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 : 

• Jump In  – Italy

www.jumpinweb.eu

• Agros Youth Group -  Cyprus

www.knagrou.ning.com

• Youth Association SMART – Polonia

www.smart.org.pl

• Vilnius University Strudents Representation – Vilnius

www.vusa.lt

• Education and Research Community - Turkey

www.erec.boun.edu.tr

• Tmelnik O.S. – Czech Republic

www.tmelnik.cz

• Compass Egyesulet – Hungary

www.compass-youth.org

• Obchodna Akademia - Slovakia

www.oakuktt.edu.sk

• EK – Planet – Greece

• Sports Club Economist – Bulgaria

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 1^st 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, we will attend you with travel choices.

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 is usually an autumn month. So, in any case u might want to bring your umbrella.

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, we will help you to exchange the amount of money you want. 

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.

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?

2. Share us your experience in youth projects.

3. Related to the project, which are your expectations and fears?

4. Do you have any special needs? (vegetarian, allergies. etc)?

5. Feel free to tell us any other useful information.

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

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. 

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