Riau International Youth Summit 2016

Youth, as active agents of future growth, have a great responsibility in ensuring that our nation live in a world that is better than today. Youth have to able to hold answer keys to the question ‘what is the role of young people in driving change?’ since our responses to this will affect on us and our world. The rise of youth forums and youth movements should, therefore, be supported in order to facilitate and provide space for young people determine their role and keys in shaping our better future.

Regarding this point, Youth and Sports Department of Riau Province is delighted to hold Riau International Youth Summit 2016 which is designed for young people from over the world to foster mutual understanding through dialogue and to deliberate development issues in our and their own country.
The summit engages selected youth into discussion and evidence sharing of youth work in their homeland. Moreover, the summit encourages the participants to work on issues from topics available, namely Education and Youth Entrepreneurship. The output from the summit will be developed to be appropriate strategies to address issues of abovementioned subjects to local government or to be continuously executed individually or together by the summit participants.

Topic

International Youth Movement 

Sub-Topics

• Youth Entrepreneurship : Creative Industry
• Education : Creative Learning

Purposes

• To create a base, Riau, as the centre of international youth movement;
• To contribute to environment, nation and country through youth innovative work on various fields;
• To provide young people with opportunity to express opinion, ideas and to share inspiration and evidences in addresing problems in their homeland;
• To create a network of young people who own international perspective, are responsible to their nation and inspiring for others;
• To develop leadership, creative and innovative skills possessed by young people;
• To promote Riau in international environment;
• To connect Indonesian youth as the future leaders of Indonesia to other future leaders from various countries.

Participants

Riau International Youth Summit 2016 is expected to welcome 150 participants comprised of 100 national participants and 50 international participants. 

Eligibility

Public participants, youth aged 20-30 years old from across the world. Indonesian citizens proved with valid KTP and foreigners proved with valid ID Card or passport;

Must has min. graduated from Senior High School or equal institution;

Must be mentally and physically fine and fit to follow the program; 

Must possess clean criminal record;

Must be able to communicate actively in English. The language used during the summit is English; 

Must willing to be an active and positive participant to involve in discussions; 

Must commit to follow local arranged rules to ensure the program run well; 

Actively involved in an organisation, a local or social project would be also considered. 

Selection Process

The applicant must fill out the RIYS 2016 form available at the official site of PCMI Riau ( www.pcmiriau.or.id).

The applicant must submit a max. 500 word essay in English related to the one of RIYS 2016 sub-themes. The best essay will be granted for a prize and the chosen sub-theme must be clearly stated; 

The essay must be original, must contain self-opinion and ideas and has never been published. Submitted essay will be privilege for the RIYS 2016 organiser; 

Absolute essay judgment will be done professionally and it can’t be disobeyed. 

Facility

The facilities that will provide by the committee during the program are :

Accommodation, food and transportation 

Certificate for all participants 

Reward for many categories 

*Participant only has to pay for travelling fair from their respective country to Pekanbaru 

Deadline: November 15, 2016

 

 

Eastern European Academy for Social Democracy 2016

The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung invites progressive young leaders between 25 and 35 years to apply for the first edition of the Eastern European Academy for Social Democracy, which will take place from 20^th till 27^th of November 2016 in Germany (Berlin, Schwerin). 

  Goals of the programme:

• The Academy is primarily aimed at around 25 candidates who are committed to social democratic values, and who are interested in strengthening the political dialogue between their nations and the bilateral relations of their home countries with Germany and the European Union.

• Besides promoting peaceful dialogue, mutual understanding and the exchange of social democratic policies the academy offers participatory workshops on practical key competences and soft skills.

• Furthermore, the programme will provide a deep insight into the political situation of the respective host country and high level discussions with politicians and civil society experts.

• As an expected outcome the Academy wants to create a growing, sustainable network of Eastern European future leaders who are willing to facilitate dialogue orientated processes in connecting young, committed, and progressive people who are open to find new ideas on how to cooperate within Europe.

Programme overview:

• In future, the academy will take place four times per year in different countries of the region with changing topics and workshops. In the first meeting in Germany in November this year the programme will contain planning know-how in the skills part and principles of a social and democratic foreign policy on the knowledge part. Furthermore, participants can expect meetings with politicians, journalists that are specialized on Eastern Europe and other political actors on both the national and the regional layer in Germany.

• Most probably in 2017 the programme will take place in Moldova, Ukraine and Georgia. Intended topics are: socio-economic principles, energy and sustainability, and social justice (knowledge); conflict resolution and negotiations, media training, and convincing with arguments (skills).

• Participants of the first edition are welcome to apply for future editions as well. The sustainable work with alumni as well as the creation of a strong progressive network within the project region will play a significant role and require a long-term commitment by the participants. That includes willingness and competence in organizing political contact programmes in your country on the national and regional layer – together with the organizers of the programme.

• The overall working language is English. All costs related to the programme will be covered by the organizers.

Candidates’ requirements for participation:

• Citizenship of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Germany, Moldova, the Russian Federation, or Ukraine.

• Between 25 and 35 years of age

• Command of English language

• Young leader in a progressive political party or a social democratic youth organization; young member of Parliament, junior government official or activist in civil society.

• Willingness to support organizing an interesting and target orientated programme in the candidate’s own country for the other participants of the programme when the academy will take place there.

• Willingness to actively take part in alumni activities in order to help to create a growing, sustainable network of alumni.

Process of application:

• Please, submit a letter of motivation and a one-page CV by 15th of October to Olga Melykh: Olga.Melykh@fes-eap.org. The letter should include not only your personal motivation but also 2-3 ideas why the creation of a network like this is meaningful for future cooperation in Europe. The motivation letter should not exceed two pages.

• Short listed candidates will be invited to a Skype interview throughout October.
  
  
  

World Forum for Democracy 2016

Education and democracy: how to bridge the social divides? Strasbourg, 7-9 November 2016.

Education is central to democratic societies. Schools, universities, civil society organisations and other learning institutions should encourage the acquisition and practice of values and skills which are essential for democracy.

However, the economic crisis and unemployment have lead many countries to focus education mostly on preparing learners for the labour market. Education is instrumental for community-building, social cohesion and a sense of belonging to society. In today’s increasingly diverse, interdependent societies, the capacity to engage across cultural and other differences and transcend a narrow understanding of a national interest in order to address the common challenges for humanity, is becoming crucial. Is it possible to build upon successful innovative initiatives from across the world to strengthen the democratic mission of education?

The World Forum for Democracy 2016 will focus on how education can help bridge the social divide and become a real asset for our diverse democracies. The Forum will analyse the impact of education systems on democracy and identify innovative initiatives and practices which can make education (both formal and non-formal) more democracy-centred, and critically assess their potential to trigger systemic change. It will focus on the issue of how education can become better at nurturing citizens as active members of society who engage in public space – and how grassroots innovation can be enhanced to promote change in education practice on a greater scale. The Forum will discuss not only what Education can do for Democracy but also what Democracy can do for Education.

The World Forum for Democracy is a platform for dialogue and innovation dedicated to democracy which promotes the Council of Europe principles across the world. A unique event of its kind, it deals with challenges facing democracy taking as a starting point innovative initiatives and practice, and fostering debate between different actors in order to find SOLUTIONS. The Forum highlights and encourages democratic innovation to strengthen the foundations of democratic societies. A democratic exercise in itself, the Forum aims at giving the people – demos – their rightful place in political decision-making. It thus contributes to the evolution of democracy towards more participatory and inclusive structures and institutions.

The labs are the heart of the World Forum for Democracy. Their idea is to address specific issues through the critical analysis of tested initiatives. The initiatives will be presented in short speeches of ten minutes and critically assessed by multidisciplinary panels and participants in the labs. Cartoonists will illustrate the sessions live. The key conclusions and lessons learnt from the labs will be discussed in a summing up session in order to prepare the overall conclusions for the Forum.

Interested organisations/institutions worldwide are invited to express their interest in presenting an example/initiative to make education more democracy-centred or to revitalise democracy through education, by answering the questionnaire in the appendix and sending it to forum_democracy@coe.intby 15 May 2016. The World Forum Task Force will select the most interesting and relevant proposals in June 2016.

One presenter for the selected initiatives will be invited to Strasbourg to take part in the World Forum. Funded places are available. Any public or private organisation is eligible to apply.

Online registration for the Forum will open in September. The Forum is open to the public and participation is free of charge.

For further information about the World Forum for Democracy 2016, please visit the following websites:

www.world-forum-democracy.org

www.facebook.com/wfdemocracy

European Forum Alpbach Scholarship Programme 2016

Are you under 30 years of age and want to be part of Europe’s Festival of Ideas, the European Forum Alpbach 2016? You want to immerse yourself in an environment bursting with novel ideas, new ways of thinking and opportunities for making new contacts?

Young participants have become an integral part of the European Forum Alpbach. Each year, the Forum welcomes more than 700 students and graduates whose attendance is enabled by our extensive scholarship programme. Aside from their critical spirit and contributions to the discussions, they also organise an entertaining and challenging social programme and are involved in the bodies and advisory boards of the Forum via the FAN Forum Alpbach Network.

The Seminar Week, the scientific centrepiece of the European Forum Alpbach, will explore the topic of “New Enlightenment” within a great variety of academic fields. The Alpbach Symposia will approach the topic from a more practice-oriented perspective. A large number of plenary and breakout sessions will give you the opportunity to debate today’s most burning issues in the fields of healthcare, higher education, technology, European and international politics, law, the economy and financial markets, as well as the built environment. Professional programmes on European health care, Art of Hosting, and an enriching cultural programme complete the agenda.

We welcome applications from all countries and academic disciplines and are happy to receive applications from the cultural and creative sector.

The grant to participate in the Seminar Week and the Alpbach Symposia is available to students and recent graduates up to 30 years of age. We welcome applications from all countries and academic disciplines and encourage artists and non-graduates to apply.

Scholarship Value
A scholarship covers the participation fee for all events at the European Forum Alpbach 2016 (August 17 to September 2, 2016) and is worth 600.00 EUR.

Grant Subsidy
Should you not have sufficient funds to cover the costs of your stay in Alpbach, you can apply for an additional grant for accommodation and board.

Submission
Please send all your documents by post by March 31, 2016 (postmark). Applications via e-mail cannot be accepted. Incomplete applications will not be considered and documents cannot be submitted after the deadline. 

Selection Procedure
An independent committee will select the candidates. The committee will assess the applications carefully and take into account all of the submitted documents. Incomplete applications will not be considered and documents can not be submitted after March 31, 2016.

For all questions concerning the Scholarship Programme please contact:

Katharina Okulski, Alpbach Scholarship Programme Coordinator
katharina.okulski@alpbach.org
Tel.: +43 (1) 718 17 11-19

Read more: http://www.alpbach.org/en/scholarships/

14th International Conference Information Technologies and Management 2016

The 14th International Conference Information Technologies and Management 2016 (IT&M 2016) will take place in Riga (Latvia) on April 14-15, 2016 with the aim to bring a community of researchers from academia and industry, computer scientists, engineers, physicians together in order to share points of views, knowledge, experience and scientific and technical results, related to mathematical and computer modelling, mathematical methods in natural and engineering sciences, physical and technical sciences, computer sciences and technologies, nanodevices and nanotechnologies, logistics and transport technologies, economics and management, innovative education, system theory problems and system analysis.

IT&M2016 seeks original and high-quality papers in the following areas:

• mathematical and computer modelling,
• mathematical methods in natural and engineering sciences
• physical and technical sciences
• computer sciences and technologies
• semiconductor electronics and semiconductor technologies
• electronics and telecommunication navigation and radar systems
• logistics, telematics and transport technologies
• economics and management
• Organisational development and management technologies

Theses submission: theses of all IT&M reports must be 1 or 2 full pages.  

Deadline: March 22, 2016

Deadline for paper submission is March 27, 2016.

Completed MS Office paper manuscripts must be submitted till March 31, 2016. Accepted papers will be included in the normal proceedings and technical presentation plenary sessions and section of the Conference.

Standard participation fee is 100 EUR.

Learn more: taktika.eu@gmail.com

Future Leaders Programme 2015

Do you want to participate in Europe’s largest forum on development? Do you want to have a say in the debates that shape development policy? Apply to our Future Leaders Programme to be selected to come to European Development Days 2015 in Brussels!

A call to all young leaders

Are you playing an active role in the fight against poverty? Have you been involved in innovative projects to address global challenges in your community? Do you want to share your vision of the future with global leaders?

If yes, then you should apply for the Future Leaders Programme and win an invitation to the 2015 edition of European Development Days (EDD15), to speak about issues you are passionate about, alongside world leaders!

Can I apply?

We are looking for 12 extraordinary young people ages 21-26 from around the world who can represent the powerful impact that youth are having in the development field. The finalists will be ‘movers and shakers’ in their communities who are able to speak at a high-level about a topic they are passionate about, outlined in the EDD programme.

Share your vision with other global leaders

The 12 finalists will be invited to speak alongside key political leaders at EDD15 in Brussels on 3 & 4 June, all expenses paid. During your visit to Brussels, you will have the opportunity to visit the European Institutions and participate in debates with leading thinkers about development policy, as well as share your story.

Don’t wait! Read more information about the application process here or click here to start your application.

The deadline for applications is 18 March 2015.

Сontact: youth@eudevdays.eu

International Development Youth Forum 2015

Since 2013 the International Development Youth Forum is held annually and youth with high ambition for international development get together from all over the world. Last year approximately 38 youth chosen from approximately 900 youth from 100 different countries and regions attended the Forum. Under the slogan “Design our future” the Forum seeks to achieve 3 main aims:

• Building continuous network among youth who are interested in International Development;
• Providing opportunity that one can broaden one’s value, knowledge, and way of thinking;
• Creating outcome that produces new change to society.

In 2015 the IDYF will be held in Tokyo, Japan from 1st of March to 8th of March. The theme of the Forum is “Hunger x Win-Win”, aiming to figure out cutting-edge solutions for both hunger in developing countries and social problems in developed countries.

Eligibility

The International Development Youth Forum is open to young people between 18 and 28 years old from around the world.

Costs

Financial support to attend the conference will be available for young participants from developing countries. The organizers will decide the type of scholarship based on your application:

• Fully-funded scholarship (including airplane ticket)
• Exemption of participation fee (not including airplane ticket)

Participants who are not eligible for a scholarship are required to pay a participation fee of JPY 30,000 (approx. €200).

Application

In order to apply you must fill in the online application form and submit your essay. The theme of your essays are as follows:

• Why do you want to participate in IDYF 2015? (100-150 words)
• How can you contribute to IDYF 2015? (100-150 words)
• Explain one problem in the field of development you are most concerned in, and why you are interested in it. (150-250 words)
• Propose a solution for hunger (you must identify one cause of hunger in your answer) (150-250 words)

The dealine to apply is 9 December 2014.

For any enquiries please contact: idyf2015.adm@gmail.com

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2015 “Governance and Development in Africa” Residential School

The annual residential school on governance and development is part of the Governance for Development in Africa programme that SOAS-University of London run in collaboration with the Mo Ibrahim Foundation. This initiative aims to contribute to and stimulate debate on governance, development, and the relationship between them. About 20 participants from a range of African countries, and representative of the academic, civil society and government sectors will gain, through this training, new ideas and knowledge on the broad issue of governance and development.

The 2015 “Governance and Development in Africa” Residential School will be held in Marrakech, Morocco, 22 to 25 March 2015. 

Eligibility

Applicants should:

• Have at least a Masters degree in areas related to Governance or 5 years professional experiences in fields relevant to the theme of Governance and Development in Africa;
• Have knowledge of English and French (the official language of the school is English, however some sessions will be in French).

Preference is given to applicants from North and West Africa.

Costs and Grants

The organizers will cover accommodation, meals and travel costs (economy flights).

Application

In order to apply interested candidates must submit the following documents:

• CV including email address for correspondence;
• One reference letter (can be email directed by referee);
• Proposal of max 1500 words outlining research interest and/or professional background and how the applicant will benefit from attending the Residential School.

Completed applications should be sent electronically to: ab17@soas.ac.uk

The deadline to apply is 31 December 2014.

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Solidarity Academy 2014

The European Solidarity Centre and New Eastern Europe are pleased to invite you to the tenth edition of the Solidarity Academy which will be held in Gdańsk from 16th to 22nd November 2014. The Solidarity Academy is an international educational project aimed at maintaining and developing the tradition of the Solidarity Movement. Looking back at the social movement of Solidarity and the peaceful socio-political changes which took place both in Poland and throughout Eastern Europe, we can find an inspiration for solving problems in today’s world. 

During the project, 15 young journalists will have an opportunity to expand their knowledge and learn skills necessary for the work of any young and ambitious journalist or a commentator/columnist who is not indifferent to issues such as geopolitics or liberation movements on both the global and the European scale. The aim of this year's Solidarity Academy is to raise awareness among young journalists about aspects of multiculturalism and solidarity with nations fighting for freedom as well as integrating young contributors to New Eastern Europe. The Solidarity Academy will help to create a space for journalists from different backgrounds to meet, share and exchange experiences and initiatives.

Workshops will be both theoretical and practical. Participants will have an opportunity to take part in shared activities but they will also be divided into smaller groups during the journalistic workshops and comfy groups. The result of the journalistic workshops will be the final publication and the debate/panel discussion - fully prepared by the participants with the support of experts. The working language of the Solidarity Academy is English. 

One of the main goals of the project is to create a programme of Solidarity Academy Graduates which will allow the participants to maintain contact and engage together in other projects. That is why, this year, the former participants of previous editions of Solidarity Academy will participate in the workshops as facilitators and assistants. 

Organizers cover the costs of travel (up to 800 zł/200 €) and the participants’ stay in Gdańsk.  

Click here for the agenda of this year’s Solidarity Academy. 

The application form is available here 

Please note that all applications must be received by 12th October 2014.

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact: 

Anna Fedas, Civic Education Specialist

European Solidarity Centre;

T: +48 58 767 79 94;

F: +48 58 767 79 78;

e-mail: a.fedas@ecs.gda.pl

International Student Festival in Trondheim 2015

International Student Festival in Trondheim (ISFiT), the world’s largest international student festival, will be held on 05-15 February 2015.

ISFiT is a non-profit organization and is brought to life with the efforts of more than 400 student volunteers. The vision of ISFiT is to create a better future for young people in the world. ISFiT is arranged every other year, and each festival has a theme related to social and political topics with international relevance. The festival is held in the city of Trondheim, Norway. Here, over 450 students from all over the world gather to attend 18 different workshops and take part in the cultural program of the festival.

The theme of ISFiT 2015 is “Corruption” and it will be subject for debate in the 18 workshops, which all have a different topic related to corruption. The festival theme will also be addressed by renowned speakers in plenary sessions during the festival. In addition to the workshops, ISFiT highlights the festival theme through a vast cultural program consisting of concerts, plenary sessions, art exhibitions, performing arts and ceremonies. The culture program offers an extensive range of events for the visiting participants, but is also available for the population of Trondheim.

Eligibility

Studnets over 18 years old can apply to participate in the festival. It is also necessary to be proficient in both written and spoken English.

Costs

ISFiT will cover your stay in Trondheim by providing accommodation and meals throughout the festival, and you will have to pay the travel expenses to and from Trondheim and visa costs.  If you have limited resources and are not able to pay for your travel expenses, you can apply for financial aid. You apply for this support when you are filling out the application form. You will have to write an essay about why you should be granted financial aid, however there is only limited amount of money to offer.

Application

You can apply by filling out the online application form. When you apply for the festival, you also apply for one of the 18 workshops which you will attend during the whole festival. Applications will be open from 15 August 2014 until 30 September 2014.

Read more: https://www.isfit.org/

Check out frequently asked questions. If you can not find answers to your questions in the FAQ, please e-mail: question@isfit.org

International Youth Forum in Lutsk

On October 18-19, 2014 the Ukrainian city of Lutsk will host the II International Youth Forum-2014 that will become a meeting place for the active youth from many countries. The organizers strive to create the best working conditions for the Forum participants to exchange experience and ideas in order to create and maintain cooperation. 

During the two Forum days participants will take part in presentations, discussions, panels, workshops and indulge the Lutsk city tour. Various presentations of international funds and Ukrainian charity organizations will be a valuable initiative that will help young activists to find the financial help for their creative projects. Also the Forum encourages young leaders to take part in a contest of project ideas. The best idea will be awarded. 

The Forum organizers invited VIP-guests to share their experiences with the youth and talk in informal environment. The international Forum guests will learn about the civic sector of the Volyn region of Ukraine when attending meetings, workshops and seminars. 

Conditions of Participation: 

1. Participation in the Forum is open to non-governmental organizations around the world, initiative groups, public figures. You don’t necessarily have to be a registered institution, but you can be a group of social activists etc. 

2. Participation in the Forum is free and voluntary. 

The International Youth Forum in Lutsk is an opportunity to gain new experience and learn about new solutions for the development of your organization and establish necessary contacts for the future cooperation with other organizations. In addition, it is a good opportunity to visit the ancient Ukrainian city with nearly a thousand years of history. So, we invite youth organizations of various orientations to join the International Youth Forum in Lutsk and present your organization internationally. The Lutsk Forum will be a kind of XXI-century congress of young monarchs like back in 1429 when Lutsk hosted a congress of European monarchs. 

Costs

The accommondation and meals are provided. The organizers don't cover travel costs, they are participant's personal contribution.

Application

1. go to http://mmf.ukr.re/ 

2. click "registration" 

3. download the application form 

4. send the application form to youth.forum.lutsk@gmail.com 

5. wait for the call from our coordinator. 

Deadline: 20.09.2014

For additional information please contact Oleksandr Shvets at: olek-shvets@ukr.net or youth.forum.lutsk@gmail.com

More at: http://mmf.ukr.re/

2nd International Summer Academy in Peace-Building & Intercultural Dialogue

Institute for Peace and Dialogue (IPD), an independent, international non-profit and non-religious institute located in Lucerne, Switzerland, is very glad to announce its next International Summer Academy in Peace-building & Intercultural Dialogue, which is going to be held in Switzerland 2014. Its image as one of the most favourable places for traveling has made it more interesting to offer an exited and comprehensive program for our participants. Our experts, who are professionals in their fields will contribute to this event, with many years of experience in peace and conflict studies.    

Nowadays unfortunately several frozen or ongoing conflicts between or within states still exist. Conflicts are different and if we look to the world mankind, how they are facing many new challenges, coupled with new dangerous situations, i.e. terrorist acts, non-legal arming of conflict sides, re-determination of borders, establishing new countries in the world map, non-providing territorial integrity, trafficking of arms, drugs and human; disputes on the implementation of transnational energy projects, democratization and false elections, revolution and internal political conflicts, armed guerrilla movements, violation and discrimination by nationalists, world economic crisis, climate change and unsafely biodiversity etc. Unfortunately the list is long. Conflicts are related and an integral part of human beings, as conflicts cause violation of human rights. 

Existing conflicts weaken every kind of cooperation between nations and states. Without mutual cooperation and understanding, the future prosperity of the region would remain only as a good dream. Taking into consideration of peaceful behavior and engagements, we can make a decision on the strict belief, that opportunities for solving conflicts are feasible. 

Because in every conflict situation and tension forms we consequently face the below mentioned common situations:

1. Desperate situation and non-solving problems are not eternal;

2. It is possible to make common decision which both sides;

3. We can find common values, traditions and similar situation among conflict parties;

4. Protracted conflicts on the same time endanger regional development and prosperity;

5. Any mediation and negotiation actions are better than nothing.

Main Goal 

The main goal of the international summer academy is to support institutional academic peace education and strengthen peace-building skills and intercultural dialogue of the international society.

Methodology

Within the international summer academy we plan to include different workshops, lectures, presentations, interactive group works, brainstorming on conflict places, mediation operations and peace negotiation activities as well as case studies on ongoing-fragile conflicts in the world (depends experts availability).

Participants will acquire knowledge and skills from lecturers/experts who are working on peace building, mediation, negotiation, conflict transformation, intercultural dialogue and non-violence and other correspond fields at the research centers, universities, INGOs and state organs. 

In the training, both visual/dynamic methods will be used, such as schedules, tests, surveys, direct interviews, distribution of questionnaires and other methods of observation. Every expert will take 1-2 days for his lecture and workshops. We will send educational materials and daily programs of the summer academy to the selected participants. 

Language of the program  

The International Summer Academy will be held in English.   

Please download application & other related documents on coming international summer academy 

Potential participants 

A broad range of interested Participants can apply for the International Summer Academy on Peacebuilding & Intercultural Dialogue; such as representatives of Governmental Organs, INGOs, IOs, Companies, freelance researchers, diplomats, political parties, independent mediators, PhD students, NGO leaders, peace workers/activists and who want to develop their academic knowledge and capacities, who have intention to join missions in conflict regions, who work and live in countries with ongoing tensions.

There are no age or country limits for the application. Requested documents (see below) for application has to be sent till the 30 June 2014 to fhuseynli@ipdinstitute.ch

Please send your application in WORD format with your CV, Passport Page (Only photo page) and name the documents as “NAME” “SURNAME” “COUNTRY” “DOCUMENTS NAME”.

More at http://www.ipdinstitute.ch/International-Summer-Academy-2014

The 2014 European Resource Bank

The 2014 European Resource Bank will be held in Aix-en-Provence, France, June 27-29, 2014. Save the date!

 

Right after the European Elections, representatives of European free-market think tanks will join in Aix-en-Provence to reflect upon the consequences of the electoral relsults for the future of Europe and which new strategies should be implemented to change the climate of ideas towards more reforms, more accountability and more pro-growth policies.

The European Resource Bank is the largest annual congress of free market think-tanks in Europe and today gathers together representatives from dozens of European and American think tanks, academics, policy experts, elected officials and other parties interested in the debate over strategies and problems posed to the European free economies and in the future of individual liberty in Europe. It was modelled after the Resource Bank meeting organised by the Heritage Foundation in the United States and the Liberty Forum organised by the Atlas Economic Research Foundation. The Resource Bank meetings attempt to build a 'bank' of human capital - the ultimate resource in the enterprise of freedom - and to create and renew the ties between the participating organisations which themselves pool human capital in the fight for a free world.

In a time of never-ending crisis, fresh ideas on how to save European economies are urgent. At this year's congress, the delegates can expect an exciting line up of speakers that will debate the relationship between the European Union/Europe and the Liberty Movement, EP elections and the most recent EU activities that in many ways lead to greater regulations of markets, restrictions of individual freedom and new EU's structures.

This will also be a perfect time for networking and sharing best practices to promote our ideas including making an efficient use of media and academic research.

The ‘how to nuts & bolts’ seminars will help to make the most efficient use of social networking and demonstrate how to create videos. Seminars on best practices in business planning and fundraising will be on the programme too. The popular Think Tank Dragons Den will offer a chance to win up to € 5,000 for the best proposals.

- See more at: http://europeanresourcebank.com/home#sthash.mPIpQYvJ.dpuf

This will also be a perfect time for networking and sharing best practices to promote our ideas including making an efficient use of media and academic research. The ‘how to nuts & bolts’ seminars will help to make the most efficient use of social networking and demonstrate how to create videos. Seminars on best practices in business planning and fundraising will be on the programme too. The popular Think Tank Dragons Den will offer a chance to win up to € 5,000 for the best proposals.

Tickets are now available for:

•  € 240 ($ 312) for non-profits 
•  € 350 ($ 455) for corporate 

Registrations and program are available on http://europeanresourcebank.com/

ISWiB 2014

Are you communicative? Are you outgiong? Are you young and interested in contemporary social problems? Are you motivated to make a change? Do you want to share your opinion and ideas for a better world? Are you willing to spend seven days with other young people from all over the globe and work with them on a variety of problems? Do you want to present your country, its culture and customs to other participants? Do you want to have an amazing and unforgettable summer of 2014? Are you ready for a life-time experience?

If your answer is yes, then you are the person we are looking for!

The 8th International Student Week in Belgrade (ISWiB) will be held from July 13th to 20th 2014, under the theme “Synergy for Change”. With more than 150 participants from all over the world, the festival represents one of the largest student conferences in Southeastern Europe.

This year, students can participate in one of 9 different workshops. Each workshop will analyze one crucial global problem, present not only in a specific country, but in every part of the world. This year, our mission is to increase awareness of those problems and, by actively participating in the workshops, offer possible solutions for solving.

You can participate in one of the workshops (please, have in mind that in the application form you will be asked to select top 3 workshops you would like to participate in):

• Big City Trouble                           →Problem: Urban (City) Problems
• I Can Do IT                                 →Problem: Youth Unemployment
• CSI: Case Study Investigation      →Problem: Corporate & Business Issues
• REdesigning Humanity                →Problem: Children without parental care
• Creative Lobbying                        →Problem: Anticorruption
• Sex (in)tolerance                          →Problem: Sex & Gender Issues
• Play Against the Hate                 →Problem: Hate Speech VS Free Speech
• Capture the Smile                        →Problem: Vulnerable Groups
• Bio-Hacking                                →Problem: Organic Food, GMO, Guerilla Gardening

Who can participate?

 

International Student Week in Belgrade targets all European students and those from other continents who are studying in Europe at the moment. All fields of study are welcome, since we will be dealing with different problems from different areas of science, culture and society. Recently graduated students are also encouraged to apply.

Participation fee

The participation fee for foreign students is 100 EUR and it includes accommodation (in a student dormitory), food (3 meals per day) and all workshop expenses.
For domestic students, the fee is 40 EUR and it includes food and all workshops expences.
Students currently studying in Serbia can be accommodated in the student dormitory as well (if they want to). The participation fee for those who want to stay in the dormitorty is 100 EUR. It includes accommodation and food as well as all workshop expenses.

Travelling to Belgrade

Travel costs of participants are NOT covered with the participation fee and ISWiB will not make any reimbursement of these costs. Participants are free to arange their route to Belgrade as they like and they will cover their own costs of travel tickets.

Language

The official language of ISWiB is English. You do not need any certificate stating your knowledge level of English, but you must be able to understand and speak in English during the workshops.

You can apply HERE.

Deadline for applications is April 1^st 2014 23:59 GMT.

Let us make a change, let us create synergy!

2014 Millennium Youth Camp

Jump at the opportunity to apply for the 2014 Millennium Youth Camp and maybe you will be among our new bunch of lovely and talented campers who will meet each other face-to-face first time in Finland on 3 June 2014. The one-week long camp ends on 11 June. AND REMEMBER: all your costs (including flights) will be covered!

The International Millennium Youth Camp is a free of charge programme addressed to young people worldwide interested in mathematics, natural sciences, information technology and other sciences. The camp focuses on these themes: environmental science and technology; climate change; renewable natural resources and energy; water; information and communication technology and digitalisation; and applied mathematics. It includes lectures, workshops, visits to companies and universities and time for social activities. The camp will take place on 3 – 11 June 2014 in Helsinki, Finland.

Millennium Youth Campers are young people interested in natural sciences, mathematics and technology who want to start up a career in these fields. The week-long camp has been organized every June since 2010, and during the camp, Campers are introduced to a number of Finnish companies and higher educational institutions. Also, they have a wonderful opportunity to get to know Finnish expertise and top-level research.

The most important part of the camp is project work supervised by top-level experts and carried out in small multi-national groups. Students will start working on the projects around 2 months before the camp online and will bring their work to completion during the camp. The Grand finale will be at the end of the camp, when students present their work at the Millennium Youth Camp Gala.

Eligibility

All young people born between years 1995 and 1998, interested in mathematics, natural sciences, information technology and other sciences. Applicants must have good English-language skills as the camp programme and all related material are only produced in English.

Costs

All educational activities, travel, accommodation and food are free of charge.

Application

The deadline to submit application is 15 December 2013. Please use the online application form. 

From these applications 200 young people will be chosen for the second round on 3 February 2014. They will be given the task of drawing up on their own a plan for a project relating to the topics. This plan must be sent in by 3 March 2014. The project work will be examined and some of the young people will then be interviewed by telephone. The names of the 60 participants chosen for the camp will be published on 17 March 2014. The participants will be chosen by a team of experts comprising representatives from Finnish universities and from Millennium Youth Camp partner companies.

Send your questions to info@technologyacademy.fi

More details HERE.

The International Youth Forum 2013 in Lutsk

The International Youth Forum in Lutsk (Ukraine) will take place on 30 November – 01 December 2013. The Forum organizers aim to create the conditions necessary for the exchange of experience and cooperation between youth organizations around the world. Within two days of the Forum various presentations, discussions, trainings and tours around the ancient city of Lutsk will be held. The organizers will provide participants of the Youth Forum with meals and accommodation, as well as interpreters and a guide for each delegation.

The Forum agenda is quite rich, consisting of the Forum events and competitions among the participants. The program will determine the winners in the following categories : “Best presentation of the NGO” , “Best Video Clip of the NGO”, “Best Poster of the Event” and others. The winners will receive gifts or financial rewards. The program of the Forum is a series of round tables with the guests of honor of the event. Together with the participants of the forum they will discuss current issues that apply to young people and common European future.

Special attention will be paid to the discussion of the European integration processes and Association Agreement with the EU. These topics are to increase the competence of the youth in relations between the EU and Ukraine. We understand the importance of them and fully support initiatives that contribute to the convergence of Ukraine with the EU.

The International Youth Forum in Lutsk is an opportunity to gain new experience and learn about new solutions for the development of your organization and establish necessary contacts for the future cooperation with other organizations. In addition, it is a good opportunity to visit the ancient Ukrainian city with nearly a thousand years of history. So, we invite youth organizations of various orientations to join the International Youth Forum in Lutsk and present your organization internationally.

The Lutsk Forum will be a kind of 21st century congress of young monarchs like back in 1429 when Lutsk hosted a congress of European monarchs.

Who Can Apply?

Participation in the Forum is open to non-governmental organizations around the world, initiative groups, public figures. You don’t necessarily have to be a registered institution, but you can be a group of social activists etc.

Fees  

Participation in the Forum is free. The organizers will provide meals and accommodation. Transport travel costs (for foreigners) are partially covered for the eagers through short-term grants from organizations.

How To Apply?

Application must be submitted electronically. Applications are accepted on youth.forum.lutsk2013@gmail.com (subject: forum) by 19 November 2013.

Contacts

For more information, please contact youth.forum.lutsk@gmail.com or visit the official website.

BayernMUN 2014

bayernMUN is a Model United Nations Conference that is held in Germany and offers first-class facilities, challenging topics, a competent chair, an environment conducive to professional negotiations and a chance to prove your skills to recruiters and even to find a job. bayernMUN offers a unique Model UN experience by allowing you to work and negotiate together with a colleague delegate, representing the diplomatic interest of your chosen country in a large committee. Our competent conference staff will ensure fair and interesting negotiations, always with an open ear for your needs.

• Effective teamwork with your partner
• Self-confidence in negotiations with large groups of delegates
• Routine with the Rules of Procedure
• Delivering speeches in front of a large committee
• Enjoying the company of many like-minded students in the same situation as yours

The 2014 bayernMUN conference will be held in Neuendettelsau (near Nuremberg) between February 21st – 23rd 2014.  

The provisional agenda of the 2014 bayernMUN conference includes:

1. Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms While Countering Terrorism
2. Promoting Sustainable Development Practices in Transnational Corporations
3. Addressing the Custom of Child Marriage and its Impact on Girls

To make this variety of topics accessible in a single committee, the bayernMUN conference will be simulating a General Assembly Plenary session. Contrary to NMUN, it will operate with its own agenda.

bayernMUN hosts a select range of companies that are interested in motivated and internationally educated students: As a delegate, you will be able to find internships or even job positions.

Eligibility

This Model UN conference is open to young people interested in representing the diplomatic interests of their country in a large committee.

Costs

bayernMUN operates on a non-profit basis. Costs cover actual expenses. The fee of 129 EUR includes participation, conference materials, first-class accommodation, full board, snacks and beverages during sessions and even job opportunities! Groups of 8 delegates or more may be eligible for a small discount, please contact the organizers for further information.

Application

Please use the online registration form. Registration ends on 31 January 2014. Participation with a committee partner is highly encouraged, as it will provide you with valuable teamwork experience and practice. In this case, registration of both delegates is necessary.

If you have any questions concerning bayernMUN, feel free to contact secretariat@bayernmun.org.

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