Dear Network,
Welcome to the latest edition of the AEGEE-Europe's newsletter. Find out the latest news and ways of participating as there are a lot of initiatives and open calls in this edition.
We hope you enjoy reading.
Your Comité Directeur 2014-2015
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Open call for Working Group coordinators
Last Agora, a new format for Working Groups was introduced which established Working Groups as organs of AEGEE-Europe, linked to the focus areas of the Strategic Plan of AEGEE-Europe and merged with the Policy Office.
Apply now to become a coordinator of one of the Working Groups. Find more information on the Members Portal.
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Check out the Action Agenda Guidelines
Would you like to contribute to the Action Agenda but need some examples? Or do you want some inspiration for activities in general?
Then take a look at the Action Agenda Guidelines. This guide contains many examples of interesting activities that all contribute to the Action Agenda. |
Join the Key to Europe 2014-2015 core team
Key to Europe (K2E) is AEGEE’s annual publication, presenting our work and achievements, providing an overview of our activities throughout the respective year and an insight into the possibilities for the upcoming year.
We are looking for people to join the Core Team.
Find out more details on the Members Portal.
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SHARE Meeting took place after the Spring AgorAsturias. Several AEGEE members discussed various topics beginning from Summer Universities and ending with Fundraising issues. You can see outcomes of these discussions in the minutes.
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Launch of Interest Groups
Interest Groups are informal groups of AEGEE members interested in one particular topic. Find out more information on what does it mean to be an Interest Group and how to start one on Members Portal.
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Join the postcrossing by CWG
Start your summer with a smile on your face! Do you like receiving postcards from fellow AEGEEans? Do you want to be inspired for your next travel destination? Do you want to discover unusual, hidden places of Europe?
Then join CWG's project " Let me introduce you my city"!
Sign up here! |
Make a change - contribute to the development of Online Membership System
ITC and the Lead Developer and IT assistant of the Headoffice are looking for people who would want to contribute to the development of Online Membership System (OMS).
An exciting opportunity for all the people who want to get rid of the old IT system - are you ready to embrace the change? Read the open call and find out more how you can contribute to the cause, and applying to statutory events with your cellphone may become a reality sooner than you think! |
Don't forget to go to the AEGEE Forum
By now, everyone should know what the AEGEE Forum is and go there regularly to check out the latest discussions. If you have missed out, then this is your chance to get updated!
Go to the AEGEE Forum and have your say! |
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AEGEEan Section |
Meet Les Anciens d'AEGEE-Europe
Les Anciens d’AEGEE, as is their full name, is an alumni association of AEGEE, which consists of over six hundred members between the ages of 20 and 60, who at one point had all been active members on either a local or European level within AEGEE.
Read the full article here.
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AEGEE-Utrecht - ACTive Local of the Month
AEGEE-Utrecht was elected ACTive local of the Month for covering all of the Focus Areas of the Strategic Plan within one month organising four different activities. We spoke to the President of the local, Folckert van der Molen, to find out more about their Action Agenda involvement!
Read the full article here.
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'Making a World Difference' - Declaration of the European Youth Work Convention
From 27th to 30th of April European Youth Work Convention took place in Brussels, Belgium. Read the declaration 'Making a World Difference' to find out the outcomes of the convention. More information can be found here. |
OECD Forum 2015
The OECD Forum 2015 will take place at the OECD Conference Centre, Paris, France on 2-3 June. Share your views on the most critical issues confronting the world today by joining OECD Forum 2015 where you will meet with leaders and influencers from all sectors of civil society. Find out more information here.
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Political crisis in Macedonia
Macedonia is everyday fighting to bring its once established democracy back. In between Protests, Terrorist attacks and resignation of Ministers, if you stop by in Skopje, you will see people protesting in front of the government everyday, asking for the Prime Minister to resign and free the country from his dictatorship regime. Help us and spread the word!
Keep yourself updated! |
Erasmus+ Monitoring Survey
AEGEE and The European Youth Forum is committed to advocate for more sustainable funding for the Erasmus+ Programme. We would need your help to contribute to the monitoring work we are doing on the Erasmus+ by filling in the survey. The information collected will be analysed and used by the Youth Forum to produce evidence based advocacy and to feed relevant advocacy processes.
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What would the EU Youth Ministers do? Follow the debate LIVE
Vote at 16? Citizenship Education? Alternative and innovative forms of political participation? Youth absenteeism in the last European election up to 70%?
...What Would the EU Ministers do??!
The 28 EU Ministers for Youth will meet for the first time in a public debate broadcasted live on “Empowering young people for political participation in the democratic life in Europe" on Monday, 18th of May from 15.30-17.30 CET.
Stay tuned, follow & comment the debate with #YouthParticipation via http://video.consilium.europa.eu/ |
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1989 Generation Initiative: A call to Europe's brightest young minds
The 1989 Generation Initiative is a student movement that begun in London School of Economics, with the goal of bringing young adults of Europe together to influence the future of the Union . On 26th of June the event will take place in London with some of Europe’s most influential academics and commentators and develop a set of potential reforms for Europe. Find out more about the event and how to apply here.
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Open Call for Youth Speakers at World Forestry Congress in Durban, South Africa (fully funded by FAO)
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations is currently looking for passionate and inspiring youth speakers to make a TEDx-style presentation at the youth special event during the XIV World Forestry Congress. If you are involved in a youth-led initiative or project established and run by young people to engage communities, they want to hear from you!
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Apply early for Entrepreneurship Summer School
Applications are open for the Entrepreneurship Summer School organised by ThinkYoung. It is taking place in Brussels from the 13th to the 17th July, where you will be given the opportunity to question experienced entrepreneurs on a number of topics, exposing you to real experiences and stories of both entrepreneurial success and failure. First 50 applications will get a big discount and can participate for only €100. Find our more information here.
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Fill in the survey for MY-WAY project and sign up for rewards!
Are you between 20 and 30 years old? Are you a student, a recent graduate, a young researcher, or auniversity alumni member? Are you interested in tech (web) entrepreneurship?
We need your help!
Find out more on Members Portal or directly fill in the survey!
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Apply for the New Media Summer School
Do you want to be empowered on Internet Governance? Attend the biggest European multi-stakeholder event on IG?
Don't hesitate to apply for the upcoming New Media Summer School taking place in Sofia.
Deadline to apply on 18/05/2015. Application form and more info here.
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| Upcoming
Events |
Summer Event in the Maltese Islands to celebrate 30 years of AEGEE!
No. of participants: 100
Fee: 135 EUR
Deadline: 22.05.2015 |
| External
Events |
CONNECTOR 2.0
30.06.2015 - 06.07.2015 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Training course for everyone interested in effective learning. |
WANDERFUL!
17.06.2015 - 24.06.2015
Maria Stock Pilgrim Trail, Czech Republic
Pilgrimage and outdoor guided activities as a tool for personal development, learning and transformation in youth work and training. |
Summer School on the concepts of peace-building, human security, identity-conflict-nexus, revolution in military affairs, peace support operations, but also historical memory and analysis of past conflicts etc. |
Forum to bring together young people to present their innovative and inspirational projects linked to citizenship. |
A training course where you can learn how to use outdoor, amateur art and nature-based methods for personal development and much more. |
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