Fourth Intercontinental Youth Forum of iDove – Interfaith Dialogue on Violent Extremism

Are you engaged in preventing violent extremism? Do you have experience in and/or want to learn more about building social cohesion through interfaith dialogue? Are you excited about exchanging ideas with like-minded young people from all over the world?

 Then be quick to apply to the

Fourth Intercontinental Youth Forum of

iDove – Interfaith Dialogue on Violent Extremism

When?   9., 10., 12., 16., 19 November 2020

Where?   Online - Virtual Forum

What is iDove?

The iDove initiative was jointly launched by the African Union Commission’s Directorate of Citizens and Diaspora Organizations (AUC-CIDO) and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH in February 2017 to highlight the importance of the soft power of religion in preventing violent extremism (PVE) through innovative, youth-led approaches. By building on existing initiatives and supporting young people’s engagement and ideas in both Europe and Africa, iDove strives to develop non-violent approaches to problem solving that strengthen social cohesion and to create a forum for exchange and mutual learning.

The annual iDove Intercontinental Youth Forums provides a valuable platform for young activists, academics, creatives & policy makers from all over Africa, Asia and Europe to share experiences, ideas and knowledge on constructive strategies to prevent violent extremism. Due to the lasting COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s iDove Intercontinental Youth Forum will be held online.

What is the forum all about?

The Fourth iDove Intercontinental Youth Forum (IYF) will focus on practical and innovative solutions to challenges that you experience in your daily work in the field while implementing PVE initiatives – with particular focus on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.The virtual format of the 4^th iDove IYF presents the opportunity to virtually work together towards solutions in a creative way. iDove presents: a PV E-Hackathon. The word hackathon is a combination of the words "hack" and "marathon" where hack stands for experimental, creative problem- solving with a playful approach and marathon stands for the duration of the event.  Participants of the 4^th iDove IYF will work in small groups/ break-out sessions to encourage creative thinking, brainstorming, foster team-building and problem-solving that will lead to tackle real life challenges the participants are facing in their daily PVE work.

What are my benefits?

• Become part of the iDove network of young PVE activists, creatives, policy makers & academics from all over Africa, Europe & Asia
• Increase your knowledge on soft power approaches to PVE – in particular those involving interfaith dialogue
• Gain valuable insights for your own work by exploring the communalities and differences in PVE between different world regions
• Learn more about mental health approaches to PVE and digital project management
• Participate in iDove’s first PV E-Hackathon, a three-day virtual bootcamp/ workshop
   

Can I apply?

• You are between 18 and 35 years old
• You are a citizen of a European, Asian or an African country
• You have proven experience in PVE and building social cohesion
• You have a concrete challenge you are currently facing and want to solve it using the Hackathon approach
• You are committed to and/ or experienced in interfaith dialogue and collaboration
• You are fluent in English or French

How to apply?

Please fill out the questionnaire (https://idove.typeform.com/to/aFvXXE9I) and attach your CV and any supporting documents for your application. The deadline for applications is EAT midnight October 21, 2020 12am CEST. 

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We are looking forward to receiving your applications!

Your iDove Team