Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser <http://us7.campaign-archive1.com/?u=7a170c64e0d3990f3f6629d21&id=789090787a&e=accaee7a10>. <http://aegee.us7.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=7a170c64e0d3990f3f6629d21&id=e92b48944f&e=accaee7a10> Dear Network, This edition has a lot of news from AEGEE from expressing your opinions on the new Action Agenda draft until the list of Summer Universities 2015. Read, think, engage and participate! We hope you enjoy reading. Your Comité Directeur 2014-2015 News from AEGEE Drafting the Action Agenda 2015-2016 During the European Planning Meeting (EPM) in Burgos, Spain the first version of the *Action Agenda 2015-2016* was drafted. Here is a chance for everyone in the network a chance to contribute to the creation of the document which defines our thematic focus for one year. Come express your thoughts, opinions and suggestions on the drafted AA 15-16 in the *Forum <http://aegee.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7a170c64e0d3990f3f6629d21&id=ede4063400&e=accaee7a10>*. Consultation is open until 10th of March 23:59 CET. Watch the official recruitment video of AEGEE We are happy to share with you the *official recruitment video of AEGEE*. With the youthful aspect of the video you can attract new potential members during the recruitment times of your local. You can access the video on the Members Portal <http://aegee.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7a170c64e0d3990f3f6629d21&id=78b817960c&e=accaee7a10> (Resoucres - AEGEE's presentation) or via Youtube link <http://aegee.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7a170c64e0d3990f3f6629d21&id=9bbc012639&e=accaee7a10>. /Note: Youtube video is unlisted, as the video serves an internal purpose. Save the link or remember the location on the Members Portal./ 30 years of AEGEE - Join the Main Conference AEGEE is celebrating its 30th Anniversary this year and there is something big in Brussels going on! Join the Main Conference of the anniversary celebrations from *7th - 10th of May in Brussels* together with over a hundred fellow AEGEEans and members of Les Anciens in the heart of Europe. More information about the conference and how to apply can be found *here <http://aegee.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7a170c64e0d3990f3f6629d21&id=450a8c54fd&e=accaee7a10>*. Follow '30 years of AEGEE' on Facebook <http://aegee.us7.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=7a170c64e0d3990f3f6629d21&id=8b6870991c&e=accaee7a10>. Join the Spreading Europtimism project team Last week an open call for the project team on the topic of Spreading Europtimism was issued. Read more here <http://aegee.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7a170c64e0d3990f3f6629d21&id=5490727957&e=accaee7a10> and see which positions are available. In order to apply, please fill in the following application form <http://aegee.us7.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=7a170c64e0d3990f3f6629d21&id=2289597b9b&e=accaee7a10> before 5 March, 23:59 CET. Join World Water Day with Health4Youth project On the *22nd of March* world celebrates the World Water Day. Health4Youth project in cooperation with United Nations Water <http://aegee.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7a170c64e0d3990f3f6629d21&id=c3ffad0c1f&e=accaee7a10> invites you to take part of the day by taking actions in your city: organizing a one/half day event with workshop or discussion on one/all these topics; flashmob on your local cities on the importance of water. If you're interested, send an email to [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Follow Health4Youth Project on Facebook <http://aegee.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7a170c64e0d3990f3f6629d21&id=0b666f2a3e&e=accaee7a10> and join the event <http://aegee.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7a170c64e0d3990f3f6629d21&id=d327aa1c8e&e=accaee7a10>. Yet another successful election observation mission Yesterday Election Observation Project had a*successful mission to Estonia* to observe their Government (Riigikogu) elections. Read their election report here <http://aegee.us7.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=7a170c64e0d3990f3f6629d21&id=8c5e230911&e=accaee7a10>. Follow the Election Observation Project on Facebook <http://aegee.us7.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=7a170c64e0d3990f3f6629d21&id=2884e5c45c&e=accaee7a10> to keep yourself up to date. AEGEE's consultation on the Visa requirements and Visa obstacles In order to assess the exact needs for support for AEGEEans regarding Visas we set up a Visa survey, which you can find here <http://aegee.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7a170c64e0d3990f3f6629d21&id=3675f7237c&e=accaee7a10> *Please take 3 minutes* in order to fill out the survey until 22nd of March 23:59 CET. Monthly Activity Report of Network Commission The Network Commission would like to inform you that now you can find their *Monthly Activity Reports* in the Members Portal <http://aegee.us7.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=7a170c64e0d3990f3f6629d21&id=8e23aa590b&e=accaee7a10> instead of the mailing list NetCom-L. For latest updates follow NetCom via Facebook <http://aegee.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7a170c64e0d3990f3f6629d21&id=dca11b6fbf&e=accaee7a10>. New partnership with Transferwise We are glad to announce that we have established a partnership with TransferWise <http://aegee.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7a170c64e0d3990f3f6629d21&id=e51f06ff56&e=accaee7a10>. TransferWise is a peer-to-peer transfer service that helps its users to save money when they send money abroad, as they exchange currency at the real mid-market rate. *Register via this link <http://aegee.us7.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=7a170c64e0d3990f3f6629d21&id=79fae94f2a&e=accaee7a10>* to get free transfers. Check out the Summer Universities of 2015 The list of Summer Universities 2015 <http://aegee.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7a170c64e0d3990f3f6629d21&id=74db47e4ae&e=accaee7a10> is online! Here are some numbers for the curious followers of the project. This year there will be *70 SUs organised* and *103 locals are involved*. There are six GREEN SU's and another six is available for disabled members. Applications are open from 1st of March till 25th of April. Get latest news from SUCT via Facebook <http://aegee.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7a170c64e0d3990f3f6629d21&id=0814e0d8b2&e=accaee7a10>. The AEGEEan Section ACTive Local of the Month - AEGEE-Amsterdam Last January AEGEE-Amsterdam has been honoured with the 'ACTive Local of the Month' award for their contribution to the Action Agenda 2014-15. Contact your ACTie to find out more about the award and follow this link <http://aegee.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7a170c64e0d3990f3f6629d21&id=3779632ce4&e=accaee7a10> to read the story of AEGEE-Amsterdam. Find out more about ACT here <http://aegee.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7a170c64e0d3990f3f6629d21&id=075c85fe7d&e=accaee7a10> and follow them on Facebook <http://aegee.us7.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=7a170c64e0d3990f3f6629d21&id=807274419b&e=accaee7a10>. Visa Directive proposal – the EU Council forgot the volunteers The Council of the European Union published its proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament on the conditions of entry and residence of third-country nationals for the purposes of studies, work and volunteering. But, the same proposal, raised some concerns. Read the full article here <http://aegee.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7a170c64e0d3990f3f6629d21&id=d747e90372&e=accaee7a10>. AEGEE goes to Newcastle-upon-Tyne Several new contact were recently established in the United Kingdom. One of them is in Newcastle upon Tyne where three girls got together and started working on the paper works to become an antenna. Find out more about the freshly established contact here <http://aegee.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7a170c64e0d3990f3f6629d21&id=82e487ebfc&e=accaee7a10>. AEGEE-Dresden hugs for Ukraine After officially being upgraded, AEGEE-Dresden went on the streets to raise awareness of the current happening in Ukraine. How? Giving free hugs to people. Read more about their quest here <http://aegee.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7a170c64e0d3990f3f6629d21&id=2cbec9dbbe&e=accaee7a10>. Beyond AEGEE Participate in the Idea Challenge of 'Advocate Europe' Advocate Europe is pleased to announce the *launch of an idea challenge “Advocate Europe”*. They invite you to apply with your project idea and secure funding of up to € 50,000. Non-profit projects and initiatives from the fields of civic education, arts and culture, democracy and participation, social innovation or advocacy will be funded. Find a short video here <http://aegee.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7a170c64e0d3990f3f6629d21&id=c27bcf0b52&e=accaee7a10> and more information here <http://aegee.us7.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=7a170c64e0d3990f3f6629d21&id=f1b9744bb1&e=accaee7a10>. /“Advocate Europe” is an annual idea challenge for innovative European initiatives and projects initiated and realised by Stiftung Mercator, MitOst e.V. and Liquid Democracy e.V. / External Opportunities Join the Future Leaders Programme The European Union announced 2015 as the *European Year for Development *- the first time a European Year is focused on the European Union's international development policy. Between 3-4 June European Development Days will take place in Brussels. Apply to the *Future Leaders Programme* <http://aegee.us7.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=7a170c64e0d3990f3f6629d21&id=c230ef787d&e=accaee7a10> to be selected to come to European Development Days 2015 and share your story, how you are helping your community. <http://aegee.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7a170c64e0d3990f3f6629d21&id=2fc37faea4&e=accaee7a10><http://aegee.us7.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=7a170c64e0d3990f3f6629d21&id=4e142d4257&e=accaee7a10><http://aegee.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7a170c64e0d3990f3f6629d21&id=e8f6510042&e=accaee7a10> Upcoming Events Night of 7 antennae - #AEGEE30 by AEGEE-Bergamo <http://aegee.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7a170c64e0d3990f3f6629d21&id=1bb3f34882&e=accaee7a10> 17.04.2015 - 19.04.2015 Bergamo, Italy Celebrate 30 years of AEGEE by participating in this legendary event of Night of 7 antennae. No. of participants: 40 Fee: 30 EUR Deadline: 11.03.2015 NWM Kastoria - We are travelers! <http://aegee.us7.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=7a170c64e0d3990f3f6629d21&id=71c7b42e34&e=accaee7a10> 23.04.2015 - 26.04.2015 Kastoria, Greece Network Meeting on AgorAsturias follow-up and personal development. No. of participants: 30 Fee: 50 EUR Deadline: 20.03.2015 NWM Zagreb - Million hearts, one soul <http://aegee.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7a170c64e0d3990f3f6629d21&id=fb96d66e56&e=accaee7a10> 30.04.2015 - 03.05.2015 Zagreb, Croatia Network Meeting where you can get to know AEGEE-Europe's newest initiatives, meet other AEGEEans and share good practices. No. of participants: 30 Fee: 40 EUR Deadline: 23.03.2015 NWM Brno - FRaise Your Spirits! <http://aegee.us7.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=7a170c64e0d3990f3f6629d21&id=2c77f6cbe7&e=accaee7a10> 30.04.2015 - 03.05.2015 Brno, Czech Republic Network Meeting on the topics of FR and Erasmus+. No. of participants: 25 Fee: 50 EUR Deadline: 25.03.2015 NWM Warszawa - PANDAcipation! <http://aegee.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7a170c64e0d3990f3f6629d21&id=af6b62139a&e=accaee7a10> 30.04.2015 - 03.05.2015 Warszawa, Poland Network Meeting where to share best practices and engage in discussions. No. of participants: 100 Fee: 35 EUR Deadline: 29.03.2015 YereWonderful NWM <http://aegee.us7.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=7a170c64e0d3990f3f6629d21&id=337418c0b2&e=accaee7a10> 30.04.2015 - 03.05.2015 Yerevan, Armenia Network Meeting where you can learn about AEGEE and share best practices. No. of participants: 30 Fee: 45 EUR Deadline: 31.03.2015 Play it again, AEGEE <http://aegee.us7.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=7a170c64e0d3990f3f6629d21&id=97a9b6e856&e=accaee7a10> 27.03.2015 - 31.03.2015 Barcelona, Spain Thematic pre-event for Spring AgorAsturias on the topic of cinema. No. of participants: 30 Fee: 80 EUR Deadline: 04.03.2015 External Events Improving your communication skills <http://aegee.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7a170c64e0d3990f3f6629d21&id=7565a30d67&e=accaee7a10> 12.02.2015 - 18.05.2015 Mollina, Spain Training course to strengthen confidence in using English to develop European projects. YOUTH PATH IN LABOR MARKET <http://aegee.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7a170c64e0d3990f3f6629d21&id=aad4a9bd46&e=accaee7a10> 20.04.2015 - 24.04.2015 Athens, Greece Training course with a focus on exploring the importance and contribution of the Erasmus+ programme concerning to skills and competences that empowered participants to their access in the labour market. UN-Vienna Study Visit <http://aegee.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7a170c64e0d3990f3f6629d21&id=c111a103b8&e=accaee7a10> 07.05.2015 - 12.05.2015 Vienna, Austria Study Visit to UN-Vienna. You will visit UN-building, meet UN-staff, see how UN works, learn more about the organization. The essence of coaching <http://aegee.us7.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=7a170c64e0d3990f3f6629d21&id=fed20681a6&e=accaee7a10> 06.05.2015 - 09.05.2015 Arnhem, The Netherlands A 3-days training for youth workers and EVS mentors who are involved in Erasmus+ Youth non-formal education projects. /In case you would not like to continue receiving the newsletter, you may leave the list at any time by sending a "*SIGNOFF AEGEENEWS-L*" command in email body to [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>/ /Copyright © 2015 AEGEE-Europe / European Students' Forum, All rights reserved./ Newsletter for members and friends of AEGEE. *Our mailing address is:* AEGEE-Europe / European Students' Forum Rue du Noyer 55, Brussel, Belgium Brussels 1000 Belgium *********************************************** AEGEE's mailing lists are powered by LISTSERV(R) from lsoft.com