Malta UNESCO Youth Association is inviting you to the 6th out of a series of cultural evenings. This time we will be exploring the African country of Morocco. This event will be hosted in collaboration with the Moroccan Community in Malta. So join us for this cultural night, discover more about Morocco and taste some traditional Moroccan food prepared by our Moroccan friends! Location: Centru Pastorali San Sebastjan Triq San-Bartilmew Ħal-Qormi Entrance Fee: Eur 5 Kindly book your reservation by filling the form below by Wednesday 27th August We cannot wait to share this cultural experience with you! Name: "The Life Before Us: Playwriting techniques for multipliers of anti-discrimination youth work"
Type: Erasmus+ (KA1) Dates: 25th July - 2nd August 2014 (8 days) Participants needed: 1 participant Age: 16+ Location: Potsdam, Germany Application Deadline: Monday 30th June Costs: Travel costs 100% up to a maximum of 275EUR reimbursable. Food and accommodation 100% free. 10 EUR Participation fee + Membership fee of 5 EUR. Host: Mostar Friedensprojekt e.V. Countries: Germany, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia, Estonia, Albania, Macedonia, Bulgaria, Greece, Malta, Turkey, Portugal, Spain, Georgia, Armenia, Russia Project Description: The project "The Life Before Us" is an 8 day training course that will group 34 participants. The aim of this project is to acquire play writing techniques and explore how these can be used as a powerful tool to strengthen the capacities of anti-discriminatory youth work. During this TC, participants will learn how to set a context for a play, to create an interesting character and character groups, and finally how to develop a story and make it work. Traditional and new methods of play writing techniques will be explored and applied to youth work. Moreover, in order to create an inspirational atmosphere, most of the workshops will be held outdoors in fascinating locations in the cities of Potsdam and Berlin. Non-conventional sites such as alternative theatre stages will also be explored. Finally this TC will revolve around the play "The Life Before Us" by the extraordinary writer Romain Gary (1914-1980), French diplomat, novelist, film director and WW II aviator. Kindly send an email to thelma@muya.info with the participation form (attached) that needs to be submitted by Monday 30th June. Between 6th-9th June a group of Maltese participated in the 7th and final Grundtvig Mobility visit within the “European Partnership on Adult Education and Mobility for Social Inclusion (EPAEMSI)” project, co-funded by the European Commission through the Lifelong Learning Programme in Wolverhampton (United Kingdom). This event was hosted by Engage Youth Empowerment Services (EYES), an organisation catering for socio-economically disadvantaged youth, aiming to keeping them away from the streets and getting into gangs through various youth activities. The Maltese delegation included Ms. Annabelle Cauchi from the Deaf People Association, Ms. Sarah Agius – the interpreter from Sign Language Interpreter Service, Ms. Teshai Wayne from Young Women Christian Association and the group leaders Ms. Thelma Bonello and Ms. Rodianne Cassar from Malta UNESCO Youth Association. The two-year European partnership project concluded in Wolverhampton aimed at using the experience of the seven partner organisations on social inclusion and active participation of adult learners from disadvantaged social groups in order to promote and improve social inclusion through education, in particular non-formal and informal education. The host organisation welcomed adult learners from disadvantaged social groups from Malta, Spain, Poland, Romania, Slovenia, Italy and the United Kingdom.
During the mobility visit in Wolverhampton, the participants took part in a series of activities focussed on social inclusion through education. The event kicked off with the presentation of the hosting organisation and its main projects and was then followed by the simulation of the best practice of the hosting organisation: “the theatre of the oppressed”. Finally, the experience came to an end with the intercultural celebration prepared by the adult learners for the members of the public and local organisations. Ms. Annabelle Cauchi, one of the participants, shared her feedback about the experience in the UK: “through different activities, we learned a great deal about social inclusion and about the participation of adults from disadvantaged social groups. As a Deaf person, I used the services of an interpreter who joined us on this trip, which helped me to contribute to this project as an active participant. Otherwise, without the services of the sign language interpreter, I would not have been able to participate as I would not have been able to follow what the other participants were saying. It was also a rich intercultural experience, as delegates had the opportunity to celebrate their culture by introducing their respective country and their traditional food.” For more information about the project you may also visit the projects website www.epaemsi.eu or contact Malta UNESCO Youth Association by sending an email to info@muya.info. Name: Body & Mind - Inspire Yourself to Inspire Others
Type: Youth Exchange (YiA 3.1) Dates: 20th - 27th July 2014 (7 days) Participants needed: 4 participants + 1 leader Age: 18-25 Location: Carinthia, Austria Application Deadline: Sunday 1st June Costs: Travel costs 70% out of a maximum budget of 370EUR reimbursed. Food and accommodation 100% free. 10 EUR Participation fee + Membership fee of 5 EUR. Participation fee by the host organisation may apply. Host: IC - International Committee der Landjugend Kärnten Countries: Greece, Moldova, Malta, Georgia, Turkey and Austria Project Description: The project "Body & Mind" is a 7 day youth exchange which will group 30 people. Body and soul are two resources that help one to find inner balance. When both are in balance, a strong basis is created which can be used to motivate and inspire others. The goal of this project is therefore to use this line of thought to achieve an effective exchange of the different ways to create a strong relationship between the body and soul- ways which vary according to different youth groups and cultures. Methods that will be used include informal learning, group dynamics, workshops and feedback sessions. Activities include Nations Cup, walking over hot coal, action swimming, an international buffet and other athletic activities. Finally participants will walk away with one unified motto: "Mens sana in corpore sano - A healthy mind is a healthy body". Kindly send application forms (attached) to thelma@muya.info by Sunday 1st June. Malta UNESCO Youth Association will be teaming up with Rotaract Malta La Valette and ĠENISTA Research Foundation to safeguard the beauty of Rinella Valley. Join us on Saturday 10th May at 14:00 at the Rinella Bay for the European Clean-up day, where we will start off with a brief talk on the importance of the area, as well as organic farming. We will then equip ourselves with tools, gloves, garbage bags, and water bottles to clean up the nearby Rinella Valley. Participants will be provided with T-Shirts during the cleanup (Don't worry we will keep your size a secret). ĠENISTA Research Foundation will also be accepting any donations in aid of the protection of the natural environment together with the conservation of native agricultural landscapes. So let's get down to business and Clean-up to Green-up! Malta UNESCO Youth Association would like to invite you for our Annual General Meeting which will take place on Tuesday 8th April at the University Common Room at 19:30 hours. This year we have we have a total of four posts in the Committee up for election: 1) President (2 years) 2) International Officer (2 years) 3) Public Relations Officer (2 years) 4) Committee Member (2 years) MUYA members are able to vote for those who showed interest in joining our committee for the mentioned posts during the AGM. Recent members and non-members are welcome to join and learn more about MUYA. Kindly confirm your attendance by filling in the RSVP Form below A group of Maltese participated in a Grundtvig Mobility visit between 22nd and 24th September in Krakow (Poland). This event hosted by Stowarzyszenia WIOSNA was the fourth meeting within the “European Partnership on Adult Education and Mobility for Social Inclusion (EPAEMSI)” project, co-funded by the European Commission through the Lifelong Learning Programme.
The Maltese delegation included Charles Vella from National Parents’ Society of Persons with Disability; Marie-Clare Church, Francesco Bileci, Kurt Gauci, all from Equal Partners Foundation; and Jesmond Calleja and Josephine Attard. The group was led by Dorianne Formosa from Malta UNESCO Youth Association. The two-year project aims at using the experience of the seven partner organisations on social inclusion and active participation of adult learners from disadvantaged social groups in order to promote and improve social inclusion through education, in particular non-formal and informal education. The host organisation welcomed adult learners from disadvantaged social groups from Malta, Spain, Poland, Romania, Slovenia, Italy and the United Kingdom. During the visit to Poland, the participants took part in a series of activities focussed on the best practices of Stowarzyszenia WIOSNA. It is an organisation catering for persons with disabilities and living in poverty and children with low self-esteem. The international meeting kicked off with the presentation of the host organisation about their main areas of activity and simulation of workshop “Practises of WIOSNA - How to believe in Yourself!”. Stowarzyszenia WIOSNA. Finally, the experience came to an end with the intercultural celebration prepared by the international adult learners for the members of the public and local organisations in Krakow. One of the Maltese participants, Mr. Vella, was impressed by the engagement of international participants coming all from different stratas of society but with the common objective to celebrate an inclusive society. The other participant, Mr. Calleja said that “the Mobility activity in Krakow was a very interesting and positive experience whereby I learnt a lot from all activities which I shall cherish for a long time. I have made new friends from several different countries and been exposed to different cultures”. The participation in the project and international mobilities is open to all Maltese residents who directly or indirectly belong to the groups facing possible social exclusion. For further information about next international mobilities, kindly contact Malta UNESCO Youth Association on info@muya.info. Three members of Malta UNESCO Youth Association, Ryan, Julian and Karen this summer took part in a training course entitled ‘’ Young Entrepreneurs in Action: Discovering Means of Beating Unemployment” that it took place in valka beach, Estonia.
The main aim of the project was to introduce youth entrepreneurship as a tool of fighting youth unemployment. During the training, the trainers worked directly with young people (who are either current of future job-seekers) learnt how to introduce the idea of entrepreneurship to young people, how to motivate them to be pro-active and how to support them during the process of applying entrepreneurial approach into career development. The project was organized and executed in Valkla Rand, Estonia with 27 participants from Cyprus, Estonia, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,Malta, Poland, Romania and Turkey. We have spoken with the particpants and the outcome was : Julian: All I can say that this training course was one of a kind. i think it was perfect in all sense. Trainers know what they were saying & Doing. The chemistry between the countries was amazing. Location was beautiful and Sessions were perfectly organized with a lot of food for tough. The thinking hats were something that i know already, but the way that they were presented makes more sense to me. The session when we had to invent something than we had to sell it was nice. Simple things that not even in a million years they would come up to your mind we had done them and sold them. Learning some words in different languages and improving my English Karen : This is my experience in Estonia following and participating in the entrepreneurship course organised by Shokkin Group. We were a nice group of people coming from mixed backgrounds. Most of us have precarious jobs or are jobless. We acquired skills to analyse our entrepreneurial potential through group work over a week in Valkla Rand. I could appreciate the diversity of participants' views and ideas. This is my first experience in attending such EU funded cross border and multinational courses. Ryan : First Of all i want to say a big thanks to pavel birgit and jana for all what that they teach us trough this tc. So... For me was very helpful cause with those tools that i learned and practice i can used them in my career and to develop it easily in the future. The post think that i liked the most was when i done my workshop with Karolina Grityte and she was my boss and we worked in a good teamwork NOT as individual. Special thanks go to Birgit for all her help in this course Malta UNESCO Youth Association is looking for three participants for 'Sports for Dialogue' seminar to take place in Poland in October, 2013.
Seminar Duration: 5 days (15th-29th October) Participants needed: 3 Age: 18+ Location: Warsaw, Poland Application Deadline: Sunday 18th August Costs: Travel costs 70% reimbursed, food and accommodation 100% free. A small administration fee to Malta UNESCO Youth Association may apply. Host Organisation: Foundation for Freedom Countries Participating: Albania, Finland, Great Britain, Ireland, Macedonia, Malta, Montenegro, Poland, Serbia, Switzerland Who should participate? youth workers, street workers, community workers, NGO activists, educators experienced in working in intercultural environment, sport trainers, researchers and academics interested in social inclusion, nonformal education and sport Description of the project SPORT for Dialogue” is a 5-day SEMINAR on good practice in the field of social inclusion and intercultural dialogue through sport. Topics discussed during the seminar are connected with different aspects of social inclusion, intercultural dialogue, diversity and integration both in local communities and on international level. Participants will reflect on fields of exclusion, local communities facing interculturality, tolerance, challenges and possible solutions to overcome problems with special emphasis on sports. The seminar will be put in the context of diversity and anti-discrimination education. Participants will present and discuss methods used in their activities to promote integration and mutual understanding through sport. Seminar will be carried out within the use of different active methods like debates, workshops, presentations and visits to local projects. We wish to exchange tools used by organisations, discuss ideas for international activities and projects. The seminar will be accompanied by an online report. To provide a wider context, the seminar will be held during FARE Action Weeks 2013. For the visibility and multiplication of the project ideas and recommendations as well as good practice of partner organisations will be collected and issued in a booklet.. At the end of this seminar the "SPORT FOR DIALOGUE" booklet containing articles, interviews and project ideas created by all 29 participants will be published. Malta UNESCO Youth Association will be distributing copies locally to interested organisation and affected local communities. More information can be found in the Information Pack below Click here to view the information pack Apply Now! Application form below should be sent by Sunday 18th August to thelma@muya.info. Click here to download application form Name: I am Roma, So what?! Type: Training Course Duration: 7 days (23rd -30th August) Participants needed: 3 Location: Sombor, Serbia Application Deadline: 5th August Costs: Travel costs 70% reimbursed, food and accommodation 100% free Host Organisation: Association of Roma Students - ARS Countries: Serbia, Turkey, Montenegro, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary, Macedonia, Malta, Romania and Portugal. Description: This training course proposes non-formal methods of fighting discrimination and social exclusion of a particular group that you might have heard about: the Roma youth which are a subgroup of the Romani people and also known as "Gypsies". This aim will be attained trough the production of songs and also a music video. During the 7 day stay participants will be in charge of composing and recording songs, and finally also create a music video under the instructions of qualified trainers. The final product will be distributed to all participating countries and will be showcased by the partners! This is a Training Course with a difference, do not miss out on this opportunity! Deadline for application is Monday 5th August 2013- send the attached participation form to Thelma on thelma@muya.info. Application Form:
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Duration of Exhibition: 7th August, 2013 - 4th September, 2013 Exhibition Overview: 52 young people aged 15-18 from Malta, France, Latvia, Italy and Ireland attended a two day Transnational Youth Seminar between the 30th November and 1st December, in Ireland. The main aims of ECO-UNESCO are to: raise environmental awareness, understanding and knowledge of the environment among young people; promote the protection and conservation of the environment; promote the personal development of young people through practical environmental projects & activities and promote the ideals of UNESCO. ECOUNESCO empowers young people to become active citizens in their local communities, while raising awareness of global issues and showing solidarity with young people from all over the world. During the meeting young people met Irish policy makers and had the opportunity to ask questions. They had to develop an action plan on how they are going to influence policy makers in their own regions resulting in positive change towards a more sustainable world. This exhibition which will be held on 7th August and will last for four weeks will show photographs of all the work that all the participants who participated in Eco UNESCORio+20 have been doing throughout the past months along with the work that other countries worked on including the Maltese team from De La Salle who as a result of this project initiated a solar panel pilot project, launched a campaign on reusing paper and organised an organic garden. CALL for Maltese Participants: Poland Mobility
Dates: Friday 22nd September - 24th September 2013 Application Deadline: 30th July, 2013 Costs: project is 100% funded (travel, accommodation, food) by the Lifelong Learning Programme. Description of the Project: Throughout the 2 years period the EPAEMSI project spans (August 2012-July 2014), adult learners from 7 different countries (organisations) have the opportunity to participate in a number of local activities run by every individual organisation as well as travel to a Mobility Visit organised by the partner organisations. The aim of these events is to introduce participants to informal and non-formal learning and through other different methods engage them in activities that would help reduce the risk of unemployment and social exclusion. There are 7 international Mobility Visits organised in partner countries. The fourth international Mobility Visit will take place in Krakow, Poland, between 22nd and 24th September. There is place for 5 Maltese participants and 1 leader for this 22-25 visit. The focus for this event will be to learn about and exercise the best practices that WIOSNA Association employs towards social inclusion. The profile of participants for Poland Mobility Visit: - To be over 18 years old and no longer undergoing initial education within the formal school or higher education; - From disadvantaged social groups which may include but is not limited to: a) those with special needs;b) groups facing socio-economic disadvantage; c) those with few or no formal qualifications; d) travellers, refugees, migrant workers; e) those with disabilities; f) minority ethnic groups; g) individuals living in rural or deprived inner city areas; h) those unemployed; i) offenders and ex-offenders. Responsibilities of the selected participants: Selected participants are obliged to participate in the participants meeting on 2nd August with MUYA representatives. Participants are expected to pay a deposit for their flight tickets, depending on the expense of the tickets at that time. This is to confirm their participation in the programme. Their deposit will be FULLY refunded upon returning to Malta and presenting their boarding passes. How to apply: Send the application form below to birgit@muya.info by the 30th July, 2013 Application form; "The World Somehow will take place in Cikolasziget, Hungary between 24th of August and 1st of September including the travelling days. It will involve 5 participants and 1 leader from each country: Czech Republic, Malta, Greece, Portugal, Estonia and Hungary. The target group is European youth between the age of 18-25 who are interested in the main topic of the exchange, which is nature protection, the importance of selective waste collecting, health and sports. This exchange is highly recommended for those who want to know more about artistic acts and who are trying to keep their life and their nature healthy.
Participants will get to know how important is nature and its protection in our lives and they will get to know why it is important to keep it clean. They will learn many creative ways for recycling and they will be taught how to make their surroundings friendlier with creative „up-cycled” materials. They will also learn how to make other kinds of equipment, such as musical instruments and costumes which they can use for their performances. Participants will get to know some great technics for doing performances and protests which can help them understand the view of the many Green Peace demonstrators. The participants will get an opportunity to discuss their own thoughts and opinion about the topic through the methods and techniques of non-formal education and through interactive activities. We will have many creative workshops like photo, movie and theatre workshops, where participants will need to come up with their own ‘Green’ idea and realize it on their own or in little groups. We will have painting games, musical workshops and many more. During this project we will get to know one another and ourselves better and will motivate others to be active part of the European society and act more actively. Through these days we will experience intercultural learning, such as national situations in different countries and national evenings. We will gain new competence and develop the existing ones as well. We would like to interview youngsters and adults about the Hungarian situation through a survey which will be created on the exchange focusing on the most important questions according to the participants. We also would like to share the results of the survey and of the whole project with those who are not involved in it by using public manifestation. Professional SALTO trainers will help out during the project along with the many participating members who already know a lot about this topic and our used methods. Conditions The following conditions apply to participation in this seminar;
Application Form: http://www.muya.info/uploads/5/3/4/5/5345324/participants_form.docx The Universal Declaration of Human Rights should serve as inspiration in addressing migration issues12/7/2013 In light of what has happened in the past few days in Malta with regards to the push-back policy, the government’s decision and actions and the national debate that has been going on with regards to this issue, Malta UNESCO Youth Association would like to primarily refer to the UNESCO principles promoting the respect of human rights, specifically the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
This declaration arose directly from the experience of one of the Second World War and represents global expression of rights to which all human beings are entitled. A declaration that inspired a rich body of international human rights treaties, which include the human rights which lie at the basis and the heart of the Maltese and European Constitution. We would like to express our continued commitment towards this declaration and encourage our government and other institutions to keep this declaration in mind and allow it to serve as inspiration in addressing the issues in this regard and work effortlessly towards achieving the universal enjoyment of human rights. Malta UNESCO Youth Association, fully understands that our country, Malta is small and is indeed facing big challenges in hosting the large number of migrants landing on our shores in the decent and humane environment that they deserve like any other human being, nonetheless, we strongly believe that intra-religious and intra-cultural understanding will bring us closer towards a thorough comprehension of the real problems behind migration and the championing of tangible solutions. Our organisation fully condemns any actions that promote push-back whether they are taken by the Government or any other institution. We strongly believe that a sense of solidarity, a genuine effort towards intra-cultural understanding and primarily the respect for human life as the basis of any decisions and actions taken within the political structures will allow for tangible solutions to be drawn up that tackle the challenges at their root rather than at their peripherals. Malta UNESCO Youth Association is looking for participants for the below Training Course to be held in the United Kingdom. INTRODUCTION Training course D.E.A.L. will be held in the city of Worcester (United Kingdom) from 13 to 19 September 2013 for the duration of 7 days and will gather 30 participants (trainers, support staff, experts) from 14 different countries (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Greece, Montenegro, Italy, Estonia, FYR of Macedonia, Serbia, Kosovo, Poland, Malta, Turkey and the United Kingdom). BACKGROUND Employability is about having the capability to gain initial employment, maintain employment and obtain new employment if required.Inspired by the “Study on the impact of Non-Formal Education in youth organizations on young people’s employability” launched by the European Youth Forum on October 2012.and bearing in mind the increase in unemployment in Europe, - according to statistics from Eurostat (September 2012) 5.520 million young people (under 25) were unemployed in the EU-27- the proposed project offers methods, tools and practices, based on the principles of non-formal education, that people involved with the youth and their employability can use and being inspired by them. The participants will be encouraged to build on the experiences gained from the project and adapt them according to the demanded standards back in their countries. AIM & OBJECTIVES The aim of the project is to create a hub for employability and personal development tools, methods and practises to be used by those working with young people (in any capacity, formal, non-formal, vocational, etc.) to support them in pursing diverse career prospects.The aim will be achieved by means of a few objectives described below:
The methodology will be based on the principles of non-formal education such as experiential learning, cooperative learning, shared responsibility to name but a few and will be enriched with practical examples of projects that have brought about change and success in this area. VENUE AND ACCOMMODATION Training course will be held in the historical city of Worcester. It’s a small, yet very lively and colourful city that will offer a great venue for both daily activities and evening entertainment. Detailed information related to accommodation and training venue will be provided at a later stage.All food is included during the training course. PARTICIPANTS The main issues covered by the project relate to young people and their personal development. Nevertheless, the very training activity is aimed at those who see themselves as potential multipliers of methods learnt and hence wish to act as the facilitators of change. In particular, the course is targeting those working (volunteers and/or employed staff) actively with young people, preferably unemployed, coming from rural or less developed areas. These could be youth workers, youth leaders, trainers, facilitators, etc. CONDITIONS 70% of travel costs will be reimbursed A 10 EUR administration fee to Malta UNESCO Youth Association applies Ideally applicants that require vacation leave from their employer should try to ensure that this would be given if they are selected, prior to applying. APPLICATION Fill in the application form in the link below and send it to alex@muya.info by the 27th June, 2013.
Malta UNESCO Youth Association is looking for participants to participate in the below youth exchange to take place in July in the Lombardia region in Italy. Themes: Food, Environment, Healthy Lifestyle, Intercultural Learning General Description This will be the 3rd Edition of Food for Thought. Two previous youth exchanges were held in Italy. One held in Torino in 2009 and another in Passignano sul Trasimeno in August 2012. For the 3rd Edition will be hosted in the Region of Lombardia (region of which Milano is Capital) as in 2015 the World EXPO will be in Milan and the themes of the EXPO are Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyle. Objectives
Group preparation and participant involvement Prior to the project the national groups will be provided different preparation tasks:
Dates: 19th - 29th July, 2013 Details: Group Size: 5 participants + 1 leader per country. Age: 18 ‐ 25 yesrs old. Location: Monte Campione, on the Alps close to Milan Conditions: Travel will be reimbursed up to 70% as long as the 100% of the travel costs are within the budget allocated for Malta. Food and accommodation will be provided. An administration fee to MUYA of 10 EUR may apply A participation fee of EUR 25 to the host organisation applies. Application form: Fill in the application form found at the link below and send it to desiree@muya.info by the 20th of June 2013
"trip was a great experience where the cultures and ideas of different countries came together to discuss and live social inclusion in the true sense of the word." - Ms. Louisa Grech, Equal Partners Foundation A group of Maltese participated in a Grundtvig Mobility Visit in Cluj-Napoca (Romania). The event was hosted by the Ethnocultural Diversity Resource Center during the last week of May. This meeting was the third event within the ‘European Partnership on Adult Education and Mobility for Social Inclusion (EPAEMSI)’ project, co-funded by the European Commission through the Lifelong Learning Programme. The Maltese delegation consisted of Daniel Mifsud, Julian Portelli and Josef Cachia, all from Malta UNESCO Youth Association (MUYA); Louisa Grech, Thomas Buttigieg and Luke Allen from Equal Partners Foundation; Ronald Calleja from National Parents’ Society of Persons with Disability; and Teshai Wayne from Young Women’s Christian Association.
The two-year project aims at using the experience of the seven partner organisations on social inclusion and active participation of adult learners from disadvantaged social groups in order to promote and improve social inclusion through education, in particular non-formal and informal education. The host organisation welcomed adult learners from disadvantaged social groups from Malta, Spain, Poland, Slovenia, Italy and the United Kingdom. During the meeting in Romania, the participants took part in a series of activities focusing on social inclusion through education. They first participated in workshops on social inclusion and conflict resolution in multi-ethnic environments, which included a presentation by the Ethnocultural Diversity Resource Center on their best practices in the field of education for social inclusion. Participants also visited local activities for social inclusion including the visit to Bánffy Castle (a monument being restored involving disadvantaged groups) and to a sample of income generating activities run by disadvantaged people in rural areas. The experience culminated at the Belvedere hotel with a conference on non-formal education for social inclusion. This was followed by an intercultural celebration open to all participants, local NGOs and members of the public. For the Maltese participants it was a thoroughly positive learning experience. Ms. Wayne said “It was an eye opening experience. So much to learn...so little time”. Mr. Cachia claimed that he was “impressed by getting to know one of the participants same of my age- from Somalia - who told me about how he had escaped from his country, and travelled to different European countries -sometimes even without a passport, or even crossing borders by foot. He is now living in Slovenia where he has started attending high school, learning English, and finally living in a socially inclusive society.” Ms. Grech on behalf of the participants from Equal Partners Foundation thought that the “ trip was a great experience where the cultures and ideas of different countries came together to discuss and live social inclusion in the true sense of the word.” The participation in the project and international mobilities is open to all Maltese residents who directly or indirectly belong to the groups facing possible social exclusion. For further information about next international mobilities, kindly contact Malta UNESCO Youth Association on info@muya.infomailto:info@muya.info. RESTART - A Seminar on Communication Best Practices in the Non-Profit Sector - Milan, Italy16/5/2013 Malta UNESCO Youth Association is looking for 2 participants who are willing to share and improve their skills and competences about communication and youth information best practices. The Seminar will be held in Milan, Italy from the 20th till the 26th June, 2013. The content of the seminar shall be focusing on fostering participants’ communication skills, particularly in:
Conditions The following conditions apply to participation in this seminar;
How to apply; Fill in the application found at the link below till the 'Motivation & Experience' section and send it by email to sarah@muya.info by the 26th of May, 2013. Participants form:
Malta UNESCO Youth Association is looking for 3 participants to participate in a training course in Estonia about Entrepreneurship. Training Course - “Young Entrepreneurs in Action: Discovering Means of Beating Unemployment” 1-7 July, 2013, Valkla Beach, Estonia Project "Young Entrepreneurs in Action: Discovering Means of Beating Unemployment" is a 7 day training course for youth workers and youth leaders. The main aim of the project is to introduce youth entrepreneurship as a tool of fighting youth unemployment. During the training people who work directly with young people (who are either current of future job- seekers) will learn how to introduce the idea of entrepreneurship to young people, how to motivate them to be pro-active and how to support them during the process of applying entrepreneurial approach into career development. The project is organized and executed in Valkla Rand, Estonia with 27 participants from Cyprus, Estonia, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Romania and Turkey. Objectives of the training course are:
Time/Duration/Place: Arrival: 1 July 2013 Departure: 7 July 2013 Duration: 7 days Valkla Rand, Estonia (http://www.valklarand.ee/index.php/page,pictures) Participation Fee: 20EUR to be paid on the spot in Estonia Resort Valkla Rand is located on the most spectacular shore of Kolga Bay – Valkla beach. Scenic nature and modern interior design make the resort a really comfortable and cosy place to relax at any time of the year. How to apply: Send the below application form to birgit@muya.info by the 5th of May, 2013 Application form:
Malta UNESCO Youth Association is looking for two participants having a serious interest in the topic of bullying both in the cyber world and the real world. The training course provides the chance for youth leaders from around Europe the chance to up-skill and be in a position to address the issues that affect young people. The Training Course is a week-long training workshop on Bullying (both in the Cyber World and in the real world of our Youth Clubs and Projects). We need to address the safety of the youth in our care and our own safety also, as youth leaders. Dates: May 19th - 26th, 2013 Place: East Galway, Ireland Training Course Schedule The following subheadings represent the daily aims & directions of the training.. Day 1: Travel day / Introductions to the programme Day 2: Introductions / Ice breakers / Energisers / ETC! Day 3: Internet, Phones & Media Use, Guest Speakers Day 4: Cyber Bullying, Case Studies & Laws Day 5: Social Networking (Facebook, Youtube, Twitter etc!) Day 6: Prepare & deliver a practical 1.5 hour workshop to local Youth Clubs / Projects & Parents Group (5 groups of 5 participants X 1 delivery each grouping) Day 7: De-briefing from the Workshop Presentations – New Projects Idea Generation Final Evaluations & Youthpass Compositions & Party Day 8: Departures Conditions: Travel reimbursed 70%, Accommodation, training and food 100% covered. Apply for this training course by filling in the application form below and sending it to info@muya.info. Application form:
This trip to Greece was truly life changing. We met so many new people and had such a great time. I could easily say it was one of the best weeks of my life. Greece; usually not known for its snowy mountains, and yet what might sound a little bit odd came true for five young members of the Malta UNESCO Youth Association and their team leader Alexander Thenner. The multilateral youth exchange “Winter Creativity – Ecology & Healthy living” was organised by the Greek NGO “Kids in Action” at the Seli Mountain from 4th to 12th March, 2013. Sakis Krezios, founding member of Kids in Action and part of the organising team explains the idea behind the project, “The aim was to provide young people with the possibility to experience living in the mountains. We encouraged them to develop mutual understanding for the environment and its preservation, an appreciation of healthy living and of a harmonious relationship with community and planet.” 72 participants from 12 countries (Bulgaria, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia and the UK) worked in six creative workshops on the topic ecology and healthy living. Special task forces were dedicated to animation, administration and waste management & energy saving. Furthermore, participants were provided with enough space for interaction with each other in order to discover the variety of cultural and other backgrounds and through that to foster their intercultural sensitivity. Participant Matthew Fenech speaking about his learning outcomes in the photography workshop, “I learned a lot especially how to use my camera’s settings to adapt to different surrounding environments. Ever since I came back to Malta I started to take more pictures than usual.”
For Michael Zammit the social aspects were more important, “This trip to Greece was truly life changing. We met so many new people and had such a great time. I could easily say it was one of the best weeks of my life.” The project was implemented and funded according to the European Commission’s Youth in Action Programme and carried out entirely based on the principles of non-formal education by qualified and experienced trainers, facilitators and support staff. MUYA Camping will take place between the 13th and 14th April, 2013.
Meeting time: 13th April, 2013 at 11.30am Meeting place: Ahrax tal-Mellieha Other activities through the weekend; 13th April: 3.00pm - Walk 6.00pm - Tent Pitching 8.00pm till late - BBQ (get own drinks and nibbles to share) 14th April: 8.00am - Breakfast 10.30am - Walk 1.00pm - Lunch Get your own food, camping equipment and walking shoes. A BBQ set will be available. No fees involved. Send an email to confirm your participation to Daniel Mifsud on daniel@muya.info. It is possible to join for parts of the weekend. Please inform Daniel Mifsud accordingly. CALL for 8-10 Maltese Participants: Romania Mobility Dates: Friday 24th May- Monday 27th May 2013 Application Deadline: 11th April 2013 Costs: project is 100% funded (travel, accommodation, food) by the Lifelong Learning Programme. Description of the Project: Throughout the 2 years period the EPAEMSI project spans (August 2012-July 2014), adult learners from 7 different countries (organisations) have the opportunity to participate in a number of local activities run by every individual organisation as well as travel to a Mobility Visit organised by the partner organisations. The aim of these events is to introduce participants to informal and non-formal learning and through other different methods engage them in activities that would help reduce the risk of unemployment and social exclusion. There are 7 international Mobility Visits organised in partner countries.The third international Mobility Visit will take place in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, (the second largest city in Romania) between 24th-27th May. There is place for 8-10 altese participants for this visit. The focus for this event will be to learn about and exercise the best practices that EDRC employs towards social inclusion. The profile of participants for Romania Mobility Visit: - To be over 18 years old and no longer undergoing initial education within the formal school or higher education; - From disadvantaged social groups which may include but is not limited to: a) those with special needs; b) groups facing socio-economic disadvantage; c) those with few or no formal qualifications; d) travellers, refugees, migrant workers; e) those with disabilities; f) minority ethnic groups; g) individuals living in rural or deprived inner city areas; h) those unemployed; i) offenders and ex-offenders. Responsibilities of the selected participants: Selected participants are obliged to participate in the participants meeting on Tuesday 16th April at 17:00 at YWCA premises 177/178 Valley Road, Msida with MUYA representatives and in the local mobility workshop organised in May together with the participants that participated in the Malta Mobility. Participants are expected to pay a deposit for their flight tickets (circa €150-200), depending on the expense of the tickets at that time. This is to confirm their participation in the programme. Their deposit will be FULLY refunded upon returning to Malta and presenting their boarding passes. How to Apply: Send application form below to birgit@muya.info by the 11th of April, 2013
Project Name: European Partnership on Adult Education and Mobility for Social Inclusion (EPAEMSI) Project co-funded by the European Commission through Lifelong Learning Programme & run by Malta UNESCO Youth Association (MUYA) CALL for Maltese Participants: Malta Mobility Event Dates: 2nd March- 4th March 2013 Application Deadline: 22nd February 2013 Participating Countries: Spain, Malta, Poland, Romania, Slovenia, Italy and the UK Costs of participation (including daily meals): free of charge Activities:
The profile of participants for Malta Mobility Event: - To be over 18 years old (over 25 or between 18 and 25 who are no longer undergoing initial education within the formal school or higher education); - From disadvantaged social groups which may include but is not limited to:
Timeline of international Mobility Events:
Malta UNESCO Youth Association is looking for participants for a youth exchange in Greece in March. The aim of the project is to provide young people with the possibility to experience living in the country side/mountains and through that to develop a better understanding for the environment and its preservation but also an appreciation of healthy living as defined by physical exercise, nutritious non‐processed food and harmonious relationships with the community and the earth.
The objectives can be identified as follows:
Useful information: Number of participants per partner/promoter: 5 + 1 group leader Age of participants: 18 – 25. No restriction for the group leader. Dates: 4th - 12th of March, 2013 Place: Seli mountain, Greece A priority will be given to young participants facing social difficulties How to apply: Send the below application form to info@muya.info http://www.muya.info/uploads/5/3/4/5/5345324/participants_form.docx If chosen to participate in this event, an administration fee of EUR 10 payable to Malta UNESCO Youth Association. Membership in MUYA is required to be able to participate in this event. If you are not members yet, a EUR5 membership fee is applicable and the membership form can be found in the link below; http://www.muya.info/uploads/5/3/4/5/5345324/2012_muya_membership_form.docx |