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 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.
Eligible master courses
Training Program
July- September
September-December
It is a reciprocal trial period: the World House candidate can assess if Rondine meets their 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.
Focuses:
• intensive study of the Italian language
• team building
• introduction to the Rondine Method
January – July
Training for junior participants consists of lectures, non-formal educational activities, peer education, trips, meetings with the educational staff.
Participants attend their chosen academic master.
Focuses:
• conflict analisys and transformation
• education to environmental sustainability
• human rights
• communication skills
• group facilitation
• emotional intelligence
September – June
Focuses:
• leadership
• effective communication
• project design
• basic elements of project management
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for young people
Interested in conflicts (personal, interpersonal, social, international)
Willing to be future leaders
Curious to live with youth having different religions and cultures
Selection steps
November 2022
Opening of the call for participants
December 2022 – January 2023
Deadline for submission of application
January – May 2023
Pre-selection phase, Interviews and Italian test
June 2023
Selection results
July 3, 2023
Preparation for the arrival – online phase
June – September 2023
Administrative procedures
September 25, 2023
Residential program starting date
If you want to join Rondine
1
Aged 21 – 28
2
Holder of a Bachelor’s degree (or going to earn it by July 2023)
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.
The project is realized thanks to the contribution and sponsorship of
