this year’s topic:

Xenophobia and Diversity – Face to Face

Objective

The third year of the Symposium Education for Life takes place in the magical city of Prague with a focus on xenophobic tendencies and diversity either ethnic or religious. Do we perceive diversity as a danger, challenge or an opportunity in the time of migration wave to Europe? Is migration something new or a part of a human nature? Symposium will bring together experts, academics, educators, volunteers and others interested in this topic, from the Czech Republic and abroad. We invite you to come and contribute with your experience and to create new international networks and cooperation.

Target audience

Representatives of educational institutions, teachers, educators, NGOs representatives, volunteers, host families, AFS staff and others engaged in the topic.

Registration

Deadline for applications is Monday, 4th February 2018

Fill in the application form

Tentative agenda

Time Program
Wednesday, March 7 Arrivals and Opening Dinner
Thursday, March 8 School Visit for getting into Czech schools reality

Training delivered by Czech Trainers focused on intercultural awareness, ICL activities and Living library method

Friday, March 9 Conference and Living library, Free Evening
Saturday, March 10 Boat Trip in Prague & Visit to the Old City of Prague, Optional Dinner with Host Families
Sunday, March 11 Free Day in the City & Departures

Costs

The fee is set for 580 € per double room and 700 € per single room. The fee will cover the following costs:

  • Full board accommodation and meals
  • Transfers from and to the airport, all local transfers
  • Training
  • Conference & workshops, conference materials
  • Host family dinner
  • Boat trip & sightseeing in the city, entrances

Speakers

Halik

Prof. Tomáš Halík

  • Professor of Charles University
  • President of the Czech Christian Academy
  • Templeton Prize Winner 2014
Melissa-Lilies

M.A. Melissa Liles

  • Chief Education Officer
  • AFS Intercultural Programs
  • USA
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Dr. Sumer Bahadur Singh

  • Comparative religionist
  • AFS India board member
  • Former school principal
Martin-Soukup-finalnifotka

Doc. Martin Soukup

  • Culturologist
  • Cultural anthropologist
  • Neuron prize winner 2017
Vyborny

Mrg. Marek Výborný

  • Headmaster at Gymnázia Mozartova
  • High school teacher
  • Czech MP

Contact us

Michaela-Löfflerová-medailonek

Michaela Löfflerová

ESF Project Coordinator
M: 00420 601 163 334
P: 00420 222 317 138
E: [email protected]

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Kristýna Polášková

School Relations Coordinator
M: 00420 724 057 344
P: 00420 222 317 138
E: [email protected]