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Coping with the Past - Learning for Today (Berlin)

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Camp code:
DE-SCI 1.36
Country:
Germany
Start Date:
05 Aug 2018
End Date:
19 Aug 2018
Topic:
1: Antiracism, antifascism, remembrance
Work Types:
Study, discussion, research
Number of volunteers:
15
Number of places still available:
6
Free places last update:
23 Apr 2018
International age:
18 - 99
National age:
16 - 99
Extra fee to be paid in the hosting country:
0.00

Description: Remembering the Second World War differs in different countries. Russia and Germany serve as good examples. These different, and sometimes opposing cultures and politics of remembrance are based on differing terms and concepts. Using them without the awareness that the other might not understand the meaning of a certain word or understand it completely differently bears potential for conflict. Bringing young people from Russia and Germany together in Berlin, a city which contains diverse traces of different cultures of remembrance will enable us to identify terms and concepts which take prominent places when we talk about the Second World War. Together we will figure out their meanings, and explain them.

Type of Work: The main task of the project is the exchange about ways in which the Second World War is communicated in our countries. While discovering the remembrance landscape in Berlin and around we will identify crucial terms and concepts which are essential for a mutual understanding. After identifying them we will try to understand their meanings by putting them into context. Where understandings differ according to our backgrounds we will try to find suggestions for a common definition. The results will be collected in a dictionary which will be available online and offline.

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Study Theme: The major part of the project will tackle the topic of different cultures of remembrance. Deriving from it, questions about identity, nationalism and the role of history will be raised and discussed.

Accommodation: Simple hostel; Self-catering

Requirements: Due to funding restrictions, we can only accept volunteers who are under 27 years of age.

Approximate Location: Berlin

Organization Description: This workcamp is organized by the German branch of Service Civil International (SCI). SCI Germany was founded in 1946 and is approved as a non-profit organisation. We are one of the oldest peace and volunteer organisations. SCI Germany aims to promote peace, non-violence, international solidarity, social justice, sustainable development and cross-cultural exchange through international voluntary work. We cooperate with a network of branches and partners in more than 90 countries. Every year, SCI Germany organizes about 50 international workcamps in Germany.
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SCI International
Branch code:
AA-SCI
Web url:
http://www.sciint.org/
Email:
info@sciint.org
Telephone:
+32 (0) 32265727

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