Dear Network,
you know that the activity in AEGEE and in the European institutions has returned at its full speed when you get plenty of news to be added to the newsletter.
We are very happy to deliver you plenty of opportunities in this issue, both within and outside AEGEE! Our first AEGEE teams have gather at the Headoffice for their internal meetings, and you will surely hear from them soon. Moreover, many Network Meetings and training events will be taking place soon, so make sure not to miss them!
We have also been following very closely the current happenings in Europe - mainly, the current refugee crisis, which has triggered many reactions and calls for support, and we would like to hear your opinion as well: how can we, as AEGEE members, contribute to have a meaningful impact in this issue?
Hoping that you will enjoy reading our newsletter and make the most of our opportunities, we wish you a very nice week!
Europeanly yours,
your Comité Directeur 2015-2016
Aleksandra, Ander, Anna, Maryana, Pablo, Réka & Svenja
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| AEGEE news in a nutshell! |
The AEGEE Fair is back - be there, either as participant or as an organiser!
The next AEGEE Fair at Autumn Agora Kyïv will be quite special… since it will be open to local students! Are you ready to present your body/project both to AEGEE and non-AEGEE members? Make sure to be there by applying before the 20th September!
Would you like to be part of the AEGEE Fair coordination team instead? You can also apply here and unleash your creativity! |
2 aims, 5 objectives, 1 Working Group
The first meeting of Civic Education Working Group (4-6.09) was not only super productive (15 hours of work only during Saturday!) but also very optimistic.
Fulfilling two aims and five objectives is not a piece of cake but this team will surely manage. There is a lot of cool stuff coming, so please stay tuned, stay civic, stay educated!
Our team:
Paul Smits - coordinator; Jorge Miguel Vielva - policy officer; members: Andrea Ugrinoska, David Meinel, Joanna Pankowska, Sien Rongen.
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E.Q.A.C. is looking for a new team!
The Events Quality Assurance Committee is looking for a new team! More information is avalaible at the Committee's page on Members Portal.
If you are interested, we encourage you to send your applications to [log in to unmask] by September 30th, 23:59 CET. |
Are you an Erasmus student or studying abroad? Fill in Lifestyle in Mobility's survey!
Are you going on Erasmus or to study abroad? The Lifestyle in Mobility Project invites you to fill in this survey and win amazing prizes like Interrail tickets, free participation in the Summer University project or Amazon gift cards!
And... is your AEGEE antenna involved in activities with Erasmus? Well, we need you too! Write to our Secretary General, Svenja van der Tol, at [log in to unmask] and find out how you can support us and win prizes for your local, too! |
MY-WAY - Key findings on web entrepreneurship support to young adults
MY-WAY, the two-year project which set out to improve the startup ecosystem for students in Europe, just released a research study based on its recent online survey for young adults and on face-to-face interviews with student support centers.
Click here to read the key findings of the research! |
Introducing... Your Vision for EUrope
The “Your Vision for EUrope” project, currently still in its launching phase, wants to inform young people - like you! - about European issues and politics. Furthermore the project wants young Europeans to speak up. The aim is to engage them in an open and inclusive discussion and make sure that their voices are being heard. |
| News from Comité Directeur |
AEGEE is part of the European Youth Award Jury!
AEGEE-Europe has been once again member of the Grand Jury of the European Youth Award, a pan-European contest motivating youth to produce digital projects with an impact in society. Our Secretary General, Svenja van der Tol, attended last week the meeting to select the winners took place in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. After inspiring keynotes, discussions and presentations, for each category the winners were chosen. Find more information about the EYA in their website.
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Brace yourselves - EUth is coming!
 Last week, AEGEE-Europe took part at the first Optimization Workshop of the EUth Project in Kamnik, Slovenia!
You will hear a lot about the project focuses, which focuses on "Tools and Tips for Mobile and Digital Youth Participation in and across Europe" in order to develop a youth-friendly e-participation platform, which AEGEE will be testing its pilot phase to imrpove our participation in our Statutory events.
Would you like to know more? Check EUth's official website or stay tuned for the Autumn Agora Kyїv 2015 and the Autumn Network Meetings! |
AEGEE-Europe runs for employment
AEGEE-Europe took part in the #Run4Employment event at Parc Léopold (Brussels), organised by Project 668 and B!ngo - Brussels Interns NGO.
Our team finished in a very satisfactory 5th position, and we are very happy that our contribution will help develop the Job'N'Coop, an app that will promote youth job opportunities, social entrepreneurship and skills-set mentorship! |
| Beyond
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Refugee crisis - #WeApologise
"As Europeans, #WeApologise on behalf of our national and European leaders for their inexcusable lack of coordinated humanitarian aid to the situation you and thousands of others are in while crossing our borders to escape war, persecution and poverty".
AEGEE-Europe supports the open letter and call for action by Social Platform, together with several other civil society organisations.
We believe that as European citizens we have the duty to call for and take action to show solidarity with the refugees. This need is also reflected in the statement of principles of AEGEE saying that we value Europe that ‘is built upon the foundations of respect, tolerance and solidarity’.
Moreover, we would like to leave the floor to you: what do you think AEGEE members can do in this situation? You can now share your thoughts at the Forum, too!
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ERASMUS - When Citizens Build Europe
What is the history of the Erasmus project and which was Franck Biancheri and AEGEE's role in it? We would like to wholeheartedly thank Association des Amis de Franck Biancheri for sharing with us this short movie about Erasmus, with an exclusive interview to Mrs. Élisabeth Guiguou, former French minister. Click on the picture to see the full video! |
| External
Opportunities |
Take part in the Trainers' Forum by BEST!
Trainers Forum 2015 is a 4-day event, that will be preceded by intensive work of Youth Trainers interested in self-development and enhancing the quality of training. AEGEE has 10 places reserved for the event taking place in Breno, Italy, 03-08.12.2015. Fee: 50EUR - travelling costs reimbursed 50%. You can apply via this link! |
Travel back in time with the EU time machine
Ever wanted to go back in time? Here’s your chance! Since the first European elections in 1979, European politics have changed our daily lives. Travel back in time and visit the year 1979 with the EU Time Machine, an infographic that shows how life used to be back then and how it is now, 35 years later. |
Millennium Development Goals? Test your knowledge!
Back in 2000 world leaders came together to commit to a new global partnership to reduce extreme poverty, with eight goals ranging from achieving universal primary education to combating HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases.
But what did the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) achieve? Test your knowledge and find out! |
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| Upcoming
Events |
29.10.2015 - 01.11.2015
Athens, Greece
No. of participants: 30
Fee: 50 EUR
Deadline: 30.09.2015
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12.11.2015 - 15.11.2015
Cluj-Napoca, Romania
No. of participants: 25
Fee: 50 EUR
Deadline: 27.09.2015
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05.11.2015 - 08.11.2015
Tartu, Estonia
No. of participants: 26
Fee: 50 EUR
Deadline: 01.10.2015
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| External
Events |
11.11.2015 - 15.11.2015
The Hague, the Netherlands
The Young Peacebulders Forum will bring together 60 young peacebuilders and will focus in Ensuring Quality of Youth Peace Work, with a research report into Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning in youth peace organisations.
Deadline: 22.09.2015
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10.11.2015 - 18.11.2015
Split, Croatia
Training course for youth workers to be able to work on youth empowerment in order to combat youth unemployment and exclusion.
Deadline: 26.09.2015
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01.11.2015 - 09.11.2015
Mollina (Málaga), Spain
Training course that will give an introduction about techniques, methods and practices in facilitation in youth work.
Deadline: 01.10.2015
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