Foundation for Entrepreneurship, Culture and Education is looking for 4 motivated participants from Bulgaria to take part in EMPOWER: International Youth Debate Training. It is aimed at young people (age 18-30).
The 5-day event includes non-formal and informal educational methods. Young people will work together to simulate sessions of the European Parliament and jointly draft recommendations for policymakers. They will participate in sessions and discussions designed to encourage joint analysis, large group debate, action and learning by creating recommendations aimed at policymakers.
The objectives of the Youth Debate are as follows:
- To promote EU common values and the importance of voting in elections, both at national and European level.
- To empower young people through a five-day international youth debate in the format of a simulation of a session of the European Parliament.
The training will be joined by a total of 35 participants from the countries Bulgaria, Greece, Italy, Belgium, Spain, Poland, Croatia – partners of the Make Your Vote! Project, funded by the European Commission under the CERV Programme.
The activity will be implemented in Ioannina, Greece.
The dates of the training are 5-9 February 2024.
Training materials, food, accommodation, and travel costs are covered by the organizers.
Deadline for registering: January 10, 2024
Fund out more information on accommodation, travel details, agenda and activity venue in the info pack of the training.
You can apply to take part in EMPOWER: International Youth Debate by filling out the registration form.
EMPOWER: International Youth Debate is a part of the Make Your Vote! Project.