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EGAT Finland: 2023-2024 edition
Are you passionate about the environment, human rights, or equality? Are you interested in making a change in society, or the whole world? Would you like to know more about green activism and politics at different levels? If you answered yes, apply now to take part in the Finnish edition of the European Green Activist Training 2022-23!
About the event
If you are eager to learn about green politics and changemaking, this course is made for you! Prior experience or membership of the Young Greens is not needed – on the contrary, we want to get participants who could learn the most out of this course! We are looking for applicants from diverse backgrounds – youth aged 15-25 from all across Finland – and the most important thing we are looking for is motivation.
During the European Green Activist Training, you will be introduced to green values and activity from the local level to the national, EU and international level. As a course participant, you will hear from politicians and other professionals of the field, discover how politics are made, get a backstage pass to civil society organisations, and discuss changemaking from an individual’s perspective. This course will give you the knowledge, skills and support network you need to become a changemaker. You will find your own way to be an activist, gain new friends and valuable experience.
Programme
- 1st meeting, 7.–8.10.2023 in Kuopio
Welcome to the training! Introduction to green politics and ABC of changemaking
During the first meeting we will get to know each other and have an introduction to the Green Party and Young Greens. At this meeting we will discuss green politics and activism at various levels – including local, national, and international levels. This meeting will be held at the same time as Väentapaaminen, an annual national event by Young Greens of Finland. (This meeting is fully funded by the Green Youth and Students of Finland, although it is situated within the context of the Green European Foundation’s EGAT programme).
- 2nd meeting, 1.-2.12.2023 in Helsinki
Peek from local level politics to Brussels
Over the second meeting, we will learn about politics in both the European and global context. We will get familiar with the structures of the European Union and the work of the European Parliament and how the green movement operates on the European level. The second meeting will prepare participants for the course trip to Brussels.
- 3rd meeting, 19.–20.1.2024 in Helsinki
Feminist politics, media and non-governmental organizations as changemakers for the environment
During the third meeting we will first discuss human rights and equality and how to advocate for them.We will learn about how the media can be used as a tool for change and how it is operated by progressive forces in Finland and the European Union. In addition, we will focus on environmental and climate politics as well as find out more about different NGOs and grassroot movements and their work in different environmental fields.
- Study trip to Brussels in spring 2024
In addition, there will be the traditional Brussels Study Trip in March 2024 (Date TBC). Participants from other European Green Activist Trainings which are simultaneously taking place also in Croatia, Spain, the Czech Republic, Poland, Lithuania and Latvia, will join us for a one-week excursion in Brussels to share knowledge from our national trainings and take a look behind the scenes at the activities of the institutions of the European Union. We will visit the European Parliament and meet people who work in various positions in Brussels.
Practicalities
The Brussels Study Trip will cost 150 euros per participant, which will cover all travel and accommodation expenses for the travels to and from Brussels. Meal expenses for the travel to and from Brussels are not included in the participant fee, but will be charged afterwards to those who attend the Brussels Study Trip. Accommodation and meal expenses in Brussels will be covered by the organizers. If a participant needs financial help, they may ask for a discount or exemption from the fee.
Apply by sending completing form by Friday 20.9.
For more information please get in touch with Laura Haikonen (0451393999) laura.haikonen@vihreatnuoret.fi
This EGAT programme is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Visio and with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation.