Oct 10 2019
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EGAT Session in Finland

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About the Event

This is the first meeting of a series of training sessions, part of our transnational project  European Green Activists Training organized by the Green European Foundation together with the Young Greens of Finland and the Green Cultural Association Visio.

25 participants from Finland will have the opportunity to learn more about the Green movement on the national and international levels. The participants will meet and discuss with representatives from different organisations and engage in panel discussions and presentations including on “Youth and the EU” and activism.

This session will be followed a second session in November, focusing on the history and functioning of the European Union and its institutions and on the Green political family at the European level.

Programme

Friday 11th October
15.00 Welcome to the course!
15.45 Introduction Young Greens
16.30 Veli Liikanen – Green Party
Introduction to the Green Party and green politics
17.30 Getting to know each other better, grouping activities, rules and practicalities
19.30 End of the day

Saturday 12th October
10.00 Breakfast
10.30 Jesse Kareinen and Sanni Korjus – presentation about Young Greens’ local action groups
12.00 Katri Ylinen, Federation of Young European Greens
15.00 Oona Käyhkö, HYYn Vihreät
Being active in University politics
15.45 Activity on values
16.45 Break
17.00 Panel on Young Greens’ working groups
18.00 Dinner
19.00 Extracurricular programme: documentary

Sunday 13th October
10.00 Breakfast
10.30 Reflection
11.00-12.00 Panel discussion: “Youth and the EU”
Panellists from different political parties’ youth organisations.
12.30 Bicca Olin, Young Greens’ MEP candidate and board member at OBESSU –
“How to be active on EU-level and why it’s important for young people to be active also on an international level”
13.15 Break
13.30 Reflecting on the first training and feedback
14.30 Closure

Application Process Closed

The call for applications has closed. Stay tuned for similar opportunities to participate in the European Green Activist Training next year! Be sure to follow us on social media and subscribe to our newsletter to be the first to hear about all our latest opportunities!

Aug 30 2019
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European Green Activist Training (Czech Republic)

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About European Green Activist Training (EGAT)

During the EGAT course, you will learn about Green values, meet politicians and experts working at the frontline of fighting for positive change, and of course connect with plenty of other like-minded young people!

The course will give you insights into the political decision-making processes on the national and European levels, develop your skills as an activist to enact societal change, and explore how Green values promote more equal and sustainable societies.

The aim of EGAT is to familiarise trainees with the institutions of the European Union, green topics, green policies, and sustainable development policies, and through various activities and discussions with representatives of international organizations and representatives of the European Union, to explore opportunities for active and professional involvement in building a greener and more just society.

The training course will be comprised of two weekend training sessions in the Czech Republic, an online course on Green Learning , a preparation session for the Brussels trip and then culminating with a one-week study trip to Brussels to visit the European Institutions alongside EGAT participants from other countries.

We encourage people from across the Czech Republic and from all backgrounds to apply to take part.

Find out more about EGAT on the EGAT project page. 

Programme

First Meeting  

  • Akumulátor, 18- 20 October 2019, Ecocentre PALETA Oucmanice (near Ústí nad Orlicí)
    During the first weekend we will first get acquainted and set up how we want to work together throughout the project. Cities in time of climate change and local politics will be our main themes!

Second Meeting

  • European Akumulátor, 29 November – 01 December 2019, Chaloupky Kněžice (near Jihlava)
    The main topic of the third weekend will be the European Union. We will also focus on topics of feminism, gender equality, LGBTQ+ and migration.

Third Meeting

  • Preparation for a study stay in Brussels, 21 – 22 February 2020, Prague or Brno
    At this two-day meeting we will share practical information on the upcoming study trip to Brussels. At the same time, we will open up some of the topics that European experts, MEPs and activists will address in Brussels at European level.

Brussels Study Trip

  • Early March 2020 (exact dates TBC)

With participants from Croatia, Hungary, Finland and Czech Republic.

PRACTICALITIES 

The project is open to all young people. If there is any obstacle (such as financial, health or language) that might prevent you from participating in the project, write to us and we will customize the program and conditions so that you can fully participate.

– You do not need a CV full of experience, but a desire to be proactive and active.

– age 17 – 23 years

– You live in the Czech Republic (but you do not have to have a permanent residence or Czech citizenship in the Czech Republic)

– You have to take part in all training phases – two weekend training sessions in the Czech Republic and a week-long excursion to Brussels and a two-day preparation for it. EGAT also includes Impact Europe e-learning course on EU policies.

Our goal is that everyone can participate in EGAT, regardless of the financial possibilities. Please consider, then, what your personal possibilities of financially contributing to EGAT are and provide us this information when filing in the application. However, the amount of you contribution has no influence on whether we will select you for EGAT.

How to Apply

Fill out the application form: HERE!

Application deadline: September 26, 2019 (Thursday)

Recommended age for participants is between 17 and 23. If you are not within this range but still feel like the training is for you, write us your motivation into the application.

By September 30, we will let you know if we are a one of the selected participants. We make pre-selection of early applications already in mid-September, so do not hesitate and apply as soon as possible!

More information on the Institute for Active Citizenship website here!

The course is organised by Green European Foundation with the support of Institute for Active Citizenship  and with the financial support of the European Parliament to Green European Foundation.

Aug 26 2019
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European Green Activist Training (Finland)

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About European Green Activist Training (EGAT)

During the EGAT course, you will learn about Green values, meet politicians and experts working at the frontline of fighting for positive change, and of course connect with plenty of other like-minded young people!

The course will give you insights into the political decision-making processes on the national and European levels, develop your skills as an activist to enact societal change, and explore how Green values promote more equal and sustainable societies.

The training will consist of four training weekends in Finland and a one-week study trip to Brussels together with young activists from other European countries.

Find out more about EGAT on the EGAT project page. 

Programme

First Meeting

  • 11-13 October 2019 – Helsinki, Finland: Welcome to the training!
    During the first meeting, we will get to know each other and have an introduction to the Green Party and the Youn Greens.
    We will discuss Green politics and activism at the local, national and international levels.

Second Meeting

  • 22-24 November 2019 – TBC, Finland: Europe, EU and the Greens
    The second training will discuss European and global politics. We will learn about decision-making and politics in the EU and the Green movement at the European level, in preparation for the Brussels study trip.

Third Meeting

  • 1 January – 2 February 2020 – Helsinki, Finland: Climate and the Environment
    We will discuss environmental and climate issues, and the politics related to these issues. We shall consider what sustainability requires of society and familiarise ourselves with NGOs and grassroots organisations working in these fields.

Brussels Study Trip

  • Early March 2020 (Exact dates TBC) – Brussels, Belgium
    We will travel to Brussels via bus and ferry. The whole trip will last a little more than one week in total. In Brussels, we will meet MEPs, connect with young Green activists from other European countries and learn about changemaking in an international context.

Fourth Meeting

  • 17-19 April 2020 – Helsinki, Finland: Human Rights, Equality and the Media
    In this final meeting, we will discuss human rights, equality and how we can promote them. We will also explore the role of the media in our society. We will reflect on what has been learnt during the course and each participant will receive a diploma.

Practicalities

Participation in all of the meetings is necessary to take part in the Brussels study trip.

The training costs €220 in total and includes travel and accomodation costs for the training sessions in Finland, all materials, and travel and accomodation costs in Brussels.

How to Apply

Applicants must be 15-25 years old.

We encourage those who may not have previous experience with Green-related movements; membership of the Green party or other movements is not necessary to apply.

We are looking for young people with a strong will to learn and make and impact; motivation is the most important factor!

We encourage people from across Finland from all backgrounds to apply!

Please apply via this application form. 

Application deadline: Wednesday 11 September 23:59

There are 25 places for the course. All applicants will be informed as to whether their application has been successful by Friday 27 September at the latest.

The course fee must be settled before the first meeting and any special arrangements must be discussed in advance.

Information on the training course in Finnish can be found here. 

The course is organised by Green European Foundation with the support of Visio and Young Greens of Finland and with the financial support of the European Parliament to Green European Foundation.

Aug 19 2019
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European Green Activist Training (Croatia)

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About European Green Activist Training (EGAT)

During the EGAT course, you will learn about Green values, meet politicians and experts working at the frontline of fighting for positive change, and of course connect with plenty of other like-minded young people!

The course will give you insights into the political decision-making processes on the national and European levels, develop your skills as an activist to enact societal change, and explore how Green values promote more equal and sustainable societies.

The training course will be comprised of three training sessions in Croatia, an online course on Green Learning , and then culminating with a one-week study trip to Brussels to visit the European Institutions alongside EGAT participants from other countries.

We encourage people from across Croatia and from all backgrounds to apply to take part.

Find out more about EGAT on the EGAT project page. 

Programme

First Meeting  

  • 18-20 Octoboer 2019
    Sljeme (Red Cross mountain lodge)

Second Meeting

  • Early November (exact date TBC)
    Rijeka

Third Meeting

  • 13-15 December 2019
    Sljeme (Red Cross mountain lodge)

Brussels Study Trip

  • Early March 2020 (exact dates TBC)

Practicalities

The participation fee is 370 HRK (50 EU).
Accomodation and food costs for the national training sessions, as well as the costs for the Brussels study trip will be covered by the organisers.

For participants outside of Zagreb and Rijeka, there is also the possibility of the organisers covering travel expenses for attending the national training sessions.

For those unable to cover the cost of the participation fee themselves, we invite you to apply and contact the organisers at info@zeleniprozor.hr to inform us of your situation. 

How to Apply

The EGAT course is open to Croatian citizens aged 18-25 years old.
We encourage those without experience in the topics covered by the course to apply.

Please apply via this application form. 

Application deadline: 23 September 2019

The course is organised by Green European Foundation with the support of Sustainable Development Forum Green Window and Cooperation and Development Network Eastern Europe and with the financial support of the European Parliament to Green European Foundation.

Jul 17 2019
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European Green Activist Training (Hungary)

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About European Green Activist Training (EGAT)

During the EGAT course, you will learn about Green values, meet politicians and experts working at the frontline of fighting for positive change, and of course connect with plenty of other like-minded young people!

The course will give you insights into the political decision-making processes on the national and European levels, develop your skills as an activist to enact societal change, and explore how Green values promote more equal and sustainable societies.

More specifically, the training course is comprised of two intense training weekends taking place in Hungary, an online course on Green Learning , and culminating in a one-week study trip to Brussels to visit the European Institutions alongside EGAT participants from other countries.

We encourage people from across Hungary and from all backgrounds to apply to take part.

Find out more about EGAT on the EGAT project page. 

Programme

The exact details of the programme are to be confirmed, please check back later for more information.

First Meeting  

  • 21 September 2019
    10:00 – 18:00,  in Budapest

Second Meeting

  • 25 – 27 October  2019

Brussels Study Trip

  • Early March 2020 (exact dates TBC)

Practicalities 

The EGAT course is free of charge, excluding travel to Budapest and to the airport.

All materials, travel (including flights) and accomodation costs in Brussels are covered by the Green European Foundation, on the assumption that the participant has successfully completed the national training sessions in Hungary.

How to Apply

Applicants must be 18-26 years old. Previous experience in Green organisations is not required.

We are looking for passionate young people with a strong motivation to learn and make a difference!

Apply via the form found here. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday 25 August 2019 

The course is organised by Green European Foundation with the support of Ecopolis Foundation and with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation. 

May 28 2019
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Preparation Meeting for Brussels Study Trip (Prague)

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Event Background

The European Green Activists Training (EGAT) consists of training sessions for young Green activists in three phases. 

The first phase is the completion of the free online course Impact Europe. Then, in the second phase, the trainees participate national training sessions in their respective countries on domestic politics, as well as a session on European politics and institutions. The final stage is the study trip, which brings all of the trainees from across Europe together in Brussels. 

The EGAT project aims to Europeanise existing training programmes for Green activists in several European countries by incoporating more pan-European content and to make these programmes more cooperative by enabling young activists to meet and network. 

About the Event

This training is a closed event for EGAT participants, who were chosen in fall 2018 though a call for participants. During this preparation meeting prior to the Brussels Study Trip the participants will learn for example about the practicalities of travelling to Brussels and visiting European Parliament and also have a chance to view their expectations, as well as reflect on the online course Impact Europe. The aim is also to reduce the possible cultural shock and prepare the participant for their of a life time, as well as go deeper in the themes of lobbying and rule of law.

Programme:

Friday 22 February

18:00 – 19:15 Dinner

19:15 – 20:30 Presentation of the Brussels Study Trip

20:30 – 21:00 Cultural shock

Saturday 22 February

8:30 – 9:30 Breakfast

9:30 – 10:30 Impact Europe – debriefing and discussion

Break

10:45 – 12:15 Good Lobbying in Czech contextby Věnek Bohuš, analyst from Rekonstrukce státu”

12:15 – 14:00 Lunch

14:00 – 15:30 Law in the system change by Karel Suda, lawyer

Break

15:45 – 17:15 Plenary meeting

Break

17:30 – 18:30 Working groups

18:30 – 19:00 Closing

 

Feb 14 2019
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Call for Participants: Green School – Europe, Environment and I (Lisbon)

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Event Background

The Green European Foundation, with its new partner Quercus, is launching the first ever Spring School in Portugal under the European Green Activists Training programme, taking place in Lisbon.

About the Event

This two-day training session will dive into environmental policies, helping participants understand the inner-workings of the European Union institutions and how environmental policies can be influenced. The session will also offer alternative tools for activism, such as using cartoons and video formats.

Practicalities

This event is for participants aged between 18 – 26 years old.
The event will be mainly held in Portuguese, with some parts in English.
The course fee is 10 euro, which includes all meals mentioned in the programme.
Travel and accomodation costs of the participants are not covered by the organisers.

Programme

14th June – Day 1: EU and the Environment – Official Institutions and Civil Society Organizations
09:00 – Reception of participants
09:30 – Opening by a Quercus and Aurelié Marechal, director of Green European Foundation
10:00 – The European institutions and GEF; Aurelié Marechal, director of Green European Foundation
10:30 – The EU Parliament: roles, activities and challenges
Pedro Valente da Silva, head of Cabinet of the EP Rep. in Portugal (TBC)
11:00 – Coffee-break
11:20 – Influencing the EU Environmental legislation and policies – the role and action of NGOs
by Paula Lopes da Silva, Quercus
11:40 – Agriculture, nature and the environment. The EU Agriculture Policy by Domingos Leitão, Executive Director at SPEA, C6 member
12:30 – Lunch
14:00 – Biodiversity, green citizenship and the EU – A training experience in Brussels by Sandra Pereira, Biologist and Environmental Education Officer, Quercus
14:20 – E-learning with the Green European Foundation by Aurélie Marechal, GEF
15:00 – Sustainable food and public policies by Cecília Delgado, Researcher at the Interdisciplinary Centre of Social Sciences of Lisbon Nova University
15:30 – The project “Make Europe Sustainable for All” and the Sustainable Development Goals by Telma Costa, project manager at CPADA, Portuguese Confederation of Environmental NGOs
16:30 – Coffee-break
18:00 – Acting now! Volunteer activity at Re-Food nearby centres, helping others and fighting against food waste
20:00 – Dinner at Restaurant Jardim dos Sentidos (Vegetarian)
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15th June – Day 2: EU and the Environment – Policies, Legislation and Challenges Ahead
09:30 – Introduction with a video: “Story of stuff – Microfibers”
09:40 – Circular economy and European waste policy by Larissa Copello, Zero Waste Europe
10:00 – Citizens and waste: Short presentation of Quercus WasteApp
Coffee-break
11:00 – Idea Challenge, a GEF project by Célia Vilas Boas, facilitator in Portugal
11:30 -Environmental online activism: campaigning in the internet by Lopo de Almeida, IT consultant
11:50 – Introduction to the workshops, split of the groups and initial brainstorm
12:45 – Lunch
14:00 – Practical Workshops: Communicating sustainability/environment
Workshop A: One minute with the Environment – Producing short videos, facilitated by João Luis Azevedo, from Quercus Green Minute team
Workshop B: Environmental Cartoon – Intervening through humor, facilitated by Vasco Gargalo, Cartoonist
17:00 – Presentation of workshop’s outputs by each group
17:30 – Evaluation of the event, final remarks and closing

Registraton

Please register via the form found here.

Deadline: 05th June

 

Feb 01 2019
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EGAT Study Trip (Brussels)

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Event Background

The European Green Activists Training (EGAT) consists of training sessions for young Green activists in three phases.

The first phase is the completion of the free online course Impact Europe. Then, in the second phase, the trainees participate national training sessions in their respective countries on domestic politics, as well as a session on European politics and institutions. The final stage is the study trip, which brings all of the trainees from across Europe together in Brussels.

The EGAT project aims to Europeanise existing training programmes for Green activists in several European countries by incoporating more pan-European content and to make these programmes more cooperative by enabling young activists to meet and network.

About the Event

During the four-day study trip, participants from Croatia, Czech Republic, Finland and Malta will have the chance to engage with professionals, politicians, NGOs and other activists operating in and around the European institutions, as well as with each other.

With a range of formal and informal training methods, including interactive workshops, the trip will be a valuable learning experience for young activists brought together by Green values and a motivation to enact change.

Programme

Monday 4th March – Getting to know each other

  • Meeting the participants and familiarising them with the Green family on a European level.

Tuesday 5th March – Discover the European Union

  • European Parliament visit, with MEPs Heidi Hautala, Ernest Urtasun and Sven Giegold.

Parallel Sessions:

  • House of Europe visit
  • Parlamentarium visit
  • Career opportunities in Brussels

Wednesday 6th March – Influence the European Union

  • Different faces of lobbying: citizen, NGOs and corporations
  • Activist toolbox: debate and demonstrate

Thursday 7th March – Debate the European Union

  • Keynote speech on the Future of Europe
  • Groupwork and debates

The exact details and timings of the programme are to be confirmed, please check back later for more information.

If you would like to take part in the next generation of EGAT, there will be a call for participant applications in Autumn 2019, for national training sessions in the Czech Republic, Croatia, Finland and Hungary. 

Check back later for more information, or follow us on social media and sign up to our newsletter. 

Dec 17 2018
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EGAT session on EU politics in Malta pt.2

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This training is a part of our transnational project “European Green Activists Training”, and will provide opportunities for 11 participants to learn more about the institutions of the European Union, Green politics and sustainable development policies.

As an additional element of this training, the participants will gain an exclusive access to our online course IMPACT EUROPE – which will enhance their critical understanding of the European Union, provide them with an analytical overview of the Green movement in the context of contemporary politics at the European level, as well as with insights into ways of generating political impact as a European citizen.

The EU session

The Green European Foundation will contribute with a special session with the focus on the European Union and activism on a European level on 17 November in Gzira.

The participants will meet and discuss with representatives from Green European Foundation. The training will include workshops about writing as a tool for activism, experience sharing and creating their own activism plan.

The session will be followed a study visit to Brussels in Spring 2019, in which the participants will complement their training by experiencing the European political dimension first-hand.

Programme

09:30-10:00: Registration

Part 1: Introduction & Discussion

10:00-10:45

Introduction by GEF & Ceratonia Foundation

Jamie Kendrick, Green European Journal, and Danika Formosa, Ceratonia Foundation

Ice-breaking activity & warm-up

Feedback on Impact Europe

10:45-11:30

EU and the Green movement: EU institutional setting & Green actors at European level

Jamie Kendrick, Green European Journal

11:30-12:30: Experience sharing 

Dr Henry Vassalo, former Chairperson, Alternative Demokratika

12:30-13:15: Lunch break

Part 2: Let’s Gear Up

13:15-14:15: Workshop #1 – Writing as a tool for activism

Jamie Kendrick, Green European Journal

14:15-15:15: Workshop #2 – Me and the EU (My Activism Plan)

Jamie Kendrick, Green European Journal

15:15-15:45: Feedback, wrap-up, next steps

15:45-16:00: Closing remarks 

 

Application process closed

The call for applications has closed. Stay tuned for similar opportunities next year and shorten the wait by going through our online course!

Dec 17 2018
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EGAT session on EU politics in Malta pt.1

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This training is a part of our transnational project “European Green Activists Training”, and will provide opportunities for 11 participants to learn more about the institutions of the European Union, Green politics and sustainable development policies.

As an additional element of this training, the participants will gain an exclusive access to our online course IMPACT EUROPE – which will enhance their critical understanding of the European Union, provide them with an analytical overview of the Green movement in the context of contemporary politics at the European level, as well as with insights into ways of generating political impact as a European citizen.

The session

The Green European Foundation will contribute with a special session with the focus on the NGO work on a European level and understanding the Green family on 27th October in Sliema.

The participants will meet and discuss with representatives from Federation of Young European Greens, exchange on campaigning experiences as well as get to know each other.

The session will be followed by another session, with a deeper focus on European Union. The course will culminate in a study visit to Brussels in Spring 2019, in which the participants will complement their training by experiencing the European political dimension first-hand.

Programme

10:00-10:30: Registration

Part 1: Introduction & Discussion 

10:30-10:45: Introduction by Ceratonia Foundation

Danika Formosa, Project Coordinator, Ceratonia Foundation

10:45-11:15: 

Ice breaking activity

Learning expectations and objectives of the course

11:15-11:45: Workshop #1 – So many  young people, why can’t we hear their voices? 

Danika Formosa, Project Coordinator, Ceratonia Foundation

11:45-12:45: Workshop #2 – Storytelling in campaigns and experience sharing

Mina Tolu, Federation of Young Greens Team Member & Activist

12:45-13:30 Lunch Break

Part 2: Let’s Gear Up!

13:30-14:30: Workshop #3 – The role of local councils, responsibilities and Green policies

Ralph Cassar, Secretary General, Alternattive Demokratika

14:30-14:45: Let’s debate!

14:45-15:00: Self-reflection and next steps 

 

Application process closed

The call for applications has closed. Stay tuned for similar opportunities next year and shorten the wait by going through our online course!

Dec 14 2018
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EGAT session 2 on EU politics in Croatia (Zagreb)

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About the event

This training is a part of our transnational project “European Green Activists Training”, and will provide opportunities for 20 participants to learn more about the institutions of the European Union, Green politics and sustainable development policies. 

As an additional element of this training, the participants will gain an exclusive access to our online course IMPACT EUROPE – which will enhance their critical understanding of the European Union, provide them with an analytical overview of the Green movement in the context of contemporary politics at the European level, as well as with insights into ways of generating political impact as a European citizen.

Programme

Second part of training is taking place from December 14 – 15, 2018 in the city of Samobor, and is organized by The Green European Foundation together with Green Window and Cooperation Development Network of Eastern Europe.  

The second EU training will be divided in 2 parts; first part is going to be focused on Cohesion and Social EU policies, introduced by the policy advisor form the Greens/EFA group. Second part is going to be interactive for the participants where they are going to be a part of the EU committee simulation.

Application process closed 

The deadline for applications was  30 September 2018. Stay tuned for similar opportunities next year and shorten the wait by going through our online course!

Nov 19 2018
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Handbook on Organising European Green Activists Training Programmes

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In 2015, GEF and its partner Green foundations from Hungary, Austria, Czech Republic and Finland organised for the first time a project entitled “European Green Activists Training”. In the course of the project, the five partner organisations planned and organised trainings which explored the history, functioning and institutions of the European Union in a Green context. The training programme at the national level was complemented by a common European study tour to Brussels in spring 2016.

Considering the unique character of the European Green Activists Training programme, the project coordinators have decided to develop this handbook, disseminating good practice for future editions of the training within their own foundations, as well as among other organisations interested in training programmes for young activists. This publication is aimed at all organisations involved in educational activities for Green actors, such as Green foundations, Green parties, Green youth organisations and Green study centres in European countries, who are interested in discovering practical tools and tips on organising trainings which empower young people with the ambition to change Europe for the better.

The handbook has been updated in 2018, with a new design, and now features testimonials from previous participants on their experiences. It also includes tips from course coordinators on how to keep participants engaged after the training and on developing an alumni network to exchange ideas and knowledge.

Through this instrument, we mainly address those organisations which have little or no prior experience of organising European activist trainings, but we think that more experienced organisations can also find useful tips and tricks that may inspire their future educational projects.

Download your copy here!

Oct 18 2018
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EGAT session on EU politics in Finland pt.2

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This training is a part of our transnational project “European Green Activists Training”, and will provide opportunities for 25 participants to learn more about the institutions of the European Union, Green politics and sustainable development policies. 

As an additional element of this training, the participants will gain an exclusive access to our online course IMPACT EUROPE – which will enhance their critical understanding of the European Union, provide them with an analytical overview of the Green movement in the context of contemporary politics at the European level, as well as with insights into ways of generating political impact as a European citizen. 

The second EU Session 

The Green European Foundation will contribute with a special session with the focus on Europe, the EU and the Greens between 20 November and 1 December 2018 in Jyväskylä. 

Programme 

The second EU training will focus on regional EU policies, introducing German municipal politics from a local perspective. Participants will have a chance to exchange with activists from other countries and reflect on the term “glocal”, that combines local and global policies. 

The EU training session will be accompanied by training session on national politics and culminate in a study visit to Brussels in Spring 2019, in which the participants will complement their training by experiencing the European political dimension first-hand. 

Application process closed 

The call for applications has closed. Stay tuned for similar opportunities next year and shorten the wait by going through our online course!

Oct 18 2018
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EGAT session on EU politics in Finland pt.1

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This training is a part of our transnational project “European Green Activists Training”, and will provide opportunities for 25 participants to learn more about the institutions of the European Union, Green politics and sustainable development policies. 

As an additional element of this training, the participants will gain an exclusive access to our online course IMPACT EUROPE – which will enhance their critical understanding of the European Union, provide them with an analytical overview of the Green movement in the context of contemporary politics at the European level, as well as with insights into ways of generating political impact as a European citizen. 

The EU Session 

The Green European Foundation will contribute with a special session with the focus on Europe, the EU and the Greens on 2-4 November 2018 in Helsinki. 

Programme 

The participants will meet and discuss with representatives from European Green Party, Young Federalists, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Finance and will learn for example about EU budget, lobbying and the EU presidency of Finland. 

The EU training session will be accompanied by training session on national politics and culminate in a study visit to Brussels in Spring 2019, in which the participants will complement their training by experiencing the European political dimension first-hand. 

Application process closed 

The call for applications has closed. Stay tuned for similar opportunities next year and shorten the wait by going through our online course! 

Oct 18 2018
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EGAT session on EU politics in Czech Republic

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This training is a part of our transnational project “European Green Activists Training”, and will provide opportunities for 20 participants to learn more about the institutions of the European Union, Green politics and sustainable development policies. 

As an additional element of this training, the participants will gain an exclusive access to our online course IMPACT EUROPE – which will enhance their critical understanding of the European Union, provide them with an analytical overview of the Green movement in the context of contemporary politics at the European level, as well as with insights into ways of generating political impact as a European citizen. 

The EU Session 

The Green European Foundation will contribute with a special session with the focus on Europe, the EU and the Greens on 14-16 December in Olomouc 

Programme 

The training will consist of workshops about gender issues, migration, and myths about European Union as well as  relevant criticism of EU. 

The EU training session will be accompanied by training session on national politics and culminate in a study visit to Brussels in Spring 2019, in which the participants will complement their training by experiencing the European political dimension first-hand. 

Application process closed 

The call for applications has closed. Stay tuned for similar opportunities next year and shorten the wait by going through our online course!

Oct 16 2018
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EGAT Session on EU Politics in Croatia

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This training is a part of our transnational project “European Green Activists Training”, and will provide opportunities for 20 participants to learn more about the institutions of the European Union, Green politics and sustainable development policies.

As an additional element of this training, the participants will gain an exclusive access to our online course IMPACT EUROPE – which will enhance their critical understanding of the European Union, provide them with an analytical overview of the Green movement in the context of contemporary politics at the European level, as well as with insights into ways of generating political impact as a European citizen.

The EU Session

The Green European Foundation will contribute with a special session with the focus on Europe, the EU and the Greens on 19 -21 October 2018 in Zagreb.

Programme

The first day will consist of workshops about the history and institutions of European Union as well as their connection to transparency, corruption and media. Session will be followed by a separate short meeting with a policy advisor on EU related topics.

The EU training session will be accompanied by training session on national politics and culminate in a study visit to Brussels in Spring 2019, in which the participants will complement their training by experiencing the European political dimension first-hand.

Application process closed

The deadline for applications was 30 September 2018. Stay tuned for similar opportunities next year and shorten the wait by going through our online course!

Sep 07 2018
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European Green Activists training (Malta)

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CONTEXT

The call for participants for our EGAT Training – Ready, Steady Politics! Gear Up II, is now open! The EGAT Training is part of a transnational project. The European Greens Activists Training is a training session for young green activists. The project is split over two phases: the first phase is a National Training and European Session; and the second phase, which is a briefing session and a trip to Brussels to complement the education and to meet other activists from Europe. 

This training course provides the opportunity for local participants to learn more about domestic and international politics, institutions and mechanisms. 

 PROGRAMME  

The National Training will be held on Saturday October 20, 2018 and the European Session will be held on Saturday November 17, 2018.  

The briefing session will take place in January and the Brussels Study Visit will take place in March.

PRACTICALITIES   

Participants must apply by submitting an online application through this link, by Monday September 17, 2018.

There is a €25.00 participation fee which includes two training days. This fee includes lunch on both days and is payable via bank transfer or PayPal. 

If you have questions, please send an email to: ceratonia@alternattiva.org.mt

Aug 17 2018
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European Green Activists Training (Croatia)

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Context

The training is a part of our transnational project ‘European Green Activists Training’, which this year consists of training sessions for young Green activists from Croatia, Finland, Hungary, Czech Republic and Malta. The participants will take part in national trainings about green politics, as well as European politics and institutions. In addition, there will be a study visit to Brussels in the beginning of March 2019, during which participants will complement their training by experiencing the European political dimension first-hand. 

About the event

This 3-day training in Croatia is  taking place from October 19 – 21, 2018 at the Red Cross House in the Nature Park Medvednica, and is organised by The Green European Foundation together with Green Window and Cooperation Development Network of Eastern Europe. 

Participants will engage in activities with the representatives of international organizations, local authorities and the representatives of the European Union to learn about the possibilities of building a greener and more just society. 

Practicalities

The participation fee for the training is 50€, while the accommodation and food expenses, along with the Brussels Study Tour expenses, are covered by the organisers. 

We invite young people (from 19 to 26 years of age) living in Croatia to apply for this unique opportunity until September 30, 2018 by filling out this form. Please note that applications from participants who have no prior experience in the subjects of this training are particularly encouraged. 

For any additional questions, you can contact info@zeleniprozor.hr .

The training is organised by the GEF – Green European Foundation with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation. 

Aug 06 2018
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European Green Activists Training (Czech Republic)  

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CONTEXT 

During the course you will meet politicians, experts from organizations, media and corporations and, of course likeminded young people. The course will support your skills in the field of activism, teamwork, campaigning, and media. Together we will go through a whole range of approaches and tools that can change the world around. The training connects theory and practice. 

The training consists of five training weekends in Czech Republic and a one-week study tour to Brussels together with young activists from other European countries.  

 

PROGRAMME  

 1st meeting  September 28 – 30, 2018: Kaprálův mlýn, Czech Republic: Welcome to the training 

2nd meeting November 2 – 4, 2018: Oucmanice, Czech Republic: From direct actions to the communal politics 

 3rd meeting  December 14 – 16, 2018: Sluňáko, Czech Republic: Towards the common Europe critically 

4th meeting January 11 – 13, 2019: Švýcárna, Czech Republic: Open Space training and alumni network meeting 

Preparation for the Brussels study tour February 22 – 23, 2019: Praha or Brno, Czech Republic  

Brussels study tour  March 3 – 8, 2019: Together with young people from Finland, Hungary, Malta, and Croatia 

5th meeting April 5 – 7, 2019, Czech Republic: Training organized by participants. 

 

PRACTICALITIES   

The 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, what matters, is motivation. The participation fee for the whole training is 7000 CZK (circa 270). 

Apply through this application form until September 10th, the decisions will be informed by September 15th. Altogether 20 participants will be selected for the course.  

For more information in Czech click here. 

Aug 01 2018
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European Green Activists Training (Finland)

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About the event

During the course you will familiarize yourself with the green values, meet politicians, experts from organizations, media and corporations and, of course, a big bunch of like-minded young people. You will learn about decision-making, influencing the structures of a society and how the green values promote more equal, sustainable and well-functioning societies. We are encouraging people all over Finland, from diverse backgrounds to apply for the course.  

The training programme consists of 5 national meetings and a study tour in Brussels.

1st meeting   September 28 – 30 Helsinki area, Finland: Welcome to the training! 

2nd meeting November 2 – 4 Helsinki, Finland: Europe, EU and the Greens   

3rd meeting  November 30 – December 2 Jyväskylä, Finland: Municipal politics and activism in local level 

4th meeting February 1 – 3, 2019 Helsinki, Finland: Parliament, ministries and activism in national level 

Brussels study tour Spring 2019

5th meeting April 5 –7, 2019: Media, international affairs and end of the training 

PRACTICALITIES   

The training costs 220 euros and the fee includes travel and possible accommodation costs to training sessions in Finland, all materials and travel and accommodation costs in Brussels. Applicants should be 15-25 years old, membership of the Green party or previous experience from the party is not expected, as we are looking for people who do not yet have a lot of experience from the Greens. We are looking for young people who have a strong will to learn and make an impact, motivation is the most important single factor. 

Apply through this application form until August 14, the decisions will be informed by August 31. Altogether 25 participants will be selected for the course. 

More information in Finnish.