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Calling All Changemakers: Apply for the Global Cultural Relations Programme 2024 in Morocco!

Are you a passionate professional working in the cultural and creative industries, or dedicated to building safer societies? Do you crave collaboration and tackling global challenges alongside like-minded individuals from around the world? The Global Cultural Relations Programme (GCRP) 2024 might be the perfect opportunity for you! This prestigious program, hosted by the Cultural Relations Platform, offers a unique chance to develop your skills, network with international peers, and delve into how culture can contribute to a more peaceful world.

This article explores the exciting offerings of the GCRP 2024, eligibility criteria, and the application process. So, if you're looking to enhance your cross-cultural collaboration skills, broaden your global network, and make a positive impact, keep reading!

Degree Level

Global Cultural Relations Program 2024 in Morocco is available to undertake Conference level programs at .

Available Subjects

Who Can Take Part in the GCRP?

Cultural and Creative Sector Professionals

• Architecture
• Audiovisual & Cinema
• Books & Publishing
• Cultural heritage
• Cultural management
• Design
• Media
• Music
• Performing arts
• Visual arts

Professionals Working in the Field of Creating Safer Societies

• Conflict and post-conflict areas
• Peacebuilding
• Mediation practices, dialogue, and education
• Post-conflict trauma healing and mental health
• Interfaith dialogue
• Human rights and rights-based initiatives
• Working with marginalized groups
• Social justice, inclusion, and resilience
• Asylum, migration, and forced displacement
• Natural disaster and climate change responses
• Actions against disinformation

Benefits

Why Participate in the GCRP?

• Develop your skills in interdisciplinary and cross-cultural collaborations through a thoughtfully designed, innovative, and interactive learning program.
• Collaborate with professionals from around the world who are facing similar challenges and opportunities.
• Connect with young practitioners and change-makers in the fields of culture and creating safer societies, fostering peer-to-peer learning.
• Engage in in-depth discussions on the intersection of culture and creating safer societies, identifying opportunities for future collaborations between these sectors.
• Become a part of the Cultural Relations Platform’s community of 260 GCRP alumni, fostering long-term connections and networking opportunities.

Eligible Nationalities

Global Cultural Relations Program 2024 is open to all nationalities.

Eligibility Criteria

The Cultural Relations Platform is calling all dynamic professionals and entrepreneurs (aged 25-39) to join a unique program! We're seeking 40 talented individuals who are making a difference in either the cultural and creative industries OR the field of creating safer societies.

Here's the eligibility criteria:

• A driving force: You have at least three years of experience working across cultures, on a global or international scale.
• A collaborative spirit: You thrive in diverse environments and are eager to connect with others.
• A flexible schedule: You can commit to the program's duration (November 25-28, 2024), including travel to and from Marrakech.
• Sector expertise: While applications from all backgrounds are welcomed, priority will be given to those working in the cultural/creative sectors or safer societies.

This program is your chance to:

• Develop lifelong skills.
• Expand your knowledge.
• Build a strong international network.
• Collaborate with inspiring changemakers across cultures.

Sound like you? Apply now!

Please note: Freelancers and those working for public, private, or civil society organizations are all welcome to apply.

Application Procedure

Submitting Your Application

• Deadline: All applications must be received by midnight Central European Summer Time (CEST) on July 14, 2024. Late submissions will not be reviewed.
• Language: Applications must be completed in English. Submissions in other languages will be disqualified.
• AI Use: While AI tools can be helpful for brainstorming, applications should be your own work. Extensive use of AI-generated content or unedited copy-and-paste jobs will not be considered. Focus on personalizing your application to showcase your unique voice and qualifications.

Timeline

• Mid- to late August: Selected participants are informed via email
• October: Selected participants are announced online
• Sunday 24 November: Participants arrive in Marrakech
• Monday 25 November – Thursday 28 November: Four full days of programming
• Friday 29 November: Participants departure from Marrakech