Would you like to explore how identity shapes who you are and the world around you?

If you are between 14 to 17 years old, join us for an interactive workshop on identity, self-awareness, and peacebuilding!

As part of the UWC Experience workshops under the EU Scholarship Programme for Cypriot Youth, UWC Cyprus is organising the experiential learning workshop "Your identity, your power!" This engaging and thought-provoking workshop will take place on 5 April 2025 (workshop 1: 9:30am - 1:00pm and workshop 2: 2:00pm - 5:30pm) at the Home for Cooperation.

Through self-reflection, dialogue, and creative expression, participants will gain deeper insight into their identities, explore how identity influences society, and develop skills to foster understanding and unity in diverse communities.

If you are aged between 14-17 years old, we invite you to join us and:

• Explore personal and collective identity through narratives and discussions.
• Engage in interactive activities to understand the role of identity in conflict and peace.
• Participate in peacebuilding exercises and collaborative storytelling.

Workshop Description

The workshop will consist of engaging sessions led by an experienced youth trainer, supported by UWC alumni.

Participants will explore identity through multiple lenses and gain skills on:

• Personal Identity: Understanding self-awareness, personal values, and intersectionality.
• Collective Identity: Examining group belonging, shared traditions, and cultural influences.
• Identity in Conflict: Analyzing stereotypes, privilege, and divisions through role-playing and case studies.
• Identity in Peace: Practicing dialogue, reconciliation, and envisioning inclusive communities.

These sessions will be conducted through interactive exercises, discussions, and creative storytelling, allowing participants to reflect on their experiences while learning practical tools for peacebuilding and social change.

Participation is free but we encourage early applications as the places are limited.

Deadline for applications: 25 March 2025

Join us for this transformative experience and take the first step in becoming a changemaker in your community!

This workshop is funded by the European Union and is part of the "EU Scholarship Programme for Cypriot Youth at UWC."