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Global Citizenship Education in a Post-2015 context
During my 5-month period as an ‘Argonaftis’, the working experience program ran by AKTI – Project and Research Center and Eurolife, I had the chance to participate in a Summer School in Dublin, Ireland. The Summer School, organised by Unidev – Development Education in Theory and Practice dealt with the Global Citizenship Education in a Post-2015 context and involved academics, volunteers and activists from 3 NGOs, Kimmage DSC from Ireland, the NGO Support Centre from Cyprus and Pontis Foundation from Slovakia. The objectives of the School were the theoretical and practical knowledge of issues associated with Global Citizenship Education and the post-2015 agenda opportunities, the reflection on the concepts, skills and values related to it and discussion of what could be done to improve the Global Citizenship Education in the Global South. During the 4 days of the Summer School, we met and talked to Activists which took part in the Gaza region, e.g. Caoimhe Butterly which was shot during the fights but survived, we had presentations from scientists about various subjects regarding the Global Citizenship, the Post-2015 agenda and activism, and took part in workshops trying to think how we can implement the common goal of improving the life quality of people in the Global South. Other goals of the school were the promotion of activism and volunteerism and the protection of the environment. Finally, we had a debate about the challenges that arose with the subjects we discussed – how all the things we proposed can be transformed into reality. The main idea we end up to was Education. By 2015, all children should be able to complete a full course of primary schooling – this is the the ‘put every child in school’ program by the UN. This goal could be accomplished if everyone contributes, each one from a different prospect. Civil Society Organisations (NGOs, volunteers) can promote activism and spread information, while International Organisations can give the money which is a critical factor of success.
This Summer School in Dublin gave me the chance to meet people from two other countries, discuss with them issues of great interest for me, and finally I had the opportunity to travel and explore a beautiful city. Read more
Tiganokinisi and AKTH take a ride in the city with Urban Gorillas
An interactive installation that takes the form of a bus, transformed into a sustainable kitchen, will be open to the public from the 29th to the 31st of May at Agios Antonios Park in Nicosia. The bus, which was created by Urban Gorillas NGO, in cooperation with AKTI and Isotech, and with funding from the Fulbright Commission’s Alumni Small Grants 2013, aims to raise awareness about the Tiganokinisi project and about sustainable living in general. The opening of the installation will be performed by the Minister for Education and Culture Dr. Costas Kadis. For more information
Inside view of the bus
INTERACT Workshop
Understanding participation rights and opportunities created by the EU for a better quality of life for all European citizens
19/3/2014 – EU House – Nicosia
‘Argonaftis’ Working Experience Programme February 2014
The New February 2014 Call for Applications for the “ARGONAFTIS” Working Experience Programme has been launched!
Deadline for submission of applications: Monday 17 February 2014
Film on Catch Marine Litter
Participate in the MARLISCO video contest and share your vision in Europe!
Are you between the ages of 16 and 18? Have you noticed all the litter that appears on the beach? Do you want to do something about it? Participate in the MARLISCO Video Contest ‘Stopping Marine Litter Together’ and you will have the opportunity to win a trip to Bremen, scholarships up to 50% at the University of Nicosia and much more! For more information please go to http://www.marlisco.eu/video-contest.el.html, visit our facebook page www.facebook.com/Marlisco.CY or call us on 22452727.
The Video Contest in Cyprus is supported by the Cyprus Pedagogical Institute (Ministry of Education and Culture) and it is conducted by ISOTECH Ltd Environmental Research and Consultancy, a MARLISCO project partner, in cooperation with the University of Nicosia and with the support of “Mediazone”, the University’s audio-visual unit. MARLISCO is funded by the 7th Framework Programme of the European Commission.
‘Argonaftis’ Working Experience Programme February 2014
The New February 2014 Call for Applications for the “ARGONAFTIS” Working Experience Programme has been launched!
Deadline for submission of applications: Monday 17 February 2014
Frederick University: New MSc Programme
MSc in Education for the environment and the sustainable development. Reduced tuition fees and scholarships. Read more here
Sustainability, Capacity and Development Camp for Youth Leaders
AKTI’s Argonaftes Marisa Ieridou and Valentini Stavrou, attended the Youth in Action Program ‘Sustainability, Capacity and Development Camp’ for Youth Leaders (Action 4.1), that was held in the village of Ankelohe in Germany between 31st May- 8th April 2013. The participating countries were Cyprus, Turkey, Romania, Bulgaria and Germany and the participants were all youth leaders in NGOs in their countries. The aims of this training were to give practical experience to the NGO youth leaders about how to create a sustainable organization.
Experienced trainers guided the participants through challenges through which the participants learnt how to:
- Create long-term strategy for the organization.
- Motivate more people to join the organization and work on projects.
- Ensure sustainable and long-term funding for the organization.
The training was done through outdoor simulation activities where the teams had to achieve difficult tasks with limited resources. Through simulation the participants acquired and practiced their soft skills, which are necessary for efficient leadership of NGOs such as public speaking, negotiation skills, presentation skills and sales skills.
ASTRA Festival Invitation
7th Festival of Environment, Civilazation and Humanity by ASTRA.
Sunday 19 May 2013 (11:00 – 19:00) – Akropolis Park.
JUNIPERCY: Educational workshop
Educational workshop for trainers on Natura 2000, Saturday 20th April 2013 at Pedoulas. Workshop Invitation