General Objective
The general objective is to enhance knowledge of Slow Food's governance structure, advocacy, programs for the defense of biological and cultural biodiversity, and methodologies for education and awareness-raising in civil society.
Specific Objectives
- Disseminate knowledge about Slow Food's philosophy, political structure, and governance;
- Build capacity based on Slow Food's three pillars: advocacy/political influence, defense of biological and cultural biodiversity, and education.
Format
The program will comprise four independent capacity-building sessions held in 2023 via the Zoom platform. The first session will be open to all members of Slow Food Communities, while the others will have a limited number of participants who will be selected based on a set of criteria.
Program
Cycle 1. Philosophy, political structure, and governance of the Slow Food movement (1 meeting, 30/03, 4 pm CEST*)
Cycle 2. Advocacy, campaigns, political positioning (2 meetings, 11/05 and 18/05, 4 pm CEST*)
Cycle 3. Biological and cultural biodiversity programs (2 meetings, 06/07 and 13/07, 4 pm CEST*)
Cycle 4. Education and awareness-raising of civil society (2 meetings, 21/09 and 28/09, 4 pm CEST*)
*The time schedule is displayed in the Italian time zone, you can convert it to your local time zone here.
Speakers: representatives of the Slow Food international office, International Councilors from Latin America and the Caribbean, representatives of the network and allied organizations that collaborate with Slow Food in these areas.
Language: Spanish, Portuguese, English with translation service.
You can apply for the capacity building by filling out this form by the dates indicated:
Cycle 1. Philosophy, political structure, and governance of the Slow Food movement: until March 23
Cycle 2. Advocacy, campaigns, political positioning: until April 20
Cycle 3. Biological and cultural biodiversity programs: until June 15
Cycle 4. Education and awareness-raising: until August 31
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY:The form does not guarantee participation in the capacity buildings, it is only an application form, not a registration form. The Slow Food Latin America and the Caribbean office will consider the information received and evaluate the characteristics of the candidate, reserving the right to select the participants. (Selection criteria:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kwYP-bwJcXZLiXnaGx7tUhsvQ8mPsOIf)