Activities
International Youth Convention, it's a meeting where all the 50 to 80 participants find the time to get to know new people, to share new experiences and adventures and to discuss and work in a practical way on a team connected with young people. Its a two to three-week programme when people can experience life with local families, enjoy common life in Camp-site and spend one week in a Youth Hostel in an important city of the hosting country. This international exchange is held once every year in summer in a different country.
Seminars, it's a one-week open to maximum 40 participants to exchange ideas and opinions on a particular theme (e.g. environment, active participation in society, Human Rights Education, Racism and Xenophobia, Equality, Culture of Peace, Inclusion, etc. These exchanges are especially suited to people working with youth groups. Prior to the event, participants prepare an input of their work with young people and on the team related to the situation in their country. The program involves relevant visits, activities and discussions. The results of this gathering are used to prepare other international meetings.
Trainings, are 7 to 10 days events for people interested in developing their skills within YEU structure. YEU usually organize trainings for Leaders and for Exchange organizers and youth animators where they can get to know new practical techniques to use during international youth meetings as they facilitate the discussions and the exchange of information among the participants. They also learn about European politics for young people and how to deal with European institutions which define youth policies.
Work camps, are projects developed by NB where youngsters from different countries engage together in a specific work within the hosting community. There is a strong intercultural dimension and the promotion of solidarity values embedded in this events.
International Projects, are mid or long term projects related with the work of YEU in fields such as training (developing publications); active citizenship (projects involving more than one exchange) or Culture of Peace (trainings and exchanges organized in or about conflict areas).
Volunteering, are projects ranging from 2 to 52 weeks involving one member doing practical work in another country or in the Head Office.
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