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[vc_row equal_height=”yes”][vc_column css_animation=”none”][vc_cta h2=”Are you curious where the metals in your smartphone come from?” h4=”Do you know that mining is related to human rights abuses and environmental destruction? Do you want to obtain more knowledge, skills and experience in making a positive change? Then join CATAPA\u2019s changemaker programme. During the programme you will acquire in-depth knowledge of the ecological and socio-economic impact of mining and acquire skills and strategies of activism. Throughout the year you will gain insight in how a grassroots movement functions and how you can set up public actions and awareness raising activities to create change.” style=”custom” custom_background=”#01a053″ custom_text=”#ffffff”][\/vc_cta][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” content_placement=”middle” css=”.vc_custom_1534947891952{background-color: #f7f7f7 !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

What is the Changemakers programme?<\/h2>\n

The changemakers programme is designed for people who are concerned about the current global system and its impact on humans and nature, and who want to act for change. As a changemaker, you will receive training and will be guided to take up an active role within CATAPA, according to your own capacities. <\/span><\/p>\n

The programme is part of the larger Make ICT Fair project, where we work on awareness raising on the issues in the ICT-industry, with a specific focus on mining.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What does the programme look like?<\/h2>\n

The programme starts in October<\/b>, with a training weekend on the impact of mining, the ICT-industry and on campaigning skills. The exact programme changes every year, so keep an eye on our activity page and\/or on our Facebook page<\/a>! This will be followed by the development of a public action. Further onwards, you are invited to join our movement weekend and learn in an interactive way how a movement can contribute to change. We encourage you to use your skills by giving a workshop, organise an awareness raising event, accompany an international guest speaker during the Open Min(e)d week in Belgium\u2026 or come up with your own idea! <\/span><\/p>\n

At the end of June, you are invited to an international training in the UK, organised by our partner People & Planet, where you will be able to broaden your knowledge, advance your activist skills and exchange your experiences within an international group. <\/span><\/p>\n

Does this sound overwhelming? There is no need to. Everyone can take part at their own pace, and throughout the programme we will organise follow-up moments with all changemakers.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Who can attend?<\/h2>\n

The changemakers\u2019 programme welcomes everyone who:<\/span><\/p>\n