What does the next generation of intercultural training participants need?

Intercultural Toolbox

We talked about generational divides and how they emerge differently in different cultures. Through Saurabh's own story setting up a training academy with an emphasis on crossing cultures, we hear his observations on the kind of approaches that work well among younger training participants, and some universal principles for connecting across cultures.

03.31 Saurabh’s journey

From computer science into youth work, media and intercultural training.

05.29 Mental health

Why are we seeing such worrying trends in the mental health of younger people?

How the origins may differ in different regions of the world.

7.06 Saurabh steps into the intercultural training field

A childhood exposure to the regional diversity of India.

The Awaji Youth Federation

10.32 Saurabh’s role in the AYF

Creating the AYF training academy

15.05 Do different generations of training participant have different needs?

How American generations don’t apply to Indians

Why it's risky to talk about generations in a multi-cultural training group.

20.48 Saurabh’s work suppporting young Indians

There has been a huge shift in culture for the under 35s in India. Technology and cultural change has opened a wide divide, separating young people from their parents. Many find alternative support from like-minded people across the world.

25.06 Willingness to talk about mental health

The differences within India in the culture of the big metro cities compared to the smaller cities and towns.

Dealing with mental health issues if you are living in a culture where no-one accepts it

The demand and supply of mental health support in Japan.

31.29 When mental health issues impact intercultural training.

Challenges of talking about mental health explicitly.

How to approach the topic in a multicultural group.

Three pillars: 1. Respect, 2. Look for similarity, 3. Look for the human in the other person.

38.04 The risks of labelling

Alternative ways to connect with new people which don’t rely on national labels.

How intercultural training helps us not judge others based on their national identifier.

46.44 Is iGen more interculturally tolerant than earlier generations?

Looking at tolerance as a characteristic of the youngest generation

Delivering intercultural training to young people who are suspicous of cultural categories.

56.44 Ancient wisdom from India: Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam

India’s long interactions with other cultures.

Why have people been coming to India for enlightenment?

1.05.32 How to connect with Saurabh

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