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Overview
Project start date: 01.01.2024
Project end date: 31.12.2025
Cultural intelligence, or CQ, involves being aware of one's own cultural values, beliefs, and biases, while also being open and receptive to the perspectives and practices of others. Having CQ is crucial for fostering a safe and tolerant European society, as it promotes understanding and empathy among individuals from diverse backgrounds; helping to break down stereotypes, reduce prejudice, and challenge discriminatory attitudes. By cultivating CQ at an individual and societal level, Europe can embrace its rich diversity and create an environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive, feel safe, and contribute to a more harmonious society. The primary motivation for partners to apply for this project is to support the spread of CQ, and not intolerance, online. By fostering cultural intelligence, Cultural Bridges seeks to bridge the gaps and overcome the barriers that exist in online communities; aiming to empower young people and youth workers to become agents of change who can build stronger connections and promote inclusivity in the digital age.
Project end date: 31.12.2025
Cultural intelligence, or CQ, involves being aware of one's own cultural values, beliefs, and biases, while also being open and receptive to the perspectives and practices of others. Having CQ is crucial for fostering a safe and tolerant European society, as it promotes understanding and empathy among individuals from diverse backgrounds; helping to break down stereotypes, reduce prejudice, and challenge discriminatory attitudes. By cultivating CQ at an individual and societal level, Europe can embrace its rich diversity and create an environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive, feel safe, and contribute to a more harmonious society. The primary motivation for partners to apply for this project is to support the spread of CQ, and not intolerance, online. By fostering cultural intelligence, Cultural Bridges seeks to bridge the gaps and overcome the barriers that exist in online communities; aiming to empower young people and youth workers to become agents of change who can build stronger connections and promote inclusivity in the digital age.
Project Objectives
- Equip Gen Z with a deep understanding of Cultural Intelligence (CQ) through tailored educational initiatives.
- Equip youth workers with the knowledge and tools to effectively guide and mentor Gen Z in promoting cultural tolerance.
- Empower Gen Z to leverage their online presence as a powerful tool for advocating cultural tolerance.
- Extend the reach of cultural tolerance discussions beyond national borders.
- Inspire Gen Z to take tangible actions within their communities.
Expected results
The project objectives are directly linked to the 3 main results that Cultural Bridges project will aim to produce, as follows:
- Cultural Intelligence Training for Youth Workers
- Digital and Social Media Advocacy Toolkit
- Social Media Takeover for Youth Advocacy
Project consortium
The consortium consists of 6 partners from 6 EU countries as follows: Zemgales NVO centrs (Latvia) – Coordinator; Acta Foundation (Bulgaria); JUGEND, BILDUNG UND KULTUR EV (Germany); WeLearn Limited (Ireland), AKLUB CENTRUM VZDELAVANI A PORADENSTVI (Czech Republic) and DOREA EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE WTF (Cyprus).
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.
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