Cooperation and Development Network Eastern Europe is announcing a call for participants of the Summer Camp 2013. The topic of the project is "Regenerate Europe! Youth Activism, Political Participation & Direct Democracy", and it will take place from 10th to 16th August in Croatia. So far, it is financially supported by the European Youth Foundation of the Council of Europe, Heinrich Böll Foundation Croatia and Green Forum, Sweden. The call is open for applicants from any Council of Europe member state, Belarus or Kosovo.
The DEADLINE for submitting applications to
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is Friday 14th June 2013 at midnight (CET). A more detailed call, including a summary of the topics and aims of the project can be downloaded on the project page, together with the application form.
Cooperation and Development Network Eastern Europe is announcing a call for members of the international preparatory team of the Summer Camp 2013. The topic of the project is "Regenerate Europe! Youth Activism, Political Participation & Direct Democracy", and it will take place from 10th to 16th August in Croatia. So far, it is financially supported by the European Youth Foundation of the Council of Europe, Heinrich Böll Foundation Croatia and Green Forum, Sweden. The call is open for applicants from any Council of Europe member state or Belarus.
The DEADLINE for submitting applications to
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is Friday 24th May 2013 at midnight (CET). A more detailed call, including a summary of the topics and aims of the project can be downloaded on the project page, together with the application form.
The call for participants has been launched. Deadline for applications is 14th June. Please see the call for participants (below) for more information.
25th April 2013
The call for members of the international preparatory team has been launched. Deadline for applications is 24th May. A more detailed call, including a summary of the topics and aims of the project can downloaded below, together with the application form.
Project summary
Details
Time and location: 10th to 16th August 2013, Croatia
Duration: 6 working days
Working language: English
Number of participants: 80 in total
Age: 15-30
Main themes
1. Empower young people as pioneers of active citizenship
Explore concepts of youth participation, activism and social change
Discuss and compare conditions of youth participation in different societies
Learn about European, national and regional legislative frames for inclusive participation. Explore political and civic education in school systems
2. Enhance direct democracy in all levels of society
Learn about positive methods and practices of direct democracy in environmental, social, cultural and economical decision-making
Examine direct democracy tools and preconditions for successful application in existing political systems
Share best practices and explore models of youth organization (self-managed communities, student democracy)
Develop tools inspired by direct democracy for promoting fundamental rights, youth participation, gender equality, social inclusion and ecology in our societies
3. Advance participation of youth in political processes
Explore decision-making procedures from micro to macro level and mark entering points for participation
Analyze theories of democratic governance and reflect on current democratic practices detecting pros and cons of each. Discuss new initiatives of e-democracy
Critically examine notions of representative democracy and challenge existing electoral systems. Learn about the initiative for transnational electoral lists at European elections as a way to raise level of citizen's involvement in decision making
Methodology
Program will be based on principles of non-formal and intercultural learning. We strive for active, inclusive and direct communication and transfer of knowledge. Sessions will be balanced between theoretical inputs, workshops, role-plays, debates, discussions, reflection and other interactive methods focusing on following issues:
Development of democracy and the idea of direct democracy
Methods of direct democracy - theories of concensus, concept of plenum
Social justice, gender equality and non-violence in the frames of democracy
Practices of direct democracy in the political sphere (European Citizens' Initiative, referenda), institutions (schools, workplaces) and local communities (participatory budgets)
We will use as many practical examples and gather speakers who can transfer their personal experience and speak critically about their initiatives. We will develop substantial and stimulating theoretical and practical guidelines as follow-up.
This project is supported by the European Youth Foundation of the Council of Europe, Heinrich Böll Foundation Croatia and Green Forum Sweden
Call for project ideas - First half of 2014
Call for project ideas - First half of 2014
CDN is announcing a call for projects ideas for an educational event due to take place in the Russian Federation, Ukraine, Moldova or Belarus between January 2014 and June 2014.
The topic of the event has to be in line with CDN Political Platform and support cooperation and development of work of and for young people in Eastern Europe.
Any organization, network, association or individual can reply to this call with an idea. Priority for the host organization of the event will be given to organisations associated with CDN or the , however we are as well open for new partnerships and cooperation with other organisations.
Please find below a detailed call as well as the application form. Deadline for submitting applications is Friday 22nd February 2013.
Cooperation and Development Network Eastern Europe is announcing a call for participants of a seminar entitled "Youth And The City - Direct Democracy On Spot". The project will take place from 28th April to 5th May 2013 in Azerbaijan. So far, it is financially supported by the European Youth Foundation of the Council of Europe and Green Forum, Sweden. The call is open for applicants from any Council of Europe member state, Belarus or Kazakhstan.
The DEADLINE for submitting applications to
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is Friday 1st March 2013 at midnight (CET). A more detailed call, including a summary of the topics and aims of the project can be downloaded on the project page, together with the application form.
The call for participants has been launched. Deadline for applications is 1st March 2013. A more detailed call, including a summary of the topics and aims of the project can downloaded below, together with the application form.
24th December 2012
The call for members of the international preparatory team has been launched. Deadline for applications is 15th January 2013. A more detailed call, including a summary of the topics and aims of the project can downloaded below, together with the application form.
Project summary
Details
Time and location: 28 April to 5 May 2013, Azerbaijan
Duration: 6 working days
Working language: English
Number of participants: 40 in total
Age: 18-30
Main themes
Promote direct democracy as tool for ensurin fair and sustainable development of societies, focusing on endorsing local community as arena for living out participation in decision making processes
Stress importance of active engagement of youth and civil society in creation and shaping today and tomorrow environment and society
Support participation and strengthen involvement of youth in improvement of urban environment in order to fight discrimination, inequality and ensure equal access to rights
Objectives
Compare direct democracy practices in countries of Europe. Identify mismatches and explore divergence points. Discuss efficiency and differences on state, regional and local level. Mark direct democracy positive practices Europe wide. Explore stakeholders and preconditions for success.
Explore subsidiarity as decision making closest to citizens. Learn about European Charter of Local Self-Government. Examine possibilities and obstacles in its implementation in Eastern Europe and transition societies. Identify existing structures and tools that are bridging citizens, local and national governments in decision making process and possibilities for active involvement.
Explore strength and range of influence of NGOs and civic initiatives in decision making on local level. Define differences in long term sustainability between participation in decision making and positive action. Discuss practices and results of NGO and youth initiatives in their respected communities. Develop tools for organizational development and access to resources of NGOs on local level.
Learn about European Urban Charter. Discuss connection between urban planning and social rights. Examine affections of urban regulations on social, cultural and economical stratification and segregation.
Explore role of youth initiatives and organizations in creation of social and cultural opportunities. Learn on positive actions against discrimination, xenophobia and social exclusion within active participation in social development of cities and urban environment.to develop methodologies and strategies for promoting fundamental rights, youth participation, gender equality, social inclusion and ecology in our societies
Learn about different urban communities based on direct democracy self regulations, such as squats and Public space movements, outside of the traditional institutions of collective politics. Discuss and develop tools for creation of environment based on values of direct democracy, equality and access to rights.
Challenge patterns of youth political participation and explore youth organizations as opportunities for active engagement on local level based on residence, targeting inclusion and active participation of those discriminated on bases of displacements, such as migrant, IDPs and etc.
Promote multiculturalism, living together concept, solidarity and mutual understanding. Celebrate diversity and importance of active participation of every individual.
Methodology
We want to introduce and facilitate intercultural learning and democratic methods; especially of communication and sharing responsibilities. Learning is based on principles of nonformal education, balanced input and outputs, with interactive and creative methods (discussions, debates, theater, working group). We want to support participants reflection and follow up by Home Evaluation Groups and Committees (Statement, Publication, Report, Follow up, Social). We support inclusive participation and personal development by ensuring positive atmosphere, diverse methods, equality and when needed positive discrimination (moderated discussions, small working groups, speakers lists).We will support informal learning by intercultural evenings, visit local community. We will give space to Gender working group session, under project objectives, as gender is transversal topic that has to be mentioned. International preparatory team, gender and geographical balanced, will prepare and implement project. CDN Secretariat and Executive Committee will carry technical and moderational support.
This project is supported by the European Youth Foundation of the Council of Europe and by Green Forum Sweden
1972-2012 | 40th Anniversary of the European Youth Foundation
Summer Camp 2012 - Report
Green Perspective on European Values
CDN Summer Camp 2012 Report
The title of CDNs' 2012 Summer Camp held in Belarus was "Green Perspective on European values: Mission, Vision and Objective" and under this wide umbrella topic sixty youth activists from twenty-four countries shared their notions and experiences about European values, the Green Idea, a possibility of a Green perspective on Europe and Youth Activism.
Cooperation and Development Network Eastern Europe is announcing a call for participants of the Summer Camp 2012. The topic of the project is "Green Perspective on European Values - Mission, Vision and Objective", and it will take place in Belarus from 23rd to 29th July 2012. So far, it is financially supported by the European Youth Foundation of the Council of Europe and Green Forum, Sweden. The call is open for applicants from any Council of Europe member state, Belarus or Kazakhstan.
The DEADLINE for submitting applications to
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is Thursday 31st May 2012 at midnight (CET). A more detailed call, including a summary of the topics and aims of the project can be downloaded on the project page, together with the application form.
Cooperation and Development Network Eastern Europe is announcing a call for members of the international preparatory team of the Summer Camp 2012. The topic of the project is "Green Perspective on European Values - Mission, Vision and Objective", and it will take place in the second half of July in Belarus. So far, it is financially supported by the European Youth Foundation of the Council of Europe and Green Forum, Sweden. The call is open for applicants from any Council of Europe member state, Belarus or Kazakhstan.
The DEADLINE for submitting applications to
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is Tuesday 17th April 2012 at midnight (CET). A more detailed call, including a summary of the topics and aims of the project can be downloaded on the project page, together with the application form.
The prep team had its meeting this weekend and has created a detailed agenda, chosen participants and arranged the technical details of the camp.
Due to our desire to reach geographical balance, we are specificly searching for 5 more participants from Russia, Moldova and Ukraine.
In case you are interested in gathering more knowledge on the topic of the summer camp, expanding your views, meeting new people, organizations and initiatives, are able to use English as a working language, and are between 18 and 30 years old, we are happy to receive your application.
Deadline for applications is 20th of June. Filled applications (in English) have to be submitted to
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by this deadline. We are also kindly asking you to spread this call.
A more detailed call, including a summary of the topics and aims of the project can downloaded below, together with the application form.
3rd May 2012
The call for participants has been launched. Deadline for applications is 31st May at midnight (CET). A more detailed call, including a summary of the topics and aims of the project can downloaded below, together with the application form.
3rd April 2012
The call for members of the international preparatory team has been launched. Deadline for applications is 17th April. A more detailed call, including a summary of the topics and aims of the project can downloaded below, together with the application form.
Project summary
Details
Time and location: July 2012, Belarus
Duration: 6 working days
Working language: English
Number of participants: 80 in total
Age: 15-30
Main themes
to introduce and promote Green European values/core values of the Council of Europe, and how its implementation benefits transition societies by improving decision making processes with regard to transparency, efficiency and non-discrimination
to learn on and contribute to the tools which are improving intercultural youth initiatives and cooperation, in order to empower youth as pioneers of participatory democracy and active citizenship
to empower youth by promoting and learning on the necessity of participation in order to achieve sustainable social change
Objectives
to critically explore economic, ecological, social and political frames of today's society that shape our understanding and practicing of Green European values
to debate what it means to be Green today in different parts of Europe, starting from the four pillars ecology, gender equality, social justice, and non-violence
to share different experiences related to European integration and the protection of fundamental rights, as well as the youth's role therein
to discuss what challenges regarding participation youth organizations are facing in different European societies, and find ways to overcome them
to develop methodologies and strategies for promoting fundamental rights, youth participation, gender equality, social inclusion and ecology in our societies
to establish and practice inclusive working methods with regard to politically and ethnically sensitive contexts disabled people, and socially disadvantaged groups
to support pan-European cooperation, celebration of diversity and multiculturalism, in particular between youth organizations in ex-USSR countries and other European countries
Methodology
Program will be based on principles of non-formal and in-formal education. We will strive for active, inclusive and direct communication and transfer of knowledge. Sessions will be balanced between theoretical inputs, workshops, role-plays, discussions and other interactive methods. We will use methods of play and create nice and constructive atmosphere where everyone can find possibilities and methods to share and learn.
This project is supported by the European Youth Foundation of the Council of Europe and by Green Forum Sweden
1972-2012 | 40th Anniversary of the European Youth Foundation
Read Between the Lines! Media Education, Freedom of Expression and Youth Participation - Call
Call for Participants
Cooperation and Development Network Eastern Europe (www.cdnee.org) is announcing a call for participants of the seminar "Read Between the Lines! Media Education, Freedom of Expression and Youth Participation". This project will take place from 22nd to 29th April in Turkey and is so far financially supported by the European Youth Foundation of the Council of Europe and Green Forum, Sweden. The call is open for applicants from any Council of Europe member state, Belarus or Kazakhstan.
The DEADLINE for submitting applications to
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has been EXTENDED to Thursday 8th March 2012 at midday (CET). A more detailed call, including a summary of the topics and aims of the project can downloaded on the project page, together with the application form.
In particular, we are looking for applications from Andorra, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Romania, the Russian Federation, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland, and Ukraine.
Cooperation and Development Network Eastern Europe is announcing a call for participants of the Summer Camp 2013. The topic of the project is "Regenerate Europe! Youth Activism, Political Participation & Direct Democracy", and it will take place from 10th to 16th August in Croatia. So far, it is financially supported by the European Youth Foundation of the Council of Europe, Heinrich Böll Foundation Croatia and Green Forum, Sweden. The call is open for applicants from any Council of Europe member state, Belarus or Kosovo.
