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

Did you forget the link to the FlixBus discounts? You want to ship something but don't know the discount code for Eurosender? Just go to MyAEGEE and enjoy all the discounts that are for AEGEEans!

Dear AEGEEans,  Here is the brand new Donation Section for AEGEE! With the new addition on our website, it is possible to contribute to our organisation by making donations.

You can visit the page here! Please contact [log in to unmask] if you have any doubts or questions related to the form or to donations in general.
OPEN CALLS

Open Call for Assistants for the MHWG Projects!


In the MHWG we are super motivated and want to do a lot of interesting things, from creating a manual, to organise a lot of workshops and trainings, keep posting on social media and even creating our own webpage! And who knows, maybe a sharing group? 

We are aiming big this year, as we are very passionate about this topic. In order to make all our projects with the quality that we want and taking care of ourselves at the same time, we need some help on specific tasks. This is why we decided to open this Call for Assistants.

We need assistants that can help us with particular tasks or projects for a limited period of time, that can go from 2 months to the whole term (until the end of July 2021), and will always depend on you and your commitment. 

Find more detailed information and the application form here.

How to collaborate with the Climate Emergency Working Group?


Are you interested on thematics? In Particular, are you interested on improving your knowledge regarding the current Climate situation? If the answer is yes, this is what you need. 

  • Do our challenges! Every month we propose a challenge to do (preparing recipes, collecting trash...). Record yourself or take a picture, send it to us or directly tag us!

  • Organise a Panel Discussion. There is any relevant topic you would like to discuss? We will organise with you a great event in which we will prepare questions and statements to discuss in relation of that topic. (Maybe about nutrition, about sustainable lifestyle...)

  • You can become the Greenest Antenna of the Month. The more events, campaigns, activities, you do, the more possibility you have. Don't forget to report us all the things you do so we don't loose track.

  • Organise a Workshop. Ask us about a topic you would like to know more about an we will prepare a workshop for you (about carbon footprint, circular economy, introduction to climate change...).

  • Join our Online Campaigns. Signing a petition, sending a letter...This are the things we will ask you to do as individually or as an antenna.

  • Maybe a Movie Night? We have a bunch of interesting documentaries related to Climate Change that we can watch together and then discuss about it.

If you want to know more about this, don't hesitate to write us to [log in to unmask].

Open Call Policy Office Members for Social Equity!


The main task of a Policy Officer is to support Comité Directeur in its work by representing AEGEE-Europe towards decision-makers in their field of expertise and actively advocate for AEGEE’s positions. Apart from that, as Policy Officer you will work on:

  • Writing a policy paper related to your field on a topic
  • Drafting statements and position papers
  • Carrying out advocacy campaigns
  • Involving the network in your Policy & Advocacy work
  • Coordinating your work with the respective Working Group


Who are we looking for?

The Policy Office is looking for an AEGEEan who is 100% passionate about Social Equity, has a basic knowledge of the Focus Area, is committed to working independently on the Policy Paper and at the same time carries out projects within the rest of the Policy Office.

Find the application form here.

If you have any questions, please contact us at [log in to unmask]

Deadline: 9th of December, 23:59 CET

AEGEE NEWS

Announcement of EPM 2021!


Comité Directeur, jointly with the Local Organisers, the Content Manager and the Strategy Committee, have come to the decision to cancel the physical European Planning Meeting 2021 in Tartu.


Nevertheless, the European Planning Meeting 2021 will still happen and we are all working towards a great online event that will take place from 26th until 28th of February!


Since the change of the format and dates of this EPM can drastically change your availability, we are opening the Open Call for participants again! Have you already applied and would you like to keep your application You can! If you would like to apply, you can do so until the 8th of January at 23:59 CEST at this link


We would also like to take this chance to express our endless gratitude to the Local Organisers from AEGEE-Tartu, who have done a tremendous job!

In case of any questions or remarks, please do not hesitate to contact us at [log in to unmask].

Human Rights Days 2020!


After the great success of the 2017, 2018 and 2019 editions, we invite you to the AEGEE Human Rights Days 2020!


From December 10th, 2020 till January 10th, 2021 dare to #BeAHumanRightsChampion by organising one or more activities among the proposed activities provided in the booklet.


The award ceremony will be held during Spring Agora 2021 to award the 5 best locals and assign honorable mentions to the other participating locals.


You have weeks to plan and a month to go! Therefore, sit back, relax, read the booklet and participate!!


Let’s make Human Rights Days 2020 bigger together!

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First Chapter of MHWG Guide!


MHGW is now publishing the very first chapter of their manual!


One of our projects aims to create a Mental Health Guide with which we want to spread some quality information about mental health and make it accessible to everyone! We will talk about several topics such as the role of a psychologist, therapy and medication, mental health in youth organizations and much more.


This chapter talks about what is mental health and basic concepts. You can access it here.


If you are interested don’t miss other chapters, and follow them on social media via Facebook or Instagram.

AEGEE Events during Quarantine!


Have you heard about the Quarantine AEGEE Events Calendar?


This calendar provides an overview of all the great initiatives regarding online activities of members, locals, committees, commissions and projects. Keep in mind the calendar does not contain the MyAEGEE events!


To access it, just click on the link and “Add Calendar” to your personal agenda! 


Do you want to add your event/activity to the Calendar? Please fill in this form!

If you have any questions or suggestions regarding the Calendar, feel free to contact EQAC via [log in to unmask]
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Online Climate Justice Workshop!


We need to take drastic steps to reduce our carbon footprint, but that's easier said than done. Who is responsible for the climate crisis? And who has to solve it?

In this workshop, we will discuss these issues. Not only will we discuss existing initiatives and solutions, but you'll also be encouraged to think about these ethical questions yourself!

The workshop will be fully online and start at 20:00 PM CET!

For more information find the event link here.

CD Decisions November 2020!


We are happy to present the decisions taken by the Comité Directeur in the month of November.

You can reach them via this link.

Do not hesitate to let us know about your feedback at the form in the booklet or via email at [log in to unmask]

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