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*Open Call for Members of theCOVID-19 Task Force!*
Comité Directeur is happy to announce the *Open Call for members of the
COVID-19 task force!*
Following the Progress Meeting during the Autumn Agora, and the
consultation and coordination work with the relevant European Bodies, we
still believe there is a need for supporting AEGEE-Europe while the
pandemic and its effects are ongoing.
This task force will be appointed by the Comité Directeur for an indefinite
period of time, for as long as their support is needed.
*What will be their tasks?*
- Assisting the Comité Directeur with further creation and
implementation of the COVID-19 Strategy
- Assisting the Comité Directeur with communication with the Network
- Advising the Comité Directeur and the European Bodies on decisions
related to COVID-19
The tasks and purposes of this task force should be flexible, as the
pandemic has proved itself rather unpredictable.
*What will be the composition of the task force?*
- Up to 7 members where we will look for a diverse representation from
the entire Network.
*How to apply?*
- By filling in this form
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*The Sustainability Committee Is Looking forNew Members!*
Are you interested in sustainability? Would you like to implement best
practices in AEGEE and improve our organization? Then the SC is the place
for you. We are currently looking for motivated team members that can help
in the following projects:
* - Event Support*: Collaborating with organisers of events such as
Agorae, EPMs, Summer Universities and NWMs to implement sustainable
practices;
* - Locals Support*: Collaborating with locals to improve the
sustainability of local activities, developing Green Guidelines and other
manuals;
* - Measurement*: Measuring AEGEE’s contributions towards the
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the sustainability of the network;
* - CD Support*: Helping CD to implement sustainable measures such as
travel reimbursement guidelines, (dissemination of) tools & knowledge,
changing banks etc.
In addition, all of our members can help with giving workshops.
We, the SC, are a family of changemakers who inspire, lead and advise
others how sustainability can enrich the life of people and create a
healthy environment for current and future generations. This is achieved
through collaboration, evaluation and education.
Interested? Apply by filling out this application form
<https://forms.gle/ECE3D1QCpLmMwNB66>*until 24 January*! Contact us if you
have any questions ([log in to unmask] or social media).
*Where Does Europe End 2.0 Opening Conference:Where Does Europe Start?*
In the past months, the concept of the Where Does Europe End project
started growing, and on *Wednesday 17th of February, at 16:00*, our
official opening conference will take place! That's why it is our pleasure
now to announce an Open Call for participants for this online event, which
will be the grand official opening of the project!
The program will consist out of interesting sessions, a keynote
presentation and many other surprises.
So are you interested in Europe? What makes a country European? What is
the most important value that makes a region European?
Join us for the start of our journey and we might find it out together!
Apply through this form
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*Social Equity Working Group of AEGEE-Europeis Looking for Assistants*
In the Social Equity Working Group of AEGEE-Europe we are looking for
assistants who can help us create the greatest campaign ever. It will
consist in a *full week of activities before March 8th* (similar to last
year's Pride one) plus the creation of some materials.
- Are you *passionate about women's rights*?
- Do you want to* work with an enthusiastic team *preparing activities
and content for this year's International Women's Day?
Don't worry if you have not a lot of experience, the most important thing
is that you are willing to learn, to collaborate in a team and that you
have availability during the month of February to work on the campaign.
Fill this form <https://forms.gle/t4uRM9uzqxS3GUgL6>if you are interested
in becoming an assistant of the Social Equity Working Group!
In case you have any doubts, you can reach us at [log in to unmask]
*How to collaborate with the Climate Emergency Working Group?*
Are you interested on thematics? In Particular, are you interested on
improving your knowledge regarding the current Climate situation? If the
answer is yes, this is what you need.
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*Do our challenges! *Every month we propose a challenge to do (preparing
recipes, collecting trash...). Record yourself or take a picture, send it
to us or directly tag us!
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*Organise a Panel Discussion*. There is any relevant topic you would
like to discuss? We will organise with you a great event in which we will
prepare questions and statements to discuss in relation of that topic.
(Maybe about nutrition, about sustainable lifestyle...)
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You can become the *Greenest Antenna of the Month*. The more events,
campaigns, activities, you do, the more possibility you have. Don't forget
to report us all the things you do so we don't loose track.
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*Organise a Workshop*. Ask us about a topic you would like to know more
about an we will prepare a workshop for you (about carbon footprint,
circular economy, introduction to climate change...).
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Join our *Online Campaigns*. Signing a petition, sending a letter...This
are the things we will ask you to do as individually or as an antenna.
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Maybe a *Movie Night*? We have a bunch of interesting documentaries
related to Climate Change that we can watch together and then discuss about
it.
If you want to know more about this, don't hesitate to write us to
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*Approval of a New Project - SAIL your SUmmer!*
AEGEE-Europe will implement a new project approved and funded by the
European Youth Foundation of the Council of Europe: *SAIL your SUmmer
**(Sustainable
Active and IncLusive Summer University)**.*
*Objective:*
This is a 1-year project (*from January 2021 to December 2021*) aiming at
raising young Europeans’ awareness of sustainable, inclusive, and active
youth exchanges through capacity-building activities and empowering them to
actively advocate at local and regional levels for these opportunities.
*Outcome:*
The project will implement funded actions during the upcoming year such as
1 SUPS, 4 SUs and 1 Final Conference in 6 different countries, having as a
main outcome young informed people about the impact of intercultural youth
exchanges.
*Role of AEGEE:*
- Coordinate the project in collaboration with SUCT;
- Support the 6 AEGEE antennae (locals) involved in the project;
- Invite externals to different Summer Universities as a pilot project;
- Provide content to Summer Universities on the topics of
sustainability, inclusion, and active participation.
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*AEGEE Attending POLITICO’s 22nd EU Studies and Career Fair!*
Are you looking for a future in EU affairs, International Relations,
Political Sciences, Business, Economics, Public Policy, Public Affairs and
Law?⠀
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Then join us on February 4-5 at POLITICO’s 22nd EU Studies and Career Fair
<https://diievents.dii.eu/eu-studies/>. Make sure to pre-register
<https://euscf.politico.eu/> for free today to attend the virtual edition! ⠀
⠀
This is your chance to interact with representatives from leading
universities and companies to find the next steps in your career. Who will
exhibit? College of Europe, Maastricht University, Johns Hopkins SAIS,
Leiden University, … but also the European Personnel Selection Office, the
European Food Safety Authority, Axel Springer and more!⠀
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Do not miss the virtual seminars on EU studies and careers and discover
what’s there for you in the next chapter of your life.⠀
*Mental Health Workshop: Social Isolation & Alcohol*
We have not had it easy over the past year. It is important to stay at home
with corona outside the door, but even that is not always good for you.
This can lead to social isolation. This is no longer a thing for older
people but is actually very common among students.
On *January 20th*, AEGEE-Amsterdam will give a *workshop *on social
isolation in collaboration with the Mental Health Working Group.
But wait, there's more! This is not just a workshop, but a *2 in 1 workshop*.
January is internationally known as Dry January, the month of not drinking.
To focus on the influence of alcohol on your mental health, the MHWG
organises another workshop on alcohol, and all of that for free!
Join these online workshops via this link
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learn more about how to deal with your mental health.
*Political Committees of European Movement International!*
We are happy to present you with an external opportunity within one of our
umbrella organisations, the European Movement International!
The European Movement <https://europeanmovement.eu/who-we-are/> is the
largest pan-european network of pro-european organisations. It is present
in 34 countries and encompasses 38 international associations, bringing
together european civil society, business, trade unions, NGOs, political
parties, local authorities and academia.
The Political Committees of the EMI are the membership structures, in which
EMI involves its member organisations to the everyday policy work of the
platform. Each member organisation can nominate a representative in each
Political Committee (PC), which are formed according to the policy
priorities of the EMI and the decision of the EMI board. Currently there
are 3 Political Committees, you can find more info about them here
<https://europeanmovement.eu/emi-political-committees/>.
So if you are an AEGEEan who is:
- Interested and knowledgeable about European developments and affairs
in general;
- Willing to learn more and be engaged in the external relations and the
policy work of AEGEE-Europe;
- Available and interested in the work of EMI;
- Motivated to responsibly represent AEGEE-Europe and bring the youth
voice within EMI and the PC.
The selected representatives towards the PCs will be strongly supported by
the Comité Directeur and AEGEE's Board member of the EMI.
You can apply until the *30th of January 2021 at 23:59 CET *via this form
<https://forms.gle/RF8W1gTfvXtkvUY47>.
*AEGEE Members Survey!*
#AEGEESurvey #10Minutes #cookthepasta
To remind you, the AEGEE Survey is still ongoing. A short questionnaire
through which we aim at measuring the general impact of our activities and
identifying the profile of the average AEGEE member in 2020.
*Why this survey is IMPORTANT?*
- To identify the ways in which AEGEE influences the *personal and
professional development* of young people;
- To tailor the *activities *of AEGEE based on the results;
- To sell to *partners *and *grant donors* the profile of our membership
(also at local level);
- To understand the *evolution *of our membership in this time. The last
survey we had was conducted in 2013. That’s 7 years without data!
Filling in the AEGEE Survey takes approximately 10 minutes. That’s the same
time it would take you to cook the pasta so use those 10 minutes to
contribute to the greater good of AEGEE!
Find the survey here
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*CD Decisions December 2020!*
We are happy to present the decisions taken by the Comité Directeur in the
month of December.
You can reach them via this link.
<https://drive.google.com/file/d/14A5dvw77muB0-CjT940RKrnsn0pgM-MN/view?usp=sharing>
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