Bringing Europe Closer to Young Citizens
11-18 December 2007
Sofia, Bulgaria
The National Student Confederation, Europe House-Sofia and UEF-Bulgaria have the pleasure of inviting you to participate in the international training course "Bringing Europe Closer to Young Citizens".
The project is a follow up of Plan D of the European Commission for Democracy, Dialogue and Debate and the White Paper on European Communication Policy. It marks the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Treaties of Rome and aims at involving young people in a permanent dialogue on the EU's future.
The necessity for more information about EU, as well as the need for building leadership skills in young people aiming at awakening their civil consciousness and acceptance of the common European values, are some of the basic motives, which have provoked the initiation of this project.
Young citizens should strive to live Europe as a personal experience, as their own story rather than an abstract distant Something. Citizens should personalize Europe: from Brussels to Sofia.
We are all Europe and Europe is everywhere. The European project must not be perceived as an elite project but as an important part of life for everyone.
The main objective of the project is to give practical knowledge to the participants about the way EU works.
The project will involve governmental officials, elected representatives, as well as scholars, activists of civil society organizations and, most importantly, the participants themselves in a series of debates.
The political, social, economic and cultural aspects that the course addresses will contribute to the broader involvement of young citizens in the integration process and will turn them into active participants in the future of Europe debate.
Their involvement into the debate, is a condition for overcoming stereotypes and national barriers in the context of creating a common European identity in terms of better knowledge of EU issues.
The rich social program, including a sightseeing trip to the Rila Monastery, one of the most significant and picturesque monuments on the Balkans, will enable the participants to feel the atmosphere of Bulgaria - an ever-evolving and modern country with great cultural heritage and traditions, dating back from Roman and Byzantine times.
PARTICIPATING CONDITIONS
Participants
Age 18-30
Countries EU Member states, Croatia, Norway
Number 25
Costs 70% of Travel Costs will be reimbursed (up to 230 Euro)
Fee/person 75 Euro participation fee/person
Board & lodging covered by the organisers
Deadline for applying: 02 December 2007!!!
FOR MORE DETAILS AND APPLICATION FORM:
nsc@scas.acad. bg
[sursa balkans]
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