INFOPACK #1 TC: 2 PLUS 2 possibilities become 5 realities Run by: Via Civic Association – Bulgaria 23.10.2014-01.11.2014 Dear Friends, We are pleased to share with you the introductory information for our international training course 2 PLUS 2 possibilities become 5 realities, which will take place between 23rd of October and 1st of November in the small mountain town Dobrinishte. We are looking forward to see you soon! SHORT FACTS Project title: 2 PLUS 2 possibilities become 5 realities Programme: Erasmus Plus Type of project: KA1- Learning mobilities of youth workers Activity period (Training course): 23-10-2014 to 01-11-2014 Arriving: 23rd October Departure: 1st November Target group: NGOs leaders, youth workers, project coordinators, trainers and active members Participants: 32 from 12 countries Age: not limited Finances to be covered by Erasmus+ Programme: - travel costs regrading the new Eramus+ Guidelines - 100 % of accommodation and food costs will be covered Who we are? Via Civic is an association established in 2004 by a group of young people, who were united for important causes, concerning the life and the perspectives of the Bulgarian youth. The association supports personal and professional developments, active participation of the young people in the social, economic and cultural life of the country. Our partners are from the civil sector, educational organizations, local and national authorities. We work with young people with different educational, professional, social and ethnic status and according to their needs and interests we develop activities in the areas of: human rights, educational and social integration, European citizenship, democratic values, entrepreneurship, activities for youth employment, volunteering, media and so on. Via Civic realizes its own international (TC for youth leaders “I’ve Got The Power To Be Entrepreneur!” 7-15.10.2013 in Dobrinishte, Bulgaria), as well as national projects (seven months long project “Citizen” for the training of 30 volunteers ages 16 to 19) Since the beginning of 2014, we as a part of the network TDM 2000 International, together with organizations from Italy, Latvia and Poland work on the one-year long project “My vote is our future: youngster’s role in a system based on representation”, through the Youth In Action program, with aim to encourage young people’s participation in EU Parliament elections. For 2013 and 2014 Via Civic association has sent 40 youngsters and youth leaders in 10 exchanges and training courses. Via Civic is a part of the international youth network TDM 2000 International which has more than 20 European countries as members. SUMMARY of the project The idea of the project "2 PLUS 2 possibilities become 5 realities" arose in connection with the undertaken EU initiatives and programs and the engagement of the national governments to apply concrete measures for youth activation and inclusion in different forms of employment and to encourage all interested sides for cooperation and coordination between them. Our experience in the field of national and international projects, sharing the actual picture in the network TDM 2000 International where we are member, have encouraged us to think how to support the NGOs to participate actively with their expertise in finding solutions of the problems with youth unemployment, what new knowledge, skills and competences are needed by the leader and manager teams in order their organizations to become significant factor in this process? The frame of our training is made according to the main needs of our NGO partners, identified with preliminary research. The project aims – to support the professional development of leaders and teams and with that also the capacity of the organization; to improve the recognition of the labor market and the youth employment; to motivate proactive behavior for building and managing effective and stable partnerships with all interested sides; to improve the information and the skills for attracting and managing recourses in common projects on a local, national and international level; to reach stable results and financial perspective. The project will gather together 32 youth leaders, youth workers, experts and trainers from organizations of and for youths from 12 countries – Belgium, Bulgaria, Greece, Italy, Spain, Latvia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia and Turkey. The TC will be realized from 23rd October to 1st November 2014 in Dobrinishte, Bulgaria by trainers with the respective expertise. The methodology of non-formal education will be applied according all the standards for education of adults, also interactive technologies, innovative methods like improvisational theater and personal and career couching, As a result we expect that the leaders will develop new/improve skills for stable creation and management of organizations and teams; will act as equal partner in the field of civil society and their organizations will become distinguished with good image and high level of trust. Long lasting benefits for the participants are to acquire self-confidence, will and motivation, readiness for more active cooperation and to learn how to use the resources that come from the effective partnership. AIMS:  Acquiring new knowledge, personal and professional skills.  Development NGO capacity and improving the quality of youth work through cooperation and coordination with stakeholders at local and national level.  Provide an environment for sharing best practices and experiences, innovative and practical approaches with proven effectiveness of local, national and international level and applicable for multiplication.  Increase the level of awareness of the leadership teams on EU initiatives to support youth employment, mutual awareness among participants about best practices and innovative approaches in the field of youth employment. Expected results: At the end of the training, participants will acquire knowledge about: • Program, financial sustainability and organizational capacity; • Complex leadership skills - communication skills and supportive behavior; • Standards of good management, prestige and influence of civil society organizations at local and national level; • Innovative and practical approaches and methods; • Erasmus + and other European programs as tools for youth employment. • Status of youth employment and the labor market in other countries in Europe. Improve and develop skills: • To long-term plan, negotiate and manage • To identify the necessary resources for youth activities. • To establish effective partnerships, networks and effective cooperation • To apply the standards of openness, accountability, effectiveness and efficiency. • to develop and implement innovative approaches with proven effectiveness. • think critically and outside the box. Participants' profile The content of the trainings is selected for participants who are:  youth leaders, program directors, coordinators, coaches, active members of the organization;  people with experience in the field of youth employment;  youth workers who are motivated to develop their personal and professional skills to work with different groups of young people on issues related to youth employment and entrepreneurship. Partner organizations should select participants who then can be a valuable resource for their organization. Project partners No Organization Country Contact person E-mail 1. Via Civic Association Bulgaria Deiana Dragoeva [email protected] 2. Fundacio Catalunya Voluntaria Spain Jaume Marti catalunyavoluntaria@catalunyavol untaria.cat 3. Coaching 4EU Romania Andreea Munteanu [email protected] 4. JOETZ vzw Belgium Jonathan Chevalier [email protected] 5. Stowarzyszenie Absolwentow "Radosni" Poland Marek Kamionka [email protected] 6. TURISTICNO DRUSTVO ZETALE Slovenia Bostjan Stajnberger [email protected] 7. Associazione TDM 2000 Italy Gianluca Frongia [email protected] 8. Yasam Boyu Egitim Dernegi Turkey Ali Ulusoy [email protected] 9. SAYC Synergia Portugal Ricardo Sousa [email protected] 10. ANAPTYXIAKO KENTRO THESSALIAS Greece Ntona Evangelia [email protected] 11. One Terrene International Latvia Latvia Sanita Poskusa [email protected] 12. Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Association of Slovakia Slovakia Lucia Richterova [email protected] FINANCIAL CONDITIONS Travel reimbursement & Insurances Considering the new Erasmus+ Guide there is a change in reimbursing the travel costs. The participants get a round sum of money, according to the distance (in km) between their home and place of the project. Please see the table below: Sending country Hosting country Distance Number of participients Travel expenses budget per participients(euro) Total budget for all participients (euro) Spain Bulgaria 500 - 1999 km 3 275.00 825.00 Romania Bulgaria 500 - 1999 km 3 275.00 825.00 Belgium Bulgaria 500 - 1999 km 2 275.00 550.00 Poland Bulgaria 500 - 1999 km 2 275.00 550.00 Slovenia Bulgaria 500 - 1999 km 2 275.00 550.00 Italy Bulgaria 500 - 1999 km 2 275.00 550.00 Turkey Bulgaria 500 - 1999 km 3 275.00 825.00 Portugal Bulgaria 2000 - 2999 km 3 360.00 1080.00 Greece Bulgaria 100-499 km 3 180.00 540.00 Latvia Bulgaria 500 - 1999 km 3 275.00 825.00 Slovakia Bulgaria 500 - 1999 km 3 275.00 825.00 We strongly recommend you to have health insurance while you are in Bulgaria. Each participant will be in charge of purchasing one, because no private insurance will be reimbursed. IMPORTANT: Please take good care of tracking and keeping any documents involved in your travels to the project and back home! For us to be able to reimburse your travel costs we need to receive them and report them to the Erasmus+ program, who provide the funding. Therefore you need to provide us your original tickets, boarding passes, receipts, insurance and invoices that clearly state your names, the exact costs of the tickets and the transportation you are using. Keep all of your documents. After the training when you come back send us all documents that are left. We’ll need a scanned copy sent by email, as well as the physical original send by post to the following address: VIA CIVIC Association 1330 Sofia, Postal Box 154 BULGARIA Buying the tickets Participants should choose comfortable but inexpensive option for travel to fit in the budget, so we recommend buying tickets as early as possible. Important! Before buying the tickets, coordinate your choice with us, so we can confirm that everything is in order. We also need details on the place and time of your arrival, so we can arrange your pick up. The arrival day is 23 October and we'd like to ask all the participants to do their best to arrive in the capital of Bulgaria - Sofia no later than 17:00 local time, as we will ensure a bus to Dobrinishte and we will travel all together. We have another 150 km or about 3 hours to reach the spot. Accommodation Dobrinishte is a small village in the Pirin mountains near to the famous touristic town Bansko. At this time of the year – the summer leaving for the beginning of autumn – it’s a quiet and calm place, offpeak seasons. Participants will be accommodated in a cozy, family Hotel - Valentino2 http://valentino2.dobrinishte-bg.com/ What to bring? - Clothing suitable for indoor as well as outdoor activities – a thick jacket, pullover, hiking shoes. No need for formal clothing, heels or ties.  - Bring a swim suit! - Your original tickets, payment documents, invoices, boarding passes. - ID/passport and two clearly eligible copies of it. - Your own medication - Something from your country – food, drinks, music, traditional objects, Contacts: [email protected] www.viacivic.org +359 888 198 017 Deiana Dragoeva +359 884 10 17 17 Peter Talsky, coordinator