"Bridging the age gap: working together to develop rural communities"
15-22 April 2012
European Youth Centre Budapest, Hungary
The event aims to promote intergenerational solidarity in rural youth work as part of the 2012 European Year of Intergenerational Solidarity. By working together across generations we can more effectively support sustainable rural communities and create a better future for rural young people.
“Bridging the age gap” aims to promote the social inclusion of rural young people through cross-generational projects. Participants will gain practical skills in project management as well as confidence to act as youth actors in their local communities.
Aims:
- To promote intergenerational solidarity in rural youth work
- To promote the social inclusion of young people through cross-generational projects
Objectives:
- To learn about European policies and developments in the promotion of intergenerational solidarity
- To exchange good practices on cross-generational project management
- To provide practical skills in developing and managing cross-generational projects
- To support participants in building confidence as youth actors and assisting self-development of personal competencies
- To develop new cross-generational projects on the local, national, regional and European level
- To develop a series of e-tools which can be used by participants and other young people in their home organisations
The study session will use a variety of methods to achieve its aims. This will include small and large group discussions, plenary sessions, simulation games and role-plays, workshops, individual reflection, individual and group presentations and much more…
Intercultural learning, peer to peer learning, experience exchange will be the basis for the learning process.
The programme will have 3 key parts:
1. Information-sharing on intergenerational solidarity
- what's happening on the European level?
- what's happening on the local level? Sharing best practices between our organisations.
2. Developing cross-generational projects
- developing new projects and new skills – participants will divide into different groups and develop their own project ideas through a series of workshops on project management (covering projectconceptualisation, needs analysis, aims and objectives, preparation, fundraising and financial management, implementation, evaluation and follow-up)
- discussing special issues related to managing cross-generational projects – checking the needs and perspectives of different age groups and how these issues might impact on project management
3. Summary & evaluation
- Presentation of final project ideas
- Project action planning
- Personal development plans
- Designing a workshop for your home organisation
The final programme will be sent to selected participants with the acceptance letter.
Deadline for applications: 15 February 2012
Applications and enquiries: seminar(at)ruralyoutheurope.com Last Updated (Tuesday, 10 January 2012 10:38)
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Theme: Youth leadership in rural communities
4-11 August 2012
Żerków, Poland
The Rally will be hosted by the Organisation for the Development of Rural Areas in Poland (WsnRRoW) in the resort town of Żerków, in the western part of Poland. The theme will be youth leadership in rural communities, particularly the challenges faced by youth leaders and the needs of rural communities. The Rally will focus on leadership development and the practical leadership skills needed by today’s young people.
For more information, contact rally(at)ruralyoutheurope.com.
Last Updated (Wednesday, 21 September 2011 16:43)
Theme: Environmental protection in rural communities
3-10 November 2012
Gersau, Switzerland
Swiss Rural Youth (SLJV) are hosting the seminar in the lovely town of Gersau, on the shores of Lake Lucerne. The theme will be environmental protection in rural communities.
For more information, contact seminar(at)ruralyoutheurope.com.
Last Updated (Thursday, 22 December 2011 12:56)
"Europe under construction: what is the future of youth employment?"
5-10 March 2012
Jäneda, Estonia
Youth Employment Action project evaluation
Rural Youth Europe will evaluate the Youth Employment Action (YEA) project in Jäneda, Estonia from 5-10 March 2012. The event is named "Europe under construction: what is the future of youth employment?" and it will evaluate activities organised between 2010-2012 as well as plan future projects on the local, national, regional and international levels.
The event is open only to participants who have participated in one of the 5 events held as part of the project:
- Rally 2010, “DIY in the countryside: think global, act local, be vocal!”, Halmstad, Sweden, 31 July – 7 August 2010
- Autumn Seminar 2010, “Make it work! A training to improve the job skills of rural young people”, Ayr, Scotland, 11-18 September 2010
- Spring Seminar 2011, “Spice Up Your Potential!”, European Youth Centre Strasbourg, France, 27 March – 3 April 2011
- “Spice Up Your Community!”, Mollina, Spain, 18-25 September 2011
- Autumn Seminar 2011, “Volunteering makes your CV smile!”, Plettenberg, Germany, 29 October – 5 November 2011
The event aims are:
- To evaluate the outcomes of the Youth Employment Action project in 2010-12
- To ensure effective follow-up of all activities
- To plan the future development and strengthen long-term sustainability
- To develop the Best Practices in Youth Employment publication
There is no participation fee and 100% travel reimbursement for eligible participants.
The deadline for applications is 16 January 2012.
Applications and enquiries: seminar(at)ruralyoutheurope.com
Last Updated (Wednesday, 21 December 2011 16:11)
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