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#YouthInAction – Day 1

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#YouthInAction – videolog day 1

Videolog from our 1st day of our training course on how to promote active citizenship and democracy.International activity organised with Young European Socialists and hosted by Sozialistische Jugend Deutschlands – Die Falken.Supported by Council of Europe – European Youth Foundation.#YOUTHINACTION

Posted by IUSY on Thursday, June 1, 2017

Videolog from our 1st day of our training course on how to promote active citizenship and democracy.
International activity organised with Young European Socialists and hosted by Sozialistische Jugend Deutschlands – Die Falken.
Supported by Council of Europe – European Youth Foundation.
#YOUTHINACTION

Training course on promoting active citizenship and democracy

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The main aim of the project is to increase the engagement of young people in the policy debate on issues relevant to them, their influence on the outcomes of the decision-making and their active part in the democratic process.

Objectives of the course:

  • Organize a debate and learning program for young people and youth organizations to explore the reach of democratic participation and, in particular, their role in the society.

  • Discuss and outline the issues of particular concern to young people and their response and proposals for solutions.

  • Provide an opportunity for young people and youth organizations to cooperate and combine their efforts in order to be able to support each other in the struggle for their rights.

  • Explore the tools and mechanisms for young people and youth organizations to increase their presence in the society and their influence on the democratic process.

Participants profile

  • Grass root youth activists from IUSY/YES partner/member organizations
  • Interested in the topic of active citizenship and democracy
  • Interested in developing follow-up proposals on the topic

How to apply

To make sure that everyone has equal chance in participating, participants must apply via the online application form.

DEADLINE for the registration is May 15th, 2017.

The final confirmation will be sent to all participants within 2 days after the deadline of the registration.

Eligible member/partner organizations per country

Country

Number of participants

Albania

2

Armenia

1

Austria

1

Belarus

1

Belgium

1

Bosnia and Herzegovina

1

Croatia

1

France

2

Georgia

1

Germany

1

Hungary

2

Republic of Moldova

1

Montenegro

1

Netherlands

1

Norway

1

Poland

2

Serbia

1

Slovenia

1

Spain

2

Sweden

1

Turkey

2

Ukraine

1

United Kingdom

2

Costs

There is no participation fee for the project. Travel, accommodation, and food will be fully covered by the project.

Arrivals and Departures

Day of arrival for the activity is the 31st of May and day of departure is the 5th of June.

Please make your travel arrangements accordingly and do not forget that IUSY will not be able to cover accommodation or any other additional expenses for participants who need to stay additional nights.

Invitation letter and travel details (.pdf)

Application close on 15th of May