BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Green European Foundation - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://gef.eu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Green European Foundation REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Brussels BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20200329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20201025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20210328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20211031T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250328T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250329T190000 DTSTAMP:20260429T081414 CREATED:20250306T144609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T123620Z UID:10002194-1743177600-1743274800@gef.eu SUMMARY:GEF Green Horizons Academy - Good for Nature (Belgrade) DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nThe GEF Green Horizons Academy (GHA) is an annual space for discussion and idea development around the future of environmental and social policies in Europe. This year’s edition\, Good for Nature\, will focus on advocating for strong biodiversity protection policies and empowering civic engagement in environmental efforts.  \nIn 2025\, nature protection activists and green minded individuals in general face mounting challenges. The EU’s Biodiversity Strategy 2030 is under pressure\, environmental laws are threatened by corporate lobbying\, and civic movements face increasing repression amid a growing trend of authoritarianism. Meanwhile\, in Serbia and across the Balkans\, local movements struggle to protect ecosystems from extractivist industries\, such as lithium mining and hydropower projects. In this context\, GHA: Good for Nature will bring together civil society representatives\, grassroots activists\, EU policy experts\, and decision-makers to strategize and build knowledge on defending nature and strengthening environmental democracy.  \nThe two-day conference will feature a public panel debate\, a field trip to explore local environmental challenges\, workshops\, and networking opportunities.  \nProject Background\nGEF GHA: Good for Nature is part of the Green European Foundation’s broader mission to promote a sustainable and socially just future. This year’s edition follows the 2024 discussions on extractivism and the European Green Deal’s external impacts\, shifting the focus toward biodiversity and nature restoration as central pillars of Europe’s green transition\, as well as avoiding the clashes that can happen between the fight for biodiversity and the development of sustainable energies.  \nProgramme\n\nDAY 1: PUBLIC EVENT – no pre-registration needed\n16:00 Arrival of the participants and public\n17:00 Panel 1:  Biodiversity and consistency in EU policies \n\nIgor Kalaba – Center for Environment\, (Bosnia and Herzegovina)\nBelma Šestović – Wildlife Montenegro\nNataša Đereg – National Convention on European Union in Serbia (NCEU)\nVanja Jakšić – WWF Adria (Belgrade)\n\nModerator: Žaklina Živković\, Polekol \n18:30 Panel 2: Ecosystems\, local communities and decarbonisation \n\nIvan Milosavljević – Rangers of East Serbia\nAleksandar Dragićević – Eco activist\, Montenegro\nMilja Vuković – Blue and Green initiative\nAndrey Ralev – Bankwatch SEE\nMarko Mirč – Institute for Biological Research “Siniša Stanković”\n\nModerator: Iva Marković\, Polekol \n20:00 Dinner for the participants and speakers – at the venue \nDAY 2: CLOSED DOOR – only selected applicant\n09:00 Workshop 1: Sandra Jovanović – Biodiversity Expert – EU policies for the people!\n10:30 Workshop 2: Discussions around case studies with the participants and lessons learned from the day before’s panel discussions\n12:00 Field trip to Bara Reva\, Lunch\n14:00 Ana Džakić\, NGO Bela Čaplja (White Heron) – Presentation about the local struggle\, Networking opportunities\n18:00 Trip back to Belgrade\n19:00 Dinner & Goodbyes \n\n\n\nPracticalities\nDate: 28-29 March 2025\nLocation: Belgrade\, Serbia / online live retransmission on our partner’s instagram channel\nVenue: KC Grad\, Braće Krsmanović 4\, Belgrade\, Serbia\nLanguage: English\nCosts coverage: We will provide catering during the event and cover any travel costs within Serbia. Accommodation and international travel costs will be assessed on a case-by-case basis and as funds allow. We however would really like to mention that this should not be a barrier to apply ! Please indicate your needs in the application form. \nWho Should Apply?\nWe are looking for participants who are: ✔ Environmental activists\, civil society representatives\, students\, researchers\, or decision-makers ✔ Passionate about biodiversity\, climate justice\, and civic engagement ✔ Interested in networking and collaborating with green-minded individuals from Serbia and beyond \nLimited spots available – apply now to this link! Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. To better mitigate the travel cost\, the deadline for international application is 14th of March\, the deadline for Serbian application is the 19th of March.\nAPPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED \nIf you have any question\, please reach out to anthony.msika@gef.eu \n\nThis event is organized by the Green European Foundation with the support of  Polekol and the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation. The European Parliament is not responsible for the content of this publication. URL:https://gef.eu/event/call-for-participants-green-horizon-academy-good-for-nature-belgrade/ CATEGORIES:Call for participants,Panel discussion,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gef.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Good-for-nature-najava-V1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20231009T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20231023T233000 DTSTAMP:20260429T081414 CREATED:20230915T123705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230919T072354Z UID:10002093-1696809600-1698103800@gef.eu SUMMARY:EGAT Poland: 2023-2024 edition DESCRIPTION:About the event\nThe 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. \nThis year\, the programme will take place in Poland for the fourth time\, kicking off in Katowice\, Zielona Góra and Białystok! \nThe EGAT workshops aim to support young activists through education and training in practical skills\, but also by connecting with other like-minded individuals! \nRead more about the programme here. \nParticipants profile\nWe 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! \nProgramme\nThis 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. \n– Katowice – October 21\, 2023 \n– Zielona Góra – October 28\, 2023 \n– Białystok – November 4\, 2023 \n\nParticipants 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. \nPeople 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. \n  \nPracticalities\nCost \nParticipation in the program is free of charge. Transport costs to the workshop site for commuters will be covered by the organizers. \nApplication  \nIf you are interested in the workshop\, please send the completed form by the following dates: \n\nKatowice – until October 9\, 2023: application form\nZielona Góra – until October 16\, 2023: application form\nBiałystok – until October 23\, 2023: application form\n\n  \nIf you have any questions or doubts\, please send an email to: katarzyna.zakliczynska@pl.boell.org. \n  \n\nThis 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. URL:https://gef.eu/event/poland-23/ CATEGORIES:Call for participants ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gef.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/EGAT-2-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230929T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20231029T233000 DTSTAMP:20260429T081414 CREATED:20240405T153155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T153746Z UID:10002148-1695945600-1698622200@gef.eu SUMMARY:EGAT Lithuania: 2023-2024 edition DESCRIPTION:About the event\nJoin us for an insightful exploration into the workings of the Lithuanian national government and the European Parliament. We’ll delve into pressing issues like threats to democracy in Europe\, embracing green values\, advancing the feminism movement\, championing social justice\, and nurturing our planet’s well-being. Let’s come together to discuss how each of us can contribute to a brighter future for all! \n50 participants will be part of the national trainings and out of those\, 20 people will be selected to go to Brussels for the EGAT Study trip! \nThe national event will take place over 3 days during which the organisers  will take care of the food and accommodation. The participants selected visit the Seimas will be charged a participation fee of 15 euros (in case a participant is unable to cover this fee\, we are committed to finding a solution that works for everyone involved). \n  \nPracticalities\nApplication  \nInterested? complete the form below before October 27th by submitting this form. \nFor more detailed information\, you can contact Greta Tilvikaitė at info@jaunejidemokratai. \n  \n\nThis project is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Union of Young Democrats and with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation. URL:https://gef.eu/event/egat-lt-23-24/ CATEGORIES:Call for participants ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gef.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/EGAT.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230901T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230901T233000 DTSTAMP:20260429T081414 CREATED:20230914T121600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230927T090112Z UID:10002089-1693526400-1693611000@gef.eu SUMMARY:EGAT Croatia: 2023-2024 edition DESCRIPTION:About the event\nThe European Green Activists Training (EGAT) is a project organized by the Green European Foundation in cooperation with the association Forum for Sustainable Development Green Window. The project is being held in Croatia for the seventh year in a row\, and more than 120 young high school students\, students and young professionals from all parts of Croatia have participated in the project. \nThe aim of the project is to familiarise participants with green topics (climate change\, biodiversity and environment protection\, human rights and democracy\, feminism\, active citizenship…)\, green policies and sustainable development policies\, as well as the EU institutions. Through various sessions and discussions involving representatives of international organizations and the European Union\, the goal is to explore possibilities of active and professional involvement in building a greener and more just society. \nMany previous participants remained active in the fields of sustainable development and green policies\, while some even had the opportunity to pursue their career through internships or regular employment opportunities in the institutions of the EU. \nApart from Croatia\, participating countries include Finland\, Greece\, Hungary\, Catalonia\, Poland and the Czech Republic. \n  \nProgramme\nThe project consists of two national trainings and one study visit to the institutions of the European Union in Brussels: \n\n\n\nThe first national training (Red Cross House in Sljemen) – November 25-26\, 2023.\nSecond national training (Home of the Red Cross in Sljemen) – January 27-28\, 2024.\nStudy visit to Brussels – planned for March 2024 (exact date to be announced\n\n\n\n\n  \nPracticalities\nThis programme is for Croatian nationals aged 18-25 . Applications from those who do not have previous experience in the mentioned areas are very welcome! After the selection process\, 20 project participants are selected. Participants are required to participate in all meetings and national training sessions\, as well as the study trip in Brussels. \nPlease apply via this form before September 22. \n  \nCost\nThe one-time registration fee (participation fee) for participating in the project is EUR 40\, while the costs of accommodation and food for all national trainings\, as well as the costs of the study trip to Brussels\, are fully covered by the organizers. For participants outside Zagreb\, possible travel expenses for participation in national trainings are covered. \nFor all additional questions\, please reach out to info@zeleniprozor.hr. \nHandling of personal data\, collected in the scope of this application\, will be carried out in accordance to the legislation of the European Union (EU Directive 95/46/EC). For additional information\, please visit https://gef.eu/privacy-policy/. \n  \n\n  \nThis project is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Sustainable Development Forum Green Window and with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation. URL:https://gef.eu/event/croatia-23/ CATEGORIES:Call for participants ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gef.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/EGAT-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230901T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230901T000000 DTSTAMP:20260429T081414 CREATED:20230914T122535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230927T085927Z UID:10002090-1693526400-1693526400@gef.eu SUMMARY:EGAT Finland: 2023-2024 edition DESCRIPTION:About the event\nIf 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. \nDuring 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. \n\nProgramme\n\n1st meeting\, 7.–8.10.2023 in Kuopio\n\nWelcome to the training! Introduction to green politics and ABC of changemaking \nDuring 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). \n\n2nd meeting\, 1.-2.12.2023 in Helsinki\nPeek from local level politics to Brussels\n\nOver 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. \n  \n\n3rd meeting\, 19.–20.1.2024 in Helsinki\nFeminist politics\, media and non-governmental organizations as changemakers for the environment\n\nDuring 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. \n  \n\nStudy trip to Brussels in spring 2024\n\nIn 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. \n\nPracticalities\nThe 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. \nApply by sending completing form by Friday 20.9. \nFor more information please get in touch with Laura Haikonen (0451393999) laura.haikonen@vihreatnuoret.fi \n  \n\nThis 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. URL:https://gef.eu/event/egat-fin-23/ CATEGORIES:Call for participants ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gef.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/EGAT-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230827T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230827T233000 DTSTAMP:20260429T081414 CREATED:20230816T102050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230919T071910Z UID:10002084-1693094400-1693179000@gef.eu SUMMARY:EGAT Czech Republic (Akumulátor): '23-'24 edition DESCRIPTION:About the event\nSign up for Accumulator and become one of 15 young activists! You don’t need a CV full of experience. What’s important is the motivation to change things around you .During this programme\, you will explore different aspects of politics and activism with experts in green issues\, including journalists\, academics\, experts\, and politicians. We will awake your sense of initiative and support your skills in advocacy\, teamwork\, campaigning\, and work with the media. Together we will go through a whole range of approaches and tools that will help participants do their bit to change the world for the better. It is important for us to connect theory and practice. Besides practical skills\, we will focus on important cross-cutting themes such as climate change\, education\, feminism and more. \nIn addition\, you will become a member of a wide alumni network\, which includes all former participants who today are often engaged in activism\, politics and other exciting projects. Together we organize a big alumni weekend every summer where we get together to share our experiences. \nWe are starting this year’s Accumulator with a weekend at the end of October 2023\, in the spring of 2024 we will meet in Brussels with young people from Finland\, Lithuania\, Latvia\, Spain\, Poland and Croatia who are delving into similar programmes as the Accumulator. \n  \nParticipation Requirements\n\nYou are between 18 – 24 years (recommended)\nYou live in the Czech Republic (but you do not have to have permanent residence in the Czech Republic or Czech citizenship)\nYou are willing to be proactive and participative\nYou have to participate in ALL phases of the training: please check details below.\n\nIf there is any obstacle (for example financial\, or regarding health or language) that could prevent you from participating in the project\, let us know and we will adjust the program and conditions so that you can still participate. The accumulator is an open and inclusive space and all young people are welcome to apply despite their background. \nApply HERE by August 27! \n  \nCost\nOur goal is that all selected applicants are able to participate in the Accumulator\, regardless of financial possibilities. Nevertheless\, we ask for a solidarity fee to be able to fund all the activities. Please consider what your personal financial contribution possibilities are for the realization of the Accumulator. You can let us know the amount of your contribution when filling out the application form HERE. Please note that the amount of the contribution you are able to provide won’t influence the selection process. \n  \nProgram\nThe EGAT Akumulator consists of two weekend trainings and separate preparation for these trainings. It also includes a one-week study trip to Brussels\, which is preceded by the EU for Beginners e-learning course and a preparatory meeting that will take place over a day the week before the visit to Brussels. \n1. Accumulator\, 20 – 22 October 2023\, Veronici Centre\, Hoštětín \nSYSTEM ERROR: How to change it?\nDuring the first weekend\, we will get to know each other and decide how we want the entire Accumulator to work together. We will share our expectations\, fears\, experiences\, and motivations. In short\, we will try to create a safe environment for everyone to feel good and positive about the training.\nWe refer to the time in which we live in different ways. However\, the common denominator is often the word “crisis”. We are talking about a climate\, economic\, global\, energy crisis\, but also a crisis of imagination. During the first weekend training\, we will cover a little bit of all of the above. Through formal and non-formal education methods\, we will try to think together about how individual crises are related to each other and try to examine problems at system level. \nWith a focus on deepening the ability to think systemically\, we will try to understand the basic concepts that we will work with during the following weekends. We will talk\, for example\, about capitalism\, but also globalization and colonialism. \nAt the end of the weekend\, we should have a unified level of knowledge\, clarified shared values and a deepened ability to think systems. \n2. Accumulator\, November 24-26\, 2023\, ČSOP Hostel\, Vlašim \nENVIRONMENTAL MOVEMENT: From where and where? \nFrom theory to practice. First\, we will clarify the theoretical roots of political ecology\, then we dive into activist political practice. Who are the green actors? What and who is involved in the environmental movement? How to become part of the change? We will solve all this during the second weekend together with specific actors from environmental organizations and platforms\, for example Greenpeace\, Fridays for Future or Re-set. In addition to activism\, we will also explore the waters of politics with members of three political parties – Pirates\, Greens and Future. \nFinally\, we will focus on creating campaigns. What to watch out for? What is the good practice of well-known environmental organizations? \n3. Preparation for a study stay in Brussels\, March 2024\, one day (online or offline) \nThe main topic of the third weekend will be the European Union. The Impact Europe e-learning course will allow us not to have to deal with how the EU works all weekend\, and we can then go straight to a critical discussion about its pros and cons and the relationship between its policies and the policies of the Czech Republic. We will talk about how political processes at the national and European level can be realistically influenced. At this meeting\, which will take place online or offline\, we will share practical information about the study trip to Brussels. At the same time\, we will open here some of the topics that are dealt with at the European level by experts\, MEPs and activists that we will meet in Brussels. \n4. (BST – Brussels Study Trip) Study stay in Brussels\, spring 2024 \nEUROPEAN GREEN ACTIVIST’S TRAINING – EGAT \nAccumulator takes place in various forms simultaneously in Finland\, Croatia\, Spain\, the Czech Republic\, Poland\, Lithuania and Latvia. Participants from these countries will meet for a one-week excursion in Brussels to share knowledge from individual 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. Even with several members of the European Parliament. \nBut Brussels is not only about the EU\, and we will have the chance to learn about local initiatives and how grassroots activism is done in a place where European politics intersects with Belgian politics. \n  \nWho will train me and how?\nNon-formal education lecturers Zuzana Kašparová and Miriam Macurová will guide you through the training and excursion to Brussels. Both have been active in the field of alternative education for several years and educate young people to take an active approach to public affairs. They themselves are socially engaged in the topics that will be discussed at the trainings. Both were members of the non-profit educational organization Be International. Zuzana is dedicated to the feminist project Vyhonit dábla\, she is the author of the program “Na zachodce” for CT\, she is involved in the activist crip collective and lectures on a freelance basis\, for example sex education or intercultural competence. Miriam works as a campaigner and expert on European climate policy at Greenpeace\, where she is also part of the environmental education program. The program is thus created on the basis of real experiences from the public space. \nThe program itself is based on meetings with people from practice\, i.e. politicians\, journalists\, experts and activists\, who will introduce the participants to politics and public events based on their experience. \nIn addition to workshops and guest lectures\, the program is based on informal education. His methods are based on working in groups with an emphasis on individual initiative. So what you get from the Accumulator depends on how much you put into the training. An important part of the educational process is the sharing of experiences and reflection. \nIn informal education\, they learn by experiencing and trying new things\, which not only leads to new information\, but also to the acquisition of practical skills and thinking about values. It is not graded\, it does not know the role of the teacher\, it is voluntary and the participants are themselves responsible for what they learn. \nDeveloping the ability to work in a group is essential for the Accumulator. Although everyone takes away newly acquired skills and knowledge\, we believe that the ability to collaborate collectively is crucial when trying to change the world around us and when involving other people in future activities. \n  \n\nThis EGAT programme is organised by Green European Foundation with the support of Institute of Active Citizenship and with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation. \n  URL:https://gef.eu/event/egat-czech-republic-23/ CATEGORIES:Call for participants,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gef.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/CAT-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230814T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230814T233000 DTSTAMP:20260429T081414 CREATED:20230816T105743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230919T071412Z UID:10002085-1691971200-1692055800@gef.eu SUMMARY:EGAT Latvia: 2023-2024 edition DESCRIPTION:About the event\nThe youth organization “Protests” in cooperation with the Freedom and Solidarity Fund announces applications for the summer camp “Young Activists Academy” or JAA! It will be a great opportunity for young people to get inspired and prepare for active participation in civil society. \nThe camp will be held on 25-27 in August near Kandava\, Latvia. It is organized as a part of “European Green Activists Training – Latvia”. “Young Activists Academy” will be a 3-day camp\, during which we will introduce young people with little or no activism experience to various NGOs and movements\, such as the Green Movement\, as well as inspire them to actively participate in civil society. We will identify local problems and find ways how we can solve them and become heard at the political level as well. We will learn how the European Union and its institutions work and how you\, as an individual\, can be heard in it. We will identify  the threats to European democracy and how we can prevent them while also promoting an inclusive\, feminist and green society. \nProject “JAA” is organized by the “Freedom and Solidarity Fund” in cooperation with the youth organization “Protests”. The project is funded by the Green European Foundation through the “European Green Activists training” project. \n  \nWho can apply?\nWe are looking for young people between the ages of 15 and 30 who speak and understand the Latvian language. We will give preference to younger young people from the regions of Latvia and/or with less experience of activism\, but we invite everyone who is interested in the topics raised to apply. \n  \nPractical information\n  \nThe camp will be held in Latvian. \nThere is no fee to participate. The organizers will pay the travel and accommodation costs of the participants. \nThe application is open until August 14 at 23.59! Apply by clicking here. \nAfter the summer camp\, there will also be a follow-up event\, where we will continue to develop and explore activism basing on the already built knowledge. Since this event is part of the “EGAT” project\, the camp participants will have the opportunity to go to Brussels next March for a 3-day training organized by the European Green Fund. \nIn case of questions\, contact the coordinator Marta Bogustova by email at marta.bogustova@hotmail.com. \nThe project is financed by the Green European Foundation within the framework of the “EGAT” project. \n  \n\nThis EGAT programme is organised by Green European Foundation with the support of Protests and with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation. \n  URL:https://gef.eu/event/egat-latvia-23/ CATEGORIES:Call for participants,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gef.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/EGAT.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230601T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230707T170000 DTSTAMP:20260429T081414 CREATED:20230609T133845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230915T083100Z UID:10002073-1685606400-1688749200@gef.eu SUMMARY:Congress of Young Europeans 2023 DESCRIPTION:About the event\nDuring this Congress\, selected participants from all over Europe will have a chance to come together in Thessaloniki\, a vibrant and culturally rich city to work together\, voice their concerns and put forward their own solutions for a more just Europe\, ahead of the 2024 European elections. \nThe main theme of this year’s Congress of Young Europeans is independent living a defining struggle and battle of this generation that ranges from chasing for basic care and mental health to affordable housing\, from gender rights and to good working conditions\, from equality all the way to political underrepresentation. A young person has the right to all of these things\, to afford building a life for themselves\, independently. \nThe Congress\, entitled “Independence Days”\, will focus on the role of youth in shaping their future in Europe. Selected participants will reflect on widespread reality for young people all over Europe\, explore the interlinking challenges across different regions\, and propose forward-thinking solutions that reflect young European’s needs in the political debate. \nParticipants will take part in hands-on workshops with high-level speakers discussing topics such as the cost of living\, youth mobilization and resilience. Beyond the topical sessions\, participants are invited to use this event as a platform to facilitate their own session\, by presenting their own initiatives related to the topics. \n  \nHow to apply\n\nAre you already involved in European matters or do you want to get involved?\nDo you think you deserve to build a life for yourself but cost of living and access to your rights are preventing you to?\nAre you interested in sharing your visions\, knowledge and ideas?\nAre you younger than 30?\n\nThen APPLY to the Congress of Young Europeans and become part of a young and innovative European network! \nFill in the application form here\nThe deadline to apply is 7 July 2023 EOD! \n\n  \nPracticalities\nDate: 19 -22 October 2023 \nLocation: Thessaloniki\, Greece. \nLanguage:  English \nFormat: In-person event \nThe organisers will cover the travel costs and accommodation for all selected participants of the Thessaloniki Congress of Young Europeans. The number of spots is limited to 60 participants from abroad and 40 local participants. \n  \n\nThis event is organised by the Heinrich Böll Foundation – Thessaloniki Office\, Young European Greens (FYEG) and the Green European Foundation (GEF) with the financial support of the European Parliament to Green European Foundation. URL:https://gef.eu/event/congress-of-young-europeans-2/ CATEGORIES:Call for participants ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gef.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/HB-IND-DAYS-980X654.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230428T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230428T170000 DTSTAMP:20260429T081414 CREATED:20230407T153009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230407T153009Z UID:10002055-1682690400-1682701200@gef.eu SUMMARY:How to protect a Post-Growth Europe? (Sofia) DESCRIPTION:About the event\nGreen policies that respect planetary boundaries and allow the Global South to develop seem incompatible with unlimited economic growth in the EU. We need a realistic scenario for a future in which we consume more sparingly but live better together\, a scenario that concepts of degrowth and post-growth can offer. \nThe war in Ukraine completely changed the global landscape. Today\, the idea of ending GDP growth in the EU encounters new and important geopolitical impediments with power and wealth being measured in military capacity. Can a degrowth Europe build strength and resilience in this context? \nTo tackle this issue\, the Green European Foundation is organising a series of expert meetings across Europe\, including the present one with the support of BlueLink in Bulgaria. Outcomes from these expert meetings and further research and interviews will feed into a final publication to be launched in autumn 2023. \nWe invite Bulgarian researchers\, activists and policy makers with an interest in green policies and geopolitics to present papers and/or engage in an analytical discussion defined by the following analytical framework: \n\nWhat are the tensions and synergies between managed degrowth within the EU and the EU’s ability to achieve its geopolitical objectives\, such as promoting security in a broad sense?\nCan tension be mitigated? If so\, how?\nHow would it be possible to optimize the possibilities that degrowth offer?\n\nNot every question has a definitive answer and we promote creativity\, analytical thinking and fresh approaches to the challenge. \nProject background\nThis event is part of GEF’s Geopolitics of Post-Growth project\, which explores the tensions between degrowth/post-growth and geopolitics. The project aims to ignite a conversation between critics of economic growth and progressive thinkers on foreign and security policy\, who now often operate in separate circuits. It aims to find solutions beyond naïve anti-militarism and convenient belief in green growth.  \nSpeakers and Programme \nFurther details to be announced.  \nPracticalities\nDate and Time: April 28th\, 14:00 – 17:00 CET \nLocation: House of Europe – 124\, 1000 Sofia Center\, Sofia\, Bulgaria \nLanguage:  The seminar will be held in Bulgarian\, but presentations in English are acceptable. \nRegistration: Researchers\, experts\, activists or politicians wishing to join the discussion with academic or conceptual contributions\, opinions and opinions\, or as discussants on the subject\, are invited to register for participation via this link. Only registered participants will be admitted to the event. \nIf you have any further questions or wish to discuss your potential contribution\, please reach Pavel Antonov\, PhD at tel. 0888 704 661 or by e-mail at office@bluelink.net.  \n  \n\nThis expert seminar is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of BlueLink and the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation. The European Parliament is not responsible for the content of this event. URL:https://gef.eu/event/protect-a-post-growth-europe/ CATEGORIES:Call for participants,Seminar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gef.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/GREEN-GROWTH-vs-DEGROWTH-event-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230415T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230423T210000 DTSTAMP:20260429T081414 CREATED:20230420T104220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T154504Z UID:10002057-1681551000-1682283600@gef.eu SUMMARY:Writing the Green Stories (Vaxtorp) DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nGEF is organising a day focusing on peace & security in the framework of the The Federation of Young European Greens’ 2023 Summer Camp’. We aim to bring together a diverse group of young people who will learn about the green narrative on peace & security – from Dublin to Tbilisi\, from Oslo to Nicosia. Our diverse and unique lived experiences\, perspectives and beliefs are what make us green. Help us define what Europe’s future should look like and learn about the role of peace & security in the green movement! \nProgramme\nMore details on programme and speakers will be announced shortly!  \nPracticalities\nDate: 20 July (10:00 – 22:00)  \nLocation: Vaxtorp\, Sweden \nAudience: This summer school gathers 40 young people aged between 15 and 35. \nLanguage: The main language of this activity will be English. \nRegistration: Sign up here \n  \n\nThese summer school sessions are organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of FYEG and the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation. \n  URL:https://gef.eu/event/writing-the-green-stories/ CATEGORIES:Call for participants,Summer university ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gef.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/MicrosoftTeams-image-17.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220920 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230922 DTSTAMP:20260429T081414 CREATED:20230914T085820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T085451Z UID:10002088-1663642800-1695265199@gef.eu SUMMARY:EGAT Catalonia: 2023-2024 edition DESCRIPTION:About the event\nWe are looking for 15 young people (18-25 years old) who want to be agents of change towards a more sustainable\, supportive and fair society. \nWe are offering an opportunity for you to participate in a training program for young European green activists\, or aspiring ones. As part of this training we will deal with the pillars of political ecology\, European values and the possibilities that European institutions offer in terms of green  policies for the European community. \nThis edition is focused on rethinking our life models and exploring the alternatives promoted by European green political ecology under the title “An(other) way of living”. \nYou will learn how European institutions work and how things can be changed from politics\, from values of social\, ecological and feminist justice. You will also meet other activists\, with whom you will share your struggles and experiences. You will be able to go to Brussels to meet key actors from European institutions and civil society as well as the other participating people from 6 other countries (Croatia\, Hungary\, Poland\, Czech Republic\, Greece and Finland). \n\nProgramme\nThe training consists of two training seminars\, lasting one weekend (Saturday morning to Sunday afternoon). Each of the seminars will have a specific theme based on the values of European green policy and intercommunity social justice. \nWe will engage with people who fight for the planet from a political background\, and expert people who will offer their vision. In small groups\, you will delve deeper into the concepts and techniques to achieve the change we want. \nWhen will it take place? \nNovember 4-5\, 2023  (Barcelona) \nFirst seminar \n2-3 December 2023 (Barcelona) \nSecond seminar \nJanuary 2023 (Online) \nOnline meeting with activists from other countries \nMarch 2023 (Brussels) \nTrip to Brussels \n\nPracticalities\nIf you are between 18 and 25 years old and fit the profile we are looking for\, send us an email and tell us why you are interested in participating. From there we will tell you what the next steps are. You have until September 20 to do it! \nCost of the training \nThe activity has a solidarity fee of 40 euros for the two seminars and the trip to Brussels. However\, if you can afford the cost\, tell us in your email and we will find a solution for you to participate. For any doubts contact us at egat@noushoritzons.cat \n  \n\nThis project is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Fundació Nous Horitzons and with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation. URL:https://gef.eu/event/egat-cat-23/ CATEGORIES:Call for participants ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gef.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/CAT.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220920T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20221015T233000 DTSTAMP:20260429T081414 CREATED:20220923T124921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220923T134511Z UID:10002021-1663632000-1665876600@gef.eu SUMMARY:EGAT Croatia 22-23 DESCRIPTION:About the event\nThe European Green Activists Training (EGAT) is a project organized by Green European Foundation in cooperation with Sustainable Development Forum Green Window. This project has been organised in Croatia for six years\, over which the project has gathered more than 100 high school students\, university students and young professionals from all parts of the country. \nThe aim of the project is to familiarise participants with green topics (climate change\, biodiversity and environment protection\, human rights and democracy\, feminism\, active citizenship…)\, green policies and sustainable development policies\, as well as the EU institutions. Through various sessions and discussions involving representatives of international organizations and the European Union\, the goal is to explore possibilities of active and professional involvement in building a greener and more just society. \nMany previous participants remained active in the fields of sustainable development and green policies\, while some even had the opportunity to pursue their career through internships or regular employment opportunities in the institutions of the EU. \nApart from Croatia\, participating countries include Finland\, Greece\, Hungary\, Catalonia\, Poland and the Czech Republic. \n  \nProgramme\n\nFirst national training session (Red Cross Lodge\, Sljeme) – November 26-27 2022\nSecond national training session (Red Cross Lodge\, Sljeme) – December 10-11 2022\nThird national training session (Red Cross Lodge\, Sljeme) – February 11-12 2023\nBrussels Study Trip – planned for March 2023 (exact date TBA)\n\n\n  \nPracticalities\nParticipants are required to participate in all meetings and national training sessions\, as well as the study trip in Brussels. \nPlease apply via this form. All citizens from Croatia between 18-25 years of age are eligible to apply. We especially encourage applications from those who don’t have previous experience in topics. \nAfter the selection process is finished\, 20 participants will be selected. \nThe one-time participation fee amounts to 450 HRK (60 EUR)\, while all the other costs are covered (accommodation and lodging for all national training sessions\, costs of Brussels Study Trip) by the organizer. For participants outside of Zagreb\, travel costs for participation in national training sessions are also covered. \nIn case of the worsening of the epidemiological situation related to COVID-19 in Croatia and the introduction of more restrictive measures\, national training sessions will be held online or in a hybrid format\, depending on the actual situation and following recommendations of the Croatian Institute of Public Health. All measures recommended by the Croatian Institute of Public Health\, if any\, will be implemented in national training sessions. In case of severe worsening of the epidemiological situation at the level of the European Union\, there is a possibility of the Brussels Study Trip being postponed or cancelled. \nApplications are accepted until October 15 2022.\nFor all additional questions\, please reach out to info@zeleniprozor.hr. \nHandling of personal data\, collected in the scope of this application\, will be carried out in accordance to the legislation of the European Union (EU Directive 95/46/EC). For additional information\, please visit https://gef.eu/privacy-policy/. \n  \n\n  \nThis project is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Sustainable Development Forum Green Window and with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation. URL:https://gef.eu/event/croatia-22/ CATEGORIES:Call for participants ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gef.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/EGAT-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220920T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20221012T233000 DTSTAMP:20260429T081414 CREATED:20230320T135258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230327T123650Z UID:10002048-1663632000-1665617400@gef.eu SUMMARY:EGAT Poland 22-23 DESCRIPTION:About the event\nThe European Green Activist Training (EGAT) is an international training program for young people (16-26 years old) culminating in a study visit to the European Parliament.  EGAT takes place between October 2022 and March 2023. During this time\, participants will take part in 6 weeks of e-learning and 3 stationary meetings (in Warsaw)\, during which they will learn how the European Parliament works and how implement local social campaigns and projects. Finally\, they will receive mentoring and support to implement their own projects and activities. \nParticipants profile\n\nYoung people between 16 and 26 years of age\, who may or may not already have experience in activism.\nMembers of Fridays for Future movement\, youth city councils\, youth organizations and associations or young people active in informal youth groups.\nPeople valuing issues such as: respect for the environment and planetary boundaries\, human and animal rights\, democracy and openness to others\, respect for people and animals\, regardless of their origin\, religion\, gender\, sexual orientation or social status.\nPeople who want to grow and change to the world around them.\nGood knowledge of English language is desired.\n\n  \nProgramme\nWhat awaits the participants of EGAT? \n1. Three stationary (or hybrid) meetings in Poland.\n2. Participation in 6 weeks of e-learning courses on the functioning of European Parliament.\n3. Support from mentors in the implementation of their own campaigns or local projects.\n4. Participation in a study visit to the European Parliament in March 2023. \nCalendar \n\n28 October- 12 December 2022 \n\nDuring the meetings participants will get to know each other\, establish new contacts and learn to plan actions and activities together. During e-learning\, they will learn about the structure and functioning of the European Parliament and deepen their knowledge on policy issues. In case of a pandemic lockdown meetings might be organized online or in hybrid format. The offline meetings will take place on the following dates: \nI) 28-30 October 2022. \nII) 18-20 November 2022. \nIII) 9-11 December 2022. \n\nDecember 2022 – February 2022 – implementation of local projects\n\nEnriched with new knowledge\, participants of EGAT will be able to start implementing their own ideas for action. In small teams (4-5 people) they will implement their small\, local or online projects. They will receive the support of mentors to implement their ideas. Project implementation is not a mandatory element of the program\, but participants will be strongly encouraged to implement their own projects. \n• March 2023 – visit to the European Parliament \nParticipants who complete all stages of the EGAT will take part in a visit to the European Parliament together with a hundred people from other countries\, where similar trainings take place (Finland\, Czech Republic\, Croatia\, Hungary\, Spain\, Greece). During 3 days of the study tour they will visit the Parliament\, meet MEPs and take part in joint workshops with young activists from other countries. Participation in the a study visit is not obligatory. In case of a pandemic lockdown the visit might be organized online. \n  \nPracticalities\nCost \nParticipants have to bear only 10% of the cost of participation in the training\, i.e. 200 PLN. The European Parliament\, Green European Foundation and Strefa Zieleni Foundation will cover the costs of participation in three stationary meetings (including travel\, accommodation and meals)\, as well as the cost of participation in a study visit to the European Parliament (travel\, accommodation and meals). \nIn case of a difficult financial situation\, please contact us (fundacja@strefazieleni.org). We want everyone to be able to participate in the program\, regardless of their financial situation\, therefore\, it is possible to cover 100% of participation cost for persons who are not able to pay the participation fee. \nApplication \nPlease fill in this form no later than 12th October\, 2022\, 23:59. All accepted candidates will be informed about the results by 20th October. \n  \n\nThis project is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Fundacja Strefa Zieleni and with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation. URL:https://gef.eu/event/poland-22-23/ CATEGORIES:Call for participants ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gef.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/EGAT-2-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220910T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220910T233000 DTSTAMP:20260429T081414 CREATED:20220819T114230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220823T105551Z UID:10001726-1662768000-1662852600@gef.eu SUMMARY:EGAT Czech Republic Akumulátor DESCRIPTION:About the event\nAs part of EGAT you will take part in a three-weekend training session taking place in different locations of the Czech Republic\, as well as an international study trip. The program will run from the first weekend of October 2021\, until March 2022\, when the trip to Brussels will take place alongside young activists from Finland\, Hungary\, Spain\, Poland\, Greece\, and Croatia\, who are part of similar trainings. \nDuring this programme\, you will explore different aspects of politics and activism with experts in the field\, including journalists\, academics\, experts\, and politicians. We will awake your sense of initiative and support your skills in advocacy\, teamwork\, campaigning\, and work with the media. Together we will go through a whole range of approaches and tools that can change the world around. It is important for us to connect theory and practice. Besides practical skills\, we will focus on important cross-cutting themes such as climate change\, education\, feminism and more. \n\n  \nProgram\nThe training program consists of 2 national trainings\, the online course EU for Beginners and the study tour in Brussels with a short preparatory meeting beforehand. \n1st meeting: “Another world is possible!” \nOctober 28th – 30th\, Toulcův Dvůr\, Prague area CZ \nWelcome to the Akumulátor and EGAT\, get engaged! Including practical workshops with external guests about the imagination and upcoming campaign on energy poverty in Czechia. \n2nd meeting: “It’s all about campaigning!” \nDecember 9th – 11st\, Paleta Oucmanice\, Pardubice area CZ \nCritical approach to the (social) media content with journalist Vojtěch Boháč and campaigning strategies. \n3rd meeting: “Why GRL PWR is not enough and is the future feminist?” \nFebruary  10th -12th\, Kaprálův mlýn\, Brno area CZ \nFeminism\, gender and intersectionality in the context of central and easter Europe. Among others including workshop about feminism in the climate movement\, where we connect the climate crisis with feminist issues. \n4th meeting: “Czechia + EU = ?” Towards the common Europe critically \nTBC Half day online meeting before Brussels study tour \nBrussels study tour: Spring 2023 \nPlease note: Due to the particular circumstances during the COVID-19 pandemic\, all activities could potentially be subjected to changes depending on the epidemiological data and any restrictive measures and guidelines at that time. Some parts of the programme involving travel may take place online. \n\n  \nPracticalities\nThis training is open to participants between age 15 and 23. You don’t need experience in activism or politics to apply\, it is your motivation to make a change and impact that counts! \nThe sliding fee for the whole training is 5000 CZK (circa 200€). While writing your application\, you can choose how much  you can afford to pay. Institute of active citizenship will cover the remaining sum. We don’t want anyone to be excluded because of the money and the amount of your contribution doesn’t play any role in the selection of the participants! \nApply through this application form until September 10th\, the decisions will be informed by September 6rd. Altogether 15 participants will be selected for the course. \nFor more information in Czech click here. \n\nThis EGAT programme is organised by Green European Foundation with the support of Institute of Active Citizenship and with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation. \n  URL:https://gef.eu/event/egat-czech-republic-22/ CATEGORIES:Call for participants,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gef.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/CAT-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220906T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20221003T233000 DTSTAMP:20260429T081414 CREATED:20220819T101734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220923T124208Z UID:10001725-1662422400-1664839800@gef.eu SUMMARY:EGAT Catalonia 22-23 DESCRIPTION:About the event\nWould you like to participate in a training program for young European green activists? \nAs part of this programme you will: \n\nLearn how European institutions work and how things can be changed from politics\, to social justice\,  as well as green and feminist values.\nMeet other like-minded activists and share struggles and experiences.\nTravel with us to Brussels to get to know the European institutions and participants from six other countries.\n\n\nProgramme\nAs part of this training\, we’ll hold two seminars (Friday-Sunday) to talk about green policies and discuss the different tools that activists have to transform our climate reality. We will also have conversations with green politicians and experts who will bring in their insight. In small groups\, you will get in-depth into the concepts and techniques to achieve significant change. \n First seminar: November 11-13\, 2022 \nSecond seminar: December 9-11\, 2022 \nOnline meeting with activists from other countries: January 2023 \nTrip to Brussels: February 2023 \n\nPracticalities\nApply by filling this form \nThis activity has no economic cost for the participants. \nPlease note: Due to COVID-19 pandemic\, all activities are subjected to changes. Some parts of the programme including the study travel could take place online. \nFor any questions contact us egat@noushoritzons.cat \n\nThis EGAT programme is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Nous Horitzons and with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation. URL:https://gef.eu/event/egat-cat-22/ CATEGORIES:Call for participants ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gef.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/CAT.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220901T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220925T233000 DTSTAMP:20260429T081414 CREATED:20220915T143052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T143318Z UID:10001731-1661990400-1664148600@gef.eu SUMMARY:EGAT Greece 22 - 23 DESCRIPTION:About the event\nDuring EGAT Greece\, 20 participants aged 16-25 will have the chance to shape their activist figures through green values and with practical and theoritical guidance they will deepen their knowledge and understanding of issues related to democracy\, ecology\, sustainability\, energy communities and just and democratic energy transition. They will get familiarised with the political decision-making processes on the national and European levels\, understanding the severity of the imbalance of political representation and ultimately they will develop their skills so as to enact societal change\, and promote more equal and sustainable societies. They will share space with politicians\, activists\, scientists and academics working in the front line trying to make positive change\, and of course\, they will meet with their like-minded peers who share the same preoccupation about the future and ideas of a better world. \nTHIS YEAR’S TOPICS \n\nEnergy & Renewables\nEU\, Democracy & Active Citizenship\nEcofeminism\n\nProgramme\nFirst Training \nEco-camp Experience in rural area in Greece (TBA) October 28th – 30th \nSecond Training \nThessaloniki\, Heinrich Böll Foundation December 3d – 4th \nBrussels Study Trip \nMarch / April\, 2023 (exact dates TBA) \n  \n\nPracticalities\nTo APPLY\, fill this application form by September 25th\, 2022\, 24:00 EET and give yourself the chance to drive social change through a unique learning experience. Please note that due to COVID-19 pandemic\, all activities could potentially be subjected to changes. Some parts of the programme including the study travel could happen online. \nSelection criteria \n\nAged between 16-25y.o.\, with plenty or with minimum experience in activism.\nBelief in green values\, respect for the natural environment\, people and animals.\nPassionate to learn and develop skills as a green activist in order to enact societal change.\n\nParticipation fees \nParticipation in EGAT Greece is free. All training materials\, flights to and accommodation in Brussels are covered by funds deriving from the European Parliament\, on condition that a participant has successfully completed the training programme in Greece. Unfortunately\, we cannot cover transport and accommodation costs from other parts of Greece to the venues for attending the training workshops. If you really want to participate but are unable to cover these costs\, please contact us so that we can see what solutions might be available. \n  \n Equal opportunity disclaimer \nWe would like to encourage young people aged 16-25 from every part of Greece to submit an application. We would particularly like to encourage participation from young people who belong to groups with marginal political representation\, such as People with Disabilities\, Roma Greeks\, second generation immigrants and members of the LGBTQI+ community. Knowledge and experience in the above topics of the training is not a prerequisite. \n  \n  \n\nThis EGAT programme is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of the Greek Green Institute and with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation. URL:https://gef.eu/event/grece-22/ CATEGORIES:Call for participants ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gef.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/EGAT.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220901T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220918T233000 DTSTAMP:20260429T081414 CREATED:20230320T133601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230320T133657Z UID:10002049-1661990400-1663543800@gef.eu SUMMARY:EGAT Finland 22-23 DESCRIPTION:About the event\nIf 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. \nDuring 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. \n\nProgramme\n\n1st meeting\, 7.-8.10.2022: Welcome to the training!\nDuring the first meeting we will get to know each other and have an introduction to the Green Party and Young Greens. The meeting is organised in cooperation with the Green European Foundation and we will discuss green politics and activism at various levels – including local\, national\, and international levels.\n2nd meeting\, 11- 13.11.2022: Peek from local level politics to Brussels\n\nWe will learn about local activism and how municipalities work and how the local level politics are connected to the European Union. We will get familiar with the structures of the European Union and the work of the parliament.This training is organised in cooperation with the Green European Foundation. \n\n3rd meeting\, -21.1. 2023: Different kinds of changemakers from streets to the cabinets\n\nDuring the third training session we will familiarise ourselves with different kinds of changemakers: those protesting on the streets and those making decisions in the cabinets. In addition\, we will focus especially on environmental and climate politics as well as find out more about different NGOs and their work in different environmental fields. This training is organised in cooperation with the Green European Foundation. \n\n4th meeting\, -25.2.2023: National elections ahead! What does the future of Green politics look like in Finland? \n\nWe will explore and discuss the future of Green politics in Finland by taking a look at the Green Party’s objectives for the upcoming years. \n\nPracticalities\nWe aim to organise the training as physical meetings but we do follow closely the COVID-19 restrictions and recommendations by the health authorities. Due to the particular circumstances during the COVID-19 pandemic\, all activities could potentially be subjected to changes depending on the epidemiological data and any restrictive measures and guidelines at that time. Some parts of the programme involving travel may take place online. The participant fee is 120€ in\, and this fee will cover one meal and travel and accommodation for those coming from outside the Helsinki area. We are expecting a commitment to join all the pieces of training\, but in case you are not able to attend some of the physical meetings\, you can participate online. \nIn addition\, there will be the traditional Brussels Study Trip in Spring 2023. The study trip will cost 150 euros per participant\, which will cover all travel and accommodation expenses. \nThe application period ends on Sunday 18th September at midnight EEST. All applicants will be informed whether their application was successful by Sunday 25th September at the latest. Fill out the application here. \nThe course is organized by the Young Greens of Finland together with the Green Cultural Association Visio\, MEP Heidi Hautala and the Green European Foundation with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation. \nIn case of questions or any further information please contact: \nIina Vahteri\nProjects Officer\, Green Youth and Students of Finland\niina.vahteri@vihreatnuoret.fi\n+358542113577 \n\nThis 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. URL:https://gef.eu/event/egat-fin-22-23/ CATEGORIES:Call for participants ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gef.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/EGAT-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220822T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220822T233000 DTSTAMP:20260429T081414 CREATED:20230327T122919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230327T123015Z UID:10002051-1661126400-1661211000@gef.eu SUMMARY:EGAT Hungary 22-23 DESCRIPTION:About the event\nThe EcoTanoda EU+ program is a participatory series of educational\, organizational and community development trainings.  We are looking for young people between 18 and 26 who have (minimum) an intermediate level of English\, who are interested in European affairs but at the same time have a mindset that is close to sustainability and green politics. \nParticipants will take part in a 3-day training from November 11 to 13\, 2022. The following session will be in January 2023 (a Saturday in Budapest) and finally\, a study trip to Brussels during the spring of 2023 – all for free! Those who fill in the application form and receive a written confirmation after the application deadline are eligible. In case of over-application\, the applicants will be pre-screened\, due to the number limit .We can provide a place for 20 applicants. \nParticipants will learn about the history\, principles\, and challenges of the green movement from researchers\, politicians\, and NGO representatives. We will examine the Green political map and the main social\, economic\, and political actors involved in it. From a practical point of view\, we examine what types of actions we need for ecopolitics to gain more space in the 21st century. We will heavily focus on Europe\, the EU institutions\, actors\, history\, and current affairs\, which reflect the political composition of the European Parliament and the functioning and strategy of the European Commission. The other important aspect of the training is for the participants to get to know each other and share their knowledge experiences. \n  \nProgramme\nPLANNED TRAINING DATES IN HUNGARY:\nNovember 11 to 13\, 2022. Szeged\, Hungary\nJanuary 2023 (Saturday)\, Budapest location \nBRUSSELS STUDY TRIP (BST):\nActive participants will also be invited to a 4 days long joint study trip to Brussels\, which is expected to take place in March 2023. \nPracticalities\nPARTICIPATION FEE AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES:\nThe training program in Hungary and Brussels is completely free.\nWe provide the return trip from and to Budapest for the 3-day training and the BST.\nTravel to Budapest and travel to the airport is paid by the applicant.\n \nINTERNATIONAL TEAM: \nThe training is part of the international European Green Activist Training (EGAT) program and is organised by the Green European Foundation (GEF) in Brussels\, with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation. Our partners on the study trip to Brussels will be the Finnish\, Czech\, Polish\, Croatian\, Spanish and Greek groups. \nAPPLICATION DEADLINE:  September 12\, 2021 (Sunday) 24:00 \nClick here for the application \nPlease note: Due to the particular circumstances during the COVID-19 pandemic\, all activities could potentially be subjected to changes depending on the epidemiological data and any restrictive measures and guidelines at that time. Some parts of the programme involving travel may take place online. \n\nThis project is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Ecopolis foundation and with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation. URL:https://gef.eu/event/hungary-22-23/ CATEGORIES:Call for participants ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gef.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/EGAT-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20211210T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220118T200000 DTSTAMP:20260429T081414 CREATED:20211210T130830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220113T160451Z UID:10001990-1639123200-1642536000@gef.eu SUMMARY:Anti-Conspiracy on TikTok DESCRIPTION:About the bootcamp\nOur very first anti-fake news and hate-speech bootcamp will take place in Zagreb\, Croatia\, in January 2022. There you will have the unique chance to get expert training on how to spot fake news\, conspiracy theories and hate speech\, and how to take action.   \nYou will be a part of small international group of young activists\, and spend 4 days discussing and creating with a common goal: how to make TikTok a better place – for yourself and others!  \n No need for any prior experience on climate-change related topics\, or on conspiracy theories and fake news. All you need is the desire and passion to make this platform a better\, safer place. And a TikTok account of course. \nPracticalities\nThis training will take place online \nInterested?  \nApply before the 18th January!  \nSend an email to laura.bazen@gef.eu and tell us a bit about yourself and why you’re interested to apply. Any format will do (a few paragraphs\, a video\, a poster\, etc).   \nAbout us\nWe are the Green European Foundation\, a European level political organisation funded by the European Parliament. We promote greater participation by citizens in politics and believe youth plays a central role in promoting a more just and sustainable future in Europe. \n  \n\n*The implementation of the “Anti-conspiracy theories on TikTok bootcamp” project within the framework of the Bosch Alumni Network and the Green European Foundation was made possible by the International Alumni Center and the financial support of the European Parliament.   \n  \n  URL:https://gef.eu/event/anti-conspiracy-on%e2%80%aftiktok/ LOCATION:Zagreb\, Croatia (Local Name: Hrvatska) CATEGORIES:Call for participants ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gef.eu/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/TikTok-bootcamp.png GEO:45.1;15.2000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20211004T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20211004T170000 DTSTAMP:20260429T081414 CREATED:20210928T153021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T161341Z UID:10001688-1633334400-1633366800@gef.eu SUMMARY:Call for Participants: Green Horizons Academy DESCRIPTION:About the Call\nThe Green European Foundation and the Organisation for Political Ecology POLEKOL are launching a call for participants for the first Green Horizons Academy\, under the title “The Good Story.”   \nWe are looking for participants that are active in environmental movements\, civic initiatives\, academic institutions and/or political organizations with green policy agenda. This three-day event will give you the opportunity to:  \n\nLearn about political ecology and the green political idea in Europe \nPut forward ways to bring the green agenda into practice in South-East Europe  \n\n\nImprove your green values communication skills \nCreate an affirmative green narrative on sustainability\, alternative to the populist one \nNetwork with potential green-minded allies \n\nContext\nThe Green Horizons Academy is an educational programme that aims to expand the imaginary of the broad green movement towards the alternative liveable future across Europe. Addressing the climate crisis and environmental issues is a home ground for the greens. Still\, we need to prepare for the forthcoming battles of narratives\, especially at a time where everyone is “playing the green card”. \nPopulists and conservative authoritarians\, especially in countries with a weak green opposition\, are casting a long shadow over social movements and appropriating environmentalism. Europe’s narrative of openness and solidarity has been put to the test amid the pandemic. The Academy is a space for theory and practice that can serve both for political actors to step into closer communication with the people\, and for citizens to politicize the growing environmental struggles. \nThis year’s Green Horizons Academy’s main topic is building a successful narrative around green values that resonates with the broad public\, therefore its title – THE GOOD STORY. \nDuring three days of lectures\, debates\, and workshops\, we hope to inspire European green actors and raise the capacities of citizens from South-East Europe in their approach to presenting green values and agenda. GHA will also examine the resilience of the existing Green political organisations in the region and offer the space for authentic policy debates designed for and from the region. The time has come for green-minded actors to create a cultural uprising\, painting our views as possible\, tangible\, and popular! From the academic field of political theory to the environmental activists and new movements\, the Green Horizons Academy will present\, discuss\, and articulate democratic\, feminist\, sustainable and just alternatives. \nPracticalities\nThe Green Horizons Academy will take place in Belgrade\, Serbia from 15-17 October. The language of the event is BCS and English\, and translation will be provided.   \nPlease apply by filling out this online form. The application deadline is Monday\, October 4th. If you have any questions\, please send an email to organizacija.polekol@gmail.com.  \nAll applicants will be informed about the selection results by October 6th.  \nAs we are still in the middle of the pandemic\, as a safety precaution\, all participants will be Covid tested at the spot\, right before the event starts.   \nThe programme will be held in a hybrid model\, where selected participants are in the physical space\, and evening sessions are live streamed for the public.  \n\nThis event is organised by the Green European Foundation\, with the support of PolEkol and the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation.   URL:https://gef.eu/event/green-horizons-academy/ CATEGORIES:Call for participants ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gef.eu/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Untitled-design-14-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210908T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210908T133000 DTSTAMP:20260429T081414 CREATED:20210831T125816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210902T080242Z UID:10001971-1631091600-1631107800@gef.eu SUMMARY:Albanian Green Academy DESCRIPTION:About the event\nThe goal of the Green Academy is to equip young participants with the necessary knowledge and expertise in environmental topics to develop their contributing skills in the organizations they belong to\, institutions\, policies\, projects and activism. This platform also aims to promote European green policies. \nThe goal of the Green Academy is to equip young participants with the climate and environmental knowledge necessary to contribute to local organisations\, institutions\, projects\, and activism projects. This platform also aims to promote European green policies. The Green Academy will be facilitated by environmental science experts. \n  \nProgramme\nThe academy is organised in two main phases: \n\nThe first phase: “European Green Deal”. This topic will address key issues such as circular economy\, green employment\, eco-Industry\, and environmentally friendly transport policies. This phase will take place on 10-12 September 2021\, in the City of Tirana\, on the premises of “Vila Tafaj”.\nThe second phase: “Climate Change”. We will address this topic in more depth with the elaboration of issues such as economy\, social concepts\, COVID-19 pandemic\, biodiversity\, environmental pollution\, health\, tourism… related under a single denominator: climate change. It will take place on 1-3 October 2021\, in the City of Pogradec.\n\nParticipants who complete this academy will be granted a European certificate issued by the Green European Foundation and the Albanian Green Institute. \n  \nAgenda\nPhase 1: European Green Deal (10-12th September) \nArrival day \nDay 1: Introductions\, Team building\, European Green Deal\, Session on Circular Economy\, Group discussion\, Movie Night \nDay 2: Green Jobs\, Politics and skills requirements\, Eco-Industry\, Group work/ presentations\, Games Night \nDay 3: Green transportation\, Group work: Problems -> Solutions\, meet the local activists\, Evening activities \nPhase 2: Climate Change (1-3rd October) \nArrival day \nDay 1: Team building\, Climate Change definition\, Key drivers of Climate Change\, Impacts on human health\, Movie Night \nDay 2: Social concepts on Climate Change\, Pandemic COVID19\, Economics\, Tourism\, Games Night \nDay 3: Policies and politics\, International Climate Agreements\, Public awareness\, Carbon footprint\, Reflections\, Party \n  \nPracticalities\nThis training is an open opportunity for: \n\nRepresentatives of NGOs from different cities of Albania\nVolunteers\nActivists\nYoung People\n\nWe are looking for: \n\nRepresentatives of organizations\, volunteers\, activists\, students who want to increase their capacity on these topics.\nAre motivated to recognize these green policies\nBe promoters of green policies\n\nParticipation is free and all expenses (food\, accommodation\, transport\, material base) are covered by the organizers of this event. \nDeadline for applications is September 8th\, 2021. \nPlease fill out the >>> following form to register <<< for the Albanian Green Academy. \nThe training will take place under strict adherence to COVID19 measures. \nIn case of any further questions\, do not hesitate to contact greeninstitute.al@gmail.com \n\nThis event is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Albanian Green Institute and with the financial support of the European parliament to the Green European Foundation. The European Parliament is not responsible for the content of the Academy. URL:https://gef.eu/event/albanian-green-academy/ CATEGORIES:Call for participants ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gef.eu/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Albanian-Green-Academy.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210908T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210908T233000 DTSTAMP:20260429T081414 CREATED:20210804T083559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210902T095421Z UID:10001676-1631088000-1631143800@gef.eu SUMMARY:EGAT - Croatia DESCRIPTION:About the Project\nThe aim of the EGATV is to familiarise participants with green topics (climate change\, biodiversity and environmental protection\, human rights and democracy\, feminism\, active citizenship)\, green policies and sustainable development policies\, as well as the institutions of the European Union. Through various activities and discussions with the representatives of international organisations and the European Union\, we aim to explore the opportunities of active and professional participation in the development of a greener and more just society. \nMany EGAT participants remained active in the fields of sustainable development and green policies\, while some even had the opportunity to do an internship and find a permanent position in the institutions of the EU. \nAlong with Croatia\, participating organizations come from Finland\, Greece\, Hungary\, Catalonia\, Poland and the Czech Republic.  \nThe project consists of three national training sessions and one study visit to the European institutions in Brussels: \n\nFirst national training (Red Cross mountain lodge\, Sljeme) – 1-3/10/2021\nSecond national training (Red Cross mountain lodge\, Sljeme) – 26-28/11/2021\nThird national training (Red Cross mountain lodge\, Sljeme) – 17-19/12/2021\nStudy visit to Brussels – end of February/beginning of March (exact date TBA)\n\n\n \nParticipation in the project\nParticipants are required to participate in meetings and all three national training sessions\, as well as the study trip to Brussels. \nTo participate in all national training sessions\, EU Digital COVID Certificate will be required as a proof of COVID-19 recovery\, vaccination or a negative test result (not older than 48 hours for rapid antigen tests\, not older than 72 for PCR tests). On the national training sessions\, all precautionary measures will be undertaken\, as per the instructions of Croatian Institute for Public Health. \nIn case epidemiological situation in Croatia worsens and more restrictive measures are introduced\, national training sessions will be conducted online or in a hybrid form\, depending on the situation and following the recommendations of Croatian Institute for Public Health. \nThis call is open for everyone from Croatia from 18-25 years of age. Applications from individuals with less experience in aforementioned topics are encouraged. After the selection process\, 20 participants will be selected to participate in the project. \nOne-time participation fee amounts to 450 HRK (60 EUR)\, while the costs of accommodation and catering are covered by the organizing team. For participants outside of Zagreb\, there is a possibility to cover the travel costs. \nIn case of a significantly bad epidemiological situation on the level of the European Union\, there is a possibility of cancellation or postponing the study visit to Brussels.  \nPracticalities\nApplication deadline: This call is open until 8tht September 2021. \nFor any additional information\, you can reach us at info@zeleniprozor.hr \n\nThis project is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Sustainable Development Forum Green Window and with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation. \nHandling personal information collected by this call for participants\, will be handled in accordance with the European laws (EU Directive 95/46/EC). URL:https://gef.eu/event/egat-2021-2022-croatia/ CATEGORIES:Call for participants,Study trip ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gef.eu/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Untitled-design-2-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210908T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210908T233000 DTSTAMP:20260429T081414 CREATED:20210825T130618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210908T142216Z UID:10001968-1631059200-1631143800@gef.eu SUMMARY:EGAT-Catalonia DESCRIPTION:About the event\nWe offer you to participate in a training program for young European green activists. \nYou will learn how European institutions work and how things can be changed from politics\, from social justice\, green and feminist values. \nYou will meet other activists\, with whom you will share your struggles and experiences. \nYou will be able to go to Brussels to get to know the European institutions and participants from six other countries (Croatia\, Hungary\, Poland\, Czech Republic\, Greece and Finland). \nProgramme\nWe’ll hold two training seminars from Friday afternoon to Sunday afternoon with different green politicians and experts. You will get in-depth into the concepts and techniques to achieve change working in small groups\, \nNovember 12-3\, 2021\nFirst seminar\nDecember 3-5\, 2021\nSecond seminar\nJanuary 2022\nOnline meeting with activists from other countries\nFebruary 2022\nTrip to Brussels \n  \nPracticalities\nApplication \nInterested? Please applying by through this link. \nDeadline: September 22\, 2021. \nThis activity has no economic cost for the participants. \nPlease note: Due to the particular circumstances during the COVID-19 pandemic\, all activities could potentially be subjected to changes depending on the epidemiological data and any restrictive measures and guidelines at that time. Some parts of the programme involving travel may take place online. \nFor any questions contact us egat@noushoritzons.cat \n\nThis EGAT programme is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Nous Horitzons and with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation. URL:https://gef.eu/event/27628-2/ CATEGORIES:Call for participants ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gef.eu/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/JOIN-EGAT.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210905T030000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210905T030000 DTSTAMP:20260429T081414 CREATED:20210825T124715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T102000Z UID:10001967-1630810800-1630810800@gef.eu SUMMARY:EGAT-Poland DESCRIPTION:About the event\nThe European Green Activist Training (EGAT) is an international training program for young people (16-26 years old) culminating with a study visit to the European Parliament. The EGAT takes place between October 2021 and April 2022. During this time\, participants will take part in 3 hybrid (offline+online) meetings\, during which they will learn how the European Parliament works and how to implement their own social projects. Finally\, they will receive microgrants and mentoring support to implement their own social projects. \nWho is the EGAT for? \n\nYoung people between 16 and 26 years of age\, both those who already have activist experience\, as well as those are taking their first steps in activism\,\nMembers of school climate strikes\, youth city councils\, youth organizations and associations or young people active in informal youth groups\,\nFor people who believe in values ​​such as: respect for the natural environment and planetary boundaries\, human and animal rights\, democracy and openness to others\, respect for people and animals\, regardless of their origin\, religion\, gender\, sexual orientation or social status.\nPeople who want to grow and make change to the world around them.\n\nGood knowledge of English language is desired\, but not required. \n\nWhat awaits the participants of EGAT? \n1.   Three hybrid meetings in various places in Poland (or online in case the pandemic situation escalates)\, \n2.   Participation in two e-learning courses on the functioning of European Parliament. \n3.   Small grants and support from mentors in the implementation of their own campaigns or local actions\, \n4.   Participation in a study visit to the European Parliament (might happen online\, depending on the pandemic situation). \nPracticalities\nEGAT schedule \n• 15 October- 15 November 2021 – three meetings and e-learning phase \nDuring the meetings participants will get to know each other\, establish new contacts and learn to plan actions and activities together. During e-learning\, they will learn about the structure and functioning of the European Parliament and deepen their knowledge on policy issues. The offline meetings will take place on the following dates: \n  \nI) 15-17 October\, \nII) 30-31 October\, \nIII) 12-14 November. \n  \n• December 2021 – February 2022 – implementation of own projects \nEnriched with new knowledge\, participants of EGAT will be able to start implementing their own ideas for action. In small teams (4-5 people) they will implement their small\, local or online projects. They will receive the support of mentors\, as well as microgrants (up to 1000 PLN) to implement their ideas. Project implementation is not a mandatory element of the program\, but participants will be strongly encouraged to implement their own projects. \n• April 2022 – visit to the European Parliament \nParticipants who complete all stages of the EGAT will take part in a visit to the European Parliament together with a hundred people from other countries\, where similar trainings take place (Finland\, Czech Republic\, Croatia\, Hungary\, Spain\, Greece). During 3 days of the study tour they will visit the Parliament\, meet MEPs and take part in joint workshops with young activists from other countries. Participation in the a study visit is not obligatory. \nParticipation costs \nThanks to funding from the European Parliament\, participants have to bear only 10% of the cost of participation in the training\, i.e. 200 PLN. The Green European Foundation and Green Zone Foundation will cover the costs of participation in three offline meetings (including travel\, accommodation and meals)\, as well as the cost of participation in a study visit to the European Parliament (travel\, accommodation and meals). \nIn case of a difficult financial situation\, please contact us. We want everyone to be able to participate in the program\, regardless of their financial situation\, therefore\, it is possible to cover 100% of participation cost from the solidarity fund for people in difficult financial situation. \nRecruitment\nPlease fill in the recruitment form no later than September 6th\, 2021\, 23:59. All persons qualified to participate in the project will be informed about the recruitment results by September 20th. \nFind more info at: www.egatpoland.org \n\nThis EGAT programme is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Fundacja Strefa Zieleni and with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation. URL:https://gef.eu/event/27628/ CATEGORIES:Call for participants ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gef.eu/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/EGAT-POL-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210831T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210831T233000 DTSTAMP:20260429T081414 CREATED:20210529T172729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211006T084401Z UID:10001659-1630396800-1630452600@gef.eu SUMMARY:Call for entries "Become an influencer for ecological change!" DESCRIPTION:Are you part of the solution to the global environmental crisis?\nAre you committed to the environment? Are you tired of too little being done about the climate crisis? \nDo you want to play your part in pushing forward the necessary transformations? \nAre you looking for positive ideas and forms of expression to convince people of a sustainable lifestyle? \nDo you want to combine ecological engagement and media activism?\nIf you answered “yes” to all these questions\, this is your opportunity! \nStarting in September 2021\, the Goethe-Institut will launch the project “Young influencers for ecological change” in collaboration with the Green European Foundation and other organizations. \nMore than a hundred environmental and media activists from Germany\, Spain\, France\, Italy\, Argentina\, Bolivia and Paraguay will train in decentralized digital workshops. The workshops will include training on innovative forms of digital communication\, input and advice from experts in the field of communication\, the opportunity to exchange ideas with participants and trainers and the development of local campaigns. \nParts of the conferences will be in English and in Spanish with simultaneous translations. The decentralized workshops will be held in the local language. \nAt the end of the decentralized workshops in February 2022\, two people from each country will be elected to travel to Barcelona for a meeting and a digital conference in Berlin in May. \nApply for the project “Become an influencer for ecological change!”\nWho should apply: \n\nWe are looking for young environmental activists between 18 and 25 years old from Spain\, Italy\, Germany or France and who are interested in enhancing their social media activism skills\nWho want to receive training on how tell a story in an exciting and impactful way\nWho want to know how to frame a social media post or a video to influence and engage new audiences to make positive ecological changes\nWho want to be part of a vibrant\, dynamic network of environmental and media activists from seven countries in Europe and South America\n\nIf you would like to be part of this project\, please apply to your local Goethe-Institut by August 31st\, 2021.\nYou can find more information here: \nIn Spanish at Goethe-Institut Spain:\nhttps://www.goethe.de/ins/es/es/kul/sup/nac/influencers.html \nIn German at Goethe-Institut Germany:\nhttps://www.goethe.de/ins/es/de/kul/sup/nac/influencers.html \nIn French at Goethe-Institut France:\nhttps://www.goethe.de/ins/fr/fr/kul/sup/inf.html \nIn Italian at Goethe-Institut Italy:\nhttps://www.goethe.de/ins/it/it/kul/nah/bgi.htmlinfo-roma@goethe.de \nTo apply in English\, please download this document and send it back completed with examples of your projects to mariana.batista@gef.eu \nAny further questions on how to apply in English language? Please contact mariana.batista@gef.eu URL:https://gef.eu/event/call-for-entries-become-an-influencer-for-ecological-change/ CATEGORIES:Call for participants ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gef.eu/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/young-influencer-for-ecological-change-web.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210827T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210827T233000 DTSTAMP:20260429T081414 CREATED:20210707T141418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T101733Z UID:10001960-1630051200-1630107000@gef.eu SUMMARY:EGAT Czech Republic Akumulátor (“The Accumulator”) DESCRIPTION:About the event\nYou will participate in a three-weekend training session taking place in different corners of the Czech Republic and in an international study tour to Brussels. The program starts on the first weekend of October 2021\, and will closure in March 2022 as we meet in Brussels with young people from Finland\, Hungary\, Spain\, Poland\, Greece\, and Croatia\, who are undergoing similar training courses. \nWhat can you learn? \nHow to step into the public space and make an impact. We will explore different fields in politics with activists\, journalists\, academics\, experts\, and politicians\, who will be our guests as part of the training. \nWe will awake your sense of initiative and support your skills in the field of activism\, teamwork\, campaigning\, or work with the media. Together we will go through a whole range of approaches and tools that can change the world around. It is important for us to connect theory and practice. \nIn addition to practical skills\, we will focus on important cross-cutting themes such as climate change\, education\, feminism and more. \n\nProgram\nThe training program consists of 2 national trainings\, the online course EU for Beginners and the study tour in Brussels with a short preparatory meeting beforehand. \n1st meeting:   October 1st – 3rd\, Fara Skramníky \, CZ \nWelcome to the Akumulátor and EGAT\, get engaged! \n2nd meeting: December 17th – 19st\, Toulcův dvůr (Praha area)\, CZ \nFeminism\, gender and intersectionality + practical workshop about fundraising \n3rd meeting:  January  29th\, online \n“Czechia + EU = ?” Towards the common Europe critically\, preparation for Brussels study tour\, not financed by GEF \nBrussels study tour: February 2022 \nPlease note: Due to the particular circumstances during the COVID-19 pandemic\, all activities could potentially be subjected to changes depending on the epidemiological data and any restrictive measures and guidelines at that time. Some parts of the program involving travel may take place online. \n\nPRACTICALITIES\nThe training course is open for the participants between age 15 and 23. You don’t need to have any experiences with any kind of activism or politics\, it is your motivation to make a change and impact that matters! \nThe sliding fee for the whole training is 5000 CZK (circa 200€). Sliding fee means\, that while writing your application\, you can choose how much of the real costs you can afford to pay. Institute of active citizenship will cover the remaining sum. We don’t want anyone to be excluded because of the money and the amount of your contribution doesn’t play any role in the selection of the participants! \nApply through this application form until August 27th\, the decisions will be informed by September 6rd. Altogether 15 participants will be selected for the course. \nFor more information in Czech click here. \n\nThis EGAT programme is organised by Green European Foundation with the support of Institute of Active Citizenship and with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation. \n  URL:https://gef.eu/event/egat-czech-republic-akumulator-the-accumulator/ CATEGORIES:Call for participants,Study trip,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gef.eu/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Aku-logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210621T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210731T170000 DTSTAMP:20260429T081414 CREATED:20210622T082606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210715T081030Z UID:10001955-1624262400-1627750800@gef.eu SUMMARY:European Green Activist Training - Greece DESCRIPTION:About EGAT GREECE\nEGAT Greece involves a series of training meetings in the context of the transnational European Green Activist Training programme. \nDuring EGAT Greece\, 20 participants aged 16-25 will have the chance to get informed about green values and to deepen their knowledge and understanding of issues related to democracy\, ecology\, sustainable agriculture and food activism. They will share space with politicians\, activists\, scientists and specialists working in the front line trying to effect positive change\, and of course\, meet with their peers who share\nthe same preoccupation about the future and ideas of a better world. Also\, through interactive activities\, they will learn more about political decision-making processes at the national and European level and develop useful skills as active citizens who will promote participatory democracy and the sustainability of our societies in the future. \n\nThe programme consists of online trainings on the Green Academy platform\, 2 (two) two-day training workshops in Athens and a week-long educational visit to Brussels\, where\, along with other young activists from other countries EGAT trainings (Finland\, Croatia\, Poland\, Hungary\, Spain\, Czech Republic)\, participants will have a first-hand experience of European institutions. \n\nProgramme\nMore information about the EGAT training programmes can be found here. \nDetails of the programme will be finalised soon. Please check again here. \n1st Training Workshop\nAthens\, Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 September 2021\, 9:00-18:00 \n\nSustainable Agriculture\, Food and Activism\n\n2nd Training Workshop\nAthens\, Saturday 6 & Sunday 7 November 2021\, 9:00-18:00 \n\nEU and Green Values: Participatory Democracy and Active Citizenship\n\nBrussels Educational Visit \nWinter 2022 (exact details TBA) \n  \nParticipation\nYou can submit your application by filling out this online application form. \nWe would like to encourage young people aged 16-25 from every part of Greece to submit an application. We would particularly like to encourage participation from young people who belong to groups with marginal political representation\, such as People with Disabilities\, Roma Greeks\, second generation immigrants and members of the LGBTQI+ community. \nKnowledge and experience of the above issues is not a prerequisite. The selectioncriteria are a positive attitude\, team-work\, motivation for participation\, consistency andthe desire to become and stay active in public affairs. For the Brussels visit\, a good levelof English (B2) is important. \nFinal deadline for submissions: 31 July 2021 \n\n  \nAdditional Information\n\nDue to the particular circumstances during the COVID-19 pandemic\, all activities could potentially be subjected to changes depending on the epidemiological data and any restrictive measures and guidelines at that time. Some parts of the programme involving travel could happen online.\nParticipation on EGAT Greece is free. All training materials\, flights to and accommodation in Brussels are covered by funds deriving from the European Parliament\, on condition that a participant has successfully completed the training programme in Greece.\nUnfortunately\, we cannot cover transport and accommodation costs from other parts of Greece to Athens for attending the training workshops. If you really want to participate but are unable to cover these costs\, please contact us so\nthat we can see what solutions might be available.\nAdditional Information\n\nPlease do not hesitate to contact us: \nFB: GreenInstituteGreece\nIG: greeninstitute_gr \n  \n\nThis initiative is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Greek Green Institute and with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation.The European Parliament is not responsible for the content of this event.   URL:https://gef.eu/event/european-green-activist-training-greece/ CATEGORIES:Call for participants,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gef.eu/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Picture1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210610 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210612 DTSTAMP:20260429T081414 CREATED:20210527T092407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210531T132114Z UID:10001951-1623294000-1623380399@gef.eu SUMMARY:Call for participants: Training ‘Cities for all-How?’ DESCRIPTION:About the Event \nThe training will take place between the 25th and 31st of July in Serbia. Participants will arrive on the 24th of July and depart on the 1st of August.  \nObjectives:\n· To develop the participants’ skills to design creative and efficient campaigns that reach the wider public; \n· Exploring new tools and strategies for lobbying the demands of women and young LGBT+ individuals to different stakeholders; \n· Equipping participants with appropriate skills to work with local communities and organising outreach activities at a local level. Encourage young people’s active mobilisation around the topic of Cities for all. \nThe programme will be based on the principles of non-formal education and intercultural learning. We strive for an active and inclusive environment for direct communication and sharing of knowledge. The sessions will be balanced between theoretical inputs\, work in small groups\, workshops\, discussions\, training\, and other interactive methods of non-formal learning. \nWho should apply?\nWe are looking for participants up to 30 y/o from Albania\, Armenia\, Azerbaijan\, Belarus\, Bosnia\, and Herzegovina\, Bulgaria\, Croatia\, Cyprus\, Czech Republic\, Estonia\, Georgia\, Greece\, Kosovo*\, Latvia\, Lithuania\, Hungary\, Moldova\, Montenegro\, North Macedonia\, Poland\, Romania\, Russia\, Slovenia\, Slovakia\, Serbia\, Turkey and Ukraine interested in looking for different urban approaches and questioning the existing urban planning status quo that neglects inclusivity\, human rights\, and needs of the city dwellers\, would like to contribute to the discussions with their local perspective and are willing to reproduce the gained knowledge on the local level.  \nPracticalities: \nLanguage: This activity will take place in English. However\, not being comfortable interacting in English should not prevent you from applying. CDN strives to create an inclusive atmosphere at the events\, where participants are encouraged to express themselves and ask for clarifications or translations of terms from peers that speak the same language. \nCosts: The cost of travel (80% or 90%)\, PCR tests\, visa\, lodging (accommodation in multi-bed rooms\, vegan food\, and refreshments)\, and working materials during the event will be covered by the organisers. In exchange\, we ask for a participation fee of 20 EUR from participants coming from non-EU countries and 50 EUR from participants coming from EU countries. Applicants for whom paying this fee is an obstacle for participation\, should still apply and mention this in their application (no selection criteria). CDN will try to find a solution together with the applicant after the selection is finalised. \nCDN will reimburse 90% of the travel costs for the participants from the non-EU countries and 80% of travel costs for the participants coming from the EU countries\, within reasonable limits and within Europe\, with the condition of combining the most economic and environmentally friendly means of travel (lowest price + travel time + CO2 emissions). \nDEADLINE for submitting online applications: 10th of June 2021 at 23:59 CEST.  \nYou will be informed about the results of the selection within two weeks after the deadline. Please add project.coordinator@cdnee.org to your contacts\, so that you do not receive our reply in spam folder. \n*All references to Kosovo\, whether to the territory\, institutions\, or population\, in this text shall be understood in full compliance with the United Nations Security Council Resolutions 1244 and without prejudice to the status of Kosovo. \n  \nApply Here \n\nThis project is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Cooperation and Development Network Eastern Europe\, with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation and supported by the European Youth Foundation of Council of Europe. URL:https://gef.eu/event/call-for-participants-training-cities-for-all-how/ CATEGORIES:Call for participants ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gef.eu/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Ignore-or-delete-A-glimpse-into-the-world-of-online-content-moderation.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210527 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210622 DTSTAMP:20260429T081414 CREATED:20210528T114045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210607T114704Z UID:10001952-1622084400-1624244399@gef.eu SUMMARY:Open call: Be Brave Decentralised Summer Camps DESCRIPTION:About the Event:\nThis call is an invitation for FYEG Member Organisations (MOs) to submit applications to hold Decentralised Summer Camp on democracy and youth participation during August to October 2021.  \nThe decentralised activities will respond to the following objectives: \n\nExplore the struggles with active participation for youth-led organisations\, movements and informal groups in different parts of Europe;\nPromote and develop skills of community organising;\nExchange successful online and offline tools to expand and improve youth participation in political decision-making\, as well as increase participation in their organisation; and\nDevelop young people’s skills to organise activities and/or campaigns in their local contexts.\n\n  \nAbout the decentralised summer camps: \nEligibility and selection: The call is open for candidates and full MOs\, as well as groups that are either part of FYEG network or have previously worked with FYEG. Based on the feasibility of the action plan as well as a realistic assessment of the budget\, the project’s Coordination Team in consultation with FYEG Executive Committee will select the four best activity proposals among the received applications. \nThe activity: The summer camp must be 5 days long (6 nights)\, gather between 20 and 40 young participants and can be either a national or regional activity. \n– A national activity shall be organised by one Member Organisation and gather mainly participants from one country (possibility to invite a few international participants). \n– A regional activity shall be organised by two or more Member Organisation based in neighbouring countries and can gather participants from these countries. Only one application should be submitted by the Host Organisation and should indicate the other participating Member Organisations. \nExpected timeframe for project implementation: August 15th to October 10th 2021 with reporting to be finalised within one month after concluding the activity (i.e. at the latest by November 10th 2021) \nSummer Camp Programme: To make sure we all have coordinated actions that are recognised as a joint effort of Young Greens all over Europe\, we created a template programme to be implemented. Session outlines will be provided to local prep teams\, describing methods to facilitate most sessions\, while some slots are left free for the organisation of personalised sessions (i.e. invite local speakers and/or trainers\, discuss local context and more). Ideas on the content for the customised sessions should be shared as part of the application. \nPartners visibility: This granting programme is organised in collaboration with the FYEG\, Greens/EFA Group in the European Parliament\, GEF\, EYF and CoE. Therefore\, their logos should be visible on all the outcomes\, materials and the venue. Live presence or virtual intervention of the Green European Foundation OR of a member of the Greens/EFA Group in the European Parliament should be ensured. FYEG will support reaching out to these partners and coordination with them. \nTraining opportunity for organisers and Member Organisations: The local prep teams and participants of each decentralised summer camp will receive a fully-customised training held by professional national or international trainers to follow-up and implement the plans and strategies identified during the activity. \n  \n  \nAbout the application and reporting: \nBudget: Applicants can find a budget template HERE and should submit an updated version recalculated based on local prices\, envisioned number of participants and other activity needs. \nThe activity’s budget should include the following costs: \n\nPreparation: one live Prep Team meeting for 3 or 4 people including 2 nights accommodation\, meals for 2 days\, national travel and working space rental)\nImplementation: one live national or regional summer camp for 20 to 40 participants\, including the 3/4 members of the local Prep-team + 2 international participants (for FYEG’s coordination-team live presence) for a 5-day long activity (accommodation 6 nights\, meals 5 days\, travel)\, 5 days venue rental\, 2 local speakers (all covered expenses + fees)\, material and visibility expenses\nFollow-up: service providers’ fees to finalise activity (graphics\, layoutting\, designing etc.)\n\nThe total budget allocated to each activity/summer camp will take local costs and prices into account and will thus be decided upon on a case-by-case basis. Nonetheless\, the total grant per project will be maximum EUR 15\,000 and can of course include additional co-funding. Shifts in budget that are considered to add value to the activity can be accepted if justified in the application. The Coordination Team may come back with follow-up questions if the budget lines are not clear in the application. \nBe mindful that\, as any other source of income\, this grant will also be considered as income for the calculation of the member organisation membership fee to FYEG. \nNarrative and financial reporting: It is the responsibility of the applying organisation to collect and submit a full financial report listing all the costs (together with the corresponding proofs) within a month after the end of the activity. FYEG will process payments directly (for venue rental\, accommodation\, catering\, trainer fees\, to service providers etc.) whenever possible and will reimburse all other expenses within the activity’s approved budget upon the submission of the financial report and eligible proofs. Direct transfers of part of the grant might be possible where necessary and will be agreed upon on a project-by-project case. \n\nPracticalities:\nDeadline for application: June 20th\, 2021 at Midnight CEST (successful applicants will be notified by June 31st at the latest). \nHow to apply: Open the APPLICATION FORM and the BUDGET and duplicate them: go to File / Make a Copy. Fill these application documents and forward them to project.manager@fyeg.org by the deadline June 20th\, 2021 at Midnight CEST with Decentralised Summer Camp proposal in the subject. Organisations that have less experience with grant applications and reporting can be supported by FYEG Office in this process if necessary. \nIn case of any further questions\, do not hesitate to contact project.manager@fyeg.org. \n  \n\nThis summer camp is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of the FYEG and with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation. URL:https://gef.eu/event/open-call-be-brave-decentralised-summer-camps/ CATEGORIES:Call for participants,Summer Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gef.eu/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Call_Festival-Host_IG-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210406T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210412T235900 DTSTAMP:20260429T081414 CREATED:20210408T053720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210408T111107Z UID:10001939-1617696000-1618271940@gef.eu SUMMARY:Call for participants: Online Course ‘Cities for all: Why?' DESCRIPTION:About this course\nThe upcoming online course: “Cities for all: Inclusive urban planning and decision making in Eastern European cities” will take place on the Green European Foundation‘s  online learning platform Green Academy during May 2021. Aside from interactive educational content on the platform\, learners will have the opportunity to acquire new knowledge\, have fun and meet new people on weekly meetings\, webinars with experts and workshops. \nThe course attendants will be encouraged to continue their learning in the scope of the project during the second phase which will take place in Croatia in July 2021 (subject to  COVID19 restrictions). The involvement in both events is a precondition for applying for Local Actions sub-grants that will take place in September 2021. \nThe Online Course “Cities for all: why?”  will aim to understand how patriarchy shapes our cities\, urban infrastructure and lives of urban youth and has the following objectives: \n\nProvide the participants with the theoretical knowledge on how cities are affecting the lives of young people of different genders and sexualities.\nCreate an inter-cultural safe space for young women and LGBT+ people to share their struggles and stimulate the discussion on the values\, principles and the directions about the future of inclusive cities.\nEmpower the participants with the tools and analytical skills for identifying local challenges of their communities in regards of gender inclusive city planning.\n\nThe course will be based on the principles of non-formal education and intercultural learning. We strive for an active\, safe and inclusive environment for direct communication and sharing of knowledge. The online course will be balanced between theoretical inputs\, work in groups\, discussions\, and other interactive methods of non-formal learning. \n  \nWho should apply?\nWe are looking for young people: \n\nMaximum 30 years old;\nFrom Albania\, Armenia\, Azerbaijan\, Belarus\, Bosnia and Herzegovina\, Bulgaria\, Croatia\, Cyprus\, Czech Republic\, Estonia\, Georgia\, Greece\, Kosovo*\, Latvia\, Lithuania\, Hungary\, Moldova\, Montenegro\, North Macedonia\, Poland\, Romania\, Russia\, Slovenia\, Slovakia\, Serbia\, Turkey and Ukraine;\nInterested in observing cities trough gender inclusion lens and a deep intersectional approach;\nWho would like to contribute to the discussions with their local perspective;\nAre willing to share the gained knowledge on the local level.\n\nParticipants who have experience in urbanism\, activism\, gender and politics or have high motivation to learn about the topic are highly encouraged to apply. People with less experience on the topics are welcome to apply and get to know more about these topics. \nPracticalities:\n  \nLanguage: The main language of the course will be English.\nCosts: The course is free for all participants.\nTechnical requirements: Internet connection and PC or/and phone. \nDEADLINE for submitting online applications: 12.04.2021 at 23:59 CEST \n  \nYou will be informed about the results of the selection within two weeks after the deadline. Please add project.coordinator@cdnee.org to your contacts\, so that you do not receive our reply in spam folder. \n  \nTo apply click on the link here <<< \n  \n——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– \nThis project is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Cooperation and Development Network Eastern Europe\, with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation and supported by the European Youth Foundation of Council of Europe. URL:https://gef.eu/event/call-for-participants-online-course-cities-for-all-why/ CATEGORIES:Call for participants ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gef.eu/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Untitled-design-3.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR