Saturday, October 13, 2012
Monday, September 10, 2012
Description
ECO Wave
The project “ECO Wave” will be realized in Galati, Romania from the 22’nd
to the 30’th of October 2012, being a training course that will bring together 33 participants and 3
experts from the following countries: Italy,
Greece, Lithuania, Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary, Cyprus, Turkey, Bulgaria,
Slovakia and Romania.
Developed with the motto that “Modern Technology Owes Ecology An Apology ”, ECO
Wave is
financed by
the European Commission in the frame
of Youth in Action Programme, action
4.3 Training and Networking Activities.
General aim of the project to
draw attention to climate change, to develop new methods of raising awareness.
We are going to create a platform in youth groups for saving our world.
We will discover values
and ways of action, analyzing the differences between the theoretical ecology
and the practical ecology, searching
for a way to fine them down for a more
practical and effective way.
During
training course we will implement activities and exercises that strengthen some of these basic competences:
team-building, facilitation,
communication and creative thinking skills.
Several methods of non-formal
learning
will be combined to explore the topics: intercultural learning exercises,
simulation exercises, discussions, creative thinking techniques,
brainstormming, self-assessment inventories, reflection groups and
presentations.
European
cooperation will be highlighted through
networking, according to Youth in
Action priorities.
In
our opinion, “ECO Wave” will enrich creativity
and environmental responsability. By
active participation we expect awareness of the social and cultural reality
and the opportunity to think and develop
new creative initiatives with positive ecological impacts.
Partners :
Partners :
- Jump In – Italy
- Agros Youth Group - Cyprus
- Youth Association SMART – Polonia
- Vilnius University Strudents Representation – Vilnius
- Education and Research Community - Turkey
- Tmelnik O.S. – Czech Republic
- Compass Egyesulet – Hungary
- Obchodna Akademia - Slovakia
- EK – Planet – Greece
- Sports Club Economist – Bulgaria
Sunday, September 9, 2012
Participant guide
PARTICIPANT GUIDE
Part
I. What you need to do
1. Project
topic
General
aim of the project to draw attention to
climate change, to develop new methods of raising awareness. We are going to
create a platform in youth groups for saving our world.
You are more than welcome to help us with your
experience, suggesting or organizing any activities.
2. Participants
It
is urgently
and very important for us to know as soon as possible the list of persons
involved.
3. Application form
We
underline the importance of having filled the application form by the
participants. Knowing specific information’s about each of you, as gender, age,
special needs or your expectations can improve a lot the quality of the
project.
Please send the application form as soon as
possible.
4. Accommodation
For the good development
of the project and for knowing each other better you will be accommodated with
people from different countries.
Please inform us if you
are ok with this; also we need to know if there are any couples in your groups.
The place you will
be accommodated it is named “Pensiunea Hanul Izvor”, there are rooms of 2, 3 or 4 beds. Wireless will be available in the restaurant where we eat.
Please bring your own
towels, soap, shower gel and so on.
5.
Transport issues
You have to decide the
way of your transportation and e-mail us your decision. Before purchasing, wait
for our agreement.
You can start buy your
flights 1st of August, but keep in mind that as the time is passing
the flight tickets get more and more expensive.
If you arrive in Romania by plane you don’t need to worry about
transfer Bucharest – Galati
6.
Reimbursement
The good news is that we
will make the reimbursement during the project if you will have all the
documents complete: ID card, boarding pass/ bus ticket/ train ticket/ flight
receipts.
About this issue you
have attached a reimbursement agreement, be aware of it during your travel.
7.
Your contribution
We are open to any
suggestions. If you feel to get involved please let us know and we will immediately
take you in consideration.
Each team has to prepare
a statistic about their country environmental status.
Please send us this document via email before
the project or have it prepared.
Each one of the
participants should prepare some photos that are illustrating environmental
problems in his own country and solutions to it / actions / campaigns organized
regarding global challenges.
Also, you have to make a
contact list (e-mail) of environmental Public Institutions / Governamental and
NGO’s dealing with ecology, we will contact them in order to make visible the
training course ECO Wave.
During the project, some
participants will attend TV shows, radio or interviews. Have one of the members
of your team prepared with a speech about your NGO.
8. International evenings
As it is planned, you
will represent your country together to another nationality. As for the time,
you will have available about 15 minutes. You can bring power point
presentations but I would suggest you to be more interactive and original; as
the people are already tired after day activities it might be better not to
bore them.
Please don’t forget to
bring info about your country, music, drinks and special food.
9.
Weather
I will let u know you
about temperature but closer to the project. October in Romania
10. Currency
The money we use is LEI.
1 EUR = 4,5 LEI (may vary depending on day).
In the airport the
exchange is not very good so it’s better for you to change only for the bus/
train ticket.
When you get in Galati
Saturday, September 8, 2012
About Galati, Romania
Welcome to Galati!
General coordinates
Galați is a city and municipality in Romania,
the capital of Galați County.
Located in the historical region of Moldavia,
in the close vicinity of Brăila,
Galați is the largest port and sea port on the Danube River and the second largest Romanian port.
According to the latest official
estimates in 2010, there were 290,593 people living within the city of Galați,
making it the seventh most
populous city in Romania.
One of the largest economic centers
in Romania, Galați has an economic life developed around the Naval Shipyard, Arcelor-Mittalsteel
plant, Port River
and Mineral Port.
A brief history
The first
traces of Galati History date back from the Neolithic when a
small town was founded on the ancient land of the Dacians. Once with the
beginning of the Roman domination over this land, the inhabitants became more
and more dependent on this new organization and lifestyle. Nowadays discoveries
have proved that Galati dates before the foundation of Moldavia county.
Galati
History is related to an important figure in the Romanian history, the great
ruler Alexandru Ioan Cuza, whose reign over both Moldavia and the Romanian
County led to the unifications of these two lands and to the creation of the
later country Romania. From this moment on the city went through different
periods of evolution and then decade, but the most atrocious period was
represented by World War II when the entire historic center of the town was
destroyed. The building of the largest steel plant from Eastern Europe turned
Galati into an industrial town and helped to its economic, cultural and social
evolution.
Places of Worship
Fortified
Monastery of the Holy Virgin
It is the oldest building in Galați,
was consecrated as a place of worship in September 1647 during the reign of
Vasile Lupu. The church was dedicated Vatopedi Monastery on Mount Athos. The
church was raising the existing materials used on site: stone men, wood from
forests Covurluiului platform, brick and lime, sand beaches, etc. Danube.
Romanian church architecture and presents some specific elements: bell tower
with battlements, which can be used to observe the Danube Valley, and in case
of need became defensive fortification. The tower, consisting of two levels, is
provided with a room to hide assets, with two ramparts, and an access door,
probably to a balcony. The second floor was fitted with windows and
battlements. Another defense to "Virgin" is reinforced bridge
consisting of two parts, one above the nave and two above the altar.. They say
there is a secret tunnel under the Danube from the church to the other side of
the river in order to hide assets and escape the attacks of enemies.
Palace
of Navigation (River Station)
Dates
of the last decade of the nineteenth century, early twentieth century, was
designed by architect Petre Antonescu. Today it is home to several institutions
such as the Maritime Danube Ports Administration and Navrom.
University
Palace
Located in central Galați, the former
Palace of Justice, the headquarters of the University today occupies the old
city's architectural landscape most prominent place, because of its monumentalitații.
This building is the work of architects and Virnav Cerchez Gregory. It was
built between 1911-1913.
Gardens and parks
Mihai
Eminescu Municipal Park
Designed in 1869, this park keeps a few
trees contemporary Mihai Eminescu staying here more often especially in later
life. In the park there is a small lake and an artificially-arranged place
where the military band played recitals in the past. It is popular because of
the presence of the statue of Eminescu.
Friday, September 7, 2012
Application form
ECO Wave APPLICATION form
NAME :
SURNAME :
NATIONALITY : GENDER :
DATE OF BIRTH :
PERSONAL ADDRESS :
CITY : POST CODE: COUNTRY:
ID CODE / PASSPORT:
NUMBER OF INSURANCE CARD:
MAIL:
PHONE NUMBER:
FACEBOOK:
SKYPE ID:
1. Why do you want to participate in this project and which skills would you like to improve?
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2. Share us your experience in youth projects.
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3. Related to the project, which are your expectations and fears?
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4. Do you have any special needs? (vegetarian, allergies. etc)?
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5. Feel free to tell us any other useful information.
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Tineret Romania
Tineret Romania
“Tineret
Romania”
is a non-governamental and apolitical organization, established by and for
youngsters. Its main
aim is to promote youth participation in non-formal activities, by local,
national and international level.
“Tineret Romania” objectives are:
- to
promote, defende, help and represent the professional interests of
the Youngsters
- to
develop solutions on youth problems and foster their participation to
social and democratic life
- to
enable young people from different backgrounds in working together
- to
raise awareness of community on social and educational issues
About
our members:
Our association
mainly consists of youngsters which are promoting proactive attitude,
exchanging ideas and working in a team. Youngsters from Galati are members of
our association, being active by helping us to improve and develop national and
international projects. We are targeting cultural, social, educational and
sportive activities. We are also working on youth policies and human rights by
organizing workshops, training courses and other non formal activities.
About our projects:
We are involved in the youngsters life developing local, national
and European projects such as :
·
I bike ! (2011)
·
Seara tinerilor (2011)
·
ECO Volunteers (2012)
Association „Tineret Romania” - „Youth in Action“ presents :
Galati, Romania, 20 –
28 February 2012
Partners : „Youth
Association SMART“ Poland
„Associazione
Culturale JUMP IN“ Italy
„Sports Club Economist“ Bulgaria
„Youthnet Hellas“
Greece
„Agros Youth Group“ Cyprus
„Education and Research Community“ Turkey
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ECO
Volunteers involved 35 people, aged between 18 and 25 years, 4
youngsters + 1 leader
from each country, fulfilling gender balance
condition.
The main goal of the project was a multicultural exchange of ideas,
stimulating creativity and entrepreneurship, the main concern being
environmental issues.
The main theme of the project was realizing an advertise and an
ECO day consisting in a street action that illustrated the importance of volunteering and encouraged the development
of youngsters “green” skills and behaviors.
We
used all our creativity and entrepreneurship, in order to find solutions of protecting the
environment. The quantifiable result
is an advertise realized by the
participants, which express cultural
stereotypes and promotes active
participation in the social life. The motto of the advertise is : „Be the
best, clean the rest !“.
Also, we promoted European citizenship
among youngsters and persons who are not familiar with the Youth in Action
Programme.
This
experience contributed to the personal development of the youngsters,
which participated with their ideas in preparing and realizing the “ECO day”
and the advertise. Solidarity and tolerance among
youngsters were increased and the group developed a mutual
understanding.
Project
objectives have been met, the environmental respect has been improved, and
youth is now aware of global reality.
I bike!
Galati, Romania, 23-30
September 2011
This
project was implemented with the aim of promoting healthy lifestyle,
developing the concept of ecolgy and team
building throught sports cometition, games and discussions about
ecology.
Through
this project, we targeted young people and the community from Galati.
Seara tinerilor
„Youngsters
night“ was
a project for youngsters realized by youngsters. Thus
project was implemented in October 2011
in Galati, Romania. Through
dance, karaoke and various contests,
we decided to offer a different kind of entertainment , promoting our NGO and
the concept of volunteering.
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Info Transport
Transport budget
Here you have the maximum limit travel
costs for ECO Wave:
1.
Bulgaria:
Sofia-Galati-Sofia
Total costs (100%) 300 eur
for 3 persons => 100 eur / person
2.
Cyprus:
Limassol-Galati-Limassol
Total costs (100%) 720 eur for 3 persons => 240
eur / person
3.
Greece: Agia
Varvara – Galati – Agia Varvara
Total costs (100%) 675 eur
for 3 persons => 225 eur / person
4.
Italy:
Poggiardo – Galati – Poggiardo
Total costs (100%) 780 eur for 3 persons =>
260 eur / person
5.
Poland:
Krakow-Galati-Krakow
Total costs (100%) 660 eur
for 3 persons => 220 eur / person
6.
Turkey:
Istanbul – Galati -Istanbul
Total costs (100%) 630 eur for 3 persons =>
210 eur / person
7.
Lithuania: Vilnius-Galati-Vilnius
Total costs (100%) 1050 eur for 3 persons
=> 350 eur / person
8.
Ungaria: Kaposvar-Galati-Kaposvar
Total costs (100%) 630 eur for 3 persons
=> 210 eur / person
9.
Czech Republic: Melnik-Galati-Melnik
Total costs (100%) 750 eur for 3 persons
=> 250 eur / person
10.
Slovakia: Trnava-Galati-Trnava
Total costs (100%) 750 eur for 3 persons
=> 250 eur / person
This includes all the transport means,
bus/plane/train.
As far for the intern transport in
Romania, you will have to travel by train, it costs around 30 euro round trip. More
infos about this you will find in the doc Transfer.
TRANSFER FROM AIRPORT
TO TRAIN STATION BUCHAREST OR BUS STATION „AUTOGARA BASARAB“
By BUS:
BUS number 780 from Otopeni Airport or Baneasa Airport to Train
Station
Bucharest Nord (GARA DE
NORD). It takes about 45 minutes.
By TAXI:
TAXI: There are a lot of
fake taxi in the airport, so we advice you not to take one of that. As you know
we can’t reimburse the cost for the taxi but if you order by phone the price is
about:
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from Otopeni Airport = 40 RON=10 EUR or from
Baneasa Airport =30 RON=8 EUR
If you decide to take a
taxi call the number: +40740109477, Speed TAXI, and be careful to check the
number told you by the operator in the moment of the call.
INFO TRAINS FROM BUCHAREST TO GALATI
22‘th October 2012
INFO BUS FROM BUCHAREST TO GALATI
22‘th October 2012
Transfer from airport to bus station „Autogara Basarab“ - BUS number 780 from Otopeni
Airport or Baneasa Airport
INFO TRAINS FROM GALATI TO BUCHAREST
30‘th October 2012
INFO BUS FROM GALATI TO BUCHAREST 30‘th October 2012
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