MTR PROJECT
Educational and social program "Young Diversity Trainers"
"Young Diversity Trainers" is a program implemented since 2021/2022, addressed to young people aged 15-18, giving the opportunity to develop and broaden their horizons in the field of multiculturalism.
- MTR participants had the opportunity to take part in training and get involved in multicultural projects in their local community.
- In the first semester of 2021/2022, during the workshops, participants learned about cooperation, mutual respect, and methods of supporting dialogue in a multicultural society.
- During the second semester, they applied and passed on their knowledge in their local surroundings and in the places where they were invited.
- The project was attended by schoolchildren and students from the following countries: Poland, Ukraine, Russia, Belarus, Moldova, and Egypt –
- and was carried out in the Polish language.
MTR in the words of the participants
“We are Young Diversity Trainers, we come from different countries, and together throughout the year 2021/2022 at the Intercultural Meeting Place in Aleja Bielany, we learned how to support diversity and counteract discrimination in our environment. We love the world we live in, we want to change it for the better and we dream about a better world, with no place for discrimination in it – because every human being is amazing and deserves respect and love." (Ksenia, 18, Ukraine/Moldova)
“It is extremely important to address the issue of discrimination. Unfortunately, this problem still exists and many people still struggle with it. At work, at school, and in everyday life. The aim of our group is to spread the ability to communicate with other people, regardless of their national or ethnic origin, views, religion, or social status, as well as to spread mutual respect and kindness. Anyone can become a trainer for their environment, and we will be happy to help you with it!” (Zlata, 17, student, Ukraine/Poland)
diversity coaches
Young Diversity Trainers who can currently be invited to conduct anti-discrimination workshops (in Polish, Ukrainian, or English):
ZLATA SAVCHENKO
AGE 17
Student at ROE high school in Wrocław. Native of Ukraine and Poland.
NATALIA PRUCHENKO
AGE 19
Wrocław University student, previously involved in the Youth Parliament of Wrocław. Native of Poland.
ALEKSANDRA GAWLE
AGE 17
Student at High School No. XII in Wrocław. Native of Poland.
KSENIA SHEVCHENKO
AGE 18
Student at the Gastronomy School Complex in Wrocław. Native of Ukraine and Moldova.
MAGDALENA TERLECKA
AGE 17
Student at Technical School No. XV in Wrocław. Native of Poland.
team
ALEKSANDRA PACHOLSKA
PR Manager of the MTR project
Student at University of Wrocław, major: Visual Communication / Specialization: Public Relations.
Our history and projects
- January 2022
Recording a video with New Year’s greetings in 10 languages for the customers of Aleja Bielany
Edited by: Szymon Grabek, SWPS University of Social Sciences and Humanities
- February – April 2022
The “Young Diversity” exhibition in Aleja Bielany with the Honorary Patronage of the Mayor of Wrocław, Mr. Jacek Sutryk.
‘’Gazeta Wyborcza’’ wrote about the exhibition.
- autumn 2022
Radio broadcasts
25.10. – Radio Family
30.10. – Radio Wrocław
Forum of good relations at Olympic Stadium
During the Forum of Good Relations on October 26, Young Diversity Coaches had the opportunity to conduct their first workshop “The Power of Diversity and Integration” in cooperation with the Wrocław Center for Social Development. Students from local schools in Wrocław gained knowledge in the fields of prejudice, discrimination, and stereotypes.
Participation of MTR in the study on the Strategy of Wrocław 2050
Young Diversity Coaches participated in workshops and conducted research on creating a development strategy for Wrocław until 2050. This is an initiative started by the current Mayor of Wrocław, Jacek Sutryk, the City Strategy Office, and the Wrocław Center for Social Development.
- March 2023
11.03. – Meeting with the Philippines and China (Intercultural evening: Filipino-Chinese culture)
Project directors (edition I 2021/2022):
Project partners:
Students of the SWPS University in Wrocław
Students of the University of Wrocław
MODE Foundation –
Move and Develop Foundation
Become a MTR project partner:
- Invite MTR to your institution, school with workshops on multiculturalism, counteracting discrimination, supporting cooperation and cultural diversity at school, in a team.
- Design a multicultural event with the participation of MTR.
- Support a project financially, e.g. multicultural cooking or publication of a handbook on diversity in Ukrainian.
Make an appointment for an MTR project interview:
info@thetalkbox.eu
phone. 0048 515 131 440