Participants fulfil the following criteria:
- be aged between 18 and 26 (exceptions may be made on the basis of justification)
- be able to use English language independently in both written and oral communication;
- be available and fully committed to take part in all stages of the project, including an average of 2 hours/ week for online work within the project;
- possess basic computer and internet literacy and be committed to further develop this competence;
- be actively involved in projects for peace and social change with an impact in their community and be motivated to implement youth initiatives for peace building within the project’s framework;
- be motivated to learn and to apply the Council of Europe values and approaches for peace-building, notably human rights, democracy and intercultural dialogue;
- be committed to promote peace and work towards conflict transformation through initiatives and projects involving young people;
- preferably be involved in an organisation or network, institution, formal and/or informal group ready to support them throughout the project duration;
- be ready to develop and implement projects/actions for peace within Youth Peace Ambassadors project framework;
- possess a sense of responsibility for one’s own actions and a commitment to personal and community development;
- be curious, open-minded and appreciate diversity;
Alban
The project will make me more powerful and able to address the issues affecting my community to make it a better place to live and equal for all people
Sona
My deep interest in conflict resolution and peace-building processes in my region motivates me to participate in this project
Seda
This project is a big chance on my way as a youth leader who wants to engage young people in a peaceful dialogue
Beata
I see my role as a strong promoter of project values through organising events and workshops for all minorities I deal with in my work
Varvara
Peace Ambassador is a mediator, a person able to understand different mentalities and cultures
Tigran
My participation in this project can contribute to furthering my skills in intercultural communication and dialogue
Zlata
As peace ambassadors we should become the eyes and ears of the Council of Europe in our countries and in Europe
Vahram
I would like to see and learn about peace-buiding initiatives and projects organised by European youth
Anisa
I would like to learn conflict prevention and management and post-conflict reconciliation by the means of intercultural dialogue
Liubou
My vision of peace in my community: people being respectful to one's life, person, vision, nationality
Nail
First of all peace exists in that community which can understand the needs of another community and where the common interests result in cooperation, but not in conflict.
Julia
Community that lives in peace is community based on civil society, a community of solidarity, the community where the law rules, the community of shared values such as the respect for human dignity
Corrine
My vision of peace in my community: A community where individuals have their rights respected and protected. Where citizens actively participate and have a shared vision of society.
