Belongings

Belongings is one of five regional projects that together constitute Africa 2007, a three-year regional programme in East, West and Southern Africa. The programme aims to explore notions of culture and identity to generate fresh ideas and create new understandings between individuals and communities in Africa and the UK.

The policies of the British government in recent years, NEPAD, Commission for Africa and the G8 have all highlighted the need to continue to examine and improve the relationship between Africa and other countries and to challenge stereotypes based on old development models that assume dependency and need. Africa 2007 was developed with these policies in mind.

Aim

Belongings aims to develop leadership in young people by exploring culture and identity to promote intercultural dialogue, generating shared understanding between individuals and communities in Africa and the UK.

Scope

The project duration is three years, ending in 2009. It involves approximately 400 young people (18–25 years old), half from East and West Africa and half from the UK. It involves at least 11 countries, including the UK. The participants will take part in two-week, structured exchanges. There will be a number of essential activities pre- and post-exchange that will take place in home countries.

Seeking Partners and Participants  

The British Council seeks partners to work with on Belongings as well as participants for the project. All interested should download and fill the application forms and send to: governancelagos@ng.britishcouncil.org

Partner requirements:

• Experience of working with young people
• Experience of culture/community activity
• Excellent track record in project delivery
• Extensive network to allow dissemination of project learning
• Capability to continue the project in the future

Participant requirements:

• Age 18 – 25
• Gender- Male/Female
• Basic education in English (J.S S 3)
• Application open to formal and informal  sector
• Intercultural awareness
• Flexibility/willingness to travel
• Good communication skills
• Knowledge about the local community
• Potential to be an ambassador, representative or leader in the community
• Interest and commitment to the belongings project.

Please note the following information:

Only email applications in the prescribed format will be accepted. Hard copies will not be accepted.Please note that Only short listed candidates will be contacted.Closing date for all applications: Friday 15 June, 2007

That there are 2 different adverts – for Partners and call for Participants.

Appilcation Forms

1. Participant application form
2. Partners application form

How to get involved
We meet at our Lagos centre, every last Friday of the month, at 1000. For more details on our activities and programs, please contact Bunmi Moses