Be active, be smart! Come and join us and share new ideas for Europe in Torino!
In the past year, the Y Vote project has aimed to encourage young people to make informed choices at the European Parliament elections while increasing their knowledge about topics that are relevant for young Europeans. To reach this goal, seven conventions, corresponding to the topics of the EU Youth Agenda, have been organised. As a participant, you will learn about the functioning of the EU and review the recommendations created in previous conventions.
What will follow is an event which will focus on self development workshops for citizenship and exchanges between you and other participants aimed at making you more aware of the variety of information that people receive and widen your spectrum. You will be able to see and discuss these interesting suggestions created by our previous participants as well as leave your own personal mark in our campaign.
Date: 3rd – 7th of April 2019
Place: Torino, Italy
Fee: 40€
Travel reimbursement: Up to 90€*
Organisers: AEGEE-Torino & Y Vote
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This event is under the patronage of the European Parliament. European Parliament Elections are May 23-26 2019!
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The participants’ selection will be done with all organising entities, and the results are shared within 7 days after the application deadline. We encourage all young people, AEGEE members and not, to apply for this event.
*Travel Reimbursement up to 90€ can be provided to participants residing in Austria/ Belgium / Bulgaria / Croatia / Estonia / Germany / Greece / Hungary / Italy / FYROM / the Netherlands / Poland / Romania / Slovenia / Spain / Turkey & France.
This convention is part of the project “European Youth Together: My Europe. My Say”. This project is coordinated by the World Organisation of the Scout Movement (WOSM). This project is made possible with the support of the Erasmus+ programme of the European Union.
Centuries ago the wise Romans said: “Mens sana in corpore sano”, meaning ”a healthy mind in a healthy body”. Trying to achieve this balance, being a student or young professional and taking care of your body could feel like an impossible goal. Health and well-being issues such as anxiety, depression, burnout, high stress and mental illness are rising amongst young people in recent years in Europe. As a result, mental health is identified as one of the next big discussion topics concerning young people in and outside of Europe.
This convention on the topic of “Health and Well-being” aims at achieving better mental health support for young people – in and out of marginalised socially excluded groups. At the same time, the stigma around mental health issues will be tacked, and the social inclusion of all young people in the civil society promoted. Policy makers and experts with an interest and knowledge in the subject are be invited as panellists.
Based on the workshops and exchange with policymakers, participants will draft recommendations about the topic of Health and Well-Being. These will be combined with all other convention results and then be presented to stakeholders: Our Agenda for Europe.
The Y Vote Project aims to empower young people to make informed choices at the European Parliament elections while developing the needed knowledge about topics that are relevant for young Europeans. To reach this goal, seven conventions, corresponding to the topics of the EU Youth Agenda, are organised. As a participant, you will learn about the functioning of the EU, Health and well-being in the EU and discuss how to become active in society.
Date: 21st – 24th of March 2019
Place: Sofia, Bulgaria
Fee: 50€
Travel reimbursement: Up to 90€*
Organisers: AEGEE-Sofia, Y Vote and AEGEE-Europe
Facebook: https://www.fb.com/events/2033361570087438/
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The participants selection will be done with all organising entities, and the results be shared within 7 days after the application deadline. We encourage all young people, AEGEE members and not, to apply for this event.
This convention is part of the project “My Europe, My Say!”, which is made possible with the support of the Erasmus+ programme of the European Union.
*Travel Reimbursement up to 90€ can be provided to participants residing in Austria/ Belgium / Bulgaria / Croatia / Estonia / Germany / Greece / Hungary / Italy / FYROM / the Netherlands / Poland / Romania / Slovenia / Spain / Turkey & France.
Would you like to explore an innovative approach towards social inclusion? Create youth friendly environments for eParticipantion?
What about enjoying the country of Skype and online voting for a 4 days event focused on empowering, developing and involving young people in the decision-making process in the EU?
Have you ever wondered what would be the feeling of taking face-to-face with Members of the European Parliament. Commissioners or even your local government officials, and share with them your ideas for the future of Europe?
One of the best opportunities to do that would be during the Y Vote convention on Social Inclusion in the green Estonia in one of the 3 biggest cities – Tartu.
Y Vote aims to empower young people to make informed choices at the European Parliament elections while developing the needed knowledge about topics that are relevant for young Europeans. To reach this goal, seven conventions, corresponding to the topics of the EU Youth Agenda, are organised. As participant, you will learn about the functioning of the EU, Social Inclusion in the EU and discuss how to become active in society.
The result of this events is a set of political recommendations on the topic, which will be combined with all other convention results and then be presented to stakeholders: Our Agenda for Europe.
Date: 21st – 24th of February 2019
Place: Tartu, Estonia
Fee: Deposit of 30€*
Travel reimbursement: Up t0 90€**
Organisers: AEGEE-Tartu, Y Vote, Equal Rights Working Group and AEGEE-Europe
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Apply via: https://goo.gl/forms/Tu2QQMyyrd9w1a0u1
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The participants selection will be done with all organising entities, and the results be shared within 9 days after the application deadline. We encourage all young people, AEGEE members and not, to apply for this event.
This convention is part of the project “My Europe, My Say!”, which is made possible with the support of the Erasmus+ programme of the European Union.
The event is financially supported by Hasartmängumaksu Nõukogu (Estonian Council of the Gambling Tax).
*The deposit fee will be given back to you upon the attendance of the event.
**Travel Reimbursement up to 90€ can be provided to participants residing in Belgium / Bulgaria / Croatia / Estonia / Germany / Greece / Hungary / Italy / FYROM / the Netherlands / Poland / Romania / Slovenia / Spain & France.
A bootcamp for civil influencers: How can young Europeans influence the future of their continent? One thing is for sure: They need to make their voice heard – by becoming an active part in civil society.
During five convention days of Y Vote Düsseldorf, you will be offered the possibility to improve the necessary skills to be an active voice within the civil society and towards policy makers: How to develop political ideas, and how to address them? How to promote active citizenship on a local level? Learn about these questions in interactive workshops, discuss your opinion with participants from all over Europe and address your ideas to the people being capable to change them: EU commissioner Tibor Navracsics, MEP Sabine Verheyen and other political leaders will be part of our convention programme.
Y Vote aims to empower young people to make informed choices at the European Parliament elections while developing the needed knowledge about topics that are relevant for young Europeans. To reach this goal, seven conventions, corresponding to the topics of the EU Youth Agenda, are organised. As a participant, you will learn about the functioning of the EU, Participation in Civil Society in the EU and discuss how to become active in society.
The result of this events is a set of political recommendations on the topic, which will be combined with all other Convention results and then be presented to stakeholders: Our Agenda for Europe.
Date: 6th – 10th of February 2019 (arrival day: 5th of Feb)
Place: Düsseldorf, Germany
Travelcosts, accommodation and meals are covered*
Participating countries: 40 participants from Germany, Hungary, UK, Netherlands, Spain, Serbia, Slovenia, Finland, Poland & Belarus.
Organisers: AEGEE-Düsseldorf & Y Vote
Facebook: https://www.fb.com/events/955068934700572/
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The participants selection will be done with all organising entities, and the results be shared within 7 days after the application deadline. We encourage all young people, AEGEE members and not, to apply for this event.
This project is made possible with the support of the Erasmus+ programme of the European Union.
*Travel costs reimbursed according to the official Erasmus+ Distance calculator for all people from the participating countries.
Are you a first time voter for the upcoming European Elections 2019? Do you want to let your voice be heard by EU politicians and policymakers? Do you want to know what the EU does for human rights in Europe? Do you want to become an expert on EU institutions or politics?
Apply for this amazing youth convention where young people from all over Europe will meet and discuss with European & local politicians. Moreover, you will get professional workshops and learn the skills to exert your influence. Your opinions on human rights in Europe will be gathered and presented in the form of recommendations. You will be able to put your skills into practice straight away on the final day of the event, where around 750 Dutch citizens will gather for a European festival filled with with interesting panel discussions, music, theater and much more to discuss the European Parliamentary Elections 2019!
The results of this event will be part of our agenda for Europe, a set of policy recommendations that will be gathered during many Y Vote Conventions and presented to Members of the European Parliament before the elections.
We received a lot of applications and the open call is closed! Thank you for applying!
Where: Utrecht, the Netherlands
When: 6 March – 11 March (including arrival and departure day)
Age limits: preferably 18 – 23 years old (first time voters)
Participating countries: 40 participants from Estonia, Italy, Bulgaria, Hungary, Spain, the Netherlands, Poland, Germany, Croatia & Sweden.
Travelcosts, accommodation and meals are covered*
Organisers: AEGEE-Utrecht & Y Vote
For any questions, contact your youth organization or contact AEGEE-Utrecht directly!
E-mail: yvote@aegee-utrecht.nl
Web: utrecht.yvote.eu
Facebook: www.fb.com/YvoteUtrecht
Instagram: www.instagr.am/yvoteutrecht
*Travel costs reimbursed according to the official Erasmus+ Distance calculator for all people from the participating countries.
This project is made possible with the support of the Erasmus+ programme of the European Union.
Y Vote aims to encourage young people to make informed choices at the European Parliament elections while increasing their knowledge about topics that are relevant for young Europeans. To reach this goal, seven conventions, corresponding to the topics of the EU Youth Agenda, are organised. As a participant, you will learn about the functioning of the EU, Creativity & Culture in the EU and discuss how to become active in society.
The result of this events is a set of political recommendations on the topic, which will be combined with all other Convention results and then be presented to stakeholders: Our Agenda for Europe.
Date: 29th November – 2nd of December 2018
Place: Passau, Germany
Fee: Max. 50€
Organisers: AEGEE-Passau, Y Vote & AEGEE-Europe
Facebook: www.fb.com/events/2155229034693510/
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Learning points:
Outcomes:
The participants selection will be done with all organising entities, and the results be shared within 7 days after the application deadline. We encourage all young people, AEGEE members and not, to apply for this event.
* this travel reimbursement can only be provided to participants residing in Belgium / Bulgaria / Croatia / Estonia / Germany / Greece / Hungary / Italy / FYROM / The Netherlands / Poland / Romania / Slovenia / Spain / Turkey / France.
This convention is part of the project “European Youth Together: My Europe. My Say”. This project is coordinated by the World Organisation of the Scout Movement (WOSM). This project is made possible with the support of the Erasmus+ programme of the European Union.
Y Vote aims to encourage young people to make informed choices at the European Parliament elections while increasing their knowledge about topics that are relevant for young Europeans. To reach this goal, seven conventions, corresponding to the topics of the EU Youth Agenda, are organised. As a participant, you will learn about the functioning of the EU, Education & Training in the EU and discuss how to become active in society.
The result of this events is a set of political recommendations on the topic, which will be combined with all other Convention results and then be presented to stakeholders: Our Agenda for Europe.
Date: 6th – 9th of December 2018
Place: Warsaw, Poland
Fee: Max. 50€
Organisers: AEGEE-Warsaw & Y Vote
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/719760481717074/
Apply via: https://goo.gl/forms/Fpp05Zpd189UjRu82
Apply now and get one of the last 5 places!
Included
Learning points:
Outcomes:
The participants selection will be done with all organising entities, and the results be shared within 7 days after the application deadline. We encourage all young people, AEGEE members and not, to apply for this event.
* this travel reimbursement can only be provided to participants residing in Belgium / Bulgaria / Croatia / Estonia / Germany / Greece / Hungary / Italy / FYROM / The Netherlands / Poland / Romania / Slovenia / Spain / Turkey / France.
This convention is part of the project “European Youth Together: My Europe. My Say”. This project is coordinated by the World Organisation of the Scout Movement (WOSM). This project is made possible with the support of the Erasmus+ programme of the European Union.
Y Vote aims to encourage young people to make informed choices at the European Parliament elections while increasing their knowledge about topics that are relevant for young Europeans. To reach this goal, seven conventions, corresponding to the topics of the EU Youth Agenda, are organised. As participant, you will learn about the functioning of the EU, Employment & Entrepreneurship in the EU and discuss how to become active in society.
The result of this events is a set of political recommendations on the topic, which will be combined with all other Convention results and then be presented to stakeholders: Our Agenda for Europe.
Date: 15th – 18th of November
Place: Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Fee: Max. 50€
Organisers: AEGEE-Cluj-Napoca, Y Vote & Youth Development Working Group
Facebook: www.fb.com/events/1966005713462205/
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The participants selection will be done with all organising entities, and the results be shared between 2 and 7 days after the application deadline.
Is it too early or is it too late to talk about voting? That’s the question AEGEE-Tartu and Y Vote are asking in a panel discussion on the topic of youth participation in democratic decision making.
In the 2014 EU Parliament elections, the turnout among the youth (18-24) was record-breakingly low: 28% [source]. When asked for the reasons, the answers indicated that young people don’t feel connected to the European Union and it seems that political campaigns in the last weeks before the elections are not enough to engage the next generation. So we ask: what to do and when to act? Everyone is welcome to discuss, argue, agree and disagree!
Have you ever met your political representative? And if so, did you just shake hands or actually have a meaningful discussion? When politicians interact with young citizens, it needs to be more than a photo op. Politicians should take the time to listen to the worries of young people and discuss possible solutions to the most important issues. And communication shouldn’t stop after the meeting. But how can we follow up on the ideas we discussed and find out what has come of them?
Update: The outcomes are now online!