Feedback on Action 3

Why such a seminar ? The European YOUTH programme is drawing to an end in 2006. There has been a high number of brilliant projects being carried out by young beneficiaries of the Youth Initiative action all over Europe for the past 6 years. ‘Youth Initiative’ is the action 3 of the YOUTH programme. For the purpose of this evaluation seminar we will solely focus on collective projects namely Group Initiatives and Networking projects. The main aim of the ‘FEEDBACK on Youth Initiatives’ seminar is to evaluate Youth Initiatives projects and their impacts in order to increase recognition and contribute to the development of quality Youth Initiatives for the new Youth in Action programme. What for ? - To reflect on experiences and impacts at individual, group and local levels - To identify, value and celebrate learning outcomes - To raise awareness of transferability of competences gained - To highlight the importance of the European dimension, active participation and social inclusion - To promote international co-operation and partnerships - To reflect on appropriate tools and resources for effectively supporting and coaching Youth Initiatives - To explore strategies to contribute to the ongoing development of Youth Initiatives Who can apply ? The seminar will offer place for 80 participants being / having been active in Youth Initiatives, with the following profile: - Around 60 young people: 2 representatives from 2 different Youth Initiative projects per country, who have carried out and finished a Youth Initiative project before 2006 and who are aged between 18 and 30. - 10 Action 3 officers (from 10 different National Agencies) who have worked preferably at least 1 year on Group Initiatives and Networking projects - 10 'coaches' (from 10 different countries) who have supported / coached at least 1 Youth Initiative and who are still willing to continue supporting Youth Initiatives - Able to communicate and work in English - Resident in the YOUTH programme countries (25 EU countries + Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Bulgaria, Romania, Turkey).