Description

This human rights program will focus specifically on the roots of conflict and the dynamics of justice, reconciliation, and peace building as experienced in Bosnia more than a decade after the signing of the peace accord. In particular, participants will gain experience in conflict resolution and transformation as well as deepen their understanding of the post-conflict challenges faced by Bosnians today, especially young people from various ethnic and religious backgrounds.

Highlights

* Educational training workshop connecting the international and host-country peers during which they can share ideas, analyze problems and create collaborative projects with local NGOs which are also represented in the workshop/community.

* Site visits and dialogue with local human rights defenders, government representatives, youth and local communities, putting human rights concerns into context and exploring the organizations' practical strategies to achieve change.

* Volunteer service projects with grassroots NGOs to gain hands-on experience and contribute to changes taking place in the host country. These projects ideally build upon the work already being done at the organization (sometimes work that has previously benefitted from partnerships with GYC volunteers), and may include assisting with the preparation, implementation, facilitation, and reporting of advocacy conferences.

Intern Types

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

2,700

Cost Includes:

• Emergency evacuation services
• Excursions
• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Medical insurance
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Registration fees
• Travel while in host country
• Written materials abroad
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

- Approximately 1/3 of meals are covered

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

Motivated, sensitive, informed and collaborative

Age Range

18-35

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Phone/Video Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

one month

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad

Global Youth Connect's Mission Statement

Our mission is to build and support a community of youth who are actively promoting and protecting human rights, and to educate and inspire the next generation to work for peaceful change.

Year Founded

1997