Intercultural living, connecting local development and global education
Project duration: 12 months – Project implemented in Palermo, Italy.
Sector/area of intervention: education and cultural promotion – cultural entertainment for youth – peace education – interventions animation in the territory.
Partners:
- CESIE – European Centre of Studies and Initiatives – Palermo;
- E.N.Gi.M. – Sicily (National Institution Josephites Murialdo, Cefalù);
- C.S.I. (Italian Sports Centre Committee Palermo);
- I.F.I.M. – Institute of Integrated Mediterranean Education – Palermo;
- Centre for Creative Development “Danilo Dolci” – Partinico (PA);
- Gaia Association – Trabia (Pa).
Objectives:
- Promotion of Peace and Nonviolence, heritage of values;
- Updating of the concept of “homeland defence”;
- Promotion of culture of integration between religions, cultures, traditions and customs of people belonging to different ethnic groups living in the same local/urban context;
- Promotion of processes and initiatives of legal organizations “that see young people in civil service” testimonial “of compliance and enforcement of the national civil service regulations Law 64/01;
- Promotion of a culture of citizenship – building a culture of active participation;
- Promotion of active minorities;
- Contribute to personal and professional growth of participants and volunteers.
Activities:
- Participation in organisational and planning meetings, cultural events, promotional/visibility stands, organizing public events to raise awareness of citizenship rights, intercultural living, non-violence and peace;
- Football team “CESIE ALBERGHERIA” composed by Italian and migrants children at risk of social exclusion living in the neighbourhood Albergheria, Palermo;
- Intercultural activities and animation initiatives with local communities (movie-club, intercultural evenings, seminars, workshops);
- Training Courses, youth exchanges and experiential courses in intercultural management and non-violent conflict;
- Partnerships for learning and sharing of good practice in both, local and international level;
- Development of national and international CESIE network;
- Promotion (sending and hosting) of international mobility through European volunteering (EVS and Leonardo).
