Homo Videns 2 has started!!!!!

Target group: youngsters with hearing and speaking disabilities (deaf and dumb)
Theme: visual expression for youngsters with hearing and speaking disabilities (deaf and dumb)
Homo Videns 2 is the second edition of an extraordinary youth exchange dedicated to youngsters with disabilities.
Homo Videns 2 – visual creative expression for youngsters with hearing and speaking disabilities, is a Multilateral Youth Exchange project organized that gathers together eight groups and organizations from EU countries.
The purpose of the project is to initiate 32 youngsters with disabilities (deaf-and-dumb), in the secrets of the Photographic Art.
Project description:

By participating to Homo videns 2 the 32 youngsters from 8 countries will develop a new set of abilities that allows them to express them self through visual art and communicate in a compelling manner.
The project will improve their personal and social status, helping the participants to build themselves a better future and increase their success opportunities.

The chosen location for Homo Videns 2 is Busteni, a photogenic, pleasant, mountain environment.
Special dissemination measures include the opening of a Photographic Exhibition featuring the best pictures created by the young participants during the project.

The education methods used during Homo Videns 2 include active, participative, non-formal learning, creative activities, field trips, thematic parties, social interaction and the activities are scheduled in such a manner that the 32 youngsters will definitely enrich their life and discover new and amazing paths for future personal development and social contribution.

Location: Busteni/ Romania.

Activities: field trips, interactive photo sessions, photography basic training, non-formal learning activities, thematic parties, intercultural dialogue and knowing of the cultural diversity.


Participant’s age: 18 -25 with interests in visual arts (selection based on photo portfolio review)
Group: 4 + 1 leader + 1 translator
Activity period: 5 - 12 July 2010