Round 1, Youth vs Climate Changes!

Name of the project:
"Round 1, Youth vs Climate Changes!"

Action:
1.1 - youth exchange (Youth in Action programme, http://ec.europa.eu/youth/youth-in-action-programme/doc74_en.htm)

Location:
Algarve region, Portugal
(map: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/49/LocalRegiaoAlgarve.svg)

Date:
- January 13 to 15, 2012 (advanced planning visit)
- February 8 to 16, 2012 (youth exchange)

Partners:
Associação 5 Elemento + 6 organizations based in programme countries (27 EU countries, Croatia, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland and Turkey)

Teams:
4 participants (aged 18-25) + 1 leader (no age limits) per partner

Financial conditions:
- Board, lodging and activities during youth exchange days (as well as visa costs, if applicable and requested by the partner) are fully covered by Associação 5 Elemento.
- 70% of total travel costs for the exchange will be reimbursed (up to available budget) after the end of the activity, via bank transfer and only when all airline / travel agency invoices, e-tickets, boarding passes and other tickets are delivered to Associação 5 Elemento.
- Air travels for advanced planning visit will be arranged and fully covered by Associação 5 Elemento. The partner commits to deliver all boarding passes and local transportation tickets to Associação 5 Elemento.
- If assigned by the Portuguese National Agency, the partner will receive after the youth exchange (via bank transfer) 100€ for preparation costs.

Summary:
Combating climate change is a top priority for the EU. Europe is working hard to substantially cut its greenhouse gas emissions while encouraging other nations and regions to do likewise. At the same time, the EU is developing a strategy for adapting to the impacts of climate change that can no longer be prevented. Reining in climate change carries a cost, but doing nothing will be far more expensive in the long run. Besides, investing in the green technologies that cut emissions will also create jobs and boost the economy. So what can we, young people, do? How can we contribute to the combat against climate changes? Do we have a voice that is heard? To whom can we direct our questions and opinions? Will the sustainable development help to the decrease of climate changes? This are some of the questions that we want to discuss, and debate during this Youth exchange, that will happen on the region of Algarve, between February 8 and 16, 2012.

How to apply to be a partner:
Send an email to geral@5elemento.org with...
- A brief description of your organization and how you can contribute to this project (activities, ideas, similar past experiences, etc.);
- Name of project coordinator / contact person, direct email address and phone number;
- If you will include people with fewer opportunities in your team, how many and what are their backgrounds;
- Extra costs that might be associated with participants with fewer opportunities (e. g. support persons);
- What is your nearest airport and the cost (per person) to reach it from where you live (round trip);
- Cost estimation for a round trip ticket between your nearest airport and Lisbon airport (IATA code: LIS), and between your nearest airport and Faro airport (IATA code: FAO);
- Cost of a visa to come to Portugal (if applicable);
- Associated costs to get the visa (e. g. travel costs to embassy) (if applicable);
- A scan of your fully filled part 3 (you can find the template enclosed, DO NOT USE OUTDATED FORMS) (alternatively, part 3 can also be sent by fax to +351 214 757 661, please mention that in your reply). To be sure your part 3 is correctly filled, please check the attached document.

Then, AFTER BEING SURE YOUR DIGITAL PART 3 IS CORRECT (CHECK THE ATTACHED DOCUMENT) AND HAVING SENT ALL THE INFORMATION REQUESTED ABOVE, send 2 ORIGINAL COPIES by post to:

Attn: Raquel Félix
Associação 5 Elemento
Estrada Militar, 23A
Damaia
2720-192 Amadora
Portugal

The deadline to reply this call is Thursday, May 26, 2011, at 24:00 (GMT).
Replies after this deadline and / or not containing all requested information will not be considered.
Selected partners will be contacted afterwards.