Influence the EU Youth Policy:Structured Dialogue

The Eurodesk Cyprus presents the structure dialogue process through an interactive newsletter with useful information, videos, images, resources,useful links and interviews.
They are also included the Guiding Questions of the Cyprus Presidency.
So!!!Get involved and influence the EU Youth Policy.

The newsletter is available HERE.
The videos from the workshops from the second phase of the Structured Dialogue cycle on “Youth Participation in Democratic Life in Europe” in Sorø, Denmark on 18-21 March, are available in the European Youth Portal.

The theme of the Cyprus presidency is “Participation and Social Inclusion”, regarding the certain topics the Eurodesk Cyprus published a newsletter about the Social Inclusion and a newsletter about the Youth Participation.

Useful Links:

• European Youth Forum
• EU Youth Strategy: Structured Dialogue
• Cyprus Youth Council
• Youth Board of Cyprus
• Cyprus Presidency

One year Home for Cooperation

The Home for Co-operation (H4C), opened its gates last year, 6 May 2011. It is a building with a symbolic character because it is located in the Buffer Zone, the  controlled by the United Nations area. In few words, the Home for Co-operation is an initiative of the Association for Historical Dialogue and Research (AHDR), an association that promotes history teaching and learning, research and rapprochement between Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots. As a member of AHDR, the H4C is something special for me because last year I was one of the inauguration volunteers. My voluntary service to the AHDR and the H4C has a strong impact on my personal development since I acquire useful skills related to the negotiation, intercultural communication and team management, at the same time I have fun as well. For one year the H4C is a meeting point for people from many communities, furthermore is a space of exchange and sharing ideas and views. In the H4C are organized several events, seminars and trainings. On Sunday 6 May 2012, the H4C celebrates its first birthday and will be hosted the following events:

• 15:00 Cycling 4 Cooperation: A tour of historical Nicosia
• 17:00 World laughter activities
• 19:00 Food and live music

Join the festivities, celebrate, participate, learn and of course have fun ))

Eurodesk Cyprus:Youth on the Move initiative

The interactive bilingual newsletter of the Eurodesk Cyprus for the month March is dedicated to the European campaign “Youth on the Move”.
The “Youth on the Move” is a campaign that promotes the working,training and studying mobility in Europe.
The operator of the Eurodesk Cyprus,collected some testimonies from youngsters who participated in European Commission’s programmes.
There are also useful information and resources about Mobility opportunities in Europe,Comenius,EVS,Erasmus,Youth Exchanges,Erasmus Mundus and Leonardo da Vinci.

You may find the newsletter HERE

For Mariepaz it was a really intensive experience since she had the opportunity to talk with beneficiaries of European Commission’s programmes.

Me and Youth Work: A life-changing experience, every time everywhere

The 20th and the 21st centuries are characterized by the elimination of geographical borders, which means that is easier to travel abroad and come in touch with other cultures. The question that could be raised is how does the current situation affect the development of the human being and which is the key role of the youth worker? Youth work is a means to interact with people from different socio-cultural backgrounds so it might be a unique opportunity to discover yourself and get over some biases that you have never identifieded before due to your existing situation.

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Eurodesk Cyprus-Newsletter February:Youth Participation

The interactive bilingual newsletter of the Eurodesk Cyprus for the month February is dedicated to the youth participation,one of the eight fields of the EU Youth Strategy.The youth participation is an important component regarding the further development of the civil society.

The topics are:

• Active Participation and EU
• Interview from the president of the “Cyprus Children’s Parliament”
• Youth on the Move Event
• Opportunities in Europe
• Good Practices at a local level
• Toolkits for youth workers and trainers
• Contact Information

You may find the newsletter online here

During the interview the president of the Cyprus Children’s Parliament told to Mariepaz:“If the children have their own voice they can do a lot”

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Find the newsletter online HERE

Short Note:The Institution of the Commissioner for the Children’s Rights was launched after a “claim” of the Children’s Parliament and of the Pancyprian Coordinating Committee for the Protection and Welfare of Children.

 

Κοινωνικό Φύλο και Εκπαίδευση

Ένας παράγοντας ο οποίος καθορίζει σε μεγάλο βαθμό το κοινωνικοπολιτικό γίγνεσθαι είναι η εκπαίδευση. Οι εκπαιδευτικοί, ιδίως όσο αφορά τις μικρές ηλικίες παίζουν σημαντικό ρόλο στην διάπλαση του χαρακτήρα ενός παιδιού.

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Ασφαλής Χρήση Διαδικτύου: Συνέντευξη από τον blogger Πρωτεσίλαο Σταύρου

Ο Πρωτεσίλαος Σταύρου είναι φοιτητής στο τμήμα Ευρωπαϊκών Σπουδών του Ευρωπαϊκού Πανεπιστημίου Κύπρου με ιδιαίτερο ενδιαφέρον στο διάβασμα και στο γράψιμο. Εδώ και περίπου ένα χρόνο, έχει δημιουργήσει το δικό του blog με κύρια θεματική τα «Ευρωπαϊκά Θέματα».

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Το blog του Πρωτεσίλαου Σταύρου είναι http://www.protesilaos.com/

 

 

 

26/12/2010:Day 5:The Arab perspective

The 5th day of the intereriligious experience was very important for me since I got over almost all my stereotypes.In the first session we shared some common aspects and ideas between Cristianity,Judaism and Islam.I got impressed by the fact that those religions have more similarities than differences in terms of philosophy.The three religions share common views in terms of  love,sympathy and kindness.The question that arises is why do we spot on the differences?During the second session we celebrated the “Merry Islam Holy Day”,the Ramadan.It was an interactive presentation full of music,dance,wishes and sweets.Moreover,I learnt about the “halal” meat and I found that approach very interesting.The Arab participants gave me a strong incentive to fight against the islamophobia.

Eurodesk Cyprus-Newsletter January:Social Inclusion

The interactive bilingual newsletter of the Eurodesk Cyprus for the month January is special dedicated to the social inclusion,one of the eight fields of the EU Youth Strategy.

The topics are:

• Social Inclusion and EU
• School for the Blinds “Saint Barnabas”,interview from the Headmaster
• Opportunities in Europe
• Good Practices at a local level
• Toolkits for youth workers and trainers
• Contact Information

You may find the newsletter online here

After the interview from the headmaster I have another one moto:Disability is an Ability,Mariepaz

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25/12/2010:Day 4 Scandinavian,Baltic and Mediterranean Celebrations

On the 25th December of the 2010,I went at the Christmas mass after many years.I woke up at 6:00am,I met some other participants and we went to the Christmas mass.After I called to my relatives to wish them Happy Christmas,when I announced them that I had attended the Christmas mass almost nobody believed me.When we returned from the church we have breakfast and we exchange Christmas wishes with the other participants.It was something very unique for me,Christians,Muslims and Jews were exchanging wishes full of love and prosperity,even though,some of them do not recognize Christmas as a holy day.

Then,there was a presentation from the Swedish and the Estonian team about Christmas celebration in their countries.I have to admit that both of them were very well organized.The participants moved for a while in the Swedish Christmas mood through the mysterious and calm atmosphere of the presentation.The awe inspiring Swedish presentation followed the vivid Estonian presentation,in an imaginary flight with only one destination,Estonia.From the Estonian presentation I liked the Estonian version of the song “Oh!Christmas Tree” and the cookies.Later,we celebrate the Christmas in the Cypriot way,singing Cypriot Christmas carols and dancing Cypriot dances.After,the multicultural Christmas celebrations the participants exchanged Christmas presents.Later we all celebrated Christmas dancing all night long under the sound of the disco songs.