SRI LANKA FROM A YOUTH PERSPECTIVE

Global summer course in Sri LankaJoin us on a trip to Sri Lanka and get an insight into the society, culture and the conditions and opportunities for Sri Lankan youth. This course in Sri Lanka offers a combination of fun, learning and amazing experiences. Together with the other global course participants you will experience the green nature and the white sandy beaches which Sri Lanka amongst many other things is known for. We will live nearby Kandy, which is located in the highlands on the middle of the island. However, we will go on trips around the country in order to experience the different parts of the society. Interesting and inspiring classesDuring the summer course you will learn about different aspects of being young in the Sri Lankan society. We will talk about religion and spirituality, and we will visit a temple in Kandy. You will also learn about womens rights, the education system and UNs sustainable development goals in a Sri Lankan context. We will also take a closer look at what lies behind the beautiful green landscapes when we visit a tea plantation and learn about the tea production which has played an important role in Sri Lankas history and today is important for the economy of Sri Lanka. Through the various themes and excursions, you will gain an understanding and unique insight into the Sri Lankan society. Cross-cultural experiencesAn important part of the course is the cultural meeting and the meeting with Sri Lanka youth. We will have two full days together with a group of young Sri Lankans who will join us for discussions on some of the challenges and opportunities for young people in Sri Lanka and the countries represented by the participants in the course. Through conversations and discussions, we will gain an insight into what it is like to be young in Sri Lanka. What hopes and dreams for the future do young people have in Sri Lanka' You might also learn something about your own life as a young person by sharing experiences with Sri Lankan youth. We will also visit a local school where we will meet with the students. We might also get time for a football match with the students at the schoolYou will have lots of interesting experiences during your stay in Sri Lanka. We will go on several excursions during the programme. One example is when we will go by train for an overnight trip to the town Ella. The train ride is known for its stunning views, and when we arrive to Ella we will go on a hike to Ella Rock. We will also go the southern coast where we will visit the town Mirissa. Here we will learn about the local environment while we help cleaning the local beach. However, we will also have time for swimming, relaxing and spending time together on the beach. The programmeThe trainers at the course have put together an interesting programme for us. We will both spend time at the training centre in Kandy, where we will learn about culture and society in Sri Lanka. However, we will also go on excursions to the surroundi