CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR FOOTPRINTS PROJECT

The British Council is looking for young people who have an interest in exploring past and present relationships between Africa and the UK by documenting the personal histories of families over three generations, highlighting shared experiences, and creating fresh understanding to build new relationships for the future.

Footprints is one of the regional projects that together constitute Africa 2007, a three-year programme in East and West Africa. The programme aims to explore notions of culture and identity to generate fresh ideas and create new understanding between individuals and communities in Africa and theUK. It will focus on current identities and future possibilities, enabling people in Africa and the UK to explore relationships, trace journeys in the past and understand them from new perspectives.

The participants that we are looking for should have the following characteristics:

* Age 18 - 35
* Strong communication skills
* Evidence of interest in family history
* Evidence of Africa-UK and UK-Africa links
* Evidence of strong stories, linked to the project's aims
* Good understanding and appreciation of local culture
* Available for the project period ( up to 2 years)

If you think you can fit the criteria, or know someone who will, please complete the attached application form.

A panel will meet and applicants will be short listed by 7 September 2007, after which an interview will be carried out.

Successful applicants will; be invited to attend a workshop to help equip them for the task ahead.

Forms must be returned by 3 September 2007 to:

Sarah Nicholas
British Council Connect Youth
10 Spring Gardens London SW1A 2BN
Tel: 0207 389 4617
[email][email protected]