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News — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-07 12:38

 

1.1 Action: Pabucu Yarım, Ankara, Turkey, 25–31 August, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-24 06:43

ANKIRA is planning to apply for a project under the framework of EU Youth Programme namely "Pabucu Yarım (Half of the Shoe: it is a saying used to call for a game)". The target group of the project is young people who can actively take part in the presentation of their countries' street games.

Cup of Good Hope, 4-12 July, 2008, Germany — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-13 07:35

With our idea of the „Cup of Good Hope“ in Hamburg we established an outstanding intercultural youth project for disadvantaged youngsters from all over the world. Football as a world language suits best to build up international relationships and friendships and to learn and to experience team spirit, fair play and appreciation.

Action 1.1: Break barriers create briges, Lithuania, July, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-24 06:47

We the International Group Club of SMK College, Lithuania are inviting the active participates and partners to join the project organized by us, which is described below. We are looking forward for the participants from EU, EFTA and Preaccession countries.

Group from Holland is looking for a partner for Action 1, Jully 25 - August 3, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-24 06:44

We are an exchange group from Holland. We are looking for a partner to exchange with. Our last efforts we put in a group from sweden but it turn out that is was not effective. So we are looking for a new partner, on a short notice.

Action 1.1: Improve Your Organization, Trabzon, Turkey, 9–28 September, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-25 07:07

This exchange will Feasibility Visit about how we would improve our tecniques and activities in our centers and also project will about sharing experience about our organizations and how manage to make best way for groups.

Action 4.3 - Sailors on Citizenship: Discover Portugal, 1-8 October, 2008, Portugal — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-14 06:50

The main goal of this TC is to promote youth participation and information, enabling participantes to share experiences in small group activities, to share common european values, to discuss about Democracy and Citizenship, in order to increase young people's active citizenship nowadays.

Action 1.1: Youth Exchange with Spa, Kozakli, Turkey, 18-25 August, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-21 07:03

The main aim of our group is to introduce our town, its spa centers, health coming from these spas and make our friends all over Europe to experience all this beauty. Among our next aims are knowing each other’s culture, establishing strong friendships among the Turkish and European participants, brotherhood and respect.

Action 1.1: Let’s protect our nature, environment and the history, Mucur, Turkey, 15-21 August, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-13 07:34

So, our aim must be to pass these beauties to the next generations. Let’s protect our nature, environment and the history. Who will do this if our generation isn’t interested in? Instead of spending our times to nonsense time-killing activities, we must do something beneficial for all human beings

Action 1.1: Youth exchange with magic hands, Kirsehir, Turkey, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-21 07:04

Our project mainly seems to be introducing handicrafts of different cultures to the youth of Europe, but our first aim is to prove brotherhood between different cultures even if languages and cultures are different.

Action 3.1: Partnership Building Activity, Lenkoran city, Azerbaijan, October, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-25 07:04

This Partnership Building Activity (PBA) “Partnership Building Activity is organized for potential partners from cities in European Countries. The Partnership Building Activity aims to enhance the cooperation between cities situated all over Europe and to create projects within the EU Youth in Action Programme.

Action 1.1: Thermal Tourism and Youth Culture, Denizli, Turkey, 24-31 October, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-25 07:04

It is a tourism association in the tourism place, Karahayıt / Denizli. It has been playing an active role to develop the activities of pensions, spa and thermal spring resorts, hotels, Thermal Cure Centres and other commercial enterprises in this area. It has been making activities to use thermal water usefully, increase its fertility and make its distribution in a good way in that region. It has been cooperating with the organisations concerned with tourism and contributing to develop thermal tourism.

Action 3.1: The Youth Diversity in Intercultural Dialogue, Sheki city, Azerbaijan, November, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-19 06:43

This Training Course will be involve youth leaders and workers, the members of different youth groups, communities from all Europe countries. The main aim of the project is to assist the members of the human rights and minority NGOs, young people in Europe in gaining knowledge of basic mechanisms and experiences of human and minority rights promotion; establishing contacts and networks, finding new partners, exchanging information, fundraising; and obtaining technical skills to get access to relevant information in the field with a specific emphasis on information technologies.

Action 3.1: Youth Participation is a tool for Active Citizenship, Baku, Azerbaijan, October, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-13 07:37

In this Project we will organize 6 Days Training Course. This project aims to develop youth participation through Training Course supporting the capacity of youth workers to plan, manage and evaluate sustainable youth projects aimed at promoting the democratic participation of young people. This project addresses one key issue in youth work: participation of young people in Europe (in society, in the development of forms for the exercise of democratic citizenship, and through youth work).

Action 1.1: Wash the Europe with the olive oil, Yzmir, Turkey, 25-1 September, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-24 06:44

Seven people who want to present the high quality olive oil to the world. This golden oil is the gift of God to the Mediterranean countries. We are here to have Europe taste this source of beauty and health in the pearl of Aegean.

Action 3.1: Intercultural dialogue in Europe: International Art Festival, Baku, Azerbaijan, August, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-24 06:44

This project will be implemented in Baku, Azerbaijan. Project duration is 7 days and 5 days is a working days. Project implements intercultural dialogue between youth who have creative ability on field of art and youth workers, leaders on field cooperation. Basic goal of project is striven in order to diffuse the international culture and to promote the development of the individual, creating opportunity of interaction and comparison between the young people from various cultures and nationality, as well as to develop cooperation between youth from Program country and EECA.

Action 1.1: Children Games of Europe, Zonguldak, Turkey, 13-21 October,2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-24 06:44

All participant groups will prepare and bring three children games, one children song and one children dance to be performed by them that belongs to their own culture. Furthermore, during the project, participating groups will teach their games, song and dance to the local children.During the project, country nights and observation tours will also be realized.Halk Sokak. 20/3 Sihhiye

Action 1.1: Find the clown within, Czech Republic, july, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-14 06:50

The aim is to learn inspiring methodology how to motivate and involve young people participating on projects, and practise skills of good leadership and facilitation through fun and animation techniques. The main task is to give volunteers and youth workers (youth leaders) who are working directly with youth groups new ideas on involving and motivating the young people.

Action 3.1: If there is no tradition, there is no future, Manisa, Turkey, 22-29 March, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-14 06:47

Setting out with ‘ if there is no tradition, there is no future’ , we have prepared a project which will reflect both positive and negative effects of traditions and past lives on the relationships between countries. Our aims are to encourage disadvantaged young people to respect each others’ traditions and to give them the opportunity to meet and know different cultures and people in a common European Union process.

Action 1.1: EVS Project Building Training Course, Helsinki, Finland, 07-11 june, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-21 07:08

The training course aims for building new short-term European Voluntary Service hosting projects for young people with social exclusion backgrounds. It targets youth workers who work in inclusion.

Action 3.1: Education and Civilization, Malta, 5-11 june, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-26 07:35

Realising and concretising the links between education and civilisation and at checking whether they are a driving force or a brake to the qualitative development of Euro-Mediterranean voluntary service.

Action 3.1: Management of a Transnational Youth Initiative Project, Antalya, Turkey, 15-20 April, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-17 09:16

The programme is designed to enable you to develop and realise your Transnational Youth Initiative projects to be implemented after the course. You will be given suggestions to help work in international teams: decision-making process, division of tasks, and cooperation between the partner groups.

Action 3.1: Raise awareness about recognition of non-formal learning, Sofia, Bulgaria, 8-14 June, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-25 07:05

Youthpass is developed to foster recognition of individual learning outcomes. Join this training and explore the possibilities working with Youthpass and non-formal learning

Action 1.1: Empower young women from ethnic minorities, Birmingham, United Kingdom, 18-24 june, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-26 07:36

How to use the Youth in Action programme as a tool to empower young women from ethnic minorities. Bringing together youth workers, social workers, peer educators & organisations working with young women with an ethnic-cultural background and to exchange working practices.

Non-formal education, Tallinn, Estonia, 30-31 june, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-19 06:40

Non-formal education is an exciting way to learn: full of opportunities to be discovered – but not very well recognised at times. The internet is an exciting place to learn, too: full of different opportunities to be discovered

Action 1.1: Train in Youth in Action project management, Midi-Pyrénes, France, 2-6 july, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-10 07:14

The BTM training is a learning-by-doing experience, built on a simulation exercise which is interspersed with workshops, info sessions, activities to improve the group dynamics, and ends with an evaluation.

Action 3.1: Empowerment for young people with social problems, Helsinki, Finland, 7-11 june, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-21 07:21

The training course aims to create more short-term EVS hosting projects that are able to host young people with different social problems.

Action 3.1: youth workers working with ethnic minority, Birmingham, United Kingdom, 18-24 May, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-28 07:18

A Training Course for youth workers working with ethnic minority young women (refugees, diverse minority groups, immigrants, Roma, ...) - on how to use the European Youth in Action programme as a tool in a pathway to emancipate & empower these young women, developing leadership skills and competences.

How media and artistic means benefit youth activities, Netherlands, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-17 09:15

We will research the role these means play inside youth activities. At the same time we will show how media and artistic means benefit youth activities and can support young people forming their opinion.

Action 3.1: Bigger steps for bigger Peace, Czech Republic, September, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-18 08:34

Increasing the skills and competences of participants to deal with conflicts in peaceful and tolerant way also to create new projects on this issue.

1.1 Action: Modeling Wood Architecture, Mugla, Turkey, 15-23 October, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-19 06:32

During the project we will take pictures of these houses and at theend each group will make the model of house and we will present it topublic. The houses here are all built in the traditional 'Mugla' style ofarchitecture: many are constructed out of pine in a distinctiveoctagonal shape; others have whitewashed walls and hand-carved woodenbalconies and decorative features.

Action 1.1: Intercultural experience, Spain, july, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-19 06:32

we would like to have this kind of intercultural experience again and we’re looking forward to hearing from associations that will be hosting a youth exchanges this summer, preferably the first fortnight of July. Our main interests are music, sports, cinema and intercultural activities.

We Share our experiences, we don't accept any boundaries, Manisa, Turkey, November 3-8, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-20 07:14

In scope of our Project,we aim to get together the experienced young members of corporations and institutions that work for the field of Youth exchanges and Youth attempt. In these meetings,participants are going to Exchange their experiences and ideas about drama and pedagogics to each other.

1th International Balçova Youth Festival 1 International Balçova Youth Festival, Turkey, 17-27 August, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-20 07:12

The main goal of the Youth Festival is to assist young people from Turkey and European states in the achievement of their aspirations to get to know each other, to exchange information, to expand the network of contacts in various fields related to their interests and problems, skills, and opportunities for participation and collaboration.

Action 1.3: Form platforms in the schools, Dyyarbakir, Turkey, 13 – 19 April, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-21 07:13

The Community of Democracy Volunteers (DGT) is going to determine 5 schools at different levels to apply the project in cooperation with Governorship, Local authority of Education and Worth of Youths Association. The seminars that are going to be held in these schools will help the young become more educated, form platforms in the schools with the same subjects those given the seminars and arrange poem, essay and painting competition about the subject.

Information management for youth initiatives, Konya, Turkey, 10-14 September, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-21 07:09

Purpose is to discuss how initiatives and organisations can collect the data around environment properly. Getting the information from the environment that we is pretty important for making decisions to plan the activities and services.

Action 1.1: The Vineyard, Kilis, Turkey, 05-12 October, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-20 07:11

We am to find the youth groups associations ad civilion community foundstions that are interesred in the groupe production and grope products.

Action 1.1: The little blue globe is getting black, Turkey, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-20 07:21

The aim of our project’s is to make the community conscious about the world and ecological balance in terms of global heating and drought.

Action 1.1: Slam dunk against prejudices, Karaman, Turkey, 2-9 September, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-24 06:16

We are new youth group from Karaman. Our members work for different organisations and students groups in our city. We are working about sport, art, culture, disabled people etc. We want to prepare project about basketball title. You will find more information about our project below. We are looking partners from EU Member states.

Action 1.1: Cities - cultural playgrounds, Lodz, Poland, 17-26 September, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-20 07:09

The project will be implemented through 10 days (2 travel days within). The group will stay in Lodz, exploring the cultural belonging and roots of the city. Remember - the ways of exploration can be sooo pleasant! Just think of discovering other cultures by their cuisine, or considering the city as an urban, multicultural playground. Together with you we would like to track down cultural traces in Lodz which should inspire you to reconsider your own cultural identity and past.

Action 3.1: Youth mobility and intercultural learning, Portugal, 17-14 April, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-20 07:09

We will be organised a Training Course open to participants coming from different European associations, with particular attention to those young workers directly involved in the youth work of their own associations/organisations.

Under the same sky, Izmit, Turkey, 22–28 September, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-20 07:08

We think racism is the biggest problem in the world. Racism kills peace, seperates nations from each other and causes people to die. If you want to struggle against racial discrimination, join us as a partner.

Active Rights for an Inclusive Europe, Lubianna, Slovania, 25-30 August, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-20 07:08

The project proposes an international training course on the themes of: European Citizenship, immigration and Cultural Diversity. It aims to analyse these phenomenon in great depth and provide tools for intervention using non-formal education to implement the process of social inclusion that gives value to cultural diversities for a future of mutual understanding and increased acceptance through learning and opportunity.

Sakhnen workcamp, Sakhnen, Israel, 18-30 July, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-20 07:07

Part of the work camp experience includes engaging with international youth as well as with the Arab-Palestinian society. Through projects, discussions and cultural field trips, you will learn about your peers and about Arab-Palestinian culture while contributing to this community.

Fasouta workcamp, Fasouta, Israel, 16-29 August, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-20 07:06

Youth participating in the work-camp will also learn about the economic, social and political realities faced by Palestinians in Israel, will learn about issues such as the confiscation of Arab lands by the state, and engage in cultural and social activities illustrating the region’s historic importance.

Nazareth workcamp, Nazareth, Israel, 6-19 September, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-20 07:07

Part of the work camp experience includes engaging with international youth as well as with the Arab-Palestinian society. Through projects, discussions and cultural field trips, you will learn about your peers and about Arab-Palestinian culture while contributing to this community.

Action 1.1: The key of stopping violence is tolerance, Aksaray, Turkey, 31 March - 06 April, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-20 06:55

Youth and violence project aims to look for reasons and roots of violence among the young. After defining the main reasons we aim to find possible and proper solutions for these problems. Having observed from different aspects the possible reasons that cause increase of the violence among young societies is to be find and the effects of this process over societies is to be defined. Therefore as youth we believe in that defining the reflection of violence on societies is quite important for the globalization of the world.

Action 1.1: Live Architecture, Lithuania, 21-28 September, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-21 07:24

Youth exchange based on cultural and self-expression activities (using non-formal education methods) connected with history and architecture.

Action 3.1: Empowering Mathematics Teacher With Mathematical Software, Ankara, Turkey, July-August, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-21 07:09

Commenius course for mathematic teachers.

Action 3.1: Theatre Tools for Diversity and Intercultural dialogue, Italy, November, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-21 07:24

This will be a precious opportunity to have a good Training Course with participants from different countries. The themes of this Training Course will be Cultural Diversity and the methods will be primarily theatrical.

Action 1.1: Riches of a small homeland, Poland, September, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-21 07:24

Youth discover the riches of Zulawy region in Northern part of Poland by means of learning about the history of the region during the classes in Malbork, Castle Museum, Mapping out interesting bicycle lanes in the vicinities of Malbork during bicycle excursions.

Action 3.1: Training on motivation, participation, animation and integration for NGOs, Czech Republic, July, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-20 07:01

Civic association is planning on providing an international 6-day-training on motivation, participation, animation and integration for NGOs working with youth and international youth mobility. We are looking for 15 international partner organisations. Because of the topic we would find it interesting and useful to have 2 participants from each organisation

Action 1.1: EVS project on arts, social and cultural activites, Den Helder, Netherlands, July 2008-May 2009 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-20 07:02

The project offers you the chance to work in a very active organisation. You will be busy running creative workshops of theatre, video, dance, ceramics or doing workshops in whatever your passion may be. Our target group are youth from our city between 16 till 25 years of age. Besides the creative workshops you will be working together with two other evs-volunteers to promote the evs-program and all activities of our organisation on local highschools.

Action 1.1: Social Soccer Cup, Austria, june, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-24 06:43

The Social Soccer Cup is a football-tournament especially for youth centers and social institutions. With FairPlay in foreground the purpose of this tournament is to get in contact with young people and institutions from all over Austria and foreign countries. It´s not about how good you play, it´s about participating and have a lot of fun!

Action 1.1: Voice of knowladge with phsychosof bridge among cultures, Baku, Azerbaijan, 10-18 October, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-20 07:21

We are planning cultural evenings and cultural events and we are going to make an act at the end of the project that is going to combine all different cultures under the same roof of the act and that is going to combine ourselves also by increasing and improving the consciousness between the participants and will create the energy links between all different people that are coming from different cultures. We are planning to abolish all the boundaries between and we are going to share and be complement.

Manualul de educatie pentru drepturile omului — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-20 06:57

Acest manual a fost elaborat de Directia de Tineret a Consiliului Europei, in cadrul programului Human Rights Education. El reprezinta o sursa importanta, de nivel european, in educatia pentru o cetatenie democratica in Romania.

Action 1.1: Encourage university students about social actions and projects, Manisa, Turkey, December, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-20 06:59

Our Project is focused on to make university students encourage about social actions and to bridge between Euromed and EU countries about cultures , social actions and projects.

Action 1.1: Looking for cooperation partners for Children and Youth centre, Riga, Latvia, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-20 06:57

We Jelgava Children and Youth centre "Junda" are looking for cooperation partners for projects, that can be presented in Youth program of European Union.

Action 1.1: Documentary film about european identity, Romania, Turkey, July-August, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-24 06:47

Journalist in Marseille and in charge of a French association, Safar Expéditions Jeunesse, I am looking for young Romanian partners for a European project. We would like to implicate young Romanians, for instance students in journalism or in political sciences, young journalists or invested in associations and non-profit organizations.

ERRC Hosts OSCE High Commissioner for National Minorities — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-20 06:56

ERRC Discusses Key Roma Rights Matters During Visit by the OSCE High Commissioner for National Minorities in Budapest

Action 3.1: Calling the Shots, London, UK, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-20 06:58

Our proposed project is to deliver ‘Calling the Shots’, an OCN accredited multimedia educational programme to increase awareness against Knife/Gun crime, gang activities and other anti social behaviour among young people from different communities.

Planning of intercultural youth projects within the Youh in Action Programme, Autumn 2008, Germany — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-20 07:21

A Training Course for real planning of intercultural youth projects in cooperation between programme countries and partner countries from SEE within the Youh in Action Programme

Action 3.1: Let's make action youngs, 4-11 April, 2008, Turkey — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-21 07:15

The project is a training course on how to prepare Action 4.3 projects.

Action 1.1: Built up on educational basis, Ankara, Turkey, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-24 06:17

Our aim is to integrate cultural diversities of various countries by emphazising national and historical inheritance. Also we aim at social interaction between them.

Action 1.1: Developing solutions on global environemental, Izmir, Turkey, 1-10 October, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-24 06:20

The main goal of our Project could be defined as;investigation of environmental affairs which are treating our age by teenagersfrom different geographies. With use of non-formal education techniques ourproject focuses on creating awarness amongs teenagers. Our Project mainly basedon ten day camping activity with participation of 24 young people from 4 different countries.

Action 1.1: Let's Discover the Village Life, Kusadasy, Turkey, August-September, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-24 06:43

We are a group from Turkey which works with youth, information, foreign countries. The name of our group is 'Group Young-Style'. This year in after 15 August or at the beginning of September we are organizing youth exchange project: Let's Discover the Village Life - Youth exchange based on cultural and self-expression activities (using non-formal education methods) connected with lifestyle. We are working on this project to apply it on the 1-st of April dead line to the Turkey National agency.

Action 1.1: Project about music, theatre and dance, Bartin, Turkey, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-24 06:47

We have decided that this project will be about music and theatre and dance will be integrated it depends on your choice. In exchanging time we will teach eachother folk songs or songs that is common in your countries. And there will be some national musical instruments, we will try to teach them to partners, so they will have chance to try another culture's instrument, they will live and experience it.

Action 1.1: Once Upon A Time: Go Back to Childhood Memories, Istanbul, turkey, 29 August–08 September, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-24 06:41

This project aims at improving intercultural sensitivity among the participants by learning, playing and observing the child plays from different cultures and countries. We will bring together the participants’ values, dreams, beliefs, fears, expectations, happy memories and priorities which are flavored in those plays. During the project, each partner will teach other participants their plays that they enjoyed during their childhood. We believe that child plays are essential part of the cultures and when it is shared, it is a good instrument for intercultural learning. Our works and studies related to intangible culture and childhood memories are among the main motives which drive us to realize such a project.

Thessaloniki International Student Model United Nations, Thessaloniki, Greece, 30 April-4 May, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-24 06:42

If you have ever dreamed of being a diplomat ThessISMUN is made for you. These 5 days are characterized by intense negotiations, discussing and drafting resolutions. For half a week the world's destiny will be in your hands. The conference 2008 will reflect the true spirit of the United Nations.

Action 1.1: Function Of Pupil Councils At Schools, Turkey, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-24 06:15

The participation state of the pupils in the decision about themselves and educational at activities at schools, will be stated. The democratic activities at schools will be improved. The democratic participation of the pupils at schools. In the countries participating in this project will be examined. International democracy culture in participating countries will be shared.

Action 1.1: Poem Is Universal, Ankara, Turkey, September, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-25 06:53

We want to compose a culture and literary meeting in the light of poem.Our other major aim is composing an educational meeting among different perceptions.We all know that all the people in the world can be met in the same senses and emotions despite of the fact that they use different languages,and they belong to different nations and different regions.To enable this meeting,there are only a few areas such as art and literary.

Action 3.1: Nature-History-Adrenalin, Erzurum, Turkey, 5-12 September, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-25 07:03

The Most Beautiful Trekking Places in the World. The Best Splendid Bird True Period in the World. Between The Places Surrounded With Old Historical Places. The Most Exciting Youth Meeting of the East.

Action 1.1:The things which were left us by Dulikien, Turkey, September, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-25 07:03

A group of high schol students are planing to apply for two youth exchanges. And they need partners. So there will be a bridge between past and future; thanks to charming and comely of traditional games will be provided to help youth to become good friends with each other while the historical process is travelling over. All of the process will be completed with common education methods and workshops taken place.

Action 3.1: Strategic Planning and Project Management in Adult Education Institution, Trabzon, Turkey, October, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-05-29 07:02

The training course aims to provide participants with the skills to enable them to: use community resources in their professional field in order to carry out development projects, understand and make their way through the community funding opportunities managed by the European Commission, interpret a call for proposal for funding correctly, carry out the procedures necessary for the presentation of a project, set out and complete an application form correctly, co-ordinate the project activities and partnership efficiently; carry out effective financial management of the project. The participants get to know an overview on ec-philosophy and ec-instruments in the fields of school, adult education and vocational training.

Action 1.1: Europe, made of sand by European youth, Samandag, Turkey, 28 August-5 September, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-25 06:53

Group Seleucus will organise EU Youth Program in Samandag (Peaceful and small town in Hatay near Mediterranean Sea and Syrian Border-It is possible to see Syrian Beaches from Samandag Beaches) about Intercultural Dialogue, Art and Nature. We want to prepare Beach Festival in Samandag. We have one of the longest beach in Samandag and this seaside is natural life area for Caretta Carettas with many historical places and nice people of Middle East.

Partnership Building Activity, Poland, 13-17 August, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-26 07:31

Silesiana association invites you for Partnership Building Activity “ Get it together “ that is planned to be held in Poland. 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.

Action 1.1: Cultural sharing between children, Istanbul, Bursa, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-26 07:21

We aim that at the project participants should accept the children as a person. And we will be children from different countries during 8 days and playing traditional children games and other all kinds of games. We will be game partners from different countries and share our toys to see advantages and disadvantages would be if we had a chance like this in our childhood.

Action 1.2: University students in action, Canakkale, Turkey, 1-7 September, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-27 07:00

The main aim of the project is to promote the Youth in Action Program and specifically Action 1.2 – Youth Initiatives to the young people in order to encourage them to create projects within Youth Program.

Looking for partners to exchange for strengthening sustainable development, Nantes, France, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-26 07:21

The schools, youth clubs, developmental centres, local authorities and related networks, we, the Jules Rieffel Public School of Agriculture at St.Herblain near Nantes in France, are looking for future partners to exchange best practices and to develop actions together for strengthening sustainable development in Europe. As part of the Agenda 21 we work with the school community and the local residents in order to assure our common social, economic, and environmental well-being and civil participation.

Action 1.1: International MusicTheatreWorkshop, Tenedos, Turkey, 15-30 September, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-26 07:33

On the basis of tolerance and mutual respect for other cultural identities, and also the ability to communicate and be critical, the participants will together create a contextual basis on which to build up a three-dimensional, completely new work of art. Schönberg’s music, interwoven with recital of parts of the original poem (in different languages) and accompanied by body language and movement in theatrical tableaus and sequences, will experience a completely new and contemporary interpretation which is a direct expression of the fantasy and creativity of the young workshop participants. The project will close with performances of the work in ancient sites in the region.

Action 1.1: Take pictures of traditional Mugla houses and make models, Akyaka, Mugla, Turkey, 15-23 October, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-26 07:20

The houses here are all built in the traditional 'Mugla' style ofarchitectur e: many are constructed out of pine in a distinctiveoctagonal shape; others have whitewashed walls and hand-carved woodenbalconies and decorative features. The whole region is protectedagainst modern style development, so anything new has to blend in withthe old. This policy makes Akyaka a truly wonderful place to holiday asit has retained an old world charm rarely seen elsewhere. So during the project we will take pictures of these houses and at theend each group will make the model of house and we will present it to the public.

Action 1.1: Building Bridges and Transcending Boundaries through Power of Sport, Serbia, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-26 07:19

The camp is designed to bring together a group of young people whose love of sports/basketball transcends the recent histories of the region. Positive messages about working (and living) together, leadership and leading a healthy, drug-free life will be infused into the basketball instructions.

Voluntariat World Vision Romania — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-26 07:32

In perioada 1 Aprilie - 15 Mai 2008 Organizatia World Vision Romania va derula campania 2% - “Sa invatam cu 2%”- pentru a putea oferi sansa continuarii studiilor liceale copiilor proveniti din familiile dezavantajate din mediul rural, prin programul de burse „Vreau sa fiu in calasa a IX-a”.

Action 1.1: Peace For Peace, Denizli, Turkey, 19-28 September, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-27 07:00

This project will show us providing peace among cultures. Our objective is that: People, who come from different countries, present their own cultures in our country except differences such as language, religion, race,…etc. Besides, we would like to show participants that: In Turkey, people, who have different characteristics or features, live together in peace and tolerance.

Action 3.1: Youth are meeting for and with art, Mus, Turkey, 5-11 September, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-27 07:13

Let’s meet in a Training course on “Youth are meeting for/with art”. During 1 week the participants from 10 different countries will come together, make performances and make discussions about the importance of art in intercultural learning. We will have so many outdoor activities with professionals, artists, photographers in one of the most beautiful part of Turkey.

Innovative expansions in european voluntary service, Istanbul, Turkey, 6-12 October, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-27 07:09

To discuss the financial risks that are taken by coordinator organizations about European Voluntary Service and to make decisions about this subject; the problems about being a host and an organizator foundation; to establish a network between the host and sending organizations by bringing them together; and the effects of activity agreement on volunteers.

New Youth and New Partnerships lead to New Projects, Lenkoran city, Azerbaijan, October, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-27 07:07

This Project aims to bring together young people from different partner organizations for the promotion of their achievements, reducing the sense of alienation and empowering them with the skills to recognize that they can be active agents of change. This is a Partnership Building Activity developed in the framework of YOUTH IN ACTION programme targeting young people involved in local projects. By bringing together representatives of organisations or informal groups from different European countries, the project aims at enabling those young people involved in local activities to develop and realise quality Action projects as well as to help them to find partners.

Health with Spa, Kozakli, Turkey, 18-25 August, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-27 07:07

It will take place in a small town called Kozakli which is famous for its spa centers. We need 5 participants + 1 leader from 5 programme countries. Working language will be English. "Kozakli Genclik Grubu" located in Middle Anatolia Turkey is preparing a youth exchange 1.1 between 18th and 25th August 2008. The name of the project is "Health with Spa".

Break the Barriers of prejudices, Aksaray, Turkey, 02-11 October, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-27 07:07

The aim is to train a group of young trainers in life skills who can work with their peers in tackling problems that arise from ethnic-based and religion-based conflicts in Turkey, the and in the EU. Dealing with the root causes of racism and xenophobia, training of trainers in conflict resolution based life skills will enable youth leaders to work with a wide range of youth in understanding the reasons behind conflicts based on ethnic and religious differences.

Working with the magic hands, Anatolia, Turkey, 24-30 August, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-27 07:08

"Group Magic Hands" located in Kirsehir-Middle Anatolia Turkey is preparing a youth exchange. The name of the project is "Working with the magic hands".

Research and Advocacy from Local to Global to Advance Economic Justice and Empowerment for Women, Atlanta, Georgia, 11-12 April, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-31 06:41

The Institute for Women's Policy Research, the National Organization for Women Foundation, and the National Council of Negro Women invite you to join us for the 2008 Economic Justice Summit in Atlanta, Georgia! The summit provides a unique opportunity to connect with a diverse and inclusive group of women representing feminist grassroots activists;

Seminars in international negotiation, mediation, and conflict resolution, Costa Rica, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-31 06:41

We are pleased to share with you the attached flyers announcing our two upcoming training seminars in international negotiation, mediation, and conflict resolution. One seminar, to be held at the United Nations University-International Leadership Institute in Amman, Jordan, will focus on the Palestine/Israel conflict.

3rd International Youth Media Summit, Belgrade, Serbia, 20-27 August, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-09 06:34

Media Education Centre invites organizations, schools and other institutions working with media to nominate two young media enthusiasts 15-22 years old to participate in the 3rd International Youth Media Summit.

Youth Participation at Local Level, Moldova, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-31 06:42

The overall aim of this training is to explore and promote young people’s active citizenship and develop a common understanding within young people of such values as tolerance, on-discrimination, diversity, mutual respect. It also strives to achieve and maintain a balance between personal development and social participation of youth in social life of their communities.

Online discussion on the theme of Quality Education to End Exclusion, 1-30 April 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-31 06:46

UNESCO is organizing an online discussion forum from 1-30 April 2008 on the theme of Quality Education to End Exclusion. The Organization is holding the month-long forum in support of Global Action Week 2008 (21-27 April). Quality and inclusion are key factors in attaining Education for All, UNESCO top priority.

Convention youth rights entered into force on 1 March — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-03-31 06:45

On 1 March, the Ibero-American Convention on the Rights of Youth (ICRY) entered into force. The ICRY is the only international treaty in the world that specifically recognizes the rights of young people. It was developed and promoted by the Ibero-American Youth Organization, also known by its Spanish acronym, OIJ.

Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Dublin Ireland, 19-20 September, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-24 06:26

This conference aims to explore how the vision and principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights can contribute to education provision. There will be a particular focus on how human rights concerns - local and global - can be addressed in education systems. The main target groups include teachers, teacher educators, and educationalists. The conference will seek to build on the work that has already been done in advancing Human Rights Education (HRE) in Ireland

Scholarship on Politics, International Relations and Economics, Ireland, 2008-2009 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-01 06:49

In 2008-09 the Government of Ireland will once again sponsor a substantial scholarship fund for national government officials of New Member States and Candidate States of the European Union. Courses are taken from the disciplines of Politics/International Relations and Economics, and options in Business and/or Law. Students also complete a dissertation and are given training in relevant research methods. In addition to the coursework, the programme features two study trips, respectively to Brussels and Florence, which allow participants to interact with a wider range of policy-makers and leading academics in the field.

Hubner welcomes Hungary's drive to reduce regional disparities, Budapest, Hungary, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-01 06:30

The Commissioner will launch the South-East Europe programme, together with Mr Gordon Bajnai, Minister for Local Government and Regional Development, and representatives from 16 different countries. The new programme will support cooperation projects in fields such as environment, information society and entrepreneurship among eight EU Member States (Austria, Bulgaria, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia), six countries from the Western Balkans (Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia), Ukraine and Moldova.

Philosophy and Literature, 2009 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-10-21 06:50

We invite submissions dealing with the multifaceted relationship between philosophy and literature, some other aspects. Interdisciplinary approaches (combining, for example, philosophy, literary theory and intellectual history) are particularly encouraged.

Workshop on how to meet needs of the most vulnerable and gain greater access to EU funds, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-01 06:32

The goal of the workshop is for participants to be motivated and able to generate high quality proposals that address the needs of the most vulnerable people and gain greater access to EU funds.

Project on Healthy Cities, Aydin, Turkey, 3-11 October, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-01 06:33

Participants and local people will become conscious together in 9 days on this Project as a part of World Health Organisation campaign about “Healthy cities” . We will analyse topics of fourth phase of campaign “Healthy cities” during this 9 days.

One-year part-time Diploma in gerontology, Mumbai, India, June 2008-April 2009 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-02 07:12

The Centre for Lifelong Learning at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai announces a one-year part-time Diploma in gerontology (A Course to Work with Older Adults). To prepare learners for interdisciplinary practice with older adults and their families while providing professional leadership in the field of Gerontology. To generate a trained cadre of functionaries for effective intervention based on a Human Rights perspective for enhancing the Quality of Life' of Older Adults

Government of Ireland Scholarships, Ireland, 2008-2009 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-02 07:18

Master of Economic Science in European Economic and Public Affairs (MEconSc) programme in the UCD School of Politics and International Relations: the Dublin European Institute 12 months of on-campus accommodation in purpose-built postgraduate residences (single room with shared facilities) office space in a study room for Scholarship students financial subsidy for two study trips to Brussels and Florence.

Summer Research Laboratory on Russia, Eastern Europe and Eurasian, Illinois, USA, 9 June-1 August, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-02 07:18

The SRL enables scholars to conduct advanced research in Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies. Lab associates are given full access to the collection and resources of the University of Illinois Library, the largest Slavic collection west of Washington, DC, and are able to seek assistance from the Slavic Reference Service staff. The SRL provides an opportunity for specialists to keep current on knowledge and research in the field, to access newly available and archival materials, and disseminate knowledge to other scholars, professionals, government officials, and the public. The Summer Lab is an ideal program for doctoral students conducting pre-dissertation/dissertation research.

Conference for Students from the Faculty of Medicine, Stomatology and Pharmacy, Ohrid, Macedonia, 17-20 April, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-02 07:14

The conference will be attended by well known to the world experts from the Balkans. With the purpose of expanding our horizons, to present our working experiences & exchange information and ideas through working sessions and social programme that will answer the needs of the attending students.

Translate important works in the Humanities, Social Sciences and in the field of Cultural Studies, Austria, 2008-2009 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-02 07:21

The Institute for Human Sciences (Institut für die Wissenschaften vom Menschen, IWM) and ERSTE Foundation (ERSTE Stiftung) jointly invite academics to translate important works in the Humanities, Social Sciences and in the field of Cultural Studies from an Eastern to a Western European language, or vice versa, or from one Eastern European language to another.

Master of arts program in Political Science, Budapest, Hungary, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-09 06:34

The Department of Political Science of the Central European University (CEU) would like to draw your attention to a new two-year MA program in Political Science offered in Budapest. Our program gives students an opportunity to deepen their knowledge in different fields such as comparative politics, political economy, political communication, or political theory.

Promoting the emergence and the mobility of young artists on a world scale, France, 2008-2009 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-03 06:40

This programme is open to artists between 18 and 35 years old, living in one of the partner countries, and proposing innovative projects reflecting an opening to the human, social and economic contexts surrounding them. Since 17 years, the Pépinières européennes pour jeunes artistes have the mission to promote the emergence and the mobility of young artists on a world scale.

Professional training programme on accounting, auditing and fiscal principles, 7-21 April, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-03 06:38

PwC has developed, together with the Academy of Economic Studies Bucharest ,a tailor-made professional training programme for students - the PwC Technical Seminars. This year we are organizing the third edition of this programme. The PwC Technical Seminars are designed to give basic information about technical issues on accounting/auditing and fiscal principles that participants may encounter during their study. Also, the seminars are intended to offer an insight into how things are tackled and dealt with in real-life.

Psycho-social development and community reconfiguration, Iasi, Romania, 6-7 June, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-03 06:37

The Seminar addresses to teachers, specialists and students in the fields of: General Psychology, Applied Psychology, Psychotherapies; Social Work; Sociology; Pedagogy; Philosophy. After the opening and the speech of our Guest of Honour, the papers will be presented by panels. Starting with this year's edition the event is organised at an international scale. Beside the scholarships available for Romanian participants, a number of scholarships are offered to teachers/professionals (10) and students (20) from several countries in our region.

Festival designed to celebrate Romania's Cinema, UK, 10 April, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-03 06:37

An international and polyglot film programme from a festival designed to celebrate Romania's homecoming into World Cinema. Home & Away deals with dislocation, longing and belonging, and features documentary subjects and fictional characters navigating between home and elsewhere. For the first time, the program includes a number of works from Romanian filmmakers living and working outside Romania.

Intercultural Dialogue in Multicultural Communities, Brasov, Romania, 08-12 May, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-10 07:13

To promote INTERcultural Dialogue among young people, youth leaders, youth workers and NGO representatives. To develop the target group's capacities (skills, know-how, (re)actions) to deal with culture, tradition and diversity. To develop practical approaches to situations of discrimination and intolerance generated by cultural differences affecting young people.

YOUth Magazine — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-03 06:51

YOUth, the International Youth Foundation's new flagship magazine, offers interviews, personal stories, and essays focused on youth development around the world.

Alleviate poverty and promote Education, Pakistan, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-04 07:44

Our objective is to alleviate poverty promote Education, especially Female education and would strive to have access of every individual for better health facilities and better and Healthy Environment. Championing the cause of suffering humanity, provision of justice and fighting for human rights and more importantly female rights is one of the goals of HAPE. We are interested in your approved Project and discussed upon all Enviromental Issues with you and share exprincess and Solutions with your Organisation.

Europe is more than football, Vienna, Germany, 22-30 June, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-04 07:43

Austria is hosting the EURO2008, the European Football Championship. We invite to an international event during the last week of the Championship to work on European issues and demonstrate that sport can bring people of different cultural background together, but sport is not the only thing, which is important for us as Europeans. In an active and creative way we would like to use the hype of the big international event to promote common European values of tolerance and solidarity among young people

Act now for human rights - multilateral youth project, Senica, Slovak Republic, 21-28 April, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-04 07:44

his project is not clasic youth Exchange like, because our main partner is Council of Europe, Project All diffrent all equal and European Commision. Our main interrest is to creat a spaece for cooperation with young people from diffrent regions of Europe, diffrent culture and minorieties. Cooperation will be the space for speaking about human rights and to get some knowledges about our countries.

Psycho-social development and community reconfiguration, Romania, 6-7 June, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-04 07:46

The Seminar addresses to teachers, specialists and students in the fields of: General Psychology, Applied Psychology, Psychotherapies; Social Work; Sociology; Pedagogy; Philosophy. After the opening and the speech of our Guest of Honour, the papers will be presented by panels. Starting with this year's edition the event is organised at an international scale. Beside the scholarships available for Romanian participants, a number of scholarships are offered to Teachers/professionals (10) and students (20) from several countries in our region.

Article i-Decorate Contest, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-04 07:56

On the 1st of April 2008, we, i-Hostels.com, will launch the "i-Decorate" contest, sending young European artists, of 18 years and over, all over Europe. We want to give you the chance to achieve international fame. Send us your ideas or images of your work and maybe you can travel Europe and bring your artwork alive in one of the i-Hostels.

Discuss about differences eating habits, Turkey, 11-18 october, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-04 07:48

Our project will be performed in Gaziantep which has got the most delicious foods in Turkey. We will use Ganziantep’s foods and eating habits in the project. Foreign participants will join these project actively and we hope that we will have good experiments with foreign participants. The project will be performed in seven days. Gaziantep eating habits will be showed by us. We will search differences and similarities of Gaziantep’s eating habits and foreign eating habits with the foreign participants. Then we will discuss about differences and similarities.

Pandomime - Youth exchange, Mugla, Turkey, 14-22 April, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-08 05:29

We are happy to inform you our project "Pandomime" was approved by Turkish NA. All the partners can participate with 4+1 participants. Namely 4 participants and 1 group leader. For the participants they have to be between 18-25. For the group leader the age limit is 18+. So there is no up limit.

Exploring European Citizenship - Fostering Youth participation, Durres, Albania, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-08 05:29

The main aims of this training course are to join together 24 youth leaders / workers coming form different region of Europe (SEE and EU), in order to empower them with competencies on citizenship, which they can use within their projects and practices; and to support their role as multipliers developing initiatives integrating young people from different cultural backgrounds in the strengthening of civil society.

Let's share our cultures, Antalya, Turkey, 30 November - 07 December, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-05-05 06:42

Demre (Antalya-TURKEY) is famous with its festivals and symposiums which are held every year on December. Various scientist and ecclesiastic participate for this festival and symposiums. In this festival, people are invited for friendship, brotherhood and amity as refer to St. Nicholas’call on amity and friendship.

Act now for Human Rights - multilateral Youth Project, Senica, Slovak Replubic, 21-28 April, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-08 05:30

This project is not clasic youth Exchange like, because our main partner is Council of Europe, Project All diffrent all equal and European Commision. Our main interrest is to creat a spaece for cooperation with young people from diffrent regions of Europe, diffrent culture and minorieties. Cooperation will be the space for speaking about human rights and to get some knowledges about our countries.

Cooperation with countries other than the neighbouring countries, Hungary, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-11 06:41

The Aima of this project are: The incubation of the formulation of such local co-operations between local authorities and civil organisations, which are based on active environmental citizenship and innovative thinking. The widening gap between young people and public affairs at national, uropean and international levels, with the attendant risk of a "environmental itizenship deficit"; Investing in the quality of the debate on the future of the European Union and Asia, as a democratic imperative, and encouraging closer links with people, civil society and local players, as advocated by the White Paper on European governance. Promoting new forms of European governance is one of the four strategic priorities set by the Commission.

Grundtvig Learning Partnership in Horticulture and Landscape Design, England, 2009 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-08 05:33

Northumberland College provides education and training courses in horticulture in the north east of England. We would like to develop a Grundtvig Learning Partnership for the 2009 call in which horticulture students share ideas about the principles and practice of landscape design across Europe.

Queering Eastern Europe: National Features of Sexual Identities, London, England, 11 April, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-08 05:34

This one-day conference devoted to the study of non-normative (or queer') sexualities in Central and Eastern Europe is a forum to reflect on the diversity of issues and approaches in this new research areas. The scarcity of scholarly work concentrating on this region, in queer theory, in studies of gay and lesbian experience in the past and present, and in the sexual politics of the marginalized, is a significant gap which we hope to begin to fill.

Change thoughs and opinions about the different ways of youth information, Finland, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-08 05:33

A youth group (six girls, ages between 15-16) and their leader ( a youthworker) from Finland are looking looking for a possibility to go to Europe and meet young people who are interested in information and counselling for other young people. The youth group is planning to start a information club in Kajaani city, in Finland. The youth worker works at Kajaani Youth Information centre and supports the youth group in its activities.

Acquire knowledge and skills in working and supporting youth projects, Baku, Azerbaijan, April, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-09 06:27

Bridge To Europe For Modern Youth (BEMY) and Engellilerle Dayanisma Klubu (EDK) are planning to host an international training course. It will take place in June 2008 in the capital of Azerbaijan , Baku. It will bring participants from both Programme Countries and those in EECA countries to discuss and get the knowledge about writing action 3.1 projects under the Youth in Action programme and develop cooperation between the East and West.. It is a training for people who work with young people, to acquire knowledge and skills in working and supporting projects for/with.

Looking for 3 volunteers for EVS project, Turkey, 2008-2009 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-05-05 06:46

We are an experienced hosting organisation and we are looking for 3 volunteers for our interesting EVS project, 2007-TR-45, for the June 1st deadline. The project takes place at the International Office at Balıkesir University and will be starting in September lasting for 10 months. We are looking for volunteers with teaching experience or knowledge in the field of teaching in languages and they should be 22+.

International AIDS Conference, Mexico, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-09 06:28

On behalf of the Network of Asia Pacific Youth we are delighted to announce that, World AIDS Campaign and the Mexico Youth Force ( Part of the world AIDS Conference 2008) introducing the Youth Partnership Initiative. The YPI will pair youth leaders with established leaders of a wide-range of constituencies, to establish a two-way learning experience as well as build sustainable partnerships.

Seminar on development and implementation of cooperative and innovative projects, Turkey, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-18 07:14

The overall aims of this particular training are to enhance youth participation at local, national and regional level through facilitating the development and implementation of cooperative and innovative projects reflect upon the roles, responsibilities and values of the different actors (NGO, civil servants, local authorities, international institutions) in promoting and developing youth participation.

Margaret Mead Film and Video Festival, New York, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-23 07:05

The Margaret Mead Film & Video Festival is the longest-running showcase for international documentaries in the United States, encompassing a broad spectrum of work, from indigenous community media to experimental nonfiction.

YAC Online Course on Sustainable Development, May-August, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-15 07:29

You are invited to apply for this year's free online course on Sustainable Development, offered by Youth Action for Change. If you want to make an active contribution to regaining the balance between humankind and Mother Earth, you are the right person for this course. The course lasts for four months, from May to August 2008 and includes both working online and offline, by yourself and with international and local partners.

Jump into Action, Albania, 16-23 January, 2009 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-17 07:47

To enable youth workers to improve their knowledge, competencies and skills in project writing and project management in order to develop and realize projects within the framework of the Youth in Action programme.

To Deal With the Difference, Azinheira dos Barros, Portugal, 1-10 September, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-10 06:57

To Deal With the Differenceis a youth exchange that brings together youngsters andtrainers from different Programme Countries, providing participants a chance to discuss and confront their own idea of Difference, to understand how respecting other cultures is important to social inclusion in nowadays, learning about each other's cultures and to experience a deep meaning of tolerance.

NISA Summer Session - Crisis Management, Baku, Azerbaijan, 16-21 June, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-05-13 07:14

The aim of the session,co-organize d by the NISA, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan and NATO Public Diplomacy Division is to bring the youth together from NATO,Partner and outreach countries, promoting Euro-Atlantic values, consolidating co-operation between the young people at the international level and actively involving the youth in this process.This summer session will be dedicated to "Crisis Management".

Less Water More Life, Turkey, 21-26 April, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-10 06:58

The main aim of this project is to establish new contacts between youth organisations. We will share our knowledge and experiences so that after discussing variuos issues during the seminar we could prepare very interesting projects together, such as a Action 1 youth exchange on one of the topics important and interesting for both sides. Additionally we want to do something new about global issues. Drughtness will be one of the main problem in the near future. Saving water and renewable energy sources will become more populer aspects.

European grant – proposal of partnership — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-10 07:00

GHRD is an international human rights organization with the objective of promoting human rights and human rights education in those areas where severe violations have victimized large populations. If you desire, you can learn more about us on our website: www.ghrd.org

Achieving integrated Multicultural Society through Youth Work, Qakh, Azerbaijan, 15-21 May, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-15 07:33

Overall Aim of the exchange is to provide comfortable atmosphere among participants where they can explore integration processes; become aware of national minorities & explore tools to deal with their integration positively.

Draw the attention of people to the homeless, Cappadacia, Turkey, 09-14 October, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-11 06:23

The aim of the “Manevi Evlat” is to draw the attention of people to the homeless people who need to be protected. Our target group is the old who are accommodated in dormitories with no families and have adaptation problems to social life. We will try to help them who are faced with ignorance by the society that they breathe the same atmosphere.

Confronting Energy and Climate Change Policies, Ljubljana, Slovenia, 26-30 May, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-23 07:02

This is the topic of the conference that will take place in Ljubljana, Slovenia from 26th to 30th May 2008. It is going to be a great possibility to discuss recent energy and climate change issues, to get to know students and professionals from the same field of interest and of course to get to know Ljubljana, the beautiful capital of Slovenia. The conference will include lectures, working group presentations, individual paper presentations, case study, a roundtable and a short video competition. To get more information about the topics that will be discussed.

Meet and discover others cultures with FREE YOU, France, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-11 06:27

The aim is to give the possibility to young people to meet and discover others cultures by: encouraging and developing exchanges promoting European projects for youths supporting and advising youths with their projects.

5th Education and Science Olympics project competition, Turkey, 29-31 May, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-11 06:42

All primary and high schools, private and state, national and international can apply for the 5th Education and Science Olympics project competition. The students can apply for the competition with more than one project , most two students and a consultant teacher can work on each Project. Projects may include Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computing and Social Science, Mathematics, at primary and high schools level.

Seminar to establish new contacts between youth organisations, Denizli, Turkey, 20-27 April, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-11 06:28

The main aim of this project is to establish new contacts between youth organisations. We will share our knowledge and experiences so that after discussing variuos issues during the seminar we could prepare very interesting projects together, such as a Action 1 youth exchange on one of the topics important and interesting for both sides. Additionally we want to do something new about global issues. Drughtness will be one of the main problem in the near future. Saving water and renewable energy sources will become more populer aspects. We will discuss new opportunities of the "Youth programme", think about new forms of projects and co-operation, etc

Musical-theatre project for teens, Berlin, Germany, 20-30 October, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-14 06:32

Looking for partner who wants join a musical-theatre project for teens from age 15-18. Project: A musicalthatercreation in Berlin. Theme is: The Golden twenties cabaret in Berlin. Non-Professional Teens who want to be singers, musicans, dancers ore stage crew.

Physical disabled people, Erzurum, Turkey, 7–14 October, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-14 06:39

We plan to get these aims:inter-culturel interaction, contributing peace for world and international dialogue,to bring the disabled people to life and to provide good life style as other people.because we are same; ,introducing historical,geographic values.At the same time,we will have a chance to learn the cultures of the guest young in the same way.By the Project the participants will help the participants to understand today beter.The Project will help the participant to be integrated and to develop new multi culturel project.

Seminar to share EVS knowledge and experience, Denizli, Turkey, 21-25 April, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-14 06:36

The main aim of this project is to establish new contacts between youth organisations. We will share our knowledge and experiences so that after discussing variuos issues during the seminar we could prepare very interesting projects together, such as a Action 1 youth exchange on one of the topics important and interesting for both sides. Additionally we want to do something new about global issues. Drughtness will be one of the main problem in the near future. Saving water and renewable energy sources will become more populer aspects. We will discuss new opportunities of the "Youth programme", think about new forms of projects and co-operation, etc.

Populism and intolerance in contemporary societies, Poland, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-14 06:37

This time we join forces with Wielkopolskie Stowarzyszenie na Rzecz Rozwoju bszarÃw Wiejskich in BiaÅÄÅyce touches upon the impact of populism and intolerance in contemporary societies as they operate in a country with a recent experience of stereotypical and demagogic movements much criticised in the European context. This is an event for people who like to participate in an open debate with others from different backgrounds!

Istanbul Welcomes You For A Journey Among Civilizations, Turkey, June 19-26, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-14 06:37

Istanbul Welcomes You For A Journey Among Civilizations! An organization for a great project about Istanbul - 2010 European Capital of Culture -will be held between June 19 -26, 2008. The organization team is from BOGAZICI UNIVERSITY. The organization is supported by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality. Participants are free of charge other than the £50 attendance fee.

12th Annual California Herdeljezi Festival, USA, 2-3 May, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-14 06:37

HERDELJEZI is a traditional Romani (Gypsy) neighborhood celebration announcing the end of the cold indoor season and the beginning of the warmer season of movement and outdoor life. Survival from the winter and the seasonal renewal of life is celebrated at Herdeljezi through the sharing of music, dance, food and community.

Budgetary Process: Including from a Gender Perspective, 1 May-13 June, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-18 07:23

We are pleased to announce our new specialized online Certificate course in “Budgetary Process: Including from a Gender Perspective” to be held from 1st May 2008 to 13th June 2008. Please help circulate this announcement. The course was developed to strengthen the capacity of legislator's, civil society actors to effectively participate in budgetary process. It will equally seek to advance institutional capacity of agencies involved in budgeting to make a positive impact on the budget, and to equip them, with the necessary tools to examine the budget from a gender perspective.

Child Protection, Monitoring and Rehabilitation, 18-30 August, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-05-22 07:58

The overall objective of the UN-IPT Specialisation Course on "Child Protection, Monitoring and Rehabilitation" is to prepare experts in monitoring, advisory, and executive functions related to children in crisis areas. The course does not duplicate already on-going training efforts which mainstream the topic, but aims at the specialisation of experts who are already involved or would like to become specifically engaged in child protection, monitoring and rehabilitation in the framework of UN field missions. Therefore this course is organized in cooperation with UN agencies involved in child protection.

Summer School in Cinema and Human Rights, Venice, Italy, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-14 06:38

In collaboration with the Venice Film Festival we yearly organize our Summer School in Cinema and Human Rights, open to participants from all over the world. The school aims to involve 25 individuals, some of whom will be able to receive a limited or complete tuition waiver thanks to the support received from the EU and other sponsors.

A Journey Among Civilizations, Istanbul, Turkey, 19 -26 June, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-15 07:23

An organization for a great project about Istanbul - 2010 European Capital of Culture -will be held between June 19 -26, 2008. The organization team is from BOGAZICI UNIVERSITY. The organization is supported by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality. Participants are free of charge other than the £50 attendance fee.

Bridges of cultures, May, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-15 07:22

To allow the participants, who are active in the field of youth work and non-formal education, to use, in a competent way, a wide diversity of working methods that promote intercultural learning in the framework of their daily activities in multicultural settings.

Young journalists and activists make their voices heard, Romania, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-15 07:22

In partnership with Youth Action for Change, Vita Europe has launched a channel for Youth Activism where you will find third sector news tailored to a young audience and interviews with young European third sector protagonists. This is an opportunity for young journalists and young activists to make their voices heard. Do you want to join this amazing new team?

Human Rights, UK, 16-20 June, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-15 07:21

The aim of the 2008 Summer School is to equip participants with knowledge, skills and insight regarding, inter alia: The procedures of different human rights treaty bodies; Examples of good and promising practice in reporting by State Parties; The role of national human rights institutions;Effective follow-up to concluding observations of treaty bodies; Effective NGO participation in the reporting process.

International Relations Online at the Freie Universitaet, Berlin, Germany, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-15 07:19

Freie Universität Berlin, a German university which has recently been awarded the title "university of excellence" by the German government. Helps you to gain in-depth knowledge of IR theories and topics, and enables you to acquire relevant academic and applied research skills in these areas. Provides the ideal opportunity to remain working, while at the same time enhancing career perspectives in the global workplace.

International School of Ukrainian Studies, Ukraine, July 26–August 10, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-05-20 07:36

Charming and ancient city of Lviv (West of Ukraine) is proud to invite guests! Welcome to the 5th edition of the International School of Ukrainian Studies! If you have never been to Ukraine or want to come once again, if you wish to discover ancient European country and its culture as well as to make several exciting trips including climbing the Ukrainian mountains and visiting famous castles you are more than welcomed to apply!

Summer School: European integration: a model of development, Brussels, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-15 07:17

The Solvay Business School is very pleased to invite you to its annual Solvay European Summer School. This year's edition will focus on: “European integration: a model of development?”. Next to the academic activities, a panel of social activities, cultural visits, and networking opportunities will make you tie new friendships and discover all what Brussels has to offer.

Escanda International Collective Gathering, North of Spain, 4-9 September, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-15 07:20

Escanda is an international collective. A space for the interaction and the cooperation between groups of people, networks and movements. Escanda is a space for practicing and experimenting how to live together, without exchange relations and with horizontal structures. The common thread is non-hierarchical, anti-capitalist grassroots movements, with an emphasis on the environment. We are working towards the ecological and egalitarian production of the food and energy we consume. However, this is not a rejection of the modern technology that our collective human knowledge has produced. We enjoy our cinema and sound systems as well as our home produced cider!

5th Romanian Conference at Columbia University, April 20, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-15 07:15

As you might recall, we are approaching the fifth edition of the Romanian Conference - "Romania - The Long Road Back" - scheduled to take place at Columbia University on April 20, 2008. we are happy to announce you that McKinsey & Co accepted to join the conference as speaker. The firm has recently opened an office in Romania and offers opportunities to people with exceptional ability and track record of accomplishments. The presentation will deliver insights on how to get a steep professional development in the vibrant Romanian market.

All differents for equal opportunities, Rio Maior, Portugal, 13-17 September, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-21 07:07

OS QUATRO CANTOS DO CISNE from PORTUGAL are preparing and developing an Aplication form to perform a Building Partnership Activity for Cooperation under YOUTH IN ACTION PROGRAMME eU, EEC and EUROMED (June Deadline), to develop project ideas, share good practices,... and ProvIde EquAL OpPoRtuniTies for SucessFull FuturEs;)... and mostly because we believe that the cooperation, the aims and goals for partnerships must be clear from the beginning;)

The man who make laugh the world, Turkey, 26 September – 2 October 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-16 06:51

We are looking for partners with this humour project.We ll share our humour concept and the popular Turkish heads..Also we want to learn your humour characters and create new humour concepts. If you want to join us and our project please send us part 3 by fax .But please send seal and signature.

Serbia inside out, Serbia, 10-24 July, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-16 06:51

You are invited for 15 days and nights of absolutely awesome constant partying time! Visit the Serbia this summer and see it for yourself why is it indeed called the heart of Europe. A place where cultures, languages, traditions of east and west meet and where there are no barriers. Experience 15 days with 30 international students experience the inexperienced! This event will change your life!

Inter-Religious Dialogue, Sheki, Azerbaijan, 19-24 May, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-16 06:52

We are very proud of inviting you to participate in the Training Course on Inter-Religious Dialogue and Understanding on 19-24 May, 2008 in Sheki, Azerbaijan. I do encourage all motivated people to join this initiative and actively contribute to the idea of the event -DIALOGUE- which is a permanent need of us!:)

Model European Union, Strasbourg, France, 25-31 May, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-18 07:23

Join Model European Union 2008 which is expected to be the most challenging simulation of the European Union (EU) that one has ever experienced. This large scale conference that will bring together 150 young Europeans in the European Parliament – Strasbourg, France. During the last week of May, you will have the outstanding opportunity to practically get familiar with the EU at the centre of European politics.

Diploma in Disaster Management, Nairobi, Kenya, 09 May 2008 - 08 May 2009 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-16 06:53

This program is designed to provide participants with the fundamental principles, theories and practice of disaster management. The participants will be required to apply the principles, theories and techniques covered in the program to real life situations. The principal aim of this course is to train participants in various issues relating to disaster management. Special emphasis is placed on the specific disaster profile of each country and issues relating to vulnerability and risk assessment, prevention, mitigation, preparedness, rehabilitation and reconstruction and relevant legislation.

Yugoslavia conference at Goldsmiths College, London, UK, 9 May, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-16 06:53

To mark the 90th anniversary of the creation of Yugoslavia, this conference brings together leading scholars in the field (for the first time at Goldsmiths). All papers are based on their latest research and offer fresh perspectives on the origins, evolution, and the violent disintegration of former Yugoslavia.

Strengthening the Response to HIV and AIDS in the Workplace, Nairobi, Kenya, 05 June - 05 September 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-16 06:53

It is felt that whilst HR/Personnel Managers are critical in the effective implementation of the HIV and AIDS Workplace response, inadequate effort has been put in place to strengthen their skills in dealing with the complex issue that is the pandemic. In most cases, HR Managers find themselves confronted with expectations that they are not adequately equipped to address. This Workshop aims at building the capacity of HR Managers to design, implement, and review HIV and AIDS Workplace Responses.

Mainstreaming HIV and AIDS Into Conflict, Post-Conflict and Emergency Contexts, Nairobi, Kenya, 23-27 July, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-16 06:53

Whilst many organizations have made attempts to respond to the pandemic, the reality of emergencies is that HIV and AIDS and its implications are rarely prioritized by those responding. This workshop provides an opportunity for participants to strengthen their knowledge and skills in designing, implementing, monitoring an evaluating HIV and AIDS responses in conflict, post-conflict and emergency situations.

An International Capacity Building Workshop, Lusaka, Zambia, 21-25 April, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-16 06:54

Many organizations are struggling to respond to HIV and AIDS in the Workplace. This course aims at providing practical knowledge and skills for participants in order to strengthen the response to HIV and AIDS in the Workplace. We will explore cutting edge approaches to designing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating workplace responses to the pandemic, including the design of policies, development of appropriate and tested methods of implementation, and the development of M&E systems.

Culinary Technology Research Studentship, Brighton, United Kingdom, 1 October 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-22 06:03

Placed within the School of Service Management, the Advanced Culinary Technology Research Centre (ACTRC) specialises in the application of food science principles to culinary practices with particular emphasis on innovative solutions for large scale facilities such as banqueting, convention centres, stadiums, casinos, airlines, hotel and restaurant chains, institutional and contract caterers. ACTRC is the only institution in Europe to offer a competitive edge in the area, with research students benefiting from the use of the new Culinary Arts Studio, a state-of-the-art commercial kitchen with specially equipped laboratory. The main supervisor is Dr. Svetlana Rodgers, Professor in Food, Hospitality and Culinary Arts.

International Humanitarian Law, University of Pretoria, South Africa, 10-21 November 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-06-18 06:00

This course, jointly presented by the Centre for Human Rights and the Regional Delegation of the International Committee for the Red Cross for Southern Africa and the Indian Ocean, deals with principles of humanitarian law essential to good governance.

The Mobility Programme, EU, 2008 - 2009 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-05-07 07:37

This experimental programme of artistic mobility accompanies and promotes the quality of endeavour of a young generation of artists, by highlighting the exemplary character of the inter-cultural dialogue that it initiates. It offers residencies for innovative artistic proposals, by privileging combinations between different fields of expression and activity, and enables the artists to produce projects that are inventive, solicit inter-activity, and witness the importance of the human, social and economic contexts in the works of this emerging generation.

Interdisciplinary Ph.D. workshop: Perspectives on Un- Employment, Nuremberg, Germany, 5-6 September 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-22 06:03

The interdisciplinary Ph.D. workshop is intended to bring together Ph.D. students from different countries working on topics related to different perspectives on employment research. The workshop will provide an opportunity for young researchers to present and to discuss their research in a constructive and international atmosphere. Besides other young researchers experienced researchers will attend the workshop to provide feedback and advice to the participants. Papers to be presented may source from different disciplines. The focus of the workshop will be on empirical work from the following fields of employment research: Institutions and labour market policies; Skills and qualification; Migration

Anthropology, Ethnography and Comparative Folklore of the Balkans, 27 July - 9 September 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-05-07 07:32

The Department of History and Archaeology at the University of Ioannina organises in collaboration with the "Border Crossings" network of academics and the Municipality of Konitsa, the 3rd "Summer School in Anthropology, Ethnography and Comparative Folklore of the Balkans" in the town of Konitsa.

Landscape Archaeology - V season 2008, University of Siena, Italy, 19 May - 16 August, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-22 06:04

The excavations are open to archaeological students and research workers at all levels, and to experienced excavators from within Italy and abroad. To take part in the excavation you will need to wear safety-boots (with reinforced toe-caps) and to arrange your own personal accident insurance (the work is not intrinsically dangerous but regulations require that this should be so).

Graduate Study Programme, Geneva, Switzerland, 7-25 July 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-17 07:45

The United Nations Information Service's Graduate Study Programme provides an opportunity for participants to deepen their understanding of the United Nations system through first-hand observation and study. The Graduate Study Programme is held at the United Nations Office at Geneva each year during the first three weeks of July.

Project and Programme Management & Project Management and Evaluation, 26 May - 06 June 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-17 07:39

MDF Indochina, an international development training and consulting company is pleased to announce it will be offering several of its popular training programmes in Bali in late May to early June this year. They include Project Management and Evaluation (5 days), Project and Programme Management (10 days), Organisational Assessment and Development (5 days) and Management Skills (5 days).

Food, Globalisation and Gender: Towards Healthy Eating and Well Being, Italy, 25 May - 06 July 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-17 07:38

Food is a basic need, but its place in health and culture is complex, multidimensional and constantly evolving, and also consistently associated with gender role differentiation. A gender perspective leads the participants from an analysis of the relationships between food and cultural identities to the impact of globalization on food systems and food security, both in the North and in the South of the world, through an exploration of modern initiatives to promote healthy eating & wellbeing.

Food Aid and Food Security in Humanitarian Settings, Rome, Italy, 14-25 July, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-17 07:41

This course will explore the dynamics of the use of food aid, the largest single component of humanitarian emergencies. The course will be held in and around Rome, Italy. Field visits will be conducted to the principal UN Agencies involved in food aid (such as the WFP and the FAO) as well as diplomatic missions that determine food aid policies.

Impact Assessment, London, United Kingdom, 07-09 May 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-17 07:37

With increased pressures on delivery and accountability, the need has never been greater for Civil Society and other development organisations to assess the long-term impact of their work. In three fruitful days you will explore the current state of the debate about impact assessment as well as reviewing current practice and methodologies. Learn to assess the effectiveness of your work.

OSCE's human rights chief urges governments to step up efforts to eradicate discrimination against Roma — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-17 07:34

On the occasion of International Roma Day on 8 April, the Director of the OSCE’s Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) called on governments and local authorities to step up efforts to eradicate discrimination of Roma and ensure their full participation in society.

Organisational Development, Oxford, United Kingdom, 23-27 June, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-17 07:36

This course is designed for those with some experience of organisational capacity building, and who wish to explore organisational development as a planned learning process aimed at improving organisational performance and self-awareness. The course will enable you to design and facilitate organisational change processes.

Armed Conflict, Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-17 07:36

This course offers an introduction to the law or armed conflict, or international humanitarian law, as it is known. It critically examines the role of law in armed conflict and demonstrates how law can guide the conduct of hostilities, mitigate the consequences of the use of armed force, and protect civilians in both international and non-international armed conflicts.

Diploma in Project Management, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-17 07:36

This program is designed to provide participants with the fundamental principles, theories and practice of international project management. This program prepares participants to work as project officers and managers within government, semi-government and private sectors in both local and international organizations. The program promotes sustainable development and focuses on enhancing the capacity to work effectively in a cross-cultural environment. It also provides participants with the knowledge, attitudes and practical skills necessary to manage the human, physical and financial resources commonly associated with project development. The participants will be required to apply the principles, theories and techniques covered in the program to real life organizations.

Diploma in Logistics Management, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-17 07:36

This program is designed to provide professional knowledge and skills to people working in a logistics environment. It is modeled on a competency-based approach which specifies precisely what a supervisor and manager should be able to do and how well it should be done. Typically participants for this program will hold middle management positions, such as, Distribution Manager, Production Planning/Materials Manager, Warehouse Manager, Transport Manager, and Inventory Manager. It is also recommended for people involved with: contributing to the establishment of logistics strategy; establishing activity plans to support logistics strategy; reviewing operational activities; allocating work to others; achieving specific results by using resources effectively; carrying out policy in a defined area of authority; controlling limited financial budgets and contributing to broader activities such as change in programs and recruitment

UNHCR and Google unveil new map programme for humanitarian operations — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-17 07:35

Representatives of Google and the UN refugee agency on 8 April unveiled a powerful new online mapping programme that provides an up-close and multifaceted view of some of the world's major displacement crises and the humanitarian efforts aimed at helping the victims.

Gaziantep's eating habits, Turkey, 11-18 october, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-18 07:08

The project will be performed in seven days. Gaziantep eating habits will be showed by us. we will search differences and similarities of Gaziantep's eating habits and foreign eating habits with the foreign participants. Then we will discuss about differences and similarities. we use yaygýn egitim metodu in our project. We hope that we will have new friends and this project will be base on other new projects in the future...

Greek NGO looking for highly motivated candidates, Greece, September 2008 - 2009 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-05-20 07:35

Just to give a gist of the project, the main goal of our organization is the psychosocial rehabilitation of the mentally challenged adults. The activities of our organization are of individual and group nature. These are self-care activities. We focus on social skill training. Our residents take part in community events and cultural activities. Our volunteers will take part in daily functioning activities of our residential unit that promote our residents' independent living and learning skills.

Intercultural dialogue and freedom of expression in the internet era, Austria, 23-26 June, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-18 07:07

Green Way in Tbilisi is taking a small group of young people to participate in this YIA 3.1 activity exploring intercultural dialogue and freedom of expression in the internet era. Unforunately one of our young people had to cancel due to exam commintments so we have one space for a boy aged 15-18 who can communicate in English and is available for the project.

Scholarship on Media, information and communications policy stream, Budapest, Hungry, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-05-28 07:49

We are contacting you on behalf of the Department of Public Policy at Central European University (CEU), Budapest. Please be informed that we are offering a scholarship for a Roma student in the 2008-2009 academic year, and have extended the deadline of applications. Students may opt for one or more of four streams of specialization: Decentralized governance stream; International public policy stream; Media, information and communications policy stream, and Higher education policy and management stream. The department offers the Deborah Harding scholarship for one Roma student in any stream in the 2008-2009 academic year.

Discrimination against minors with disabilities, 2008-2009 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-18 07:07

The overall objective of the project is to evaluate the impact of those different kind of violence and develop a common methodology of intervention, that may be used by teachers, parents of the victims and social operators in the communities for minors, in order to understand and prevent the phenomenon of violence against the minors with disability and treat the victims of such violence. Specific objectives: identification and evaluation of the different type of hidden discrimination; evaluation of the impact of the evident discrimination.

Second Summer School on the Chinese Economy, France, 30 June - 2 July 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-05-02 08:15

This Summer School is intended for PhD students. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss their own research project with leading researchers in their field. Doctoral students will present their work to the other summer school participants, with a senior economist acting as a discussant. Both doctoral students and senior researchers are expected to participate in every session.

Oxford Module at the American College of Thessalonik, Greece, 20 June - 20 July, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-18 07:07

The Oxford Module at the American College of Thessaloniki In a collaboration with St. Antony's College, Oxford University, the American College of Thessaloniki (ACT) will host the Oxford Module in Thessaloniki, Greece, June 20 to July 20, 2008. Scholars such as Dr.Kalypso Nikolaidou and Dr. Othon Anastasakis from the Southeast European Studies program at Oxford (SEESOX) of the European Studies Centre at St. Antony's College will join other Oxford and ACT faculty to teach 3 advanced seminars in European and Balkan affairs.

New ECRE report calls for replacement of the Dublin System — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-21 06:38

In a new policy paper entitled "Sharing Responsibility for Refugee Protection in Europe: Dublin Reconsidered", the European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE) highlights the inefficiencies, injustices and contradictions of the Dublin system, and calls for its urgent reform.

A guide for developing social action in Europe — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-04-21 06:38

The ‘Union nationale des centres communaux d’action sociale’ (UNCCAS) has published a guide for developing local social action in Europe.

Rely on yourself, Baku, Azerbaijan, 07-13 September 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-05-20 07:46

Bridge To Europe For Modern Youth (BEMY) and Muğla Üniversitesi Öğrenci Konseyi Başkanlığı are planning to host an international training course entitled “Rely on yourself”. It will take place in September 2008 in the capital of Azerbaijan , Baku. It will bring participants from both Programme Countries and those in EECA countries to get the knowledge about our social, political, economical responsibilities and to discuss how it can influence on cooperation between the East and West.. This training course will make faith in youself…

Fututre Partnership Through Dialogue, Denizli, Turkey, 7-12 December, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-05-12 06:13

Projects aims: Promoting inter-cultural dialogue, introducing values, gaining European awareness and destroying prejudices about cultural and religious differences, establishing project partnership, contributing peace at world. As a local NGO, we would like to play a growing role to develop dialogue internationally. So we believe that this project is the first step to promote intercultural dialogue and new partnerships.

Training course about effective work with young people, Lithuania, 12–19 October, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-05-14 07:04

We are looking for partners for TC "Effect" in Lithuania. "Effect" is a training course about effective work with young people in international level in the frame of Youth in Action programme Action 4.3.

Space Studio, Canakkale, Turkey, 20-26 September 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-05-09 06:32

We invite young people from all around Europe who are interested in astronomy. You do not need have experience in the field but we expect participants who have high motivation to learn about space.

Do You Want to be a Citizen of Rightless City, Ankara, Turkey, 18-24 June, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-05-13 07:15

To raise awareness about human rights and its violations: To make people to put this topic on the agenda. To work together with youngsters who have different places and background. To raise motivation of participants about social working and Human right issue with perceptible outcomes. To include local people to our activities during the Tog ATAK period. To improve communication between youngsters and organizations.

Summer camp in Tunisia, Tunis, Sousse, Monastir, Tunisia, 18-25 July, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-05-09 06:30

Dear friends ; AJMEC Association in Tunisia (Sousse) propose to all of you; “ Summer camp in Tunisia". Excursion to the Desert “Sahara” 3 days visit of Coliseum Roman of Eljem.

Youth Bridge to Europe via Intercultural Learning, Baku, Azerbaijan, 19-25 June, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-05-09 06:42

Description of the International Training Course “Youth Bridge to Europe via Intercultural Learning” The Training Course will take place in Baku, Azerbaijan and include workshops and simulations giving the participants opportunities to work with concrete themes in the area of youth projects and European youth policy in order to promote intercultural awareness, create mutual understanding and confidence for different living conditions in different areas of Europe.

Film and video seminaries, Germany, 26-23, August, 2008 — by Ricardo Alves — last modified 2008-05-09 06:29

We are preparing a row of film/video seminaries for 26th July- 23rd August '08 Anybody who is interested to learn together something about videomaking is invited to apply to my email danielvincent (at)gmx.de. The seminary is a cooperational project with the blueshoestheft-short film project (www.blueshoestheft.org)