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Dear AEGEEans! Here is the bi-weekly newsletter of AEGEE-Europe, full of
news, opportunities and AEGEE Spirit!
<https://www.oms.aegee.org/static/discounts/>

Dear AEGEEans, it's a pleasure to introduce you to *AEGEE Discounts: the
platform for discounts for AEGEEans.*

You forgot the link of the FlixBus discounts? Can't remember where to get
the 5€ codes of N26 or can't find the way to support AEGEE-Europe through
EDUopinions? Shipping something but don't know the code for Eurosender?
Just go to aegee.org/discounts <https://www.oms.aegee.org/static/discounts/>
 and enjoy all the discounts for AEGEEans. It will keep updating with every
new partnership that benefits AEGEEans
*Do you want to submit content for our telegram channel?*
Now you can! We have created this form
<https://goo.gl/forms/rhECwrextFh9Qp2E2> to submit anything you would like
us to post in the channel, so you can announce something interesting, share
news with the whole network or send an open call!
Aren't you subscribed to the channel? Do it here <https://t.me/AEGEE_Europe>
!

*OPEN CALLS*
<https://www.zeus.aegee.org/portal/smash-training-in-helsinki/>

*Open call for the second SMASH training in Helsinki*

*WHAT*: SMASH training
*WHEN*: 12-16 June
*WHERE*: Helsinki, Finland
*HOW MUCH*: Fully funded, up to 150 euro* travelling expenses
*HOW *here
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf132D08iKiRzAxDNwHU4YdzQHqEbqxJDj5P_MWR0-LcTN_QQ/viewform>
*DEADLINE*: 10th March, 23:59 CET
The applications for the second SMASH training are open! SMASH stands for
Structural Measures Against Sexual Harassment, and it’s a project dedicated
to train young people on how to be Safe Persons and tackle sexual
harassment in youth contexts. The second SMASH training will take place
from the 12th till the 16th of June (12th is arrival day, and 16th
departure day) in Helsinki, Finland, organised by AEGEE-Helsinki in
cooperation with AEGEE-Europe. Read the full open call here
<https://www.zeus.aegee.org/portal/smash-training-in-helsinki/> and apply
here
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf132D08iKiRzAxDNwHU4YdzQHqEbqxJDj5P_MWR0-LcTN_QQ/viewform>
before
the 10th of March!

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate and contact us at
[log in to unmask]

Do you need more information?
Check here
<https://www.zeus.aegee.org/portal/smash-training-tbilisi-open-call/?fbclid=IwAR0p-NZjl9StjhcuQfQVYes7ecjhpTuq-Doa-OlOI-iXFIPd6-mHIRQT7v0>
.
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Do you feel like you want to be more involved? Would you like to share your
point of view about the current situation? Why not apply here
<https://aegee.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7a170c64e0d3990f3f6629d21&id=142b67e0e5&e=9718311809>
and
become a *participant of the festival?*

Moreover, *we offer an accommodation + food + travel reimbursement with the
DIAMOND PACKAGE* at a very convenient price; hurry up and *sign up before
the others*: the *first 20 accepted participants will have a 20€ discount
on the fee*.

#ApplyNow
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and
look for the DIAMOND!

For more details, don't hesitate to check the website:
https://www.yeahub.eu/
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or
the facebook page : YEAH - Young European Activists' Hub
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 !
*CEO for One Month*
If you love challenges and think you would benefit from an amazing work
experience, the 'CEO for One Month' program is tailor-made for you. At the
Adecco Group, you will learn to manage a large company, in real time and
with tangible cases, and you will be immersed in a dynamic environment with
enthusiasm, entrepreneurship and camaraderie at the heart of everything we
do. Register here
<https://www.ceofor1month.com/register/?utm_source=V_AWTW_NEWSLETTER_01&utm_campaign=V_AWTW_SIGN_UP_01&utm_term=V_AWTW19_NEWSLETTER_01>
 now.
<https://www.zeus.aegee.org/portal/open-call-for-participants-training-for-facilitators/>

*Training for Facilitators in High Schools*

Open Cal for participants extended! Would you like to bring a bit of AEGEE
spirit to your local high school, but you do not know how? Apply for our
Training for Facilitators and improve your training skills and learn more
about civic education and functioning of the EU! When? 6-10 March Where?
Brussels.
Appy by filling this form
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScfIUZ4Cbz_ud0aBMJuOqe3jPI-iHLSl_mohghhFomGsmSCuA/viewform>.
More info on the Members Portal
<https://www.zeus.aegee.org/portal/open-call-for-participants-training-for-facilitators/>
and
in this event <https://www.facebook.com/events/776096696092796/>.
*Apply for the Youth Summit: Young Europe is Voting*

From the *6.5.-12.5.19 the Youth Summit is happening at the Youth Island in
front of Copenhagen*. *200 young people* between 18-25 gather to discuss
about *Youth under pressure, Culture & Identity, Climate, Refugees &
Migration and EU in the World*.
The first part of the week will be spent at folk high schools with
intensive workshops on one of the themes. On the weekend, everyone will
gather and share the outcomes. Apply here <https://www.yeiv.eu/> until the
*15.02*.!!!
<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-WN0Uyb_L7djuKYR8LTVen3M0swPD35M/view>
*Applications for Spring Agora Bucuresti 2019 are open!*
Dear AEGEEans,
once again the time of the yeah has come for one of the most important
events in AEGEE - Agora! This Spring Agora will be held in Bucuresti
between the 8th to 13th of May, gathering hundreds of you, young change
makers and future stakeholders to discuss the most important topics in
AEGEE and society and to get inspired to act. Because the change is up to
you. Don't wait until the last minute and apply here
<https://my.aegee.eu/statutory/spring-agora-bucure%C8%99ti-2019>!
Check this booklet
<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-WN0Uyb_L7djuKYR8LTVen3M0swPD35M/view> if
you have doubts!
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*Open Call: Jobshadowers of the Chair Team!*
Do you want to take your experience in AEGEE to a new level? Are you
interested in the Agorae and how they are organized? Are you ready to work
and motivated? If you answered "yes" to any of those questions, you might
be the right person for our Jobshadowers team and support us while
preparing the Spring Agora Bucuresti 2019! Apply here
<https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=TdFMXj4VbkayiGdWlQlUgZCAMN7RnkRGtkKfxB260e1UOTMzODlYSFE5RkhGUk9JTlJCV1ozSzA2RC4u>
!
The* deadline to apply is the 13th of March!*
<https://www.facebook.com/events/589919258102324/>
*Novruz International Youth Festival*
*Let's Add Venture to Adventures*
*What*: Novruz International Youth Festival 2019
*When*: March 20-26, 2019
*Where*: Baku, Astara ,Lankaran
*How much*: 175€
NIYF is a very special and interesting event that takes place in
*Azerbaijan*.
But first of all, *what is Novruz – International Youth Festival*? NIYF is
the annual celebration of Novruz with the youth from all around the world.
This project will give you a *unique chance to experience different parts
and acts of NOVRUZ holiday*, such as jumping over bonfires running through
the streets, banging on pots and pans with spoons and knocking on doors
with your hats and bags to ask for little presents (sweets and candies) and
tasting national cookies, such as shekerbura, pakhlava, goghal that you
have never had before!
*What is our mission?*
-To create a *culturally diverse and open environment *where all of the
participants will be able to express their own culture and appreciate the
others’, discuss different global issues and so on
-To *gain mutual respect* for the different cultures in the world and
promote peace in our big home – Earth
-To *explore ancient traditions and habits* of Azerbaijan culture, to
celebrate the antique holiday Novruz – the beginning of spring in Azerbaijan
If you need any visa documents we will send you special documents from
Azerbaijan Migration Agency and you will get the visa at Haydar Aliyev
International Airport.
We aim to bring together *25 motivated participants* between the ages of
*18-35* who are interested in culture and ancient traditions
*Participation fee*: 175 EUR
*These costs will cover*:
welcome pack; accommodation; two meals per day; cultural nights;
Entrance to Maiden Tower; Shirvanshahlar Palace; Heydar Aliyev Center;
Carpet museum; horse riding; train and bus tickets for trips between
locations; excursions, city tours, visiting historical places of Azerbaijan;
*Deadline for application*: 10.03.2019,23:59
*Application link* here <https://goo.gl/forms/Z0ZdVfZwihh3uYgF2>.
*This Spring AEGEE-Academy presents you with the TRAINers Tour!*
What does this mean? From the *March 4th - March 31st & April 22nd - May
21st*, three AEGEE-Academy trainers are independently *travelling through
Europe by Interrail*, hoping to stop by as many AEGEE-locals as possible,
to provide quality trainings on topics requested by you, the local!
The trainers will also *provide advice/tips/tricks on how to make your
Summer University more contentful*, if you want to use their expertise.
*Send your request (incl. suggested dates & topics) asap* to
[log in to unmask] so we can organize it!
<http://clck.ru/FEFb6>
[OPEN CALL] - Transsiberian DREAM is looking for TRAINERS!
Transsiberian DREAM is the best Summer University of 2018 organized by
AEGEE-Moskva&Co for 11 years in a row. This year the TSU will take place
from the 2nd of August to the 21st of August with a total of 35
participants.
You are our ideal trainer if you are able:
- to attend the event for all 20 days of the Travelling Summer University
- to design, develop and deliver interactive non-formal sessions in various
locations all over Russia
- to be a professional trainer providing participants with unforgettable
sessions and workshops and combine it with being an ideal participant
- to cooperate with the Transsiberian DREAM vol. 11 Core-Team, Content
Manager and other trainers
- to be part of the follow-up after the event
The participation fee for the trainer will be reduced (accordingly to the
hours of training provided).
Apply here <http://clck.ru/FEFb6> until the 6th of March 2019, 23:59 CET.
In case of any questions do not hesitate to contact us:
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*Essay contets “Creating a Society Full of Kindness”*
Young people from around the world are invited to enter the 2019
International Essay Contest for Young People organized by the Goi Peace
Foundation.

The theme for this year's contest is: *"CREATING A SOCIETY FULL OF
KINDNESS."* As 20th anniversary special edition, this year’s contest
involves action in addition to writing.

*The deadline for entry is June 15, 2019.*

Prize winners will receive a cash award and will be invited to Japan for
the award ceremony. Please see the complete guidelines below or here
<https://www.goipeace.or.jp/en/work/essay-contest>.

We look forward to the participation of many young people in your
communities!

May Peace Prevail on Earth

The Goi Peace Foundation
*AEGEE NEWS*
<https://www.facebook.com/yeahub/>

GREAT NEWS!
YEAH! is actually happening!
*But, wait... what is YEA**H! exactly?*

YEAH! is the brand new festival organized by AEGEE / European Students'
Forum
<https://www.facebook.com/aegee/?__tn__=K-R&eid=ARAVE_6BX1MSvb3lG9oU3e1XsRmMcejaxi3flZOl2PDIsrtfDRqMCe1sZ3AQeRef0JUFo38sT9aDA-lq&fref=mentions&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARAfXWEqBPbFn3ylBstO217o48fhilb90gs6SEUyV7II2oLpgyEV4cALk11yQTtFHQicyZ_uPlSpGh1cWtAnZBDJ-jeJTjqybv0pgy_yPH24pu3AmCx6OQ2G0WdJitrvKt-hVP7GoIlA_ZB9UJ4V2xQMasgfYwYGJSU-3FgsyP4NpRWYGcNCBhmRRsYkS7lMzwz3g4VnQq6Op7mbgXl_035UQhO6UM2vjofNBq3XSlPFaE6r4RJAuzTroT5Zfk8ETrw8Cc4lBiFBKOa0o9liyXthXoHvfU2CSojmTYrWy5PSWo1ZRS_XS97r7Nm-Yeuss0YxuwdCDOzThe2zkA0>
, AEGEE-Torino
<https://www.facebook.com/AegeeTo/?__tn__=K-R&eid=ARAXsSp91TH-jeiMSbNVnEEC4F1hxhbcz26l1PNItvdSCr9eIQVuSNN68bCSzmExtuDG01Xaa-BYgipJ&fref=mentions&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARAfXWEqBPbFn3ylBstO217o48fhilb90gs6SEUyV7II2oLpgyEV4cALk11yQTtFHQicyZ_uPlSpGh1cWtAnZBDJ-jeJTjqybv0pgy_yPH24pu3AmCx6OQ2G0WdJitrvKt-hVP7GoIlA_ZB9UJ4V2xQMasgfYwYGJSU-3FgsyP4NpRWYGcNCBhmRRsYkS7lMzwz3g4VnQq6Op7mbgXl_035UQhO6UM2vjofNBq3XSlPFaE6r4RJAuzTroT5Zfk8ETrw8Cc4lBiFBKOa0o9liyXthXoHvfU2CSojmTYrWy5PSWo1ZRS_XS97r7Nm-Yeuss0YxuwdCDOzThe2zkA0>
, Togather
<https://www.facebook.com/togather.it/?__tn__=K-R&eid=ARDeM0SRyEcs3qZMBOA3IsaGYSngjDXrIAy4P605Qb2jgbuLxbijzTPSls4ORQoKOwIh0zLChEfUV1vS&fref=mentions&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARAfXWEqBPbFn3ylBstO217o48fhilb90gs6SEUyV7II2oLpgyEV4cALk11yQTtFHQicyZ_uPlSpGh1cWtAnZBDJ-jeJTjqybv0pgy_yPH24pu3AmCx6OQ2G0WdJitrvKt-hVP7GoIlA_ZB9UJ4V2xQMasgfYwYGJSU-3FgsyP4NpRWYGcNCBhmRRsYkS7lMzwz3g4VnQq6Op7mbgXl_035UQhO6UM2vjofNBq3XSlPFaE6r4RJAuzTroT5Zfk8ETrw8Cc4lBiFBKOa0o9liyXthXoHvfU2CSojmTYrWy5PSWo1ZRS_XS97r7Nm-Yeuss0YxuwdCDOzThe2zkA0>
and
the municipality of Torino.

It aims at attracting youngsters towards the volunteering world and, more
generally, to involve them in the sphere of active citizenship, by granting
visibility to big and small organizations active in the city. A festival
for young activists, by young activists, in which they are the ones who ask
questions and put on the table the topics they consider the most relevant
for the development of our society.

Social media is already out, so give a like in our Facebook page
<https://www.facebook.com/yeahub/> and follow all the news and updates
about the festival!

Also, you can follow it on Instagram @yeahub and be updated on everything!

*AEGEE Election Observation delivers Final Report on the Bosnia &
Herzegovina General Election mission*

From* 3 to 9 October 2018*, *AEGEE Election Observation* deployed a mission
of *young Europeans to the General Election in Bosnia and Herzegovina*. The
findings of this document
<https://www.projects.aegee.org/eop/final-report-on-the-bosnia-and-herzegovina-general-election-2018/?fbclid=IwAR2nnF7pC44yNRNFkIZUrmuWU5hpaZqtUyDFTAvr5V2KJkhOt05TSXWdF-U>address
the necessity of giving *space to the younger generations in the political
scenario*, exposing that the complexity of the system is preventing youth
to achieve a real engagement.
This Final report
<https://www.projects.aegee.org/eop/final-report-on-the-bosnia-and-herzegovina-general-election-2018/?fbclid=IwAR2nnF7pC44yNRNFkIZUrmuWU5hpaZqtUyDFTAvr5V2KJkhOt05TSXWdF-U>
is
the *result of research, meetings with Bosnian political stakeholders and
observation through the General election day*. We invite you to read the
findings and get a deeper perspective on the participation of European
youth, maybe you will observe with us too, in one of our next missions.
<https://www.facebook.com/events/2362656033758499>

*GDPR Survey*

*25th of May GDPR came into force.*
Are you ready? Go here <https://googl.plus/4VDJ> and make DPC happy.
The goal of the survey is to *understand how much AEGEE locals are ready to
implement the new law.*
<https://www.howtovote.eu/>

*Voting should be easy - with our app it is!*
Do you know how you can vote for the European Parliament elections? Our app
will let you find out - with just 2 simple questions.

*Because voting should be easy.*

Download it for iOS
<https://itunes.apple.com/nl/app/how-to-vote/id1438224529?l=en&mt=8> and
Android <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.yvote.howtovote> and
tell your friends!
<https://drive.google.com/file/d/12QZnfSd72qahd4EbiMLcJZ1Thj1m1GDL/view>
*SDGs AEGEE Challenge: Gender Equality Month*
The main aim of the 5th SDG is to achieve gender equality and *empower all
women and girls*. How can you contribute to it in March? Join *International
Women’s Day in your city on 8th March 2019*! For more ideas, how to change
your behaviour or expressions you use every day check out our SDGs AEGEE
Challenge 2019 Booklet
<https://drive.google.com/file/d/12QZnfSd72qahd4EbiMLcJZ1Thj1m1GDL/view> (page
6)! *#GetCivic #GetSustainable*
<https://chuffed.org/project/europe-on-track#/supporters>
*Support Europe on Track and win an Interrail pass!*
Do you want to feel part of one of the biggest AEGEE-Europe's projects?
You can support Europe on Track with the crowdfunding campaign
<https://chuffed.org/project/europe-on-track#/supporters> and, at the same
time, get some exclusive perks!
Check out our merchandising and get the chance to win an Interrail pass to
travel in Europe for free!
POLICY SPOTLIGHT <http://>

*European Citizenship news*

   - Facilitating travelling: Reformation of EU visa policy. More
   information here <http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-19-721_en.htm>.
   - Elections in Moldova. More information here
   <https://www.eurotopics.net/en/215259/hung-parliament-after-elections-in-moldova?pk_campaign=et2019-02-26-en&pk_kwd=215259>
   .
   - May's last-minute Brexit plan. More information here
   <https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-47355968>.
   - Should they stay or should they go? The future of the Hungarian Fidesz
   party within the EP(P). More information here
   <https://www.eurotopics.net/en/215360/should-the-epp-expel-fidesz?pk_campaign=et2019-02-22-en&pk_kwd=215360>
   .



*Civic Education news*

   - Why education is critical for the next European elections. More
   information here
   <http://www.solidar.org/en/news/why-education-is-critical-for-the-next-european-elections>
   .
   - Soledad O’Brien for a two-part interview about today’s crisis of civic
   participation and the urgent need to revitalize civic education as a
   solution. More information here <https://www.icivics.org/node/2589039>.
   - Call for participants to the Thorvald Stoltenberg Seminar. More
   information here
   <http://www.theewc.org/Content/Home/News/Call-for-participants-to-the-Thorvald-Stoltenberg-Seminar>
   .
   - The EWC programme “Schools For Democracy: Supporting Education Reform
   in Ukraine” has had a high level of activity thus far in 2019. More
   information here
   <http://www.theewc.org/Content/Home/News/High-Season-of-Activities-in-Ukraine>
   .



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We've partnered up with Booking.com <http://booking.com/> to offer AEGEEans
an automatic Genius update when booking short-term accommodation (hotel,
hostels and private housing as well)! *The Genius status grants you 10%
discount* in all the "Genius" marked locations in Booking.com, and also
some other perks ranging from *a free snack or cocktail on arrival, to free
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and
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under "Booking.com" in www.aegee.org/discounts to get an @aegee.org email
address!
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*Catchbox — The World’s First Throwable Microphone* provided AEGEE-Europe
with 4 catchboxes! AEGEE-Europe already successfully tested them out in
European Planning Meeting in Yerevan and Smart Cities Conference in
Thessaloniki. Catchbox is great to efficiently interact with your audience,
by throwing the microphones. If you would like to lend one for your
conference/big event, contact [log in to unmask] asking with at least 1
month in advance!
<http://www.aegee.org/N26>
We've partnered up with N26 <http://www.n26.com/> because it can be highly
beneficial for many AEGEEans.

In 2018 we are having EPM in Yerevan, and Agorae in Krakow and Istanbul,
and most people will need to exchange money. Well, with N26, you don't have
any fees for paying in a different currency, and it's exchanged at the best
rate, you don't have any fees for signing up or for transferring money.
Basically the bank with #nobullshit
<https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/nobullshit?source=feed_text>

We are launching together a special limited promotion for AEGEEan. If you
make your new bank account, you will get 5€ for FREE!

*What to do:*
1.- Download the app from this link <http://bit.ly/N26AEGEE>
2.- During the setup of the account, introduce the 5€ code that you get
from: www.aegee.org/N26
3.- Once you set up your account, send at least 0,01€ to it, and you will
automatically get the 5€!

The number of codes for this limited promotion is *200*, so hurry up! Every
AEGEEan can get only 1, and it's valid only for NEW accounts.
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