Q: Are Online Facilitated Dialogue programmes open for individuals or institutions?

A: Both. Institutions can apply to the Connect Programme, and individuals can apply to join Social Circles.

Q: How do I get my institution involved?

A: If you are a teacher or a representative of a civil society organisation serving youth between the ages of 18-30 in the eligible countries, we invite you to submit your expressions of interest by clicking here.

Q: What kind of time commitment is required by the participants?

A: For the Connect Programme, time commitment varies by programme module. Participants should expect to spend 15 to 25 hours in total for the duration of the programme, including time spent in online live dialogue sessions, as well as on some additional small assignments. Read more >>

Q: What languages are Online Facilitated Dialogue programmes offered in?

A: Currently we offer Online Facilitated Dialogue programmes in English only. We are working on developing a programme in French and potentially other languages too in the future. Stay up to date by expressing your interest here.

Q: What level English is expected for participation?

A: Intermediate level fluency in spoken English, or B1 competence on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), is required in order to participate fully in conversations on a variety of topics.

Q: Where do the participants meet?

A: Participants meet online through the Exchange Portal, custom-designed cutting edge technology, based on best practices in conflict resolution to optimise cross-cultural communication among participants. The platform includes video conferencing rooms for online dialogue sessions, a stream section for participants to engage asynchronously and an extensive resources section on all programmatic and technical elements of participation.

Q: Are there any in-person activities or meetings entailed by the programme?

A: The programme is conducted entirely online, and can be conducted from the comfort of your location. It does not include any physical interactions.

Q: What are the technical requirements for participation?

A: A computer, a webcam, and headset with a microphone and a stable internet connection with at least 200kbps download and 100 kbps upload ability. The platform is web-based and does not require any software to be downloaded, or special hardware set-up.