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LETTERS THAT CONNECT THE WORLD | PT-IPJ 12.2 | 2024-09-02 - 2024-09-11 | MANU,ART | Age: 18 - 30

The Letters Connecting the World is a workcamp that aims to revive the tradition and joy of sending letters, fostering intergenerational and multicultural bonds in the community of ConstEncia. The focus is on building lasting friendships between local and international youth, who will become pen-pals by the end of the project.The project also aims to revitalise interest in libraries as cultural spaces, encouraging the community to rediscover these knowledge-rich locations. To achieve these goals, we propose a series of engaging and inclusive activities, providing opportunities for learning, connection, and creative expression for all ages

Work: 1. Facilitation of Activities at the Library:- Conduct reading activities and storytelling for children.- Organise thematic exhibitions featuring books related to different cultures.2.Management of the Letter Drop and Collection Point:- Establish and maintain a central point in the library for letter drop-off and collection.- Encourage visitors to participate in the project by providing writing materials and envelopes.3. Artistic and Sustainable Workshops:- Facilitate the visual arts workshop to create a symbolic stamp for the letters.- Organise upcycling workshops, teaching techniques to reuse materials and reduce waste.- Lead the sustainable practices workshop, emphasising the importance of eco-consciousness in daily life.4. Promotion of Calligraphy and Artistic Expression:

Accomodation and food: The camping park is equipped with multiple hygiene facilities, including toilets, hot showers and a tank for washing clothes by hand - bring washing soap/ detergent if you wish to wash clothes, or you can buy it in the supermarket nearby. Multiple power sockets are also available to charge electronics. In the previous website you can get more information and see photos of the venue. If you have questions, you can also ask our teamThe organisation will provide 4 meals a day - breakfast, lunch, an afternoon snack and dinner. The food will be cooked by a local and will be mostly typical food.

Location:

Location and Leisure: We will be camping in Parque de Campismo de ConstEncia, located in a small village in the countryside of Portugal (approximately 1h away from Lisbon) with an estimated population of 7000 people.

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Requirements: If possible bring some camping items, including tent, mat and sleeping bag. In case you do not own these materials we will lend them to you. Everyone should bring clothes according to the weather, personal hygiene items and medicines (if applicable), a bag/ backpack for daily use, a torch, a reusable water bottle and some items, of your choosing, to share during the intercultural night

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Language: eng

Extra Fee: 0