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Please find here all the useful information you need to know to prepare your stay at the EYCB and your participation to the Study Session Youth Work for all: Defining social inclusion from policy to reality

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https://www.instagram.com/martintinmaska/
www.linkedin.com/in/martin-maska

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https://europskydialog.eu/en/
https://www.instagram.com/europskydialog/
https://www.facebook.com/EuropeanDialogue.Slovakia/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/european-dialogue/

European Dialogue is a civic and youth media association founded to promote active citizenship, professional media and art, quality youth work, and media literacy in Slovakia and abroad.
The organisation is able to help youngsters to get new competences in its and their relevant topics of interest, develop their talents, be media literate and resistant to misinformation, use all the opportunities they have and be prepared for challenges, and be conscious of the impact of various activities on society and nature. It facilitates creation of quality media and art works by young people, dialogue between the youth and policy makers, and fosters active European citizenship.

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Improving digital competences of youth workers and youth organisations’ staff

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Ban Unpaid Internship presentation by Milosh

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Ban Unpaid Internship presentation by Milosh

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https://youthexpressnetwork.org/
https://www.youtube.com/@socialmediay-e-n4146

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IDC is a membership based youth organization in Georgia. Members are young people from 14-30 years. We promote and ensure young people's democratic and social rights, encourage their participation and offer them opportunities for personal and social development . We conduct activities both on  local and international projects. IDC was established 12 years ago, hence we have quite an experience in the field.

Here I am attaching our social media page:
- https://www.facebook.com/I4DCGeorgia

We are more than happy to collaborate with you and create something meaningful together!

So, feel free to contact us anytime! i4dc.info@gmail.com

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Follow-up: sign the petition on banning unpaid internship

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Follow-up: sign the petition on banning unpaid internship

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https://www.youthforum.org/topics/no-more-unpaid-internships

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https://www.instagram.com/youth_forum/?hl=fr

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Albania / Albanie
Armenia / Armenie
Azerbaijan / Azerbaïdjan
Belgium / Belgique
Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) / Bosnie-Herzegovine
Bulgaria / Bulgarie
Czech Republic / République Tchèque
France / France
Georgia / Georgie
Germany / Allemagne
Hungary / Hongrie
Iceland / Islande
Ireland / Irlande
Italy / Italie
Portugal / Portugal
Republic of Türkiye/ Turkey
Serbia / Serbie
Slovakia / Slovaquie
United Kingdom (Scotland)/ Royaume-Uni (Ecosse)

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Sessions 1 & 2: Development of advocacy plan in  practise

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Sessions 1 & 2: Development of advocacy plan in  practise

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Sirarpi & Salo

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1. What was the most exciting or interesting part of the day for you?

2. What challenges did you face during the day, and how did you overcome them?

3. What did you contribute to the project or the team today?

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1. Getting to know each other

2. Mission impossible was very interesting and challenging moment for all of us, and we overcome it through a strong group work

3. All of us gave our experiences and feelings to the team.

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/bistrayakimova

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750 million+ members | Manage your professional identity. Build and engage with your professional network. Access knowledge, insights and opportunities.

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1. Team building activity, hearing about the experiencs and insipirations of the others

2. Tiredness, Short times for breaks, short minutes for representing of the group activities

3. Organisational skills, active participation

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Ellie 19
Nico 19
Bugra 21
Klara 21
Marketa 21
Paola 22
Sona 22
Vanessa 22
Michaela 23
Suyzi 23
Marc 24
Aleksa 25
Razmik 26
Natacha 27
Almin 28
Argine 29
Judit 32
Nini 32
Sui 32
Bjarn 36
Bibi 36
Martin 36

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1. Mission impossible- we didn’t know each other but we managed to to the activity without difficulties or issues. Speed darting.

2. being consented all the time- staying here is difficult sometimes, cus my mind sometimes go fare. Too much bureaucracy. Sometimes feeling bored. not speaking english very well.

3. All of us did their best to be involved and active participated in any activity- song writing , choreography, fun, nice stories about impact.

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Introduction to the Council of Europe standards and mechanisms for access to social rights for young people from disadvantaged neighbourhoods - and Enter ! Recommandation
with Pieter-Jan UYTTERSPORT

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaela-waters?trk=contact-info

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WE'TALK is a youth platform in Georgia that tells stories about young people. Ideas, stories and experiences that will become a source of motivation and inspiration for young people in the future.

WE'TALK is created by youngsters who were involved in youth field for years. Experience has shown us and convinced us that we lack something seemingly banal and simple - CONVERSATION. Talking about experiences, our stories, news, difficulties, achievements, admiration, interests, creation, destruction and rebuilding, love, freedom, feelings and everything that is part of our life that is important and appreciated.

So, We created platform , where we could be free TO TALK.

WE'TALK has two main directions:

WE'TALK tells stories about young people; Ideas, stories and experiences.

WE'TALK education - creates free opportunities for education.

Here, I am attaching our Social Media pages. You can see our initiatives , activities and visual outputs in English as well:
- https://wetalk.ge (Our lovely Website)
- https://www.tiktok.com/@wetalk.ge
- https://www.facebook.com/wetalk.ge
- https://www.instagram.com/wetalk.ge/

I had some interesting conversations with some of you, so feel free to contact us anytime!  We are ready to give space to youngsters internationally so they can TALK LOUD.

-With Love Ellie and the team of WE'TALK.

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Please find here the link to the drive, please upload your pictures by day :)

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Question to fillfull the advocacy plan (1 part)

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Question to fillfull the advocacy plan (1 part)

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1. Intercultural snacks, getting know each other

2. Mission impossible was really challenging - but mission is possible!

3. Sense of humor

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European Youth Centre Budapest

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The Youth Department in cooperation with the Youth Express Network (YEN) and the European Confederation of Youth Clubs (ECYC) is hosting a study session titled "Youth Work for All: Defining Social Inclusion from Policy to Reality" at the European Youth Centre Budapest from 3rd July to 7th July.

The study session aims to develop a deeper understanding of social inclusion and for the participants to be able to advocate for social inclusion in youth work in their own context.

24 young people, members of YEN or ECYC, will participate in the study session to explore social inclusion in youth work and how to use advocacy to promote social inclusion in their work as youth support professionals.

Throughout the study session, participants will also learn about social rights and the Council of Europe Enter! recommendations. This study session presents a great opportunity for young people involved in youth work to develop their knowledge and skills in the field of social rights and inclusion.

For more information about the study session please visit the dedicated webpage.

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youth for democracy - european youth foundation - youth mobility through the youth card

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Youth Work for All: Defining Social Inclusion from Policy to Reality - Youth - www.coe.int

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European Youth Centre Budapest 5 July 2023 Diminuer la taille du texte Augmenter la taille du texte Imprimer la page Imprimer en PDF The Youth Department in cooperation with the Youth Express...

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleksa-ili%C4%87-276459a7

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Question to fillfull the advocacy plan (2 part)

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Question to fillfull the advocacy plan (2 part)

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If you are looking for a Hungarian partner for your project or just want to find out more about us:
Fb: https://facebook.com/EgyuttHato/
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/egyutthato/
Our website (under development)
https://egyutthato.eu/
About Us:
The Co-Efficient Association was founded in 2010 by social professionals and enthusiastic young volunteers to promote non-formal learning, innovative community services and the inclusive approach that was needed in new youth work at the time. We believe that social inclusion can be successful when community life - and programmes and spaces - are accessible to all; when everyone is guaranteed participation according to their needs.
The priority of Association is therefore to support young people with disabilities in an inclusive environment, through programmes that develop competences and support autonomous decision-making. In addition, all young people are given the opportunity to participate in international exchanges, training courses and voluntary service abroad. Voluntary service is currently provided in the association's Tanoda, but will be discontinued due to lack of staff and funding. From September 2023, a new inclusive community space will be opened close to the association's existing base.

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/argine-badalyan-50782b16a

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Argine Badalyan - Founder - Armenische Bildungsstätte Monte | LinkedIn

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View Argine Badalyan’s profile on LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional community. Argine has 6 jobs listed on their profile. See the complete profile on LinkedIn and discover Argine’s connections and jobs at similar companies.

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https://www.instagram.com/ellliesh/

https://www.facebook.com/elene.shonia

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https://www.instagram.com/arg__in/

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Session 3: Group Sharing in the cluster of advocacy in practice

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Session 3: Group Sharing in the cluster of advocacy in practice

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Round 1:
Sona, Syuzi & Razmik manque explication
Marc & Nicolas (digital) (ok)
Martin & Marketa (ok)
Almin, Aleksa & Vanesa (digital) (ok)
Suhida & Klara manque explication

Round 2:
Bistra  manque explication
Bugra  manque explication
Bjarni manquant
Paula (canva) manque explication
Ellie manque explication

Round 3:
Michaela: manquant
Nini : manquant
Natacha (digital) : manquant
Argine (ok)
Judit: manquant
Harry : manquant

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I am Emilie, the Course Director for this Study Session.
I am also the Network Coordinator of the Youth Express Network.

I am very exciting to welcome you in Budapest at the EYCB :) and I am looking forward to meet you there!

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I'm very late to this but in case people want to reach me https://www.facebook.com/zaralt
https://www.instagram.com/toddles85/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/zara-todd-592a9563/V
Zara

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Hi everyone, welcome to Budapest! I'm Ana or you can also call me Anuki from ECYC, currently based in Belgium, originally from Georgia.

Looking forward to meeting you all

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Hello I am Sirarpi from Armenia 🇦🇲 I am one of the team members 🌎 I am really happy to be here with and share my knowledge and skills with you. I am representing Y-E-N member organization “Yeghvard “Youth Ecological NGO. I am working as president of the organization for 13 years and I am coordinator, manager , facilitator and trainer in local and international projects. 🌎

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1. Sharing our Experience on Youth Work + Impact Stories (Last session) - Get inspiration and Motivation from other stories.

2. Reimbursement process (not much time and a little confused). Time - Not much time to speek/reply all the questions, but it was nice and fun to be challenged.

3. Snacks. Our experience in youth work and our active participation (open to be present and give our best to contribute to the success of the session). Social Media Post! Not to trust Iceland People (advice for the future)

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Hi everyone. I am Khanbala (Khan), a TEAMer for the study session. I come from Azerbaijan.

Very excited to meet you all here in Budapest! :)

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Hello everyone ❤️ I am Salo(me), one of the teamer for study session. I am 28 years old, and already 10 year youth worker. I am from Georgia 🇬🇪.  For any questions i am open and feel free to ask me ❤️ I am representing organization Institute for Democratic Changes (IDC)- project coordinator and youth worker

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Sona, Syuzi & Razmik
Marc & Nicolas (digital)
Martin & Marketa
Almin, Aleksa & Vanesa (digital)
Suhida & Klara

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Syuzi, Sona & Razmik

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Step 1: Identify and analyze the issue
Identify the areas in youth work projects where overconsumption of energy and materials occurs. Analyze the environmental impact and potential solutions to address the issue.

Step 2: Set the goal and objectives
Goal: Create a universal label that certifies an organization's youth work as ecologically friendly and non-wasteful.
Objectives:

Reduce waste in youth work projects.
Prioritize creative ways of reusing items, such as cups and other materials.
Contribute to reinforcing eco-responsible habits by altering consumption patterns.

Step 3: Identify the decision-makers
Identify key decision-makers who have the authority to implement changes on a European level. These may include government representatives, policymakers, and relevant youth organizations.

Step 4: Define the message and the 'ask'
Message: "Youth Work for a Sustainable Future: Certify Eco-Friendly Projects!"
Ask: "Support the creation of a universal label certifying environmentally conscious youth work projects and prioritize resource conservation."

Step 5: Create a timeline
Timeline:
Month 1-2: Research and gather data on overconsumption in youth work projects.
Month 3-4: Identify decision-makers and establish contacts.
Month 5-6: Develop a proposal for the universal label and present it to decision-makers.
Month 7-8: Lobby for support from relevant stakeholders and youth organizations.
Month 9-12: Gain official endorsement and work towards implementation.

Step 6: Assess resources, choose the tactic, and implement
Assess available resources such as budget, manpower, and expertise. Choose advocacy tactics based on the target audience and available resources, such as:

Social media campaigns to raise awareness and generate support.
Petition to gather signatures in favor of the universal label.
Collaboration with existing eco-conscious organizations to amplify the message.

Step 7: Evaluate and monitor

Track progress by monitoring the number of organizations that adopt the universal label.
Collect data on waste reduction and creative reuse practices implemented by certified youth work projects.
Conduct surveys or interviews to gauge public awareness and perception of the advocacy campaign.
Regularly communicate progress through reports, articles, and social media updates to share achievements with the world.

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1.What did you learn today that you didn't know before?

2. How did you use your strengths or skills to support the project today?

3. What could you have done differently today to improve your experience or the outcome of the project?

4. How did you take responsibility for your own learning and development today?

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Marketa and Martin - Breaking Barriers of  Access to Youth  Sport Clubs

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Good morning 🙋🏽‍♀️
Balint MOLNAR, Executive Director of the EYCB opens the Study session - youth work for all - starts now!

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1. We have learned about the intersectional subject. We never thought of it in such a way before.

2. Our unique perspectives and personal experience from our past helped us bring value to the project today.

3. There is nothing we would do differently because our groups were very good and we had great teamwork.

4. We took notes, and we made sure to listen and participate in today's activities with extra care and enthusiasm.

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-Learned new methods/activities
-Contributed through personal/ shared experiences
-Used more time efficiently ?
-Being an active participant, learning or teaching from others
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1. some challenges of the youth work i didn’t knew before. playing Dignityland. intersectionality. 4 corner stones of youth works.

2. by giving my personal opinion to every task, helping the team present it to bigger group

3. We could have been better listener, manage time better, could have used longer lunch brake

4. We took notes, make stories, had really nice conversations with ppl during brakes, we asked for more info

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Each group of participants had to think of an aspect of the Enter Recommandation!

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1. Social rights, dignityland, solutions of social problems,
2. Using knowledge and skills, supporting in dignityland, active listening, logical skills
3. I could be more active, enjoyfull, not drink alcohol last night
4. Taking notes, sharing experiences, deep thinking during activities

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Have a meowsome time checking it out :)

This is our advocacy tackling the subject of the "Youth Unemployment" through education in areas of Financial Literacy, Entrepreneurship & Career Guidance.

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1. Dixit Cards. Dignityland.

2. Creative thinking. Being vocal. Empathy. Compromise skills.

3. Spoken more on point (sintetize). Compromise less.

4. Show up on time. Shut up on time. Listen. Active participation. Ask questions.

THE END!
(Thank you - Smiley Face)

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Green and White Doodle Thesis Defense Presentation

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Bistra
Bugra
Bjarni
Paula (canva)
Ellie

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#1: Identify and Analyze the Issue

Example: Conducted surveys and interviews with young people from small towns in Bulgaria (including Kavarna) showed low levels of their awareness of non-formal education opportunities. At the same time, formal education, especially in smaller towns, does not give enough opportunities for the growth of the youngsters.

#2: Set the Goal and Objectives

- Goal: Increase awareness and participation in non-formal education opportunities among young people in Kavarna by 30% within six months. Increase awareness about the benefit of NFE among adults and elderly people in town as well.

- Objectives:

a. Organize a flashmob in the town center to raise awareness about non-formal education and its benefits.

b. Recruit 15-20 young people through our youth exchange mobility and community outreach to actively participate in the flashmob event.

c. Form partnerships with one local organization and the municipality to support the campaign.

#3: Identify the Decision Makers

Example: Reach out to the Municipality of Kavarna, the head of the local education department, and influential community leaders known for their support of youth initiatives. Request meetings to discuss the campaign's objectives and seek their support in promoting non-formal education.

#4: Define the Message and the "Ask"

Message: "Unlock Your Potential: Embrace Non-Formal Education!"

Ask: Request local people who observed the flashmob or learned about it from social media to open a webpage containing resources for non-formal education opportunities and encourage young people to sign up to receive information about such initiatives

#5: Set Your Timeline

- Planning Phase: July 15 - October 15

- Outreach and Awareness Campaign: September 15 - October 15

- Flashmob Event Preparation: October 7 - October 15

- Flashmob Event: October 16

- Evaluation and Follow-Up: October 23 - November 5

#6: Choose the Tactic and Implement

Tactic: Organize a Flashmob Event to promote non-formal education.

Implementation Steps:

a. Use social media platforms and community outreach to recruit more participants for the flashmob event and invite the younster taking part in the "Be the Change" YE, utilizing engaging visuals and success stories from young people who have benefited from non-formal education.

d. Partner with a dance professional to create a dynamic and compelling flashmob performance that showcases the importance of non-formal education.

e. Secure necessary permits from the local authorities to hold the flashmob at a central square in Kavarna by October 1.

f. Conduct three rehearsal sessions leading up to the event to ensure participants are well-prepared and confident.

#7: Monitor, Evaluate, and Share

a. Use online analytics tools and post-event surveys to measure the reach and engagement of the online awareness campaign.

b. Collect feedback from participants and attendees immediately after the flashmob event through feedback forms and discussions.

c. Compare the number of young people actively seeking non-formal education opportunities before and after the campaign to evaluate its impact. Compare the number of page views for the resourse page and the sign ups for receiving information about NFE opportunities.

d. Share the campaign's results and success stories with decision-makers, local media, and partner organizations through press releases and social media posts to sustain interest and support.

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Integration of Migrants, Refugees and Stateless in Youth Work

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Integration of Migrants, Refugees and Stateless in Youth Work

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Background of the project of integrating irregular migrants in youth work

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"Be the change you want to see in the world." (Gandhi)

I am Judit Kisfaludi from Hungary, and disabled since birth. I try to live in a way that my condition will be just a fact beside my work  , and to be seen first as a person of value, even irreplaceable one. My aim is to leave a positive mark on the world, whether it be social impact or through the artistic means of self-expression. It is also important for me to always evolving in something, thats why I have joined the group Here We Are, the Co-Efficient Association and the Living Independently - in Community groups. I believe that everything is easier and better in a team, but I do have my own hasteg, just in case #juccoscucc
https://www.facebook.com/jucc.kisfaludi
The Association working for:
https://www.facebook.com/EgyuttHato
https://www.instagram.com/egyutthato/

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Michaela
Nini
Natacha (digital)
Argine
Judit
Harry

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People, let's stay in touch and why not create something together!

- Check out our new website (still work in progress) and become part of our community of friends and supporters - sign up for our newsletter https://zarika.org/
- We're on social media IG https://instagram.com/zarika.ngo FB https://www.facebook.com/zarika.ngo
- Give our podcast a listen 🎶 Maybe you're our next guest? https://zarika.substack.com/podcast

Our main areas of work and expertise:
- entrepreneurship and social entrepreneurship
- digital transformation
- arts and embodiment
- intercultural dialogue and humanitarianism
| sustainability and social inclusion on the vertical.

If you want to continue a conversation we start in Budapest or start a new one and create something great together, drop me an email at bistra@zarika.org. 📫

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Hi Im Syuzi from Armenia. Representing Federation of Youth Clubs of Armenia. I'm a youth worker, Service, and Tourism specialist. Im studying at Yerevan State University as a  Human Rights Specialist. At the same time, I'm a CRM  and accounting specialist.  You can follow me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/syuzi.ta_557/?fbclid=IwAR0GagV6q0I6YxXTIYcYP8Qan3fFwdC-ELVGaigLzsvcFfAQi41bifwDuG0)  or send me friend requests on Facebook  (https://www.facebook.com/syuzi.tadevosyan.90 )

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Session 2: Presentation of the program 🗓️

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Session 2: Presentation of the program 🗓️

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https://www.callmeintern.com/
You can watch it for free if you contact Jess(ica) Nguyen from YFJ (the European Youth Forum) at this email: jessica.nguyen@youthforum.org; you can also create a screen with your youngsters

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U.N. Faces Scrutiny Over Unpaid Intern Who Slept in a Tent in Geneva (Published 2015)

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The intern who said he could not afford housing in Geneva has called on unpaid interns around the world to unite, and the world body to live up to its own ideals.

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Hey 👋 guys, here you can check social media of our organization. If you want to know more, you are always welcome to contact me 🤍 Razmik M.

https://instagram.com/unitingbridgengo?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

https://www.facebook.com/unitingbridgesngo?mibextid=LQQJ4d

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Each group of participants had to think of an aspect of the Enter Recommandation!

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Session 1: Definition of youth work and social inclusion 

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Anuki ;  Sirarpi

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1. "Know your say", international activity of the Alliance Européenne des YMCA (YMCA), grant awarded €20.000
This project aims at developing young people's knowledge of democracy and active citizenship that enables them to effectively influence democratic systems through exercising their rights. This international activity is a four-day active citizenship skills development training for 50 young people to become more active in their communities, in supporting others to access their rights, and in political processes, in the context of youth disengagement with institutions and democracy. The training course participants will then act as multipliers back home and they will carry out local action plan. This activity will happen in parallel with the 50th anniversary of YMCA Europe.
2. "Deaf Youth Be Green!", international activity of the European Union of Deaf Youth (EUDY), grant awarded €20.000
This project aims at understanding the impact of climate change on the deaf community. The international activity is a nine-day meeting of 45 deaf young people from EUDY member organisations to explore the theme of climate change and increase their green activism. There is currently a lack of awareness of the topic and lack of accessible possibility to engage in environmental work for deaf youth, hence this activity will provide an opportunity in this sense. A media campaign will be organised as a follow-up to the meeting, in order to further raise awareness on this topic among the youth deaf communities.
3. "REVIVE - Revitalising Voices of youth in Europe", annual work plan of the Young European Federalists (JEF), grant awarded €46.075
The main theme of the project is revitalising democracy, participation of young people in political life and addressing the shrinking space for civil society, and this project follows up on JEF's involvement in the "Democracy here. Democracy now" campaign. This project addresses more specifically the situation of specific countries where democracy is under threat. The project includes five activities, namely a kick-off event and a European level capacity building training, followed by a regional training in Central and Eastern Europe on CM/Rec(2022)6 and the situation of youth civic spaces in Europe and a similar one in Western Balkans to address the civic space situations there. Then, the project includes local advocacy actions where participants of previous activities will apply their new skills at the local level, and, finally, there will be a closing event.
4. "My Europe My Say! Young Scouts' engagement in Europe's democratic changemaking", annual work plan of the World Organisation of the Scout Movement, grant awarded €43.560
This project aims at strengthening youth participation in political settings and bringing the EU closer to young people, educating them, and informing them of the dynamics of the institutions as well as providing the necessary competences and tools for their active involvement within their respective communities. The project is linked to the occasion of the 2024 EU elections and will allow WOSM to create a democratic vision for Scouts' engagement. The project includes three international activities, the first will create a map of institutional engagement, the second will lead to the creation of an advocacy strategy, and then in the last activity they will create a call for action.

1. "Mental health within youth work", international activity of the Don Bosco Youth net (DBYN), grant awarded € 9.736,5
The project is a five-day capacity building activity for 18 participants, aimed at improving the quality of youth work in their organisations, taking into account the effects of the pandemic on the mental health of children and young people they work with, particularly the most excluded ones. They plan to improve the skills of youth workers to deal in appropriate ways with young people's mental health, through technical skills related to wellbeing as well as addressing safeguarding policies in youth work. After the project, DBYN and participants will disseminate the results, including through the production of a manual, and follow-up plans are made to assess changes over time, as they plan to work on t he issues for the next 3 years.
2. "Building Youth Employability Competencies of Ukrainian refugees in the Czech Republic", pilot activity of the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA Plsenz. S.), grant awarded €14.960
The project focuses on the employability skills of Ukrainian young people living in the Czech Republic. The aim is to increase employability of young Ukrainian refugees in the Czech Republic, through the creation of an information website for youth Ukrainian refugees and capacity building, both for skills development and information about the local culture. The project is planned to reach 206 young Ukrainian refugees, and 40 youth from Czech Republic will also join part of the programme, contributing to further inclusion.
3. "Media and Social Media Literacy for Revitalising Pluralistic Democracy", annual work plan by the Forum of European Muslim Youth and Student Organisations (FEMYSO), grant awarded €41.040,64
FEMYSO will empower, upskill and create media-competent Muslim youth through the training activities of this work plan. The needs for this are presented through Muslims being a marginalised and racialised group, which is often portrayed negatively by the media. They will target especially Muslims from rural youth to strengthen their abilities and opportunities to participate actively in creating pluralistic democracy. They start with a residential training course to set the theoretical and conceptual background on media and social media literacy, then an online training course to get a more in-hand knowledge and skills, and a final residential activity to gain the practical skills to engage in media and create their content. A campaign is the red thread of all 3 activities, as it is developed throughout the work plan, to be launched at the end of the project.
4. "Healthy ME Healthy YOUth", annual work plan of Rural Youth Europe (RYEurope), grant awarded € 38.360
The main theme of this project is healthy living for rural young people, in relation to food habits and lifestyle, exploring subthemes such as healthy food and exercise, and mental health. The project's aim is to support young people's access to the right to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health by building the knowledge and tools youth clubs and organisations need to support young people in understanding and attaining this right. This will be achieved through 3 international activities, where they build capacity, come together to discuss sustainability and plan their work at national and local level to bring real change to young people on the topic. Throughout the work plan, several outputs and tolls will be created, such as webinars, podcasts and a sustainable cooking handbook.

1. "Play it Loud! Crescendo", annual work plan of JM International, grant awarded €50.000 2. "Combating hate speech and hate crimes committed against LGBTQI young people", internatonal activity of the International Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer and Intersex Youth and Student Organisation (IGLYO), grant awarded €17.400
The main theme of this project is gender equality in the youth and music sectors. It aims to train key stakeholders, create positive role models and raise awareness of gender mainstraming at the local, national and European levels. The project includes three international activities: a training of trainers, a capacity building for young people on awareness raising and advocacy on gender equality in their communities and the music industry, and a closing evaluation meeting, where an online educational resource pack will be finalised.
3. "Ukrainian young peacebuilders", pilot activity of the NGO Non-formal education for youth, grant awarded €7.435
This project aims to increase the knowledge and capacity of IGLYO, its member organisations and young European LGBTQI activists for combatting and mitigating hate speech, hate crimes and hate-bsed violence, with a goal of creating a set of guidelines throughout this process. It includes a four-day meeting to equip participants with tools to combat hate speech and hate crimes and relevant advocacy skills. In addition, participants engage in a collaborative process to produce a set of advocacy guidelines.

This project aims to equip young people, especially internally displaced young people in Ukraine with non-violent communication and conflict transformation skills. The main activity is a five-day camp on peacebuilding and human rights, for 20 young people, who will acquire competences to navigate in an environment in which they often have to face discrimination or social tension. After the training, participants will implement small initiatives, to raise awareness about the topic in their local communities.

1. "SkillUP to social inclusion", pilot activity of the Society Initiatives Institute, grant awarded €14.227
The project will contribute to building of inclusive societies in Ukraine, by developing competences of 25 activists, educators and youth workers and equipping them with creative educational tools, such as improvisation theatre and storytelling, for working with internally displaced youth and young people with fewer opportunities. After the training, participants will implement follow-up activities in their communities. Several outputs are foreseen: visibility tools (including a project video with footage from the activity and testimonies), and a brochure for social inclusion.
2. "DemocracySEE the change", international activity of the Organising Bureau of European School Student Unions (OBESSU), grant awarded €18.542
Due to the pandemic restrictions, trainers and facilitators in the network of OBESSU had fewer opportunities to deliver activities in person. This left a gap which OBESSU will overcome with the help of a skill development activity for 25 trainers and facilitators to reinforce OBESSU's Pool of Trainers. The training course will focus on reinforcing the skills of trainers in fostering democratic spaces. The main outputs are a booklet with sessions outlines and discussions outcomes, and the training manifesto 'Trainers for democracy'.
3. "E = MC²º- Empowerment through Management and Coordination", annual work plan of the Alliance of European Voluntary Service Organisations, grant awarded €50.000
This project includes capacity-building activities to empower 20 younger members of Alliance with project cycle management skills, to plan and implement non-formal education activities promoting peace, intercultural education and social inclusion. Several activities are planned which cover different phases of project management: a first international activity is on project design, a second international activity on project implementation (coordination and group dynamics) and a last international activity on reporting. Between the second and the last activity there is a local phase, where participants implement local activities. A digital publication containing details of the local actions and an online course will be prepared.

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Examples of supported projects - European Youth Foundation - www.coe.int

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1. "Know your say", international activity of the Alliance Européenne des YMCA (YMCA), grant awarded €20.000 This project aims at developing young people's knowledge of democracy and active citizenship that enables them to effectively influence democratic systems through exercising their rights.

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1. What satisfies me most today when I look at myself?
2. What can be changed and how (methods , facilitators presentations of the topic ) ?
3. Did I have a WOW moment?
4. What did I find difficult today?
5. Is there anything I want to do differently next time?

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Sessions 2 & 3: Tools for advocacy in reality

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Sessions 2 & 3: Tools for advocacy in reality

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Why is youth work important for the Council of Europe?

For the youth sector, it will be thanks to young people's creativity, competences, social commitment, their contribution to society and their confidence in the future that the Council of Europe's values of human rights, democracy and the rule of law will be sustainable.

Youth work, coupled with effective government policies, is invaluable in ensuring that young people are given the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes they need for civic engagement and social action.

When the right government policies are in place, young people are supported to realise their full potential as autonomous members of society, which in turn enables them to develop life plans and enjoy fully their democratic citizenship.

What exactly is youth work?

Youth work is a broad term covering a wide variety of activities of a social, cultural, educational,
environmental and/or politicalnature by, with and for young people, in groups or individually. Youth work is delivered by paid and volunteer youth workers and is based on non-formal and informal learning processes focused on young people and on voluntary participation. Youth work is quintessentially a social practice, working with young people and the societies in which they live, facilitating young people's active participation and inclusion in their communities and in decision making.

What is the youth sector doing to promote youth work?

The youth sector is helping member states to develop their policies on youth work, advising them on possible strategies and legislation that will result in quality youth work, as well as quality education and training for youth workers. These principles and measures are described in Recommendation CM/Rec(2017)4 of the Committee of Ministers to member States on youth work that was adopted in 2017. To ensure the provisions of the recommendation are implemented thoroughly, a roadmap has been drawn up to facilitate co-operation and synergies between the various stakeholders involved, principally the public authorities in the member states, youth organisations and the Council of Europe Youth Department.

The high-level task force, composed of relevant youth work stakeholders, that was set up in accordance with the recommendation on youth work, concluded its work in October 2019. For further information, visit the task force's page.
Find out what the roadmap says >
What about people who "do" youth work?

The Council of Europe has developed the Council of Europe Youth Work Portfolio for youth leaders and youth workers which aims to identify, assess and record the competences of youth leaders and youth workers, as well as to set learning objectives and development goals.

The Portfolio is a tangible illustration of the commitment of the member states' governments to promote the recognition of non-formal education, of the learning of young people, and of the competences acquired through the practice of youth work.

The Portfolio has been designed in light of the Council of Europe's experience and practice of youth-leader and youth-worker training since the early Seventies. These courses cover a wide range of subjects, including organising international activities, working in international youth structures, international youth co-operation, human rights education, conflict management, youth participation, citizenship and many other topics. Numerous innovative educational and training tools and research work have been developed and are used in the courses, for example non-formal education and learning, and quality standards for youth work and youth policy have been developed.

For more information, visit the website or read our publication.

Where can I find out more about youth work?

A wealth of information is available on the website of the EU/CoE partnership in the field of youth.

You will find there also information about the 1st and 2nd European Youth Work Conventions in 2010 and 2015 respectively, as well as on the 3rd European Youth Work Convention, held on 7-10 December 2020, online from Bonn (Germany). On the Convention website, you will find a wealth of resources available, such as factsheets, analytical papers, declarations, videos and more.

Watch the informative video of the 1st Convention for an overview of what youth work is all about.

Who has a role to play?

There are three main stakeholders: the task force, member states and youth organisations. Find out more about their respective roles below.

Other initiatives

Thanks to fruitful co-operation with the Advisory Council on Youth, the Council of Europe Congress has recognised the role of local and regional authorities in supporting young people so they can achieve their full potential as autonomous members of society and exercise their democratic citizenship through the provision of youth work. For further information please read the news item.

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For the youth sector, it will be thanks to young people's creativity, competences, social commitment, their contribution to society and their confidence in the future that the Council of Europe's values of human rights, democracy and the rule of law will be sustainable.

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Presentation of the European Youth Forum: advocacy tools

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Presentation of the European Youth Forum: advocacy tools