Study Visit "Youth work in Moldova"

Date

The Short Study Visit "Youth Work in Moldova" took place since 20 till 25 October, 2005 in different part of Moldova including Transnistria and Gagauzia.

Participants

We selected 18 youth workers from YOUTH Programme countries and 2 NAs' officers.

Applicants fulfilled following criteria:

• Were representative of the youth organisation or organisation working with young people, whom were able and authorize on behalf of its organisation to create future projects ideas
• Had basic knowledge about YOUTH Programme on decentralised level (experience in projects with Third countries is very welcome)
• Was preferable having experience from minimum 1 multilateral YOUTH project (other non-formal education experience was an additional advantage)
• Were prepared to participate in follow-up or evaluation activities organised by the National Agency or SALTO-YOUTH network
• Were prepared to actively attend and contribute during the full duration of the SSV

Working language of the Study Visit was English

Programme elements

• Presentation of participants and organisations
• Presentation of the YOUTH Programme with special focus on "Third countries co-operation"
• Presentation of the youth work reality in Moldova
• Visits to youth organisation in different part of Moldova including Transnistria and Gagauzia
• Project Market - time for planning common, future projects

Financial conditions of attendance in the SSV "Youth work in Moldova"

• SALTO-YOUTH EECA RC provided board and lodging for all participants.
• Participants received reimbursement of travel costs from their National Agency.