Deadline: 30 November 2015
Have you achieved everything that you have been dreaming of? Have you felt like you wanted to change the world, but you do not know where to start? Are you willing to be the change you want to see and to finally find peace within yourself and in your society?
If yes, then opportunity is just for you.
Peace Revolution is currently inviting applications for its South East European (SEE) Peace Fellowship to improve integration and competitiveness in an area which is as complex as it is diverse. The purpose of this fellowship is to engage young open-minded leaders and support their growth as change-makers to effectively contribute to the region’s sustainable and inclusive development.
Eligible Countries
Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Greece, Kosovo, Romania, Croatia, Serbia, Slovenia, Montenegro, Macedonia and Cyprus
Fellowship objectives
- To empower young people, offering them the space to create ideas for implementation of activities and events in their own communities.
- To bring young leaders and activists from the SEE region together to exchange experiences and provide a foundation for future cooperation.
- Strengthen an active network of young peace builders that aims to boost creativity and to support participant’s personal and professional development.
- To promote tools of non-violent communication and peace building that can be applied to all cultures, religions and professions.
- To provide the participants with the tools to inner peace and leadership skills through mindfulness, self-discipline and compassion that helps strengthen their activism and place them in meaningful work environment.
- To explore the idea that self-development and inner change as a core foundation of sustainable world change.
- To promote active citizenship among young people and enhance their sense of solidarity by sharing their visions to manifest tangible changes in their communities.
Fellowship Covers
The SEE Peace Fellowship covers:
- Accommodation
- Catering
- Meditation sessions and lectures fee
- Yoga Classes
Eligibility Criteria
- Nationals and residents of eligible countries (mentioned above).
- Age required between 20-32 years old at the time of submitting the application.
- Completed the 21 days of the online self-development program;. Note that in order to submit the application form, candidates do not need to have completed the online self-development program.
- Young leaders who are actively involved in peace activities or have passion to work in peace building and coexistence within the spheres of politics, society, culture and media.
- Open-minded and positive young people who are searching for the right tools to cultivate inner peace and mindfulness in their daily lives.
- Good proficiency in written and spoken English.
- Candidates should be fully self-supportive for the transportation to the venue.
How to Apply
Applicants can apply online through the website.
For more information, please visit Peace Revolution in Greece.
