March 2002, Issue no 4
http://resource.regional.net
impact@regionalnet.org

1. CED Featured Program of the Month

2. Funding Opportunities

3. Announcements and Upcoming Events

Euroregional Center for Democracy announces:

TRAINING SESSIONS FOR NGOs / INSTITUTIONS - PROJECT PLANNING               

Application Deadline: March 25, 2002  

 

OBJECTIVES: to extend skills and abilities in order to ensure appropriate project management and development of partnership projects.

GOALS:  

 - Training of leaders of NGOs and public institutions from South Eastern European countries, in order to increase the quality of their programs.

 - Providing professional development and assistance for consolidating organizational structure, so that the NGOs and public institution be able to elaborate long-term strategies on viability and self-sustainability.

TRAINERS: 

 - Civil Society Development Foundation Budapest (CSDF)

 - Euroregional Center for Democracy (CED)

  APPLICANT' S PROFILE

 -  To be part of the senior management  of a nongovernmental organization or institution from countries from South Eastern Europe that runs or would like to develop regional cooperative programs;

 - To have advanced knowledge of the English language;

GENERAL INFORMATION

 - expenses regarding accomodation, meals and training support materials are all covered by CED, except travel costs to and from Timisoara;

 -  the sessions will be  carried out in English.

  CALENDAR FOR 2002

Project Planning ( 8-12 April ), deadline: 25 March

Marketing & Fundraising ( 13-17 May), deadline: 29 April

Leadership ( 17- June), deadline: 3 June

 

More information: www.regionalnet.org/training

cbelei@regionalnet.org, Cristian Belei

Tel: +40 56 2471

Fax: +40 56 2 469

CONCEPT Foundation announces
CULTURAL LINK SUB-COMPONENT OF THE ARTS AND CULTURE NETWORK PROGRAM
Application Deadline: March 26, 2002

The program encourages collaborations between East and Central European countries, the Community of Independent States and the Baltic countries. This program component will enable professionals in the region to cooperate, exchange and develop art and culture projects which:
· Provoke debates within society and raise new, contemporary questions;
· Introduce new, experimental, innovative forms of art;
· Contribute to direct social change (fight against social, ethnic and religious discrimination);
· Change or raise issues within cultural policy.
The program will support only those projects that are multidimensional/multidisciplinary. Special attention will be given to complex events with workshops, seminars, trainings, etc., which have the potential to contribute to systemic change (promoting the independent sector, network building, self-sustainability). The description of the project proposal should be submitted by filling the necessary application form, which should not exceed 5 pages plus the budget. Project proposals should be submitted in 3 copies with all additional materials (if necessary) and in an electronic form.

More information: www.concept.ro
info@concept.osf.ro
phone: 01-313 78 72 / 01-311 12 53
14, Pictor Constantin Stahi St., 1st sector, zip code 707642, Bucharest

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The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands announces

Ramsar Small Grants Fund for Wetland Conservation and Wise Use

Application Deadline: March 31, 2002

 

The fund was created in 1990 in order to provide assistance for wetland conservation and wise use initiatives in developing countries and (since 1996) countries with economies in transition. Its allocations are not intended to support major projects traditionally covered by larger funding agencies.  The wise use concept has been defined as "the sustainable utilization of wetlands for the benefit of humankind and compatible with the maintenance of the natural properties of the ecosystem"

 

More information: http://ramsar.org/key_sgf_index.htm

ramsar@ramsar.org

tel. +41 22/999 0170

fax +41 22/999 0169

 

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The Open Society Institute-Budapest announces

Roma Literary Awards Program

Application Deadline: April 1, 2002

 The purpose of the awards program is threefold: (a) to promote artistically excellent prose and poetry written by Central and Eastern European Roma; (b) to promote the Romany language through literature; and, (c) to broaden local public access to the excellence and diversity of the literary arts in their own countries. Awards will be based solely on artistic excellence and artistic merit of the work that is submitted. Work may be submitted in Romany or in the national language of the country of citizenship of the author. An award of $5,000 in each of the four categories listed below is planned. Up to two short-listed finalists in each of the four categories may receive awards of $1,000 each. The four eligible categories are: Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, Poetry and Translation into Romany.

More information: www.osi.hu

Veronika Tomka, E-mail: romaculture@osi.hu

Phone: +36 1 327 3027
Fax: +36 1 327 3101

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The Council of Europe, Directorate of Youth and Sport announces:

Youth Programme Pilot Projects on Human Rights Education

Application deadline: April 1, 2002 and July 1, 2002

By funding pilot projects on human rights education through the European Youth Foundation, the Directorate of Youth and Sport seeks to actively contribute to the inclusion of human rights education in youth work practice and to encourage innovative practices and partnerships, both in formal and in non-formal education contexts. Selected projects can be funded up to a maximum of 7.600 € and must be realised between January and December 2002. A maximum of 80% of the grant will be paid following the confirmation of acceptance of the grant; the remaining balance will be paid according to the rules of the European Youth Foundation upon reception and approval of the report and final accounts of the project.

 

More information: http://www.hre.coe.int

http://www.eycb.coe.int

eycb.secretariat@coe.int

Tel: + 36 1 2 40 78, Fax. + 36 1 2 40 76

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CONCEPT Foundation announces
LOOKING INSIDE SUB-COMPONENT OF THE ARTS AND CULTURE NETWORK PROGRAM
Application Deadline: April 2, 2002

The aim of Looking Inside is to organize an East-East program of placements in well established and acknowledged cultural institutions of Central and Eastern Europe, Central Asia, the Caucasus and Mongolia for art managers and cultural administrators from the region. The program addresses art managers and cultural administrators with professional background in the field, who are interested in sharing experience and knowledge, learning about other cultural practices, and raising their professional skills. Applicants must be employed by a Romanian state, municipal or private non-profit cultural institution. The duration of internships is 2-3 weeks, taking place preferably not later than February 2003. Expected grant for one internship should not exceed $3000 for all related expenses (travel, visa, per diems, insurance, accommodation, fee for tutor, small organizational costs concerning intern's stay).


More information: www.concept.ro
info@concept.osf.ro
phone: 01-313 78 72 / 01-311 12 53
14, Pictor Constantin Stahi St., 1st sector, zip code 707642, Bucharest

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International Institute for Communication and Development and infoDev announce

The ICT Stories Project 2002 Competition

Application Deadline: April 15, 2002

The ICT Stories objective is to capture the learning process that accompanies the introduction and implementation of ICTs in a project in exemplary stories. These stories describe good practices and lessons learned from contributors' experiences. To motivate story owners to share their knowledge, IICD and infoDev launched an annual competition. An internationally acclaimed ICT Stories jury selects the winning stories from a growing database. The submitted projects should : involve important issues in the field of ICT and development; use ICT in a new way: it may use state-of-the-art technology; basic ICTs in a creative way, or a combination of ICT and traditional media; have a significant effect on the sector it is applied to and serve as a model for other initiatives.  Creativity is encouraged. Stories should not exceed 1500 words. The annual contest winners participate in an international ICT event to present their story to the public. 

 

More information: http://www.iicd.org/stories/

lgast@iicd.org, Lisette Gast

 

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European Commission announces

DAPHNE Program

Application Deadline: April 26, 2002

 

Daphne Program (2000-2003) is a community program financing prevention measures against child, youth and women violence by:

-Promoting collaboration between NGOs and institutions, public authorities working in the field of preventing and stopping violence

-Informing the public about preventing violence against children and women (including trafficking for sexual exploit).

Available budget is 6 million EURO in 2002. Candidate countries can participate in the program only as partners, without receiving directly funds from the European Commission.  Partnerships of at least two organizations from two different countries are eligible.

 

More information: Fax: (+32.2) 299.67.11
isabelle.touwaide@cec.eu.int
ute.marschner@cec.eu.int

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Funding Exchange announces
Paul Robeson Fund for Independent Media
Application deadline: May 15, 2002

The Paul Robeson Fund supports media activism and grassroots organizing by local, state, national, and international organizations as well as individual media producers. supports pre-production and distribution costs
of social issue films and videos, as well as all stages of radio programs. All genres are considered, so long as the program combines intellectual clarity with creative use of the medium in promoting social justice; will reach a broad audience with an organizing component; and can demonstrate how the production will be used for social change organizing. The maximum grant amount is $15,000. Eligible projects include those addressing censorship and the "cultural wars"; homophobia, heterosexism, and other sexual politics; international issues; racial and gender justice; reproductive rights; homelessness, workers' rights, welfare reform, and other forms of economic injustice; environmental justice; militarism and violence; and corporate and government accountability.

More information: http://www.fex.org/2.3_grantmakingindex.html
Paul Robeson Fund for Independent Media
Funding Exchange
666 Broadway, #500
New York, NY 10012

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European Commission announces

PHARE ACE 1998 - Conference participation financial support

Application Deadline: May 31, 2002

  The program is designed to promote the exchange of economic knowledge, to advance scientific understanding and to stimulate the creation of networks through international conferences. Only participants whose papers have been refereed and accepted by the conference organizers will be considered for funding. The maximum grant for participation is EURO 1,200 per person (including travel and subsistence).

More information: ACE Programme Management
26, rue de la Loi
B - 1040 Brussels
BELGIUM
Tel: (+32 2) 280 17 40
Fax: (+32 2) 280 14 06
E-mail: ace98@gopa-brussels.com

 

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Reebok Human Rights Award
Call for Nominations - Reebok Human Rights Award
Application deadline: May 31, 2002


The Reebok Human Rights Award honors young people from the United States and around the world who have made significant contributions to the cause of human rights, often against great odds. The award is designed to draw positive, international attention to the awardees and to support their work in human rights. Nominees must be working on an issue that directly relates to the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights and cannot be more than 30 years of age as of December 31, 2002. The award ($50,000 grant) will be given to an individual, based on personal achievement and commitment. Women and men of all races, ethnic groups, nationalities, and religions are eligible to be nominated. Nomination guidelines and forms are available at the program's Web site.

More information: http://www.reebok.com/humanrights
Phone: (781) 401-4910
Fax: (781) 401-4806
E-mail: humanrights@reebok.com

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European Cultural Foundation announces
In Transitum Project
Application deadline: August 1, 2002


In Transitum offers literary translators a stay in the country of the language from which they translate for a period of between two weeks and one month. They can work on a translation, do research in libraries and institutes, meet with the author of the work they translate or generally explore the literary scene in the country. In Transitum offers the translator accommodation and a daily allowance. Travel costs and the costs of documentation are also covered. In Transitum supports professional translators translating literature into and from the languages of the following countries: Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Macedonia, Romania, Slovenia, Turkey and Yugoslavia.


More information: www.intransitum.org
kvandenhul@eurocult.org , In Transitum's Programme Officer, Kirsten van den Hul

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European Cultural Foundation announces
ID ( Intercultural Dialogue) Project Grant
Application Deadlines: 15 September

The grants aim to encourage intercultural dialogue by improving understanding of new cultural groups in Europe or by creating understanding between European and Mediterranean cultures. Organization can qualify for an ID project grant if it represent an independent cultural organization based in Europe. Accepted projects should improve understanding by shaping public opinion (via videos, essays, books, productions, etc.) or to directly engage different cultural groups in intercultural dialogue (for instance, interactive theatre). Participation and partnership are important for effective intercultural work. Project organizers are encouraged to involve participants from different cultural groups in project development, implementation and evaluation. The ID project grant covers costs for international (cheapest economy fare ticket available), national and local travel, visa, meetings, accommodation for guests, meals, fees for experts, translators and interpreters, professional materials and rental equipment. Other costs can only be included with prior special permission. ID project grants may vary between euro 5,000 and euro 30,000. The average ID project grant is euro 10,000.

More information: http://eurocult.org
eycb.secretariat@coe.int
Cultural Foundation
Jan va Govenkade 5
1075 HN Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Phone: +31 20 676 0222, Fax. + 31 20 675 2231

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United States Institute of Peace announces:
Call for Project Proposals
Application deadline: October 1, 2002

The Institute of Peace has two principal grantmaking components -- unsolicited grants (any project that fits within the Institute's general mandate of international conflict management is eligible) and solicited programs (the Institute designates specific topics or themes of special interest to the Institute and only projects on the themes and topics identified for each competition are eligible). Types of Projects Funded: research, education and training, and the dissemination of information on international peace and conflict resolution. Eligible Grant Recipients: nonprofit organizations and individuals-both U.S. and foreign. The same project director may submit only one application per grant cycle. Most Institute grants are one to two years in duration. Most awards fall in the range of $25,000 to $45,000, although somewhat larger grants are also awarded.


More information: http://www.usip.org/grants.html
E-mail: grant_program@usip.org

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Global Fund for Women announces
Grants to Improve Women's Human Rights
Application deadline: ongoing


The Global Fund supports organizations which demonstrate a clear commitment to women's equality and female human rights; show concern about the way women are viewed and view themselves in society; are governed and directed by women; consist of a group of women working together (requests from individuals are not accepted); and are based outside of the United States. The Global Fund receives over 2,000 proposals and makes about 350-400 grants per year. Due to this volume, it takes 4-6 months to review a request. Women's groups may apply for a grant by reading grant criteria and responding to application guidelines or by sending a letter providing information about the group, its work, its financial resources and needs, and the specific grant request.


More information: http://www.globalfundforwomen.org/
Phone: (415) 202-7640
Fax: (415) 202-8604

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Global Greengrants Fund announces
Grants to Protect Environment
Application deadline: ongoing


The mission of the Global Greengrants Fund is to help protect the global environment by strengthening the grassroots environmental movement in developing countries with small grants. The Global Greengrants Fund supports a wide range of community-based initiatives that protect the environment in the most underserved and threatened regions on Earth. Grants from $500 to $5000 are given to grassroots groups with well-organized local campaigns where a small amount can make a significant difference. Global Greengrants Fund does not accept grant proposals. Instead, small grants are made on the basis of recommendations from an informal network of activist advisors familiar with grassroots environmental organizations in developing regions around the globe.


More information: http://www.greengrants.org
E-mail: info@greengrants.org
Phone: 1-(303) 939-9866

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OPEN SOCIETY INSTITUTE announces
EAST EAST PROGRAM - Partnership Across Borders
Application deadline: on-going


The East East Program of the Open Society Institute is a partnership program (supports practical cross-border work) designed to enable people and ideas to transcend national borders and connect in work to create and strengthen conditions of an open society. Projects must be real, practical, cross-border work and must have clearly defined and realistic goals that support ongoing work and have potential for impact both locally and across national borders. The program gives priority to projects, which share best practices and models of social development; catalyze public participation in social, economic, political and cultural dialogue and debate; pilot new ideas in social innovation, know-how and activism and are organized by two or more organizations in two or more countries. The East East Program coordinator in the Soros foundation in the country in which a project is to take place evaluates project proposals. The program management must receive proposals at least six weeks before a project is planned to begin. The East East Program should not be the only source of financial support for a project. To apply: submit a complete east-east application form.


More information: www.osi.hu/easteast/
mflindstrom@osi.hu, Mary Frances Lindstrom
kmolnar@osi.hu, Krisztina Molnar

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Freedom House announces
NGO Regional Project Grants
Application deadline: three months before the start of the grants period

The Regional Networking Project addresses specific needs of societies (transition towards democracy and free-market economics) by providing select NGOs with grants, training opportunities, on-site assistance, and information forums so that they can work with counterpart organizations in Central and Eastern Europe to meet the region's common challenges. Organizations, engaged in significant public policy research, education, networking, training or advocacy that promotes political or economical reform/development, from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia-Montenegro, and Slovakia can apply for a grant which will not exceed $25 000 per organization per year. To qualify for an NGO Regional Project Grant the project and proposal must: (1) demonstrate a significant CEE Regional (cross-border or multicultural) dimension and rationale, (2) include partners or participants from 2 or preferably more countries identified above, (3) have a strong public policy component, (4) be consistent with Freedom House's objectives and priorities, (5) follow the required proposal format. Proposals may be submitted at any time throughout the year. However, applicants are advised to submit proposals at least three months prior to the start of the grant period.

More information: http://www.freedomhouse.org/pdf_docs/applications/grants.pdf

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National culture - Globalization "Roots and wings"
April, 10 - 13 ,2002, Sopron, Hungary
Application deadline: March 20, 2002

The conference is organized by The University of West Hungary in Sopron, The Faculty of Economics. The goal of the conference is to analyze the relationship between globalization and national culture. Participants will search for answers to such questions as: how much is the national culture injured because of the strengthening of globalization process, how do we guard our national culture, what are the essential conditions of keeping national characteristics and identity consciousness. Registration fees vary between 45 and 125 EUROS.

More information: http://relations.ktk.nyme.hu/
E-mail: relations@ktk.nyme.hu
Tel.: +3699/518 197, +3699/518 119, +3699/518 209
Fax: +3699/518 197

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Partnership Management Training for South East European Young Activists
April 4-7 , 2002, Timisoara, Romania
Application deadline: March 20, 2002

Partenership project of Independent Youth Foundation Timis County Romania, European Voivodina Novi Sad, Student Organisation of University of Maribor and MOCADT Tetovo. The training will approach effectively and practically the problems implied by an international partnership between structures working on the same project, as well as the way in which the involved managers can avoid blockades. The accomodation and meals are to be made in the Youth Foundation Hostel and Restaurant in the Conference Center. The accomodation and meals, the materials, training support and trainers are free of charge. There is no participation fee. The transportation is to be covered by the participants. In exceptional cases a transportation refund can be made for a limited number of people. The refund cannot be bigger than 70 Euro and only train tickets are to be taken into consideration. Working language is English. The participants selection will be made on the basis of a standard application form, a letter of intention and a recommendation letter from the organization. The training has been made possible by funding from Euroregional Center for Democracy.


More information: dan.diaconu@xnet.ro
Phone: +4093207292
Fax: +4056201238

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"Introduction into non-philosophy: a seminar with the founder of non-philosophy, François Laruelle"
April 2nd - 4th, 2002, Skopje, Republic of Macedonia
Application deadline: March 20, 2002

The seminar is aimed at the young faculty, scholars and Ph.D. students from the universities in Macedonia, and is made available for those of the region of Southeastern Europe. The main purpose of the seminar is to up-date the knowledge, provoke a debate and increase the teaching skills of its participants. By introducing the young philosophers from Macedonia (and the neighboring region) with the Non-Philosophy of François Laruelle, this seminar is enabling them to get to know the fundamental idea, methodologies and concepts of Laruelle's non-philosophy.

More information: www.euba.org.mk/laruelle.htm
ebalkan@soros.org.mk
znatasha@sonet.com.mk

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Third Regional Information Society Forum "eDevelopment in Southeast Europe"
March 27 - 28, 2002, Sofia, Bulgaria
Application deadline: at the venue of the event


The main theme of the Forum is "e-development" - the role of information and communication technologies in socio-economic development of countries in region. A Technology and Business Partnership event is organized as a part of this Forum, offering delegates unique opportunities to network with over 30 companies from the region and meet a diverse range of ICT companies. The Forum also features a special conference on the "Role of Women in Technology-Based Business". Participants: members of government bodies and public agencies, companies and business associations, academic and research institutions, NGOs, international organizations and bilateral assistance agencies, media organizations, and others from Southeast Europe, European Union Member states, USA and Japan. To apply, complete the registration form.


More information: http://www.arc.online.bg/

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United World Colleges Youth Action Summit 2002 - NGO YOUTH FORUM
July 22- August 9, 2002, Utrecht, The Netherlands
Application deadline: March 30, 2002


Session 1 (Environmental Issues & Sustainable Development): July 22-26, 2002
Session 2 (Globalization and Global Governance): July 29-August 2, 2002
Session 3 (Migration and Security): August 5-9, 2002
It is estimated that approximately 30 representatives of the NGO sector from across the world will be invited to participate in each session. The organizers are committed to ensuring that all selected participants can take part in the UWCYAS2002 regardless their financial situation. Full funding is available if truly needed. Application to the United World Colleges Youth Action Summit 2002 (NGO YOUTH FORUM) is open to everyone regardless of race, national origin, ethnicity, religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation, financial background and beliefs. Proficiency in English is required. Individuals 17-25 years should apply.

More information: http://www.uwcyouthsummit.org/ngoforum.htm#ELIGIBILITY
info@uwcyouthsummit.org
Tel.: +31 (0) 20 422 23 31
Fax: +31 (0) 20 422 38 31

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The Kokkalis Scholars Programme
One to nine months, Cambridge, USA
Application deadline: March, 30, 2002

Each year the Kokkalis Program seeks accomplished scholars, senior level policy-makers and practitioners from SEE region to serve as Kokkalis Scholars for 1-9 month periods at the John F. Kennedy School of Government. Scholars should display leadership in their fields, a background of high accomplishment, and demonstrated experience working in or studying Southeastern Europe. During their tenure at the Kennedy School, Scholars devote their efforts to researching and producing a paper on a topic related to the region. Qualified candidates interested in applying for the Kokkalis Scholars Program should forward a 2,500 word proposal/statement of purpose including proposed length of stay, CV and one letter of recommendation by March 30, 2002 to The Kokkalis Program on Southeastern and East-Central Europe, Scholars Program, John F. Kennedy School of Government, 79 JFK Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA. Proposals (excluding recommendation) should also be forwarded electronically to Kokkalis_Program@ksg.harvard.edu.


More information: http://www.ksg.harvard.edu/kokkalis/scholars_program.html
Kokkalis_Program@ksg.harvard.edu

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NGO Capacity Building Training Of Trainers
May 11-23, 2002, Romania
Application deadline: March 31, 2002

The TOT will have a two-fold focus:
(a) To field test in CEE/SEE countries the UN-Habitat new series of Training Manuals "Building NGO/CBO Capacity" through: Human Resources Management, Financial Resources Management and Outreach Communicating and Influencing
(b) To train trainers in using the manuals to strengthen the capacity of their own training organization or to use them in organizational development programs.
Fifteen participants from CEE/SEE countries will be selected based on their Application Forms and the following criteria: Working for Training organizations capable to disseminate at national level the training program; Experience in working as Trainer; Balanced country/gender representation and Good English skills. For selected participants all costs (travel, tuition, accommodation, meals) will be covered by Partners Romania Foundation for Local Development, through the Regional Program "Working Together", financed by Local Government Initiative of the Open Society Institute - LGI.

More information: www.fpdl.ro
fpdl@fpdl.ro
tel/fax: +4013135664, +4013135668, tel: +403141966

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International Students Conference "Black Sea Cooperation - Reality and Perspectives"
May 1 - 3, 2002, Odessa, Ukraine
Application Deadline: April 1, 2002

The main goal of the conference is to gather young specialists from different countries to discuss already existent problems and elaboration of the possible variants of the cooperation development between Black Sea states; to establish active contacts between universities and scientific-research centers; to publish a book of participants' articles. Within the frame of the conference two workshops are planned: Black Sea Collective Security System; Economic Cooperation in the Black Sea region. Students are welcomed to participate. The application process is in two steps: application form- register online for representation in one workshop (deadline is March 22, 2002) and second: writing of a short thesis on the subject picked up in one of the two workshops (deadline is April 15, 2002). Working language is English. The conference is fee free and organizing committee provides: accommodation, meals and tour of Odessa.


More information: http://www.bscrap.by.ru

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Training course: EUROPEAN CITIZENSHIP IN YOUTH WORK
June 16 - 27, 2002, Budapest, Hungary
Application Deadline: April 10, 2002

The aim of this pilot course is to support the professional development of youth workers and youth leaders by extending their competencies to integrate European citizenship within their projects and practice. Future participants should have experience of at least two years in youth work, have organized or co-organized, developed or managed a youth project with a European dimension, are able to work in English and/or in French and are residents in a member state of the Council of Europe or in another country signatory to the European Cultural convention. All candidates must apply by using the application form. Board and lodging will be provided and paid for by the European Commission/Council of Europe Partnership. Travel expenses and visa fees are reimbursed.


More information: http://www.training-youth.net/
E-mail: info@training-youth.net

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"The Roma - A Minority in Europe: Historical, Social and Cultural Perspectives"
December, 1-3, 2002, Tel Aviv, Israel
Application deadline: April 15, 2002

The Stephen Roth Institute for the Study of Contemporary Antisemitism and Racism at Tel Aviv University is holding this international conference, which will serve as a forum for a multidisciplinary discussion on the past and present of the Roma. It will seek to compare the historical experience of Jews and Roma regarding patterns of racism and xenophobia, as well as that of destruction and annihilation, reconstruction after the war and commemoration. If you are interested to participate, send an abstract of your paper and a CV to Stauber@post.tau.ac.il. Also use this e-mail to learn the topics of the conference.

More information: http://www.tau.ac.il/Anti-Semitism/updates/i00033.html
Stauber@post.tau.ac.il

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Ohrid Summer University 2002
June 10-30, Ohrid, Republic of Macedonia
Application deadline: April 15 , 2002

The organizers are delighted to announce the international Ohrid Summer University 2002 and to invite young researches, faculty members, analysts, postgraduates, professionals and administrators from the countries of Central and Eastern Europe to attend this year's Summer Schools:
1."United People, Divided Nations. Journey Through History of Arts" Summer School
2. "Critical Debates in Contemporary Philosophy" Summer School
3. "Contemporary Demographical Process and the Future of the Balkan" Summer School
4. "Conflict Management" Summer School

More information:
www.euba.org.mk/osu2002.htm
ebalkan@soros.org.mk
osu@sonet.com.mk

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Acquiring the scientific foundations of the universality of human rights- Advanced course for educators and trainers on human rights education
July 8-12, 2002, Rome, Italy
Application deadline: April 15, 2002

The program will focus on acquiring the scientific foundations of the universality of Human Rights and thus learning education methodology for teaching the principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Special emphasis will be given to the conflict management and conflict resolution in the respect for Human Rights. The Course language will be English. Candidates for the course must have obtained a law degree or a degree in political, education or social sciences or must be students of the last year. Upon completion of the course and satisfactory participation, each participant will receive a certificate of attendance.

More information: http://www.ceu.it; http://www.dirittiumaniipv.org
Ceuroma@tin.it; Ipvroma@tin.it
Tel. +39 06 807.34.20
Fax +39 06 807.73.06

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Advanced Course on the International Protection of Human Rights
August 19-31, 2002, Abo, Finland
Application deadline: April 15, 2002

The course aims at providing a profound insight into, and analysis of, the system of international human rights protection in the light of contemporary problems and relevant case law. The course is composed of lectures, case studies in working-groups, seminars and individual essays. Those who complete the course successfully will be awarded a Diploma. Participants: The number of participants is limited to a maximum of 25. Admittance presupposes, as a general rule, a law degree (or equivalent) and a good basic knowledge of human rights law. Practical experience in the field of human rights, publications and previous participation in special human rights courses are considered a merit. Applicants should complete the form, include separate letters of reference and return the application form to the Institute for Human Rights at the address below. Tuition, fee, lodging: The course fee, which includes lodging, written materials, and two receptions, is 4,200 FIM (approx. 706 ECU). For those not requiring lodging, the fee is 3,000 FIM.

More information: http://www.abo.fi/instut/imr/
E-mail: johanna.bondas@abo.fi, Ms Johanna Bondas
Tel. +358-2-215 4713
Fax. +358-2-215 4699
Gezeliusgatan 2
FIN-20500 Turku/Abo

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Training for Young Environmental Leaders
May 27 - June 23, August 26-September 22, September 30-October 27, November 11-December 8,
Szentendre, Hungary
Application deadlines: April 19, July 12, August 23, September 23, 2002


The program is designed to develop management capabilities, abilities to overcome cultural and national differences through intensive work in a multicultural environment, knowledge of new approaches and solutions to environmental problems and training skills. Participants follow a four-week program of integrated and interactive workshops which address the particular needs of the region and its younger NGO members, with training in fields like: NGO and project management, campaign strategy, media-work, communication skills, fundraising, public participation in environmental decision-making, business plans for NGOs, NGOs and civil society and much more. Eligible for the program: between 20 and 30 years old, show a strong commitment to improving the environmental situation in the CEE region, active in an environmental NGO, have citizenship in one of the participating countries, and speak and write English well. The REC will cover all costs related to travel, food, training fees and accommodation for the CEE and NIS participants. Application package includes (in English): motives for applying, expectations, the project you wish to develop for your NGO during the training period, the session(s) to which you are applying, a letter of support from the Director/Chairperson of your NGO, explaining the reasons for recommending you for the training and how the NGO will benefit and CV.


More information: http://www.rec.org/REC/Programs/Internship.html
E-mail: ACraciun@rec.org, Adriana Craciun

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European Youth Exchange Seminar "SITUATION AND PERSPECTIVES OF YOUNG PEOPLE FROM MINORITY BACKGROUND IN MACEDONIA"
May,20 - 26, 2002, Skopje, Macedonia
Application deadline: April 31, 2002


The main topics of the project are as follows: minorities and the majority; tolerance and democratic citizenship and work together towards a common objective. Beneficiaries will be 8-10 young people from each participating country (18-25 years old).

More information: www.eyenetwork.org
Email: eye@eyenetwork.org
Phone: +43 1 91 43 671

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Seventh European Summer School in Local Government Studies
Stuttgart, Germany, July 17 - 26 2002.
Application deadline: May 3, 2002

The main goal of European Summer School in Local Government Studies is to give Ph.D. students an opportunity to meet and exchange ideas with other students working within the field of local government. The program will combine a series of lectures and small groups. The lectures are organized around a selected theme. The participants will be provided with free accommodation, meals and small fee (180) for course literature and common leisure but participants are expected to cover transportation costs. A limited number of grants are available. To apply:, send a completed application form and recommendation letter. Number of participants: 40 Ph.D. students accepted on the basis of applications.

More information: http://www.uni-stuttgart.de/soz/summerschool/home.htm
E-mail: melanie.walter@po.pol.uni-stuttgart.de
Phone: 49 711 121 3548
Fax: 49 711 121 2333

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Conference: Balkan societies in change: The use of historical myths
November 7-9, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Application Deadlines: May 15

Scholars from the Balkan countries-Albania, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Macedonia, Romania, Turkey, and Yugoslavia-are encouraged to apply. Women are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants whose papers are selected will be given a honorarium of 500 Euro, free accommodation, travel expenses to and from Sarajevo for all paper givers. Special emphasis should be placed on the function of Historical myth-making as boundary-defining mechanism, as this focus will serve as the unifying element of the conference. Applications should contain a 500-1000 word outline of the structure, thesis, and main arguments of the proposed paper; a CV; and a list of publications. Applications may be submitted in Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian or English. Applicants that are selected must present a complete version of their papers no later than October 1st 2002. Papers should be no shorter than 7,000 words and no longer than 10,000 words. Roughly half of the papers will be developed into two books, one in English and one in Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian, which will be published as part of the research project. Participants will also be paid an additional 500 Euro for the extra work required to rework the manuscripts into book chapters.

More information: http://folk.uio.no/palk/home/Historical_myths.htm <http://www.iicd.org/stories/>
Jon Kvaerne, Dept. of East European and Oriental Studies, University of Oslo
Box 1030, Blinderin, N-0315 Oslo, Norway
E-mail: historical-myths@east.uio.no

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Roma Summer University
July 7-14, Budapest, Hungary
Application deadline: May 21, 2002


The goal of the summer university is to assist in the formation of a new generation of Romani Leaders, human rights activists and professionals and to assist participants in becoming familiar with basic concepts of human rights and major problems in the area of Roma rights. Applicants will be Romani individuals with good command of English, preferably university students of law, public administration and social sciences, or hold a degree in such a field.

More information: www.errc.org/projects/university.shtml
szilvia@errc.org
Phone: +36 1 4132200
Fax: +36 1 4132201

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Internship Program- Regional Environmental Center
One to six months, Szentendre, Hungary
Application deadline: ongoing

The Internship Programme aims to assist young environmental professionals from within and outside of the Central and Eastern European region in developing their careers, improve cooperation between the REC and other organizations and to extend the REC's network in the region and beyond. Interns should come from a university background The interns' work must be relevant to environmental topics in Central and Eastern Europe and will be carried out in concert with ongoing REC projects. The internships usually last between one and six months, though internships of more than one month are preferred. REC hosts approximately eight interns each year. Application procedure: send a letter of application in English, containing a statement of purpose that explains your interest in the REC and your curriculum vitae. In most cases, the costs of the internship must be fully supported by the sending organization. There may be some exceptional cases in which the REC will bear some of the costs (these will be discussed on a case-by-case basis).

More information: http://www.rec.org/REC/Programs/Internship.html
E-mail:epinguli@rec.org, Entela Pinguli

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Euroregional Center for Democracy

Semenic Nr. 10
1900, Timisoara
Romania

Tel: + 40 56 2 471
Fax:+ 40 56 2 469


http://www.regionalnet.org


Editors:
Alina Dutu
Jelena Ciric

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