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Oct 14 2019
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EGAT Session in Croatia (Sljeme)

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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  Sustainable Development Forum Green Window and Cooperation and Development Network Eastern Europe

During this weekend, 20 participants from various regions in Croatia will meet, learn and discover more on green values and EU institutions, including on decision-making processes.

This session will be followed a second session in the end of November, that will focus on various issues from a European perspective.

Programme

DAY 1 – 18.10

09:00 – 10:00   Arrival

09:30 – 11:00   Getting to know each other games + teambuilding activities

11:30 – 12:00   Expectations and challenges

12:00 – 12:30   Coffee break

12:30 – 14:00   History of the EU

14:00 – 15:30   Lunch

15:30 – 17:00   Institutions of the EU

17:00 – 17:30   Coffee break

17:30 – 19:00   Learning more about the European Parliament

19:00 – 20:00   Dinner

20:00 – 20:30   Reflection groups

DAY 2 – 19.10

09:00 – 10:00 Breakfast

09:30 – 12:00 Digital technologies in the context of the European Union

12:00 – 12:30   Coffee break

12:30 – 14:00   History of green parties in Croatia and the EU

14:00 – 15:30   Lunch

15:30 – 17:00 Thematic groups workshop

17:00 – 17:30   Coffee break

17:30 – 19:00 Presentations of thematic groups + discussion

19:00 – 20:00   Dinner

20:00 – 20:30   Reflection groups

DAY 3 – 20.10

09:00 – 10:00 Breakfast

09:30 – 12:00 Experience in the European institutions and green organizations – World Cafe

12:00 – 12:30   Coffee break

12:30 – 14:00 Evaluation

14:00 – 15:30   Lunch

15:30  Departures

Application process closed

The call for applications has closed. Stay tuned for similar opportunities to participate in the European Green Activists Training next year!

 

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 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 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. 

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