Project info
Project locations
Examples of project locations include schools, community centers, daycare centers, youth centers, nursing homes, outpatient clinics, and institutions for people with disabilities in the former Yugoslavia, which could benefit from our assistance.
Project catalog
The projects are identified by teachers, doctors, school principals, and others who live in the area and are knowledgeable about local issues and needs. They ensure that the correct information is included in our project catalog.
Match
By "matching," we mean placing a group with a suitable project. We consider the program's specialization. The number of participants and their initiatives are also taken into account. This maximizes the impact.
Method
Step 1
Introductory visit: Presentation for interested teachers/management (by Out of Area).
Objective: To gather general information and generate support. Once this is achieved, we will immediately proceed to selecting potential sectors within the participating school.
Step 2
Student information: Presentation for student groups (by Out of Area in collaboration with the participating school): explanation of a potential project, a bit of history, what the students can contribute there, and how we should approach it.
Step 3
Parent information: Information evening for parents (by Out of Area in collaboration with the participating school). The Balkans are a former war zone, and many parents are certainly interested in learning more about them. We will do this through a presentation, which will extensively discuss security in the countries.
Step 4
Official registration: Via a registration form provided by Out of Area, which can be completed online and found on the website.
Step 5
Workgroups: The students/pupils are divided into workgroups and get to work! (under the supervision of the participating school)
· Sponsorship Workgroup (Financial and Material)
· PR Workgroup
· Communication Workgroup
· Activities Workgroup (Children's and possibly Construction)
Step 6
Supervision: Supervision and interim evaluation (the participating school in collaboration with Out of Area)
Students/pupils usually have very creative ideas that occasionally require some guidance. The teachers provide this.
In principle, the students/pupils will do all the work themselves during this preparation phase. Most schools integrate the supervision into their existing project-based learning.
Especially in the preliminary phase, many competencies are required. In addition, some schools offer students/pupils the opportunity to demonstrate their competencies through this project.
Step 7
Practical Project in Bosnia:
Depending on transportation, the students will travel to the Balkans for 5 to 8 days to put the activities they have prepared into practice. Teachers who would like to participate are very welcome. As project leader, Out of Area will provide guidance and set boundaries during implementation. During this week, the teachers will be responsible for setting the escalation level, where students can go if they encounter problems and want to discuss them.
Step 8
Security Monitoring: The security monitoring will take place in the form of a reunion (the participating school in collaboration with Out of Area). Photos or a film will be shown as a retrospective. After an evaluation, we will award each student a certificate that they can add to their portfolio.
In total, the preparation period should take approximately 4 months.
Elective subject
The elective module K0948 'Working in development cooperation projects' was written by the Out of Area Foundation in collaboration with vocational education (MBO) teachers.
This elective is suitable for all programs and all levels. A corresponding curriculum has been developed that can be followed digitally using "Badges."
Elective subject
Elective subject K0948
The elective course, exam and curriculum can be used free of charge
Lesson program
Not all learning objectives can be captured in a single number, especially when it comes to skills. Our curriculum, which aligns with elective K0948, is a system of badges that students receive for specific tasks.
This ultimately provides them with a digital portfolio of skills.
Badge Wallet
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Collect your evidence anytime, anywhere. Your badges are always within reach.
An easy way to review your own badges and progress in quests. Display your competency profile.
Push notifications that encourage you to complete your quests or notify you when they are completed.
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QR Lesson Program
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Erasmus+
The goal is to work in partnership to support projects that promote social inclusion and better reach disadvantaged people, including people with disabilities, people from migrant backgrounds, people in rural and remote areas, and people facing socio-economic challenges or other potential forms of discrimination based on gender, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age, or sexual orientation. These projects will help address the barriers these groups face and contribute to an inclusive environment that promotes fairness and equality and meets the needs of the wider community.
We are registered as participating organisations in the Erasmus+ programme
ID E10313455 - Stichting Out of Area Ne derland under ID E10313455
D E10313456 - Gradimo Buducnost Out of Area Bosnia and Herzegovina
Excellence projects
The aim of excellence projects is 'to enable the best students to achieve a higher level of craftsmanship'.
The excellence programs focus on cognitive performance and on areas such as craftsmanship, creativity, entrepreneurship, and international competencies. We offer excellence programs for students who want to do more, beyond their regular study program.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
The Out of Area Foundation contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), adopted in 2015 by all United Nations member states. These goals constitute a global action plan consisting of 17 objectives for a sustainable and just world by 2030.
Our generation has a unique opportunity to promote global equality, reduce poverty, combat climate change, and ensure security and peace. In such a world, everyone can thrive, from individuals to multinational corporations.
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Finances
Bus trip
For an 8-day project trip by bus we ask for a contribution of € 525.00 per person
Minimum group size: 34 people / Maximum group size: 120 people.
This price includes: Bus travel NL/BiH and BiH/NL, Project management, Hotel, Breakfast, lunch and dinner on location, Transport in BiH, Excursion and accident insurance.
Free cancellation of the group is possible up to 1 month before departure.
To fly
For a 5 to 6 day project trip (depending on the flight) we ask
€590.00 pp for Bosnia,
€635.00 pp for Macedonia and
€690.00 pp for Georgia.
+ a possible increase for CO2 compensation, see *
Minimum group size: 12 people / Maximum group size: 70 people.
The price includes: Flight ticket, Project management, Hotel, Breakfast, Lunch and dinner on location, Transportation in BiH, Excursion and accident insurance.
Free cancellation is possible up to the time of purchase of airline tickets (purchased only after approval).
For each day the group wishes to stay longer, we charge an additional €45.00 per person per day.
For groups smaller than 12 people and larger than 60 people, we can offer project trips in consultation.
Prices listed above cover travel and accommodation and therefore do not include materials and drinks. Transportation from school to the airport is at your own expense.
* An additional assignment has been added to the elective course. This assignment asks students to organize an activity or event that can offset the CO2 emissions from their trip.
Instead of the assignment, the participant can also pay €0.015 per kilometer flown. This money will be used to support an environmental project in the project country.