Quality Handbook for International Youth Work Projects

Quality criterion

Indicators

3.3. Participants are sufficiently prepared to participate actively in the project.

Participants are informed in advance of the project in writing, during an in-person meeting or virtually of all relevant aspects such as, e.g., (learning) objectives, theme, venue, composition of the group, language issues, pre- and post-project meetings, draft agenda and costs.

Participants reflect on their own roles and responsibilities in con- nection with the project.

Participants are aware of key aspects pertaining to the partici- pating partner countries, e.g., their society, politics, history, and socioeconomic issues. During the preparation phase (national or international, in-person or virtually) participants are familiarised with • group dynamics, • intercultural and interfaith issues, • media skills issues, • conflict resolution strategies.

Depending on necessity and chosen format, participants are pre- pared for the language(s) to be used during the project.

Participants’ expectations and concerns are discussed.

Participants are (if necessary) equipped with mobile devices or other technical equipment.

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