Pictures of Freedom

An artistic-creative training course on right-

wing extremism and nationalism in Europe”

Training course in Hagen, Germany

03.-08.09.2023
Democracy is currently being threatened in many European
societies by enemies of democracy. Fundamental rights are
undermined and restricted, populist opinions are spread and
fears are fueled in order to push through anti-democratic
views and misanthropic attitudes. Populist parties offer
simple solutions to complex issues with the aim of
scapegoating certain groups and dividing society.

We therefore want to deal with these forms of right-wing

extremism and nationalism in Europe in a training course.
And we want to develop strategies against this movement
and test options for action. In this context, we will work with
theater-pedagogical and musical elements in addition to the
content-related inputs and implement the ideas that have
arisen artistically and creatively.

And we would like to invite your organization to participate.

Arrival is on Sunday, September 3rd, the training starts with a
joint dinner at 6 p.m. The project ends on September 8th
after breakfast.
 The training is aimed at youth workers from Armenia,
Georgia, Germany, Poland, Greece and Turkey.

We were able to win two experts who have been working in

this field for a long time as trainers. Gandhi Chahine is a
director and drama teacher, lyricist, singer, musician,
screenwriter, editor and empowerment trainer and works on
the topics of racism and discrimination, participation and
democracy. He has already written over 30 music theater
pieces and given over 700 concerts all over Europe, has
worked with the Goethe Institutes in Belgium, Italy and
France and is active as a producer. The other trainer is
Sascha Schmittutz - a specialist in the topics of racism,
extremism, democracy promotion, de-escalation and "queer".
In addition, he develops anti-discrimination courses for
adults and young people and is involved in numerous
programs against right-wing extremist activities.

We invite three young people from each organization, who

must be at least 18 years old and preferably have experience
in youth work.
The project will take place in the nice and cozy youth
Center of Intercultural Education Berchum (ZIBB),
Ergster Weg 59. 58093 Hagen.

The webpage of the house with photos:

www.eastwesteast.de/zib-berchum-buchungen/

The Google map address:

https://goo.gl/maps/PHYgYSHTTisK5t1a6

There is (sometimes slow) Wi-Fi in the house.

 Reimbursement
Regular tickets: Participants must imperatively bring the
original invoice, a proof of payment and their boarding pass.
Prices on receipt/invoice must coincide with the price on the
ticket.

E-tickets: Participants must send their e- tickets with their

name, price of the fair and details of the flight on the same
page. They must provide a proof of payment (credit card
receipt or bank statement). At arrival, they must imperatively
give their boarding pass.

Reimbursement will be made in cash in euros, during the

mobility and according to the following conditions :
Attending the workshops
Delivering all necessary documents
Disseminating the projects results
 Costs: Board, lodging and programme costs
will be provided and paid by grant by the
“Erasmus +” Programme.

Insurance: will not be covered from

Programme cost, what means that you are
obliged to take care of PERSONAL travel and
health insurance on your own.

Responsibility: Organizers cannot be taken

responsible for problems during your
travelling or because of personal irresponsible
behavior.
 Travel budget

Nr of Amount per
Country
Pax Person

Armenia 3 530€
Georgia 3 530€
Germany 3 20€
Greece 3 275€
Turkey 3 360€
Poland 3 275€
 For checking public transport upon arrival
please check www.bahn.de or DB Navigator
App. The destination bus station is "Berchum"
Close airports are: Dortmund, Düsseldorf,
Cologne/Bonn.

Fill in the application form through this link

before the 15th of August:

https://forms.gle/XpUC2P51sPju4Je87
 Any questions?
Feel free to contact us for any
additional information:
niclas.sandner@gmail.com

This project is financed by Erasmus+