During 2015, Asfar held its first EU Erasmus+ Youth Exchange programmes. Organising 4 Youth Exchanges activities throughout the year in Istanbul, Turkey; Amman, Jordan; Jerusalem, Israel; and London, UK, providing cultural learning and international opportunities for over 30 young people in 2015: to participate in inter-cultural activities; learn about the EU, citizenship and human rights; … Continued
Over the past year, Asfar’s Editors, Writers, Photographers and Volunteers, have been considering methods of developing Asfar and its’ reach to new participants and audiences in a variety of different ways. And the results of this activity, can be no better seen than in the August 2013 edition of the e-Journal. From a fascinating rhetoric … Continued
The Wall, is a place for all young people, volunteers, staff and partners involved in an Asfar-led Erasmus+ programme: to express their thoughts, ideas and to tell both Asfar and others about their experiences throughout a programme, or a particular international activity, whether it be a Youth Exchange; Volunteering; or Training. To post your experiences … Continued
Europe, Gallipoli and the Arab Revolt, Asfar’s EU Erasmus+ project, being delivered in Turkey, Israel, Serbia, UK, and Macedonia, dates have been confirmed for each Youth Exchange activity. The provisional dates are: London, UK: 14th February 2016 to 19th February 2016 Tetovo, Macedonia: 3rd June 2016 to 9th June 2016 Ankara, Turkey: 20th … Continued
Between October and November 2015, a group of young people from UK, traveled to Jerusalem, Israel, on the first leg of the Erasmus+ Europe, Gallipoli and the Arab Revolt programme. Young people from the UK and Israel/Palestine, were able to meet, engage and learn about each other’s’ countries, history, specifically how the First World War … Continued
Overview Asfar CIC is an international development NGO which aspires to make a difference in our society, through providing opportunities for the next generation of young people and young adults both in the UK, the Middle East and the rest of the world through: educational, skills and development programmes, cultural exchanges and by supporting fellow … Continued
After nearly 11 hours on the road, our inter-city bus rolled up to the outskirts of Tbilisi. Exhausted and disorientated by the strange journey, I was dropped off at the bus station, and took a taxi to Avlabari district, bidding farewell to my fellow passengers. Finding my hotel’s street, at first I was hesitant as … Continued
On 1st October and 2nd October, Asfar and our partners NAMCB and Cukurova Universite participated in our first transnational for MESAP, the Erasmus+ Micro-Enterprise and Social Action programme (MESAP). The transnational was hosted in Adana, Turkey by Cukurova Universite. See the agenda here: Agenda – Transnational September 2015 The transnational meeting allowed greater development and implementation … Continued
Asfar has just finished hosting a group of young people from Jordan in London on an Erasmus+ Youth Exchange. Following a successful Erasmus+ Youth Exchange, where UK young people met, engaged and developed with fellow Young People from the UK, learning about the UK and the Middle East’s historty, culture, languages, communities, while also developing … Continued
This week Asfar is hosting our first London-based Youth Exchange from Jordan. Throughout the week, young people from London and Jordan will be engaging, learning and having a life changing experience. Young people will visit Europe House in Westminster, to learn about the UK and the current Refugee migration crisis. Learning about Shakespeare at the … Continued
Asfar is seeking participants for our Jerusalem Youth Exchange, scheduled for 23rd Oct to 1st Nov 2015 as part of our Erasmus+ Europe, Gallipoli and the Arab Revolt programme. Develop new skills, learn about World War One and the consequences it had on the Middle East, and how it effects can still be seen today … Continued
Asfar’s hosting a youth exchange of young people from Amman, Jordan from 22nd September to 30th September 2015 in London. Email info@asfar.org.uk if you would like to get involved! This is the second half of the Erasmus+ Dyanmo Youth Exchange. Asfar’s young people visited Amman, Jordan in May 2015, where everyone had a fantastic … Continued
Asfar’s August edition of our e-Journal is now online! Read here. This edition, edited by our new Senior Editor and Durham Stipend recipient Joel Butler, focuses primarily on Identity and includes a variety of articles and photographic submissions including: an article by a Syrian Refugee and his struggles in adapting to life in … Continued
Development Volunteer & Project Volunteer Up to 16 hours per week Asfar is currently going through a period of change, and needs the help of 2 enthusiastic Volunteers to support this change. Development Volunteer Support with the development of our organisation and participate in strategic foresight and future activities (Horizon and PESTLE). Design … Continued
Asfar’s second e-Journal brings together eighteen unique submissions, by a diverse group of new Writers and Photographers. Since our first e-Journal in December 2012, Asfar has developed rapidly as a voluntary organisation, growing from a team of just 6 volunteer Editors to 17 Editors all charged with an individual country. Thanks to the dedication of … Continued
Published by Asfar in London, UK - ISSN 2055-7957 (Online)