EGAT Poland: 2023-2024 edition

About the event

The European Green Activist Training (EGAT) is an international training program for young activists interested in political ecology. This program, which is one of GEF’s flagship initiatives, has been implemented for several years in numerous European countries in cooperation with green organisations active in the region.

This year, the programme will take place in Poland for the fourth time, kicking off in Katowice, Zielona Góra and Białystok!

The EGAT workshops aim to support young activists through education and training in practical skills, but also by connecting with other like-minded individuals!

Read more about the programme here.

Participants profile

We invite people aged 16-21 interested in green topics, activism, social projects, democracy and human rights to participate. Young activists with little experience and from minority groups are particularly encouraged to apply!

Programme

This year, the first phase of training will happen in three cities in cooperation with activists and local organizations. Each workshop will last for one day and will take place on a Saturday.

– Katowice – October 21, 2023

– Zielona Góra – October 28, 2023

– Białystok – November 4, 2023

Participants will then take part in nationwide workshops, which will take place in early 2024 in Warsaw. During the second part, participants will connect with people from various regions of Poland to learn about the green movement and find ways to support each other in common struggles.

People participating in the national workshops in March 2024 will be able to continue their journey by joining the international stage of the project, which will take place in Brussels. During the trip, we will attend different seminars and trainings with people participating in the same programme in other countries. As a part of the trip, we’ll visit the European Parliament, engage with politicians about their paths, and discover the opportunities that may await us.

Practicalities

Cost

Participation in the program is free of charge. Transport costs to the workshop site for commuters will be covered by the organizers.

Application 

If you are interested in the workshop, please send the completed form by the following dates:

• Katowice – until October 9, 2023: application form
• Zielona Góra – until October 16, 2023: application form
• Białystok – until October 23, 2023: application form

If you have any questions or doubts, please send an email to: katarzyna.zakliczynska@pl.boell.org.

This project is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Heinrich Böll Stiftung Warsaw  and with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation.