Introduction

Official definition of IPP

International People's Project is an activity based on one specific theme for people aged 19 and above with at least four delegations depending greatly on the nature of the project. It must be at least 14 days long and should not be longer than 23 days. It consists of a practical part, in which the participants work on a certain project in cooperation with a partner organisation. To complement the educational content of this practical part each delegation gathers information on how the chosen theme is dealt with in its own country. They prepare activities before the IPP and carry them out during the project as a way of demonstrating this information. There may also be seminars and activities organised by the partner organisation and/ or other experts. The rest of the group then has an opportunity to exchange opinions on this theme.
 

Goal and Indicators of IPP

IPP Purpose:

Give participants the opportunity to become aware of challenges to society and - in a real life setting - experience different ways of dealing with them.

IPP Goals and Objectives:

1. Develop intercultural perspectives

•  Sharing their own cultural perpective on the theme with the group
•  Living and working as part of an international group  
•  Reflecting on their perspcetives after discussion on the theme
•  Reflecting on their perspectives after working on the project

2. Learn how to use knowledge and skills within the project and beyond

• Sharing their own skills and knowledge with the group
• Learning at least one new skill
• Using their knowledge and skills within this project
• Planning how they will use their new knowledge/skills within their own community or a different project

3. Develop knowledge of the theme, local community and the partner organisation

• Learning about the theme
• Learning about the local community
• Learning about the partner organisation

 4. Carry out a project which benefits a local community

• Contributing to the planning and evaluation for the project
• Making a positive contribution to the practical part of the project
• Contributing to the future plan for the project 
• Contributing to the evaluation of the cooperation with the partner organisation