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Raise your Voice [6 weeks on Support Centers]

Almaterra APS·Turin, Metropolitan City of Turin, Italy

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Gender Equality - Target 5.1

All volunteer opportunities contribute towards one of the 17Sustainable Development Goals

English

These are the locally spoken languages that you’ll have to know.
Project
The project aims to impact SDG #5 by fostering educational spaces that generate awareness about gender related issues and build initiatives to work on solutions to stop gender inequality in communities around the globe.
This project contributes to,
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Gender Equality - Target 5.1

By 2030, End all forms of discrimination against all women and girls everywhere

Role

About the job and it’s activities

About

Working hours

Monday to Friday, - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Project Activities

  • Week 1
    Introductory session with the beneficiaries, presentation of the volunteers and project objectives.
    Run the initial assessment needed for measuring the outcome/impact of the project
    Preparing the activities that will be done in the following weeks and receiving feedback from the partners and AIESEC
    Create an implementation plan on how the project should unfold and determine materials to be used
    Onboarding space with partner representatives to understand the current scenario, beneficiaries and discuss about the outcome of the project
  • Week 2
    Activity: watch lectures and/or debates (e.g "Power Up 19 Conference") and create a discussing space to get main outputs
    Workshop: What does equality mean?
    Workshop: Exploring the concept of gender.
    Activities agreed based on the NGOs needs
    Conduct a preliminary assessment of gender-related issues in the community by gathering data and perspectives from community members.
    Workshop: Understanding Microaggressions and Stereotypes - Fostering Inclusive Environments
  • Week 3
    Workshop: Exploring Masculinity - discuss the roles of men in promoting gender equality and addressing toxic masculinity.
    Activities agreed based on the NGOs needs
    Workshop: Understanding Intersectionality - discussing how various identities (race, class, sexuality) intersect to impact experiences of gender inequality.
    Practice: Perform role-plays that explore inclusion, identity and gender roles
    Workshop: The importance of women and gender non-conforming representation on politics
    Workshop: Inspiration around the world. Let’s check inspiring examples of women and gender non-conforming leadership.
  • Week 4
    Capacity Building: My rights and how to advocate for gender equality
    Capacity building: Public Speaking and Advocacy Training
    Activities agreed based on the NGOs needs
    Run capacity building session depending on the needs and demands of the beneficiaires.
    Capacity Building: Empowering others. How to empower those around me?
    Capacity Building: Project planning for beginners.
  • Week 5
    Organize a public forum where women and girls can present issues affecting them and engage in discussions with local leaders and community members to advocate for change.
    Activities agreed based on the NGOs needs
    Open mic and sharing space on "My Body My Choice"
    Interviewing local women and gender non-conforming people about their experiences; if possible, showcasing the experiences.
    Practice: analyze women and gender non-conforming representation on media (present problematic and good example of women and girls portrait in popular media)
    Produce short videos on gender equality topics, using their public speaking skills to convey messages
  • Week 6
    Build final project report and presented to AIESEC members and NGO/non-profit representatives.
    Closing day with beneficiaries
    Collect data from beneficiaries (you can use surveys, interviews, focus groups, etc.)
    Analyse data to determinate outcome/impact results (level of awareness of beneficiaries post-project activities).
    Activities agreed based on the NGOs needs
    Debrief the impact of the project, how the beneficiaries developed, discuss about what went well and even better if and include this in the report
  • Week 7
  • Week 8

Process

The steps involved in being selected for this opportunity.
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Logistics

What you’ll be provided with during your stay

Benefits of becoming a Global Volunteer

Learn about the Sustainable Development Goals and participate in a social project designed for impact.
International Exposure - Experience new cultures and industries.
Develop your Leadership (our programs can help you develop the following leadership values: striving for excellence, demonstrating integrity, activating leadership, acting sustainably, enjoying participation and living diversity).
Receive AIESEC Support for Selection (assistance with your application to opportunities and decision making process).
Receive AIESEC Support after Selection (Visa support, help in finding and providing accommodation, assisting during first day of work).

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