Asfar is currently recruiting for a short-term Reconciliation Project Assistant (Volunteer) for one day a week from October 2018 to February 2019. The role will include a volunteer stipend. Without the support of volunteers, Asfar would not be able to function. The role of Reconciliation Project Assistant will support the launch, delivery and the successful … Continued
Erasmus+ RESOLVE:EAST is a reconciliation youth exchange & network programme, which aims to use the power of Conflict Resolution tools such as Simulation Games, Sport for Peace and wider reconciliation tools and learning to resolve local and community-level conflicts which especially affects young people today. So 3 of the 4 youth exchange dates have now … Continued
Asfar is now accepting applications from all UK participants (aged 18 to 30) for our 2018/2019 Erasmus+ programmes, including for RESOLVE: East. To learn more about RESOLVE: East visit: https://www.asfar.org.uk/erasmus/resolve-east/ To apply visit our application page here. For more information on our the wider objectives of our RESOLVE programmes visit its website – http://resolve.asfar.org.uk/
Asfar is currently testing a multiple language option on our website. Now the Asfar website can be accessed in 7 different languages, alongside British English. As this is a website language plugin, rather than a bespoke language translation, we welcome feedback and thoughts. If the translation is very bad or inappropriate, Asfar may have … Continued
The Asfar e-Journal June 2018 edition is now online and available here – http://www.asfar.org.uk/2018/06/
As most many of you may be aware, the new General Data Protection Laws came into practice on 25th May 2018. Asfar, has made every effort to engage and ensure all of our contacts are both aware of these changes and provide the opportunity to stay in touch with us. If you haven’t completed Asfar’s … Continued
In March 2018, Asfar’s young people and youth workers traveled to Berlin as part of the reconciliation training programme :Erasmus+ Betzavta! Delivered in Berlin, Germany between 10th to 16th March 2018, Asfar’s representatives spent 6 days learning how to mobilise the Betzavta method for conflict resolution as a reconciliation tool. Betzavta in March 2018 was … Continued
Asfar is currently recruiting for the second Betzavta training programme due to take place in 10th to 16th March 2018. Deadline for applications is 5th February 2018. One place remains. Ensure you send your application in before 5pm on the deadline date. What is Betzavta? Betzavta is a Hebrew word which means “together”. The … Continued
In December 2017, 3 UK youth workers traveled to Poland to participate in Erasmus+ Betzavta. Asfar is a member of the Betzavta partnership, a reconciliation and peacebuilding methodology and training network. Youth Workers participated in Erasmus+ Betzavta in Poland from 7th to 13th December, 2017. Asfar is currently recruiting for the second Betzavta training … Continued
Welcome to Asfar’s December 2017 edition of our international e-Journal. This edition focuses on a range of thought-provoking topics, as always, including Qatar and the current situation in the Gulf, the Palestinian diaspora, conflict resolution in Israel and Palestine, Turkey-EU relations, and the issue of child marriage in the Caucasus. The Qatar Conundrum by Rich … Continued
Learn all about what happened during Asfar’s Erasmus+ Sustainable Development Goals 4 Youth programme in July and August 2017. Watch the video now!
Asfar is a member of the Betzavta partnership and has just launched Erasmus+ Betzavta. Asfar is seeking 3 Youth Workers, Teachers, Trainers or other Educators interested in participating in a new Reconciliation and Peacebuilding training course and develop their skills in community conflict resolution methods of delivery. The first training course will take place … Continued
Erasmus+ SDG 4 Youth: In July and August 2017, Asfar and Serbian partner, Friends of Children of Serbia delivered a youth exchange promoting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to young people in our countries. The youth exchange facilitated the coordination of two youth exchanges one in Belgrade, Serbia and the other in London, UK, and … Continued
Erasmus+ SDG4Youth first leg of the youth exchange will take place in London next week from 27th July 2017. If you would like to be involved or to receive a copy of the timetable email info@asfar.org.uk We still have places available for youth people and volunteers, including 2 residential places for UK participants. To … Continued
Asfar’s first European Voluntary Service programme as a sending partner: Erasmus+ Integrate with EVS is now officially seeking UK applicants interested in completing a 10 month EVS placement in Sweden working with refugees, migrants and asylum seekers. To learn more about the EVS project and how to apply, visit: http://www.asfar.org.uk/erasmus-integrate-evs/ for more details.
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