Are you a civic activist eager to enhance your dialogue skills and foster democratic conversations in your community? We are seeking twelve (12) participants from Cyprus, to attend a 1.5-day workshop on the facilitation of Dialogue Circles, conducted by experts from LAMPA Conversation Festival in Latvia.
The Fund Operators of the Active Citizens Fund programme in Cyprus and Latvia are co-organising a workshop with the aim to inspire, heal, and build more democratic and tolerant societies, through the Dialogue Method. Dialogue is a method of democratic conversation that enables individuals to better understand the topic at hand, other people's thoughts, and their own positions. It is a powerful tool for achieving new solutions and insights collectively while maintaining a human connection. Unlike debates, discussions, or consensus-building, dialogue does not aim to prove a point or achieve unanimity. Instead, it seeks to explore different perspectives and foster mutual understanding. The concept and the method was developed in Finland under the name Timeout dialogue (www.timeoutdialogue.fi) and has been successfully adapted and implemented in Latvia by DOTS Foundation for an Open Society and LAMPA Conversation festival in Latvia.
The Dialogue Method allows to:
- Understand Better: Grasp the topic, your own thoughts, and others' views more deeply.
- Promote Respectful Conversations: Move away from debates and discussions towards meaningful dialogues.
- Build Democratic Values: Contribute to a culture of respectful and insightful conversations in your community.
- Foster Intercultural Dialogue and Promote Tolerance: Dialogue Circles create a safe space for individuals from diverse backgrounds to share their experiences and perspectives, helping to break down cultural barriers and promote mutual respect and understanding. This process is essential for fostering tolerance and building cohesive, inclusive communities.
Workshop Details
All selected participants are expected to be available to attend the workshop, scheduled as follows:
Location: Home for Cooperation, Nicosia, Cyprus
Duration: 14 October 2024 09:00-17:00 & 15 October 2024 08:30-13:00
Participation in the programme is free of charge
Important note: the programme can cover costs for transport and for 1 night accommodation in Nicosia (ONLY for participants outside Nicosia).
Who should participate?
Civic activists, community leaders, and anyone interested in fostering democratic dialogue in their work and communities with a focus on those who are interested in learning facilitation skills of dialogue circle.
Priority to participate will be given to applicants who:
- are available and commit to actively participate in both days of the workshop
- are CSO representatives working directly with and for ethnic minorities
- are active in promoting the integration of ethnic minority groups into society
As the working language of the workshop will be English, good verbal and written communication skills in this language is a prerequisite and the application form must be submitted in English.
Facilitators
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Ieva Morica, Founding Director, LAMPA
Conversation festival and Executive
Director of DOTS Foundation for an
Open Society certified supervisor
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 Egita Prāma, Co-founder and Program Curator, LAMPA Conversation Festival and Administrative director of DOTS Foundation for an Open Society
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How to apply
To apply please fill in the application available here (in English)
Deadline for submitting applications is 18th of September 2024.
The Fund Operator will make the final decision on the applicants chosen to participate, based on the abovementioned priorities. Successful applicants will be contacted by the end of September to confirm their participation and be prepared with more information for the activities of the workshop.
If you have any questions, please contact info@activecitizensfund.cy