The MOSAIC project – Mutual Understanding through Stereotype Overcoming, Cultural Awareness, and International Cooperation – addresses the growing social challenges related to prejudice, stereotypes, and xenophobia. Using innovative methods of youth work and global learning, the project strengthens intercultural understanding, promotes solidarity, and builds the foundations for a more inclusive society.
PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT: The aim of the project is to create safe and encouraging conditions for volunteers, local organizations, and the wider community so that volunteer experiences can contribute to overcoming stereotypes and strengthening shared values. The project thus responds to current migration trends and social tensions and contributes to greater intercultural dialogue and active citizenship among young people.
PROJECT OBJECTIVES:
- update the methodology for preparing and evaluating volunteers going to countries in the Global South and prepare a new brochure;
- develop materials for leaders of international volunteer camps that promote intercultural learning and a safe and inclusive environment
- prepare support materials and conduct workshops for local partner organizations that host volunteers;
- develop guidelines for ethical communication on social networks and conduct workshops for volunteers and leaders.
TARGET GROUPS OF THE PROJECT:
- young volunteers (aged 18–30) who are going on volunteer projects abroad,
- camp and project leaders who look after volunteers and their learning process,
- local organizations and communities that host volunteers and help create a space for intercultural exchange,
- the wider public, which gains insight into real stories of volunteering through social media and presentations.
PROJECT PERIOD: February 2024 – October 2025
PROJECT RESULT(S):
- an updated methodology for preparing and evaluating volunteers, available in Slovenian, English, and Czech;
- a redesigned and reformatted brochure for volunteers, which will be available in print and online;
- online materials for camp leaders to support intercultural learning and volunteer inclusion;
- prepared and distributed materials for local partner organizations and workshops held in Slovenia and the Czech Republic;
- guidelines and a handbook for ethical communication on social networks, supplemented by workshops and so-called handovers (volunteers will co-create content in real time);
- presentations on international volunteering for the general public, which will spread experiences and inspire active citizenship.
PARTNER ORGANISATIONS: INEX-SDA (Češka) in Zavod Voluntariat (Slovenija)
(CO)FUNDING: European Union (Erasmus+ Programme)
AMOUNT OF (GRANTED) FUNDING: 60.000,00 EUR
