World House of Rondine
Are you ready to learn how to transform the conflict into an opportunity and generate social change?
The World House program is the experience that you are looking for!
What is Rondine?
What is the World House?
The project that gave rise and inspiration to Rondine is the World House: since 1998, it has hosted young people who come from countries where, whether currently or recently, conflict has degenerated into violent forms. They accept to live with their own “enemy”, in order to learn how to face their conflict and turn it into an opportunity for change.
The World House program lasts two years: during this period, participants can experiment innovation through conviviality, daily activities, non formal and formal education.
At the end of the two-year period, the youth of the World House have the tools to promote action and develop concrete social, political and economic projects in their own countries and to be leaders in contexts characterized by transformation, elevated complexity, and high conflict.
Currently, the World House hosts thirty students from twenty-five different countries in Europe, Africa, America and the Middle East.
World House: the main focuses
Daily life
Sharing and confrontation in daily life represent the most important elements of Rondine experience. Continuously being in contact with other participants living in different conflict situations, and having different cultures, experiences and emotional backgrounds, is a unique occasion to get to know different points of view. The interpersonal relationship established in daily life is the key to overcome a conflict. Other important factors are listening to the other, comprehension, dialogue and sharing.
Training program
Participants receive high level training on topics related to conflict management, communication abilities and methodologies. The training is carried out by Rondine’s team, international academics, practitioners and trainers. Through formal lectures, seminars and non-formal activities, the training provides essential tools and knowledge to increase self- awareness and to be able to develop concrete opportunities to make a social impact in their countries of origin.
Civic engagement
World House fellows are involved in institutional events, divulgatory activities, media exposure, educational and training moments for schools and other organizations, voluntary and charity activities. Therefore, they are active participants in all the initiatives that Rondine promotes and adheres to, with the aim of realizing Rondine’s mission.
Formal education
The last part of the program is a professional and academic specialization, which includes the attendance at a master course or other school of high professionalization in Central Italy (Tuscany, Umbria). The participation to academic courses is aimed at preparing for the work life with more sensibility and orientation to social change.
Training Program
September-December
It is a reciprocal trial period: the World House candidate can assess if Rondine meets his/her expectations, thanks to meetings with the educational staff and the direct experience of cohabitation with the other participants.
At the same time, the staff verifies if the participant’s characteristics meet the required profile to commit to the Rondine program.
Before the arrival, the candidate participates in an online phase, focused on the study of the Italian language through an online course, and the introduction to Rondine activities (July- September)
Focuses:
• intensive study of the Italian language
• team building
• introduction to the Rondine Method
January – July
Trainings for junior participants consist of lectures, non-formal educational activities, peer education, trips, meeting with the educational staff.
Focuses:
• conflict analisys and transformation
• education to environmental sustainability
• human rights
• communication skills
• group facilitation
• emotional intelligence
September – June
Trainings for senior participants focuses on the perspective of leaving Rondine in order to implement their social impact projects.
Focuses:
• leadership
• effective communication
• basic elements of project management
• specific project design modules for policy/advocacy officer, educators, social entrepreneurs
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for young people
Interested in conflicts (personal, interpersonal, social, international)
Willing to be future leaders
Selection steps
17th December 2020
Opening of the call for participants
24th January 2021
Deadline for submission of application
January – May 2021
Pre-selection phase and interviews
June 2021
Selection results
June – September 2021
Administrative procedures
5th July 2021
Preparation for the arrival – online phase
6th September 2021
Residential program starting date
If you want to join Rondine
1
Aged 21 – 28
2
Holder of a Bachelor degree (or going to obtain it by July 5, 2021)
3
Willing to be engaged in civil society
Carefully read our call for application to know conditions and requirements, then fill the application form here below.
