PROJECT INFO
When & where
Project Off the couch took place from July 20 until July 30, 2019, in a small village called Mokrinky, which is closed to the city of Opava.
What was it about
The project aim
The project was an international youth exchange, which revolved around prejudice and stereotypes in society.
The main aims of this project were:
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Leading young people towards analyzing prejudice and helping overcome this prejudice and stereotypes
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Encouraging young people in taking initiative against prejudice.
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Methods
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Throughout the project, we will be using a broad spectrum of methods e.g. methods of informal learning, self-reflection, various types of workshops, during which the participants will debate and engage in brainstorming. Two city-visits are also to take place; a visit to Frýdek-Místek and a visit to Ostrava. We will also organize outdoor activities (rock-climbing, canoeing, water games, etc.). We will also be using energizers and ice-breaking activities, which will be organized with the help of other participating nations.
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Results
Impact
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The impact was aimed at the participants, organizers, partner organizations and the local community leading young people towards critical analysis of their own opinions and attitudes, towards critical analysis of prejudice and stereotypes about other people and towards consideration of their own health compared to the handicapped. The main impact on the handicapped will be on a social basis as the coexistence with international peers will lead to their development and they will be able to use this experience in their everyday life.
Act of kindness
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During one of our workshops, we asked the participants to think about how they can make the world better. The results were just wonderful and the message was very powerful.
These are some of the recommendations:
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give compliments
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don't judge
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give more hugs
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no machismo and homophobia
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be helpful
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LISTEN!
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smile more
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give without expecting to get back <3
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respect and accept everyone's differences
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everybody needs to be treated as equal
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think about others as I think about myself
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MORNING HUGS :)
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Please take some of these to your everyday life!​
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