The 4th Eastern Partnership Youth Forum

Conference – Symposium - Forum
17-20 June 2019 | Vilnius Grand Resort hotel , Lithuania

for 220 participants
from Eastern Partnership countries Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine, Erasmus+: Youth in Action Programme countries Austria, Belgium - DE, Belgium - FL, Belgium - FR, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom

and recommended for
Youth workers, Youth leaders, Youth project managers, Youth policy makers

Accessibility info:
This activity and venue place are accessible to people with disabilities.

Working language(s):
English

Organiser:
Agency of International Youth co-operation (National Agency)

Co-organiser(s):
European Commission (Others)
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania (Others)

The 4th Eastern Partnership Youth Forum

17-20 June 2019 Vilnius

The event will gather youth and youth work representatives, around 250 participants: each EaP country with 10 delegates from youth, organizations and institutions working with youth, EaP Youth ambassadors network representatives, 34 “Erasmus+” programme countries with 2 delegates per country, team of facilitators and experts, other European Union, Council of Europe, national agency and international youth organizations representatives.

What is Eastern Partnership?
It is a joint policy initiative launched in 2009 to deepen relations between the European Union and the six Eastern neighbours: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine. The Eastern Partnership is based on shared values of fundamental freedoms, democracy, respect for human rights and the rule of law, as well as shared commitment to market economy and sustainable development.

2019 marks the 10th anniversary of cooperation between European Union and the Eastern Partnership countries. The renewed EU Strategy on Youth, Eastern partnership 20 deliverables for 2020 both outlines priorities for cooperation in youth policy area. With ongoing discussions on EU multiannual financial framework post 2020 a strong emphasis on youth policy in the framework of EU and EaP cooperation is expected to continue.   

What is the Forum about?
The planned Eastern Partnership Youth Forum will be the fourth conference dedicated to issues which matter young people, organised in the margins of the Eastern Partnership Summit. The previous Eastern Partnership youth forum took place in Lithuania (2013), Latvia (2015) and Poland (2017) focusing on social inclusion and employment/employability respectively.

The main objectives of the 4th Eastern Partnership Youth Forum are:

• Celebrate the 10th anniversary of European Union and Eastern Partnership cooperation, highlight the impact and achievements; 
• Provide opportunities for young people to contribute to the high level discussions about a joint vision for European Union and Eastern Partnership cooperation, and to convey recommendations to the Eastern Partnership Summit in 2020;
• Foster discussions and unity between delegates of European Union and Eastern Partnership regions on the changing landscape of youth demands and youth policy;
• Encourage further cooperation, partnerships and good practice exchange among young people, youth workers, organizations and institutions dealing with youth policy in European Union and Eastern Partnership countries;
• Collect the opinions of young people on Critical thinking, media literacy and active participation and inform the discussions of Eastern Partnership High level Summit in 2020.

What is it in for you?
The 4th Eastern Partnership Youth Forum will provide a unique opportunity to meet young people, youth workers and other stakeholders from various countries and share with them experience as well as establishing contacts and networks for future projects and initiatives. You will meet politicians and policy makers and have the chance to discuss with them young people's concerns. You will have the opportunity to influence policies and programmes dedicated to young people –  the conference's conclusions will serve to improve the youth strategies and actions in the EU and in the countries involved.

Profile of participants
Participants should have one of the following profiles:

'Active' young people who can contribute to the thematic focus of the Forum from their own experience, for instance those working in a youth organisation, NGO and civil society organisation, involved in youth projects and programmes, volunteering, community activities, founders of (social) enterprises – both at local and transnational level.

Youth workers, and those working with young people in one of the thematic fields of the Forum.

The agenda
17 June Arrival Day and in the evening - opening party
18 June Openning Session, Panel discussion, Workshops/Learning space, Dinner in the hotel
19 June Workshops / Learning space, Closing session, Farewell party
20 June Departure Day
 

Training overview

Costs
Participation fee
There is no participation fee for the Forum.
 
All financial details will be introduced after the selection. 

Accommodation and food
All costs (accommodation, travel, visa, etc.) relevant to participation in the course will be covered. The costs of participants coming from Eastern Partnership Countries will be covered by European Commission. The cost of participants from the Erasmus+ Programme Countries will be covered by relevant National Agencies.

All financial details will be introduced after the selection. 

Travel reimbursement
All costs (accommodation, travel, visa, etc.) relevant to participation in the course will be covered. The costs of participants coming from Eastern Partnership Countries will be covered by European Commission. The cost of participants from the Erasmus+ Programme Countries will be covered by relevant National Agencies.

All financial details will be introduced after the selection. 
 

Note: Hungarian applicants are expected to apply on a Hungarian and on an English application form, too.

Jelentkezési lap
Kódszám a jelentkezéshez: 19159

Application form in English

Application deadline: 5 April 2019
Date of selection: 19 April 2019

Contact for questions:
Gulácsi Ildikó / Ms Ildikó Gulácsi
TCA koordinátor / TCA coordinator
ildiko.gulacsi@tpf.hu 

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