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International Training Course“Creating synergy effects – Using resources sustainably: Advocacy campaigning for the improvement of cooperation between Youth NGOs and public institutions”

The training activity took place
in Serbia
organised by Center for Support of Women
15.06.2011. - 23.06.2011.

Aims & objectives

The Training Course “Creating synergy effects – Using resources sustainably: Advocacy campaigning for the improvement of cooperation between Youth NGOs and public institutions” was aimed to gather youth workers and daily staff from youth centres, help and information centres, youth councils and other organisations and institutions from EU programme countries and neighboring partner countries from SEE to exchange experiences, to gain skills and knowledge in the fields of advocacy and to communicate strategies in fostering creative, independent, non-traditional ways of thinking and acting for the benefit of our target group, namely the young people concerned.

Target group & international/intercultural composition of the group & team

Youth leaders, facilitators, trainers and multipliers, youth workers and daily staff from youth centres, help and information centres, youth councils and other organisations and institutions from EU27 and SEE partner countries

Training methods used & main activities

Inputs and discussions in plenary sessions, exercises and simulations, thematic working groups and workshops, group discussions, plenary discussions, meetings and open space technology

Outcomes of the activity

The project achieved to raise awareness on the value and importance of advocacy campaigning among youth leaders, facilitators, trainers and multipliers, to exchange experiences and to develop knowledge and competencies on the successful implementation of programs, to review and address the essential competencies, skills and attitudes for youth leaders, facilitators, trainers and multipliers to prepare, to run, to evaluate and to follow-up programs, to promote diversity, intercultural learning, democratic participation and active citizenship through advocacy

Your tasks and responsibilities within the team

Full time trainer

I worked on this training for 7 days as a full time trainer.

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