doing against inequality across Europe, and how you can work together?
  • Are you keen to engage in highly participatory learning processes and willing to learn more about yourself, your talents and your work in this world?
  • Do you want to be part of shaping future feminist strategies and campaigns in Europe?
  • Do you agree with the values and mission of the European Women’s Lobby?

Do you fit the criteria?

  • Are you a feminist woman (self-defined) between 18 and 30 years old (at the time of the camp)?
  • Do you have experience in activism related to gender equality/women’s rights?
  • Do you currently live in the European Union or EU Candidate countries?
  • Do you have a good level of English?

Benefits

EWL will cover the costs of the programme for participants while in Brussels, including accommodation and all the meals, but if you are selected, you will be expected to organise and cover the costs for your own travel to Brussels. There are many cheap means to travel (Megabus, Eurolines, Easyjet, Ryanair, Blablacar…).

On this link you can read more information about the selection process and financial contribution.

How to Apply?

In order to apply fill the online application form.

For more information please visit the official website.