News from AEGEE
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Dear AEGEEans,
we wish you a very happy 2013 and hope that you
have had a positive start into the new year.
To kick-start a new year of AEGEE-activities, we
have some news for you! Find in the first
newsletter 2013 the confirmation of our legend,
the fact that AEGEE played a crucial role in the
establishment of the ERASMUS programme, by
Domenico Lenarduzzi, former head of the DG
Eduation and Culture of the European Union.
You can also check out tthe winners of our
InterRail competition, catch a review of AEGEE
in 2012 and find many external opportunities.
Have a good reading!
Yours,
Comité Directeur
To
view
this newsletter online, click here.
The origin of the ERASMUS
programme: Interview with Domenicco Lenarduzzi
After the passing away of
AEGEE’s founder Franck Biancheri in October, we
have started researching on his history and the
history of our organisation, and particularly
the legend around Frank Biancheri convincing
François Mitterand, president of France at the
time, to support the ERASMUS programme in 1984.
At that time, it was vital to convince the
members states that ERASMUS was an initiative
which students would take ownership of.
AEGEE was the student stakeholder who convinced
the president of France to invest in this
programme.
After France changed its position, also other
countries like Germany and the UK gave their
support. Find here an interview with Domenicco
Lenarduzzi, former Head of the DG Education and
Culture of the European Commission, under whose
leadership the ERASMUS programme was drafted. In
the interview, he confirmes that Franck
Biancheri and AEGEE were crucial for setting the
ERASMUS programme on its way. This proves that
successful cooperation between policy makers and
youth organisations can have a powerful positive
impact.
Competition Winners: How would
you promote sustainable travelling!
In November, InterRail offered
two locals the unique opportunity to win 1250€
sponsoring their project or event for their
creative video or poster on how to promote
sustainable travelling. After careful evaluation
of many creative entries, the jury consisting of
Willemijn from InterRail, Iris from the
Environmental Working Group, and the Comité
Directeur, has chosen the two lucky winners!
Congratulations and thank you once again to
InterRail for offering this opportunity!
1. AEGEE-Helsinki:
“Sustainability is to Travel Green”
2. AEGEE-Mannheim: “We
would do anything for Green Travelling”
Read More: http://www.aegee.org/competition-winners-how-would-you-promote-sustainable-travelling/
AEGEE in 2012 video
Retrospective video which shows
important moments and events of AEGEE-Europe /
European Students' Forum in 2012.
Sustainability on track?
During december, Mathieu
Soete, Policy Officer on Sustainability,
has been travelling all over Europe through the
Europe on Track project. Just back from the
tour, he shares with us what people around
the continent think on the topics of
sustainability.
You can read it here: http://www.aegee.org/sustainability-on-the-track/
Policy Officers need your
input!
This month, the Policy Officers
of AEGEE-Europe are launching their
questionnaires in order to receive your input on
the topic chosen.
You can still contribute and give your valuable
input on the topic of human rights: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/J5XMBRP
and on the topic of homophobia: http://goo.gl/R8ek8]
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Beyond
AEGEE
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Vote for the changes that
would make the most difference to your
world
The United Nations and partners
want to hear from YOU! MY World is a global
survey asking you to choose your priorities for
a better world. Results will be shared with
world leaders in setting the next global
development agenda.
Tell us about the world you want, because your
voice matters.
Read more: http://www.myworld2015.org/
European Youth Forum's Youth
Policy Watch
In this first issue of the Youth
Policy Watch of 2013, read why 2013 is a crucial
year for the youth guarantee and investment in
young people. Also in this issue read about the
European year of citizens, the Irish Presidency
and much more!
Read more: http://intranet.youthforum.org/newsletters/node/45599/ypw
The European Parliament: Why
should I care?
Young citizens from EU member
states and Croatia are invited to express in an
innovative and convincing manner why the
European Parliament is important to them, and
why there is a need to vote in the next EP
elections. They can write, sing, paint, dance,
film or use any other creative ways to present
their opinions to us by 28 March 2013.
Twenty winning participants
will be awarded a trip to Brussels, where they
will have the chance to present their successful
entries, learn more about the EU institutions,
and exchange ideas with EU decision makers and
like-minded young Europeans.
More information: https://www.facebook.com/ep.competition
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External
Opportunities
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Service Civique in Paris
ANIMAFAC, a french network of
student organisations, is looking for a young
person to carry out a 6-month-mission in their
organisation, who has a sufficiant understanding
of french (both orally and written), and is free
to start working on February 15th 2012.
There is no requierements in
terms of education or competencies. We encourage
any of our members who is looking for an
exciting experience in a youth organisation and
who is interested in developing his or her
experience in the field of active citizenship
and youth issues with a European focus.
As volunteer, you will receive
571,79 EUR a month to cover your costs. The
mission is taking place in Paris, France, with
possible travels in Europe.
In case you are interested,
please send your motivation letter and CV to [log in to unmask]
as soon as possible and we will forward your
application to them.
Model European Union
Strasbourg
Every year, MEU brings together a
significant number of highly-skilled and
motivated young Europeans and gives them the
superb opportunity to have a first-hand
experience of the functioning of European
institutions right on the premises of the
European Parliament. The project is thus
completely original in the world of simulations
and is already extremely popular among young
Europeans from diverse backgrounds and studies
spanning from Law, International Relations,
Political Sciences and European Affairs to
History, Media Studies, and
Interpreting.
Deadline: 31th
January 2013
Read more:
http://meu-strasbourg.org/index.php/how-to-participate/application-guide
St Gallen Symposium
Every year, the competition for
the St. Gallen Wings of Excellence Award offers
graduate and postgraduate university students
throughout the world the unique opportunity to
qualify for an expenses-covered participation as
"Leaders of Tomorrow" in the St. Gallen
Symposium.
Competitors are invited to submit their thoughts
and visions on the theme of the St. Gallen
Symposium. All contributions will be evaluated
according to specific criteria by an independent
jury, composed of professors, corporate
executives, entrepreneurs and politicians.
The authors of the 100 best contributions
qualify for a participation in the
St. Gallen Symposium. The following highlights
await the qualifiers:
- Meet 600 top decision makers and 200 of the
world's brightest young minds
- Expenses for travel, board and lodging
covered, travel service provided
- The three winners will present their work in
front of the assembled plenum
- The three winners share EUR 20,000 prize
money
Read more: http://www.stgallen-symposium.org/
Cash Prizes for Short Films
on European Citizenship
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/
European 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
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Upcoming Events |
TREatre
adVENture - Venetian Carnival Extravaganza
08.02.2013 - 13.02.2013
Venice
Carnival is the moment of the year when we let
our masks drop down and we free our own persona
against any stereotypes. AEGEE Treviso and AEGEE
Venezia give you the opportunity to showcase
your true self on the most beautiful stage in
the world: VENICE!
Brescia
Winter University
17.02.2013 - 21.02.2013
Brescia
Ski, learn how to craft the wood, talk about
sustainability, cluedo game and lot of
activities... ...and for sure party every
evening.
EBM
Valletta 2013
28.02.2013 - 03.03.2013
VALLETTA, MALTA
FALLAS
2013!! KEEP CALM... AND GO OUT WITH THE
BANGGGGGGG!!!!
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!!!
Reliability
of the media
28.03.2013 - 02.04.2013
Utrecht
Discuss and learn about the reliability of the
media. We have invited several experts in the
field to share their views and knowledge.
Besides that we have a great social program
within the city Utrecht. After the event we will
accompany you in hitchhiking from Utrecht to the
Agora in Rhein-Neckar.
Spring
Agora Rhein Neckar 2013
02.04.2013 - 07.04.2013
MANHEIM, GERMANY
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External Events |
Seminar on
"Educational Quality"
26.05.2013 - 31.05.2013
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?
Workshop
on recognition of non-formal learning in
volunteering
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.
Get
Involved! A Training Course on Youth Democracy
Projects Development
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.
Eye
Opener
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.
European
Citizenship in Youth Work Training Course in
Portugal
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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