26/04/2018 | The CCM and the Croatian Red Cross organized the 12th edition of Youth Camp Atlantis. Starting from the experience of previous editions, in 2016 the aim was to provide a follow up on the priorities highlighted during the 12th Mediterranean Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, particularly concerning the issue of Crisis response and Preparedness. The Camp focused on the increasingly essential role that Youth also have in times of crises. The contribution of Youth is understood in two ways, on the one hand as a proof of implication in the actions tackling crisis response, and on the other hand as witnesses and examples of commitment for a positive change towards a culture of dialogue and peace. |
Holding hands young representatives of Mediterranean National Societies presented the Youth Statement to senior leaders of the region.
The CCM and the Regional Committee of Sicily of the Italian Red Cross organized in Sicily (October 4th -11th) the Mediterranean RC/RC Youth Training on Migration ¿Youth on the Run¿. The aims were, through a role-play game, to reinforce the commitment and the competencies of youth, to work on changing a culture of intolerance into a culture of acceptance and inclusion and to impulse the young volunteers to take up a leadership role in positively influencing their local communities.
The CCM and the Spanish Red Cross organized in Madrid a seminar under the title `bridging the gap towards intergenerational dialogue: Volunteering as a vector of social cohesion¿, focusing on the role that the volunteering promotion can play to bring generations closer together. While delivering volunteer service, both young and elder people can benefit from mutual contact and feel part of the solution to the current and complex crises situations rather than a burden to society, promoting mutual understanding in a relationship based on personal growth and knowledge exchange. ITC¿s (Information and Communication technology) can also play a significant role as it stands as a relevant tool in the contact between generations.
The CCM and the Spanish Red Cross organize in Palma de Mallorca a one-week workshop dedicated to the promotion of a culture of non-violence and peace. Addressed in particularly to the Red Cross and Red Crescent Youth volunteers, the workshop reinforce the skills and build the capacities youth volunteers in those areas related to the promotion of a culture of non-violence and peace.
The CCM and the Italian Red Cross with the support of the IFRC North Africa regional Office, organize in Rome a seminar on Humanitarian Consequences of Forced Migration to share information, experiences and practical tools among those Red Cross and Red Crescent youth volunteers and technical staff involved in migration programs.
The CCM and the Palestine Red Crescent Society organize a workshop for Youth coordinators. Youth leaders from Mediterranean NNSS attend the workshop to strengthen their ability to work in groups and teach them how to motivate other volunteers within their community. Furthermore, through the multicultural approach the youth leaders will enhance their cultural understanding, tolerance, and communication skills, all resulting in becoming better leaders.
