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. The Third Intercontinental Youth Forum of iDove will take place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from 18 – 20 September 2019.
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.
Programme Details
- Date: 18 – 20 September 2019
- Number of Awards: Not specified.
- Target groupe: Open to citizen or resident of European or African country.
Scholarship Benefits:
You can apply for the Third Intercontinental Youth Forum of iDove if:
- You are between 18 and 35 years old
- You are a citizen or resident of a European or an African country
- You have proven experience in PVE and building social cohesion, ideally the context of rehabilitation & reintegration of returnees
- You are committed to and/or experienced in interfaith dialogue and collaboration
- You are fluent in either English or French
Eligibility:
- Become part of the iDove network of young PVE activists, creatives, policy makers & academics from all over Africa & Europe
- 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 R&R of foreign fighters and other returnees from our invited experts & distinguished speakers
- Further develop your skills on project management and how to successfully pitch your project idea
Application instructions:
Please click on the “Click to Apply” button below, fill out the questionnaire and attach your CV and any supporting documents to apply. For more details please visit the official page. To be the first to see latest opportunities, please follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram.