Ivana Šag
Association for the Protection and Promotion of Human Rights Humanum
Croatia
Elementary School A. Kanižlića Požega
http://os-akanizlica-pozega.skole.hr/
Croatia
Elementary School D. Cesarića Požega
http://www.os-dcesaric-pozega.skole.hr/
Croatia
Elementary School J. Kempfa Požega
http://www.os-jkempfa-pozega.skole.hr/
Croatia
Partners will provide relevant data of students, teachers and space. School staff will participate in training to acquire knowledge and competencies for self-design and promotion for development.
Education for sustainable human rights development, building the knowledge and skills necessary for life, which others after us can continue to lead will be conducted through educational - interactive workshops. 4 thematic moduls. Responsible coexistence with other people is best learned through the upbringing and education of children in schools. Once adopted, habits will be difficult to "evaporate", but certainly, again they depend on the whole society and the state of consciousness within it.
Požega-Slavonia County region with a development index ≥75% and ≤ 100% of the average of Croatia
The profound socio-economic changes which occurred in the transition period led to the appearance of disorientation of individuals and social groups in new social circumstances and to distrust in the social system, the system of fundamental values, and increased feeling of marginalization and inability to participate in decision-making life. Požega-Slavonia County is at the top in terms of the alienation of people in society in relation to the average of Croatia and the EU. Numerous surveys conducted in recent years on the attitudes, values and knowledge of young people in Croatia show a worrying level of ignorance of their own rights and responsibilities, the way government institutions function and a tendency towards authoritarian and undemocratic actions in certain situations.
The target group are students of the 8th grade of the elementary schools of the City of Požega and other regional schools of County, min 50 students. The attitudes of students, teachers and principals showed that the existing education does not contribute enough to the realization of the goals of education for democratic citizenship. Textbooks do not provide enough information about the democratic political system and do not sufficiently encourage the "exercise of democracy" and action for the common good.The target group are also teachers and employees of professional services of schools as a key segment of the education system, since they are the mediators of knowledge, skills and attitudes that are important for the development of students as future key actors in a democratic society.
Predicted methods of project implementation are group thematic-educational workshops in 4 separate modules for students and teachers which seek and aim to promote non-violence, tolerance, solidarity, social responsibility, responsible management of personal finances and respect for human rights while taking an active role in advocating human rights, preserving cultural heritage, preserving and protecting the environment and developing human values based on acceptance and inclusion diversity. Acquisition of theoretical and practical knowledge about democratic culture with the aim of developing active-responsible students encouraged to be involved in the community and proactively work with local authorities while respecting the principles of tolerance and respect for themselves and others.
Educated students of 8th grade will be created to live in accordance with the values of sustainable social, economic, cultural and environmental development of the local County, Republic of Croatia, the EU and the world as a result of this project. This will be result of the development of a range of competencies and attitudes based on critical thinking, seeking creative solutions, active and constructive participation in the development of society, decision-making at all levels, inclusiveness and openness to dialogue with others. The added value of this project is reflected in the social change that will occur through the connection and joint action of CSOs and schools, as well as through the development of dialogue with decision makers and policy makers at the local and national level.
In relation to the described challenge, this program will make lokal society pluralistic, active, inclusive and open by placing human rights and encouraging the active participation of citizens, ie children, and its citizens responsible and full members of the community, able to bring informed and thoughtful decisions on important issues for the society in which they live and operate. By including sustainable development in all levels of the education system, it will directly contribute to the level of youth participation in society and their participation in decision-making processes, thus representing one of the most important preconditions for encouraging social engagement of young people.
If we want to live in a truly democratic society, we must provide generations with more content that encourages democratic thinking, which among all the settings, should definitely include: respect for other people with respect for the environment and the right to equality, but also equality in the use of resources. the right to information, including those that enable awareness of the situation in society and awareness of ways to change bad habits of life, or society. These are all settings, ie values that should certainly be implemented in the education of today's children, because the world still rests on young people. All that matters is what kind of world we leave them.
Total budget
Funding requested from Civic Europe
Personel costs (employee salaries, external collaborators): 33.543
Public relations: 5.417
Equipment costs: 621
Travel and accomodation costs: 1.902
Office expenses: 3.476
Every advice, suggestion, comment or feedback is desirable.
Partnership proposals as well.
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