Join the YAIF adventure !
YAIF (Young Europeans formulate Antiracist Initiatives for the Future) is a European project run by Coexister and Fryshuset, and supported by the European Commission.
For 2 years, 3 groups of 10 young people from France and 10 young people from Sweden will be able to lead their own anti-discrimination project 🎯
Participants will be selected to present their projects at a special event in Sweden in September 2024! 🔑
The third group, now!
Are you aged between 18 and 26?
Join the YAIF project!
THE PROJECT'S ADVANTAGES
- The chance to make your contribution to the fight against discrimination 💪
- An international and bilingual adventure, in English and French 🌍
- Training courses on discrimination and racism, for everyone, given by European experts on these subjects! 🎯
- A great deal of freedom in your project! 🫵
- A strong and close link with the Coexister and Fryshuset teams! 🤝
- Valued experience, recognised by the European Commission 🇪🇺
- The opportunity to take part in a trip to Stockholm, to present your projects and meet young Swedes 🇸🇪
JOIN THE FIRST TEAM!
In May 2023 and June 2023, meet your team and create your own dynamic! You’ll also meet the Swedish team!
From May 2023 to June 2023, you will be trained on Islamophobia, anti-Semitism, anti-Asian racism, anti-black racism and civic engagement in Europe, indigenous perspectives on racism and radicalisation and conspiracy theories in Europe today. You’ll also be trained in methodology: storytelling, non-violent communication and project management!
From September 2023 to November 2023, you and your team will have 10 weeks to put together the project of your dreams: an event, a communication campaign, an awareness campaign, videos or even a podcast! You’ll have free rein and Coexister will be there to support you!
In November 2023, present your project at an online evening with the Swedish participants!
In September 2024, selected participants will be invited to present their projects in Stockholm, Sweden!
Last chance to join the project !
FAQ
What are the conditions for taking part in the YAIF project?
- You must be aged between 18 and 26 (if you’re over 26, you can still sign up and support the project!)
- Be interested in learning more about anti-discrimination and anti-racism issues
- Want to set up a group project
- Speak and understand English (you don’t need to be bilingual, but you should at least be able to get by, as several of the sessions with the Swedish team will take place in English)
- Be available on the dates indicated on the application form
Supported by
Coexister France
Coexister France is a youth and popular education movement that brings together young people of different convictions who are working to promote living together.
Fryshuset
Fryshuset is a Swedish organisation that works with and supports young people through various programmes. As part of their "Together for Sweden" programme, Fryshuset offers interfaith training and tailor-made support to help young people organise their own interfaith activities.
Commission Européenne
The European Commission is one of the main institutions of the European Union, alongside the Council of the European Union, the European Parliament and the European Council. Established by the 1957 Treaty of Rome.