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News from AEGEE
Dear AEGEEans,
we would like to welcome you to the last newsletter for this year and
invite you to have a look at the latest happenings inside our Network and
in the youth world in Europe and to present you events and new initiatives
in which you can still take part.
Have a good reading!
Happy Holidays and a good start into 2013!
Yours,
Comité Directeur
To view this newsletter online, click
here.<http://www.aegee.org/aegee-newsletter-19th-december>
Happy Holidays and a wonderful New Year 2013! [image: Christmas Card]
The Europe on Track project is ending on the 19th-20th December
[image: Europe on Track]It has been a challenging and intense experience
for Reka and the two Europe on Track teams, but Europe on Track is slowly
coming to an end. After meeting the Spanish Youth Council in Madrid and the
evaluation of the current situation in Spain, Team Red will spend the last
days in Barcelona before leaving home. As for Team Blue, the final stop
will be in Istanbul with discussions on visa regulations and EU-Turkish
relations with external speakers.
Stay tuned for the results of the project!
Read more: http://www.aegee.org/europeontrack/
http://www.facebook.com/EuropeOnTrack
Promote sustainable traveling: win € 1250 for your local!
[image: InterRail]We would like to invite you to take part in a competition
promoting sustainability and environmental awareness in which two lucky
locals will win an award of 1250€, offered by our partner – InterRail!
The money is free for your use!
The topic of the competition is: “Promoting Green Travelling – Sustainable
Europe by 2020”.
Think about it: Do you care about a sustainable future – and do you want
others to get involved?
How would YOU promote sustainable travelling?
Submit your video, poster or picture!
All ideas will be published on the Europe on Track page.
Deadline: *27th December 2012*
Read More:
http://www.aegee.org/promote-sustainable-travelling-win-e1250-for-your-local/
Open Call for IT Assistant of Comité Directeur
[image: OMS]The Comité Directeur is issuing an Open Call for IT Assistant
who will deal with the development of the *Online Membership System (OMS)*.
The period of time that the Assistant will work depends on the availability
of the Assistant. Ideally, the assistant will come to live in Brussels for
three months.
The selected IT Assistant will be working on developing the Online
Membership System (OMS) of AEGEE. The OMS uses a custom PHP framework
developed by AEGEE, and for the the data storage, it uses LDAP & MySQL. The
aim is to launch the OMS during the mandate of the assistant. More
information about the system can be found here:
http://oms.aegee.org/wiki/index.php/OMS
Deadline: *10**th January 2013*
Read more:
http://www.aegee.org/open-call-for-it-assistant-of-comite-directeur/
EBM Valletta
[image: EBM]The EBM application phase has been closed, and now the
selection phase is ongoing. *Soon the participants' list will be announced.
*In the meanwhile do not forget to check regularly the EBM website (
www.ebmvalletta.eu) where more and more updates will be coming soon. And
get ready for this conference about "the future of Europe" and the
activities of AEGEE in 2013-14!
The participation of AEGEE in the meeting of the European Year of Citizens
Alliance
[image: EYCA] On 17th of December, AEGEE-Europe was represented during the
European Years of Citizens Alliance, which gathers for now 51 European
networks which will be working together in the framework of the European
Year of Citizens 2013, proposed by the European Commission.
* AEGEE-Europe is board member of the European Civic Forum*, which is the
network leading the European Alliance. Members discussed the implementation
of the thematic working groups, the National Alliance and the adoption of
the Manifesto of the
Alliance.<http://www.civic-forum.fr/site/images/stories/pdf/eyca2013_manifesto_en.pdf>
Beyond AEGEE
Vote16 TOOL BOX - getting active is so easy!
[image: Voteat16]It is official! The Written Declaration 0027/2012 on
*'Lowering
the Voting Age to 16' has been launched at the European Parliament.*
Please visit the official campaign website and look trough the TOOL BOX.
http://www.voteat16.eu/
Good news for the Erasmus programme!
[image: Erasmus]The European Council representing Member States and the
European Parliament have* made an agreement on the budget saving the
Erasmus programme for 2013*! Thanks to the agreement, the Commission will
be able to provide around 280 000 Erasmus student grants in the 2013-2014
academic year.
Read more:
http://ec.europa.eu/commission_2010-2014/vassiliou/headlines/press-releases/2012/12/20121212-the-eu-averts-funding-crisis-for-erasmus_en.htm
Youth Guarantee
[image: Laszlo]One week ago, on Wednesday Dec 5th, the EU Commissioner for
Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion, Mr László Andor, presented a *new
package of measures against unemployment*. The job market is severely
affected by the crisis, and the situation gets worse every month.
Read more: http://www.aegee.org/welcoming-the-european-youth-guarantee/
What Does the Future Hold for the EU Education and Youth Programmes? Watch
this video interview with Doris Pack, Member of the European Parliamant and
Chair of the EU Committee on Culture and Education about the future of the
Euroepan Union (EU) education and youth programmes.
[image: Doris Pack] <http://youtu.be/EfEeZHXXnUU>
European Youth Forum's Youth Policy Watch [image: YFJ]In this issue of
Youth Policy Watch of 2012, read about the European Commission’s
communication on the youth employment package and the Culture and Education
(CULT) Committee vote on the next generation of European Union exchange
programmes.
Read more: http://intranet.youthforum.org/newsletters/node/43785/ypw
External Oportunities
Cash Prizes for Short Films on European Citizenship
[image: video competition]The European Economic and Social Committee
invites creative young people from 18 to 30 years old to join this video
competition and show what means to be European and how it feels about being
a citizen of the European Union. This annual challenge encourages video
creativity and the use of social networking, within youth across the
28 member states in Europe (including Croatia who will be joining the EU in
2013).
Participants have to create a short video clip, between 30 seconds to 1
minute, on the theme “”European citizens”.” The video can use any EU
language but should have English subtitles.
Deadline: *20th January 2013
*Read more: http://www.eesc.europa.eu/<http://www.eesc.europa.eu/?i=portal.en.video-challenge-2013-take-part>
*
* European Charlemagne Youth Prize
[image: Charlemagne Youth Prize]The European Parliament and the Foundation
of the International Charlemagne Prize of Aachen invite young people from
all the EU Member States to participate in a competition on EU development,
integration and European identity issues.
The 'European Charlemagne Youth Prize' is awarded to projects, which:
- promote the European and international understanding,
- foster the development of a shared sense of European identity and
integration,
- serve as a role model for young people living in Europe and offer
practical examples of Europeans living together as one community.
Applicants should be 16-30 years old.
The prize for the best project is *€5000*, the second, *€3000* and the
third, *€2000*.
Deadline: *28 January 2013 *
Read more: http://www.**charlemagneyouthprize.eu/view/**en/rules.html<http://www.charlemagneyouthprize.eu/view/en/rules.html>
Traineeship
European Railway Agency
[image: ERA]The traineeship aims to give an understanding of the Agency and
its role within the activities of the European Union, enables them to
acquire practical knowledge in one of the ERA s fields of activity and to
obtain professional experience in the course of their work.
The programme is mainly addressed to young university graduates, without
excluding those who in the framework of lifelong learning have recently
obtained a university diploma and are at the beginning of a new
professional career.
Deadline: *31 December 2012*
Read more: http://www.era.europa.eu/The-Agency/Jobs/Pages/Traineeship.aspx
The Entrepreneurship Winter School
[image: winter school] The Entrepreneurship Winter School (EWS) is being
launched to provide young Europeans the opportunity to learn about core
business values. It moved away from the traditional classroom style of
learning to a more practical hands on approach aimed at providing an
intense course.
The Entrepreneurship Winter School provides participants' with valuable
business knowledge passed by experts from the field. High profiled speakers
are interviewed by participants' which is then put together for a final
presentation.
We provide participants' with the opportunity to visit the European
Parliament and engage in debates with MEP's.
*25% discount available for AEGEE members!*
More information: http://www.entrepreneurshipwinterschool.com/
Generation Europe Foundation (GEF) is looking for young volunteers [image:
Generation Europe]GEF is a Brussels-based NGO aiming to educate and empower
young people to be better informed of their rights and responsibilities as
European citizens in a fast-changing world. In return for their
involvement, the Ambassadors have the opportunity to participate in GEF
events(in Brussels or elsewhere) and meet with policy-makers and
stakeholders, network with other Ambassadors and enjoy better visibility
through our website.
If you have a strong interest in youth-related issues, are a good
communicator and come from/live in the following countries, please send
your application (CV and a short introductory letter explaining your
motivation) to [log in to unmask]
Upcoming Events
Breaking stereotypes! <http://www.intranet.aegee.org/event/view/193/18322>
*30.12.2012 - 08.01.2013**
**SAMARA, RUSSIA**
*
Russian banya, holiday on the central square of Samara, trips to the winter
forest, city parks, attractions, entertainment places as well as to places
which not everybody knows very well about. You will know about
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All over cartOOns <http://www.intranet.aegee.org/event/view/194/18338>
*06.02.2013 - 17.02.2013**
**SAINT-PETERSBURG, SUZDAL, MOSCOW**
*
We invite you to watch our favorite cartoons together, to create our own
cartoon, to experience RUSSIAn winter and crazy spirit, to enjoy the beauty
of two russian capitals and first time in AEGEE history to visit an ancient
folk town Suzdal !!! And, of course, to PARTY cOOl and hard :D
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Conflict Resolution Meeting<http://www.intranet.aegee.org/event/view/47/18344>
*
07.02.2013 - 11.02.2013**
**BAKU, GANJA**
*
Young Europeans will come together to discuss conflicts in the Region and
come up with ideas how to resolve these issues. They will have challenge to
make changes in minds and start new productive negotiations among young
people from conflict zones.
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Tsangala&gogona <http://www.intranet.aegee.org/event/view/212/18343>
*
07.02.2013 - 14.02.2013**
**GUDAURI**
*
Be the first AEGEEAN who discovers winter in Georgia , write the first
chapter in AEGEE Tbilisi’s winter university history , spread European
echoes in Georgian mountains and feel good aura in Gudauri , Singing +
skiing = skinging! Try out new sport with AEGEE-Tbilisi
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Rock the Boat <http://www.intranet.aegee.org/event/view/41/18320>
*
18.02.2013 - 22.02.2013**
**AMSTERDAM**
*
In a world full of work and rationalism it's time to break free! On the
Boat of ARTS we will flow on the creative Sea. We set our sails to discover
the art of enjoying life. Join us now and learn how to be the Pirate of
your Life!
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EBM Valletta 2013 <http://www.intranet.aegee.org/event/view/2/18350>
*
28.02.2013 - 03.03.2013**
** VALLETTA, MALTA**
*
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FALLAS 2013!! KEEP CALM... AND GO OUT WITH THE
BANGGGGGGG!!!!<http://www.intranet.aegee.org/event/view/233/18352>
*
15.03.2013 - 20.03.2013**
**VALENCIA**
*
If you want to know a spanish festival in its deeeeepest way, you have to
come to Valencia in March. You will discover one of the most famous
festivals in Europe, the Fallas!!!
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Spring Agora Rhein Neckar 2013
<http://www.intranet.aegee.org/event/view/2/18351>
*
02.04.2013 - 07.04.2013**
**MANHEIM, GERMANY*
External Events Seminar on "Educational Quality"<http://www.tlq-course.be/>
*26.05.2013 - 31.05.2013*
*Costa da Caparica - Lisbon*
Are you an educational leader or involved in educational innovationfor
primary, secondary or adult education?
Would you be interested in further developing your leadership competencies?
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Workshop on recognition of non-formal learning in volunteering
<http://www.salto-youth.net/tools/european-training-calendar/training/workshop-on-recognition-of-non-formal-learning-in-volunteering.3139/>
*18-22 March 2013*
*Huissen, Netherland*
Expected outputs: Awareness of competences that the participants develop by
volunteering. Knowledge how to get external recognition for these
competences. Proposals how to transfer the acquired knowledge to the own
organisation.
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Get Involved! A Training Course on Youth Democracy Projects
Development <http://www.salto-youth.net/tools/european-training-calendar/training/get-involved-a-training-course-on-youth-democracy-projects-development.3154/>
*15-20 January 2013
**Bucharest, Romania*
A course to explore the concept ofyouth participation, learn about theYouth in
Action programme and learn how to set up a YouthDemocracy project.
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Eye Opener<http://www.salto-youth.net/tools/european-training-calendar/training/eye-opener.3152/>
*21-26 January 2013
**Vila Da Marmeleira, Santarem, Portuga* l
EYE Opener is a training for newcomers in Youth Exchanges, where youth workers
and young people participate in teams. The aim is to motivate and to
empower participants in developing youthexchange projects.
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Green Urban Living - sustainable lifestyles in an urban
environment<http://www.salto-youth.net/tools/european-training-calendar/training/green-urban-living-sustainable-lifestyles-in-an-urban-environment.3142/>
*17.01. - 23.01. 2013*
*Manchester**, UK*
It can be both challenging and de-motivating to keep your green habits &
lobby for change to bring in new initiatives in the big urban cities. This
training course will bring together people concerned about the environment
in urban areas across Europe.
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European Citizenship in Youth Work Training Course in
Portugal<http://www.salto-youth.net/tools/european-training-calendar/training/european-citizenship-in-youth-work-training-course-in-portugal.3145/>
*13.05. -19.05. 2013
**Portugal**
*
This training course will encourage the development of a critical,
democratic and EuropeanCitizenship and in doing so, supporting youth worker
in the implementation of youth projects with a European Citizenship
dimension.
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