sexta-feira, 19 de outubro de 2007

Yes Newsletter



Convite para "Asia-Europe Training for Trainers" em Talin Dez'07

A Ágora Bracarense divulga o seguinte convite:

We are pleased to inform you about our upcoming event, the Asia-Europe Training for Trainers (AE TfT) on “Exploring Dimensions of Participation and Understanding”, that will take place from the 1st to the 7th December, 2007 in Tallinn, Estonia.
The project is co-organised by the Asia-Europe Foundation and the Estonian Youth Exchange Service - ESTYES, and it is supported by the Alliance of European Voluntary Service Organisations and the Network for Voluntary Development in Asia - NVDA . We are also glad to inform you that this will be our first ASEF event to take place in this country.

The Training will bring together up to 30 young volunteers and future trainers. Participants of the Training will include motivated youth field workers, youth organisation leaders, trainers or organisers in the area of youth, training, capacity building and non-formal education (aged between 18-35), nominated by national and international organisations and networks from the ASEM countries, who would be in a position to act as or trainers within their organisation or service at local, national or regional level, and plan to continue their work in the near future.

Background information on the event has been enclosed for your perusal.

Please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any further inquiries.
Best regards,
Katerina Ragoussi


Nota: os interessados deverão contactar a Direcção da Ágora Bracarense (agorabracarense@gmail.com)

segunda-feira, 15 de outubro de 2007

Convite EVS - Espanha

A Ágora Bracarense recebeu o seguinte convite:

Dear Partners,
Fundacion CAUCE (2007-ES-44) is currently selecting 3 volunteers for our new projects in Valladolid and Burgos. 6 month duration.
Should you be interested please send motivation letter and cv of candidates at
fcaucesalamanca@telefonica.net by wedsneday 17th.
Thanks for your cooperation,

Regards, ilaria tosello
EVS CoordinatorFundacion CAUCE


Nota: os interessados deverão contactar a direcção da Ágora Bracarense (agorabracarense@gmail.com).

sábado, 13 de outubro de 2007

Projecto de intercâmbio - Estónia (Junho'08)

A Ágora Bracarense, por intermédio da Associação Onda Jovem recebeu um convite para participação num projecto de intercâmbio.

Este projecto terá lugar na Estónia, na cidade de Võru.

As datas do evento serão: 06-06-2007 a 13-06-2008

O projecto é subordinado ao tema: Learning Through Sports and Outdoor Activities.

O público-alvo são jovens dos 15-20 anos.

O preço de participação ronda os 150€.

Em breve será disponibilizada mais informação aqui no blog.

Os interessados deverão entrar em contacto com a Direcção da Ágora Bracarense.

CMS - Polónia (Março'08)

A Ágora Bracarense foi convidada, por intermédio de um dos seus contactos internacionais, a participar num contact making seminar a realizar de 10 a 14 de Março na Polónia.

Os interessados devem comunicar desde já a sua disponibilidade.

Seguem-se os pormenores do evento:

“JOIN OUR GAME” Contact Making Seminar 10 –14 March 2008 Zakopane , Poland

Background information

Association Active Youth invites you for Contact Making Seminar
“ Join our game “ that is planned to be held in Poland, 10-14 March 2008. The seminar brings a chance to gather people involved in youth work from different countries. The participants will learn more about the Youth in Action Programme and develop new projects within its frames. The seminar language will be English.


Aims of the seminar
to get to know each other & experience the international cooperation
­to exchange experience and ideas of methods in youth work especially sport activities
­to talk about the social inclusion in the context of cultural diversity
­to learn about active citizenship and non-formal education
­to present Youth in Action Programme and its possibilities for young people
to create ideas for future cooperation within the Youth in Action Programme


Participant’s profile
actively involved in the field of youth work
­over 18
­be prepared to present their own organisation to the other participants of the seminar
­be highly motivated to actively participate in the whole seminar and to contribute to the
development of the future projects


Costs
Board, lodging and programme cost will be covered by our association.
Participants will cover 30% of their travel costs.
There in NO participation fee.


Application form
All candidates should apply by filling in the enclosed Part III.
Part III should be faxed and posted as soon as possible.
Fax on 0048 32 35.37.566
DEADLINE: 20.10.2007
Post the original to:
CMS
Ul. Ścigały 38/4
40-208 Katowice
Poland
DEADLINE: 28.10.2007

Please, mail us as soon as you fax and post Part III!
Please attach Part III as Word document.
Mailto: cms_poland@wp.pl

sexta-feira, 5 de outubro de 2007

STEPS - Trainning Course - Elazig (Turquia)

Para os potenciais interessados aqui seguem os detalhes do evento para o qual fomos convidados pelos nossos parceiros turcos:

STEPS (Trainning Course)

Time & Venue : Turkey (Elazig) “27. OCTOBER 2007 – 1. November 2007”

Participants: Slovenia, Turkey, UK, Rumania, Spain, Portugal,

Target Group: Youth workers (18+), working directly with young people (aged 15-25yrs) facing difficulties in terms of social Inclusion

Language: English

Aim: To motivate young people to start projects in the YOUTH IN ACTION Programme and to improve the quality of these projects

OUR AIM AND OBJECTIVES
To motivate & empower participants to start projects in the YOUTH IN ACTION
Programme and to improve the quality of these projects by multiplying this
experience, and raising the awareness that international cooperation can result in
a different approach of the target group which can be powerful, practical and can
lead to sustainable results.
To attain this general aim we nailed down following objectives:
· To bring a clear view on the possibilities in the (new)YOUTH IN ACTION
program
· Raising the awareness that an international youth project can have a deeper
personal impact then assumed at first and creates opportunities for a
different (non formal) approach towards the youngster(s).
· Stimulating long term cooperation between similar international
organizations to create regular opportunities for youngsters from the target
group.
· Prevention of potential troubles and difficulties during international
projects.
· A stimulation to enlarge the feeling of responsibility by the target group and
to create learning opportunities for developing and maintaining personal
international projects. (how to stimulate the personal feeling of
participation, importance and citizenship.)
· To provide pedagogical support and time for the participants to develop their
own activities in the frame of the Youth in action program.
· To support the inter cultural and inter professional exchange between
Participants
. To bring a clear view on the possibilities in the (new)YOUTH IN ACTION program
. To provide pedagogical support and time for the participants to develop their own activities in the frame of the Youth in action program.
. To support the inter cultural and inter professional exchange between participants
. Stimulating long term cooperation between similar international organizations
. Prevention of potential troubles and difficulties during international projects.


Costs:
70 % of the real travel costs, and food & accommodation will be covered by the “YOUTH” program.

Group size : 20 young people aged 18+

(10 countries-- 2 participants form each country)

Para saber mais sobre Elazig: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elazığ
A associação organizadora cobre custos de viagens para os participantes portugueses até um limite de 540€.
É possível encontrar viagens para o aeroporto de Elazig em http://www.thy.com/
O preço das viagens é variável, mas é possivel encontrar voos desde as principais cidades europeias como Berlin (305.77€), Frankfurt (316.82€), Londres (264.08£), Roma (486.37), Milão (466.46€), Madrid (586.90€), Lisboa (610.71€).

quinta-feira, 4 de outubro de 2007

Formação - Arménia (Fev 2008)

A pedido de vários interessados aqui vai um descritivo da iniciativa de Formação na Arménia:
Os interessados deverão contactar o mais depressa possível a direcção da Ágora Bracarense, uma vez que a nossa associação não está directamente envolvida no projecto, tendo sido o convite realizado pela Associação Onda Jovem.


Riam?
European Training
With the support of the programme youth in Action

Youth project managements : a tool for Social Integration
Armenia, 23.02.2008 – 29.02.2008

Organised in collaboration by
West Lothian Youth Theatre, Livingston, Scotland
and Richter, Den Helder, the Netherlands


The context and motivation:

With this training we want to give an opportunities to NGO from Europe and from the former Soviet republics to share their experiences and gain knowledge about youth projects management as well as to establish new contacts and develop common project ideas in the field of the new program Youth in Action.

Three main objectives :

First of all we would like to investigate how West European organize their voluntary work, and how does (for example) East European foundations organize their. We have a deeper look at the differences and similarities. What can the participants learn from an organization from Estonia or Scotland? We will have a look at the positive sides of both of them. What is good and interesting volunteer project? In what way are volunteers protected by law during their projects; does it even exist in Russia and what about Sweden?

The second part of the training is to give opportunities to the applicants to share their experiences gain knowledge about youth project management. Together we will find tools that helps the involvement local and regional to develop themselves in organizing youth exchanges and to make EVS to take part in the activity.

The third part is to clarify the use of theatre as a tool for establishing social integration. The training will help the applicants and their organizations to improve their skills and to enhance their knowledge of the theme.

Partners :

Head applicant is West Lothian Youth Theatre. WLYT is one of Scotland’s leading youth theatre organizations, using theatre techniques to support the social, educational and creative development of its young people. Young people take part in weekly workshops and in regular holiday projects. WLYT is also committed to partnership working with other youth theatres, both in Scotland and internationally.

West Lothian Youth Theatre will be working in close co-operation with the Richter Foundation which is an NGO from the Netherlands and are responsible for input training, the application forms and the travel arrangements. Richter organizes over 15 youth exchanges and trainings/seminars per year: They are also much involved in EVS programs as a sending and hosting organization.

The local Armenian partner is WIYU is responsible for accommodation, food and local transport. Also the study visits are there responsibility and is a part of the practical side of the training.
Dates and place

Yerevan, Armenia
23 till 29 February 2008

Working language

English

Working methods:

The training will bring together representatives of many organizations to exchange ideas and agree a viable culture-based project. The methods employed over the 5 days of the visit will be:

* visual presentations;
* group work, group discussions and brainstorming;
* presentation of the program youth in action;
* site visits to the theatre department of a local University and visiting local NGO that are involved in the program youth in action
* group debates.

Objectives:

The purpose of the training is:

* to attempt to clarify the meaning of social integration
* to offer specific training in theatre techniques for use with young people
* to develop ideas around the use of theatre as an important tool for social integration
* to exploring the possibility of developing projects with a European dimension in Armenia
* to stimulate participants to exchange ideas and develop proposals for future projects

The objectives of this project are for participants:

* to develop their skills and knowledge in the context of the theme
* to understand a clear definition of the theme
* to improve their knowledge of the European Union and the Council of Europe youth programs
* to take part in discussions with professional colleagues
* to have the opportunity to exchange information and experiences
* to share ways of working and develop new techniques in the field of youth work
* to learn about participating organizations
* to develop co-operation across Europe
* to set up projects together.

Beneficiaries:

The main beneficiaries will be the participants in the training event. In addition, indirect beneficiaries of the project will be the colleagues of the participant and those young people with whom the participant works. Every individual will be responsible for sharing the final result of the training with his or her colleagues and target group.




There will be 24 places(maximum) on the training and the applicants should fulfil the following conditions.

* they should be working with volunteers
* they should already have some experience of working in sending and hosting EVS
* they should be prepared to pass on the information, skills and contacts
* they must have a mandate to make concrete agreements with other organizations
* they should be able to use English as a working language
* they should be ready to fulfil an open and active role in the training
* they should be able to attend the full duration of the training

Expenses:

Almost all of the expenses will be covered by the hosting organisation, with funding from the EU program Youth. Board, local transport and lodging are provided by the hosting organization and are covered by the project budget.

70% of travel expenses will also be reimbursed, based on the most economic form of transport (APEX, student fare etc.). Please note that there are limitations for travel reimbursements, depending on the country and the distance (a detailed table will be send to the selected participants). In principle, the biggest compensation for the travel costs will be up to 550 EUR (but 70% of the costs).

Application and selection of participants:

Participants will be selected by the project organizing committee on the basis of:

* the above described profile of participants and the rules of the program youth in action
* the experience, expectations and training needs of applicants
* the desire to create a balance in the range of participating organizations
* the desire to create a balance in the range of geographical areas represented

Accepted candidates will receive confirmation of their participation and more detailed information.


Please send your completed application form and completed Part III form (by fax, post or e-mail) before 14 October to:

Peter Keijzer
Richter foundation, PO Box 6062,
1780 KB Den Helder, the Netherlands
phone/fax: +0031 223 619109
e-mail: richtereu@hotmail.com

More info :
www.richtereu.com
www.wlyt.org

quarta-feira, 3 de outubro de 2007

Formação - Arménia (Fev 2008)

Call for participation: West Lothian Youth Theatre from Scotland in collaboration with the Richter foundation from the Netherlands and World Independent Youth Union from Armenia are planning to organize from 23 till 29 February 2008 a European training in Yerevan, Armenia.
With this training we want to give an opportunities to NGO from Europe and from the former Soviet republics to share their experiences and gain knowledge about youth projects management as well as to establish new contacts and develop common project ideas in the field of the new program Youth in Action.

Three main objectives: First of all we would like to investigate how West European organize their voluntary work, and how does (for example) East European foundations organize their. We have a deeper look at the differences, similarities and invest of what is a good and interesting volunteer project?
The second part of the training is to give opportunities to the applicants to share their experiences gain knowledge about youth project management. Together we will find tools that helps the involvement local and regional to develop themselves in organizing youth exchanges and to make EVS to take part in the activity.
The third part is to clarify the use of theatre as a tool for establishing social integration. The training will help the applicants and their organizations to improve their skills and to enhance their knowledge of the theme. How to apply: The training is open for European and former Soviet countries and have place for 24 participants.
We expect that the applicant is working with the theme volunteering and social integration, that they can pass on the information, skills and contacts, that they have a mandate in order to make solid agreements and that they can communicate in English.

Os interessados deverão contactar a direcção da Ágora Bracarense: agorabracarense@gmail.com

segunda-feira, 1 de outubro de 2007

Yes Project - Final Meeting

Está definida a data da Final Meeting do Yes Project a decorrer em Brescia, norte de Itália. A data escolhida são os dias 5 e 6 de Novembro de 2007.

Dois elementos da Ágora Bracarense irão representar a nossa associação, tal como aconteceu no mês de Fevereiro, quando o Tiago Mourão e a Marta Ferreira participaram no início deste projecto internacional, o primeiro em que a Ágora Bracarense se envolveu.


Este é um excelente projecto cujos frutos podem ser consultados no sítio construído pelas associações parceiras: http://www.yesproject.eu/


Os interessados em participar (sem quaisquer custos) nesta reunião final, nos dias 5 e 6 de Novembro, deverão fazer chegar a sua inscrição através do e-mail: agorabracarense@gmail.com, para o qual podem também enviar as suas dúvidas.


Participa neste projecto.


Nota: os representantes da Ágora Bracarense serão escolhidos até meados do mês de Outubro