Discussions

Your Name and Title: Ruty Hotzen
School or Organization Name: iEARN-Israel

Area of the World from Which You Will Present: Israel, telaviv Asia
Language in Which You Will Present: English

Target Audience(s): Anyone interested in collaboration and children’s rights
Short Session Description:

A tradition of flying kites with personal and group images of our dreams for a better world,
in the footsteps of J. Korczak

Full Session Description (as long as you would like):

• Students make kites to fly as a massive tribute dedicated to advancing the cultural and social dialog, a symbol of bridging the gap and understanding the "other." This will hopefully become a continuous tradition of flying kites with personal and group images of our dreams for a better world, a world of co-existence, tolerance, acceptance of the "other" and peace.
• It is important in today's political climate that we express to the world that peace is within our grasp organized groups a wide spectrum of groups, adults, children, citizens around the world coming together and each person will hold aloft a kite which he or she has decorated, as a symbol of dialogue, brotherhood, and understanding of the other side. Each participant will be flying a kite with his or her thoughts, fears, dreams, and hopes
• Kites will be flown on the March Equinox. In 2018, kites will be flown on and around March 21, 2018. The project is dedicated to Janusz Korczak, who advocated for the rights of children.

Additionally, Ruty will show you resources for getting started with collaboration on issue who touches any of us and we will discuss the contribution of J. Korczak to education, the place of a child in the family and in the comminute. there will be an opportunity for asking questions. 

Websites / URLs Associated with Your Session:

https://iearn.org/cc/space-2/group-95