From Brussels to Kraków: Your Free European Journey with O.R.E.I.L.L.E
October 01, 2026
Call for participants · Ages 16 – 20 · Belgium
Speak up. Listen in. Join O.R.E.I.L.L.E.
A free European youth project of 2 years bringing together young people from different backgrounds. Over the project you’ll meet, debate, travel and create, and together you’ll take on antisemitism, racism and prejudice.
Apply here: https://forms.gle/pF7FMLahT7KnJsSC9
⏳ Deadline extended to 15 December 2026
Are you between 16 and 20 and living in Belgium?
CEJI is looking for curious, open-minded young people to take part in O.R.E.I.L.L.E, a European project that brings together young people from different horizons. Together they explore antisemitism, racism, identity, memory and prejudice.
You don’t need any prior knowledge or experience. The whole point is to meet, share ideas and build the project together.
Why “O.R.E.I.L.L.E”?
Oreille means “ear” in French. The project takes its name from a line by Frantz Fanon in Black Skin, White Masks (Peau noire, masques blancs, 1952):
« Quand vous entendez dire du mal des Juifs, dressez l’oreille, on parle de vous. »
“When you hear someone speak ill of the Jews, prick up your ears: they are talking about you.”
– Frantz Fanon
Fanon’s message is simple and powerful: hatred aimed at one group concerns us all. O.R.E.I.L.L.E invites young people to listen carefully, question stereotypes and build real connections across communities.
What will you do?
- 🗣️ 4 workshops (December 2026 – July 2027). Interactive sessions on diversity, citizenship, living together and antisemitism. Experts including Jonathan Hayoun, director of the acclaimed Arte documentary series on the history of antisemitism will join.
- 🎬 Films & discussions. Watch films connected to the topic and debate them with your peers.
- 🏛️ Cultural visits. Discover the diversity of Jewish life and history.
- 🧳 A European memorial trip to Kraków and Warsaw (Poland), 8 – 12 July 2027 (dates tbc). Five days to explore history and memory, and to meet young people from across Europe.
- 🎥 Create your own 1-minute video capsules. Professionals will coach you.
- 🤝 Meet young people in Belgium and across Europe. Make friends and exchange ideas with peers from other countries.
Key information
👥 Who: Young people aged 16 – 20 living in Belgium
📅 When: Workshops from December 2026 to July 2027, plus the memorial trip on 8–12 July 2027 (tbc)
💶 Cost: Completely free. Travel, accommodation and meals are all covered.
🎓 Requirements: No prior knowledge needed, just curiosity and motivation
⏳ Deadline to apply: 15 December 2026
Interested? Contact us!
Participants build critical thinking, media and video skills, and intercultural experience. They also gain a deeper understanding of European history and citizenship. These are valuable assets for school, further studies and life. All costs are fully covered, including the international trip. Have a question?📩 Write to ceji@ceji.org
CEJI – A Jewish Contribution to an Inclusive Europe has spent more than 30 years working in education against discrimination. The project is co-funded by the European Union and delivered with experienced European partners: UEJF – Union des Étudiants Juifs de France, Espoir 18, Albatros gGmbH, Kimso and Innovation Hive.
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the granting authority. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
