INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPANTS

Active participation of young people in society is crucial for education of responsible citizens influencing the condition of their own lives. Such attitude enables young people a real influence on matters and procedure affecting them and makes possibility for self-development. Researches indicate that half of the young people in Europe do not belong to any organization or association and this number is much higher in some countries, e.g. Poland.

Therefore, to get new ideas and impetus to our activities, we would like to exchange knowledge and experience with different organizations in Europe on involving young people in society on a local level.

Objectives:

–        to share knowledge about the situation of young people in different countries,

–        to exchange experiences and to learn how others make a change (methodology of work with young people used in different organizations),

–        networking of local participation projects on trans-national level.

Outline programme:

During the seminar representatives of different organizations will share their knowledge and experience on the issue of young people’s involvement in small communities.

Issues that we propose do discuss: actual youth situation in different European countries, organization’s presentations and their work, examples of “good practice”, “responsible” citizenship and active participation in society of young people (what is that and why to promote it), youth associations (NGOs, non-formal groups), young leader’s education etc.

We would like to base activities during the seminar on participatory learning methods.

Additionally to the program there will also be intercultural evening and country presentations during the seminar as well as chance to learn more about Polish history, tradition and culture while visiting the old town of Gdansk.

Project is financed from European Commission’s YOUTH Programme.

Profile of the participant

A suitable participant for Training:

·        representatives of organizations who are involved in work of strengthening youth participation and active citizenship, which are eager to share with their knowledge and experience on that issue;

·        delegates should be well informed and have understanding of the organization’s aims and activities;

·        be able to work in English.

Working language: English

Costs

Organizers cover all the cost of boarding, program and 70% of travel costs.

Selection of participants

Project partners make selection of candidates for the seminar accordingly to the profile of the participants.

For more:

Magda Herszkowicz

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Centrum Wsppracy Modziey/

Centre for Youth Co-operation and Mobility

ul. Tatrzanska 35, 81-313 Gdynia, Poland

tel.(+4858) 6202480, fax.(+4858) 6606445

www.cwm.org.