Training Course: ‘Equal life chances for Youth!’ 22/05/015

Training Course

2-7 August 2015 | Wexford, Ireland

A Training course for youth organisations/N.G.O.’s that want to understand, build and support activism on issues of economic equality. Looking for participants from Ireland, Italy, Romania, Slovenia, The Netherlands & Spain. In Ireland from 2-7th August

Equal Life Chances for Youth is an inititiative of Eolas Soileir. It is to give the opportunity to youth organisations and N.G.O.’s to educate, build and support activism on issues of economic equality. Income equality is a key indicator of a sustainable economy and environment as well as a cohesive society.

It will give the participants a chance:

1. To explore economic equality issues

2. To develop a capacity to engage with these issues 

3. To build campaigning work in this field

The objectives:

* To have a deeper understanding of the concepts and the issues around economic equality.

* To share the experience in your own country and community.

* To build participants knowledge about and ability to talk about a wide range of economic equality issues

* For participants to learn, try out new ways of campaigning and work as part of a team in developing and exploring new ideas

* To find international partners & develop international projects

* Learn more about the funding possibilities of the Erasmus+ Programme.

METHODS

Non-formal interactive methods: group work, discussion, sharing, intercultural activities, workshops, exchange of experience, theory and practice, exploring the local reality, reflection

Profile of organisations:

• Ready to cooperate in an Erasmus+ Project 

• Want to learn more about the Erasmus+ programme

• Are willing and able to communicate in English

In total 18 participants - from Ireland, Italy, Romania, Slovenia, The Netherlands & Spain – two participants from each organisation.

We will have a productive and enjoyable week in a dynamic environment.

If you are interested in becoming a participant on this training please complete the application form below asap or before the 22nd May 2015.

The training will take place in Clonmines (Wellington Bridge), Co.Wexford, Ireland, a beautiful rural location situated near the sea.

Only apply if you are excited, interested and willing to work hard at the training. You will be challenged to take risks and go deep into issues.

Please see below for information about venue, trainers etc.

Application deadline: 22 May 2015

Date of selection: 29 May 2015

More info: Salto Youth. We will help you to translate and do your application. If you have any doubt, please leave your comment below or contact our coordinators.