EYCE summer event: "Facing the Economic Crisis - role and possibilities of youth organisations"
Deadline of Application is 1st July 2010.
"To equip the youth organisations with necessary knowledge and skills for addressing the economic injustice, raising awareness of poverty and inclusion, as well as raise their capacity in practical youthwork in these areas" is the main aim of EYCE's upcoming training for ecumenical trainers in field of economic justice. It will take place from 1st to 8th of August 2010 in Klaipeda, Lithuania. Learn about the details and apply now!
Background
In February 2005 Nelson Mandela called upon the world leaders to make poverty history. He mentioned that poverty can be seen as a prison and that it is time to set the imprisoned free. This moving speech and the "Make Poverty History" campaign inspired EYCE and its Steering Committee on Economic Justice to conduct a training course on economic justice and social inclusion of youth with fewer opportunities. The training course "Make Poverty History! - Promoting Economic Justice and Social Inclusion" took place in May 2006 in Bankya, Bulgaria and focused on equipping youth leaders skills needed in order to promote economic justice in particular for unemployed youth and to work for social and economic inclusion of ethnic or cultural minorities.
During the 37th EYCE General Meeting, which took place in May 2009 in Kekava, Latvia, EYCE member organisations raised concerns on these issues again and decided that another thematic training course, concerning poverty and economic justice, shall be implemented.
The Member organisations of EYCE raised concerns, that today, when almost five years have passed since the make Poverty History campaign, and most of the European countries have experienced period of economic wealth, many of the European Counties, and in particular Eastern European countries, are experiencing economic downturn, growing unemployment and people living below the line of poverty, also the gap between the socio-economic classes is increasing.
An alarming number of young people is affected by these circumstances, mainly those coming from disadvantaged social or economic background, and many times from cultural or ethnic minority background, being practically illiterate, unmotivated and with quite few future perspectives. In many cases it is the youth organisations, who are in a position to approach these young people and bring the change.
However, in many cases, the capacities of the youth organisations are not proportional to their willingness to contribute to economic justice, inclusion and future perspectives of young people. Therefore EYCE has made a decision to implement a project, which will focus on poverty and economic justice, in the same time providing the youth organisations with concrete tools and knowledge, how they could raise their capacity in financially difficult time, such as basic skills in financial management, fund-raising and application writing.
Aims
* to analyse the current economic situation and issues of social exclusion and economic injustice in particular taking into consideration the European context;
* to explore the role, status and rights of young people and youth organisations in the underlying patterns of economic situation and to identify the obstacles young people face to achieve or maintain a sufficient living standard;
* to explore the role of church and theological approach towards poverty and economic justice;
* to review the corporate justice, ethical records of the companies and fair rules of trade and labour, as well as explore the impact of youth organisations in this field;
* to provide youth organisations with practical training in project development and management and to help the participants to develop concrete projects matching the social realities in their countries and raising awareness on issues of poverty and economic justice;
* to empower youth leaders to make a difference and work towards economic justice and social inclusion.
Profile of participants
The target group for this event are young people (18 to 30 years of age) and youth leaders from various backgrounds, who have interest and minimum experience in the field of economic justice. They should be willing to commit themselves to an open and respectful dialogue. They should also be able to actively contribute to the programme of the training course and have the capacity to act as multipliers on issues of youth participation in their respective countries. We aim at a good age, gender, denominational and regional balance.
You, guys can APPLY NOW! Please visit and download here:
* Letter of Invitation
* Draft Timetable
* Application Form
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
EYCE Summer Event : "Facing the Economic Crisis - Role and Possibilitites of Youth Organisations"
Friday, June 18, 2010
Youth Care About The Earth 2010
Youth Care About The Earth is one of real effort of youth care to the earth manifestation, being concerned with the earth is not only manifested through caring for the environment, but there are some aspects which are realized through several activities that show concern for the youth to the earth, among others through social activities, cultural, education and youth activities. There are still a lot of our young generation that less care about the earth.
This event was held on the cooperation between BEM STISIPOL Raja Haji ( Student Executive Board of Raja Haji Social and Political Science School ) and BEM STT Indonesia ( Student Executive Board of Indonesia Technology School). This activity is as a form of student organization cohesiveness of both parties, especially those organizations. This cooperation is expected to strengthen further ties among students.
Besides that, these activities as a proof that the concerns of students to successful local development, promote tourism and local culture to the national and international. Riau Island Province is rich of culture and look to a very strategic geographic location directly borders with neighboring countries namely Malaysia and Singapore, this is an advantage for the Riau Island Province.
The activity that organized for the first time is expected to become an annual agenda. Where is a good addition to strengthening the friendly relations among the campus, inter-province and international, so the youths take part in the success of World Peace.
FORM OF ACTIVITY:
Home Stay which the participants stay at home of foster family who are in Penyengat Island, the goal is to have inner attachment among the participants who come from local youth, national youth and international youth with their foster parents.
Go Green is the tree planting activities undertaken by all participants along with their foster parents, the goal is to form youth awareness on the environment.
Culture Night is an activity to show the cultural of each participant, the goal is to introduce and preserve the culture, other than that this activity is a form of cultural awareness of youth who care about the earth.
Dialogue which themed “Youth In The World Care About The Earth, Culture, Social Altruism Through Education” is a dialogue between Youth, where the purpose of this activity is to form of concern youth efforts towards the earth and its contents.
Institutional Visit in this case, visits the Museum of Sultan Badrul Alamsyah.
The activity was conducted during 2 (two) days from June 12th to 13th at Tanjungpinang City and Penyengat Island, Riau Island Province Indonesia.
I have been from there, see the power of youths can make a changes to our environmental. We can build a team, local team, national team, even an international team to bring peace and health to our earth. I do really hope, we can care about our earth and keep it carefully with full of love.
Miss you guys, who attended this activity too! Looking forward to see the result of what we have done so far! God bless!
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
International Youth Forum Seliger - Russia 2010
Hey guys..! Whats up?
Hey, I have an information for all of you, who want to be a good global-minded leader. It is called "International Youth Forum Seliger 2010". It will be held on 1-8 July 2010 in Lake Seliger, RUSSIA FEDERATION. This is a youth camp and of course it will be an unforgettable gorgeous experience. Seliger 2010 is an international project aimed at uniting the world leaders of tomorrow. 3 000 exceptional individuals will come together to build an international network. Participants will find a high-tech collaborative environment, opportunities to learn from leading politicians, academics, and business leaders, and a unique chance to meet and work with people from all over the globe, who are ambitious, intelligent, and enterprising.
What you need to come there as a PARTICIPANT?
Okay, it is an easy way, as I have been accepted as one of the participants. Just come to http://www.seliger2010.com and Click Menu "How To Apply", then you will find out the information you need and you will be one step next to be a part of this great moment. Please apply ASAP (as Soon As Possible) you can.
The forum will give you nice experience. You do not need to pay your accommodation fee, includes domestic transports in Russia, foods, lodgings. But, you have to pay your own TRAVEL COST to come and back to/from RUSSIA. Oh ya when you are going to apply this, you must have a passport, and you need to scan your passport and upload it there.
Oh ya, could you help me...? Once you ask in the application form "Where do you hear about the SELIGER 2010", please answer with this one : Name : EKO SIPRAPUA SIJABAT, Passport No. : U567436.
Thank guys, Looking forward to see you, all of you, in RUSSIA...!
Best Luck..!
Warmest Regards :)
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