Inclusive Inspiration is a conference designed to inspire and build a unique and open-minded space for the future generation. We will bring together representatives of various professions and enthusiasts who will share their unique experience of creating inclusive practices and projects. This is an event where there are no direct prescriptions and instructions, instead there is a space for polyphonic thoughts, views and dialogue.
The event will focus on Equality, diversity and inclusion policies of the British Council, in a broad sense. With all aspects of inclusion and anti-discrimination on any of the following strands: age, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation and ethnicity and race.
Programme:
25 February
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 11.00 – 11.30 | Welcoming speech by the British Council and British Embassy, intro to the Conference |
| 11.30 – 13.00 |
Architectural accessibility: Why does it matter? Speakers: Slava Balbek, balbek bureau and Ludmila Netskina, Harmonia NGO |
| 13.15 – 14.00 |
Work with Inclusion: DIY Speaker: Olga Shelest, "Daruemo radist" (We are giving joy) Charitable Foundation |
| 14:10 – 15:00 |
Training on fundraising for inclusive projects Speaker: Olga Shelest |
26 February
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 10.00 – 10.15 |
Intro to the Day 2 |
| 10.15 – 11.00 |
The view on Women power and Feminism Speakers: Olga Diachuk and Narmina Strishenets, UN Women/HeForShe Ukraine |
| 11.00 – 11.55 |
Rights and Youth Speaker: Yana Panfilova, Teenergizer |
| 12.05 – 12.50 |
Work with Inclusion: DIY Speaker: Alina Kropachova, "Amici" (Friends) Art Workshop |
| 13:10 – 14:00 |
On inclusive standards for Youth Centres Speaker: Olena Podobed-Frankivska, Association of Youth Centers of Ukraine |
| 14:05 – 14:50 |
Equality, diversity and inclusion Policy of the British Council |
The British Council Ukraine is delivering "Youth engagement: citizens’ participation through enhanced social action skills and tools" project, that is financed by Conflict, Stability and Security Fund of the British Embassy in Ukraine.
The project's purpose: youth centers, youth councils and civil society organizations will be strengthened to give young people the skills, confidence and practical experience to be socially engaged in influencing and bringing positive change in their own lives and social cohesion to their communities, through becoming more resilient and through practicing active citizenship.