Tuesday, April 2, 2013


"LOUDSPEAKER - recognition and promotion of value based youth work" is an international training course for youth workers. It takes place in Dilijan, Armenia, from August 11th - 20th of 2012. It is organized by Biedrība "52 Franki" from Latvia, in co-operation with YCCD from Armenia, and funded by the Youth in Action programme of the European Commission.


MAIN ELEMENTS AND CONCERNS OF THE TRAINING COURSE
  • exploring and discussing the concepts of values in our work (eg inclusion, participation, volunteerism, diversity, …) and to compare the local realities
  • building up competences (skills, knowledge and attitudes) of the participants in the areas of: 
      • social marketing
      • image building
      • debating and persuading
      • advertisement and promotion
      • media strategy
      • working with journalists
      • web 2.0 and video-blogging
      • campaigning and public actions
  • to apply these competences and tools directly to the specific cases of the represented organisations, and to develop respective long-term strategies and working plans
  • assessment of best practices and common pitfalls
  • to explore how to strengthen impact, visibility, multiplying effects, and exploitation & dissemination of results in Youth in Action projects
  • to ensure and support action planning for future projects and co-operations with a focus on the promotion and recognition of our value-based youth work and East-West co-operation


IMPACT AND EXPECTED RESULTS

The project will empower the participants and their organizations to strengthen … 
  1. … the impact, visibility and recognition of their work in general 
  2. … the image of the target group(s) they work with 
  3. … the recognition and appreciation of the values encompassed in their work 
  4. … the impact, visibility and recognition of Youth in Action and international youth work 
Furthermore, concrete future actions, projects and international co-operations among and within the partner organizations will be fostered, with a focus on the promotion and recognition of value-based youth work.

Wednesday, August 8, 2012

only 3 days missing :-)

Dear all,

only 3 days missing until we meet in beautiful Dilijan, also known as the Switzerland of Armenia, thanx to the beautiful woods, rivers and mountains of the region. Dairis and me are already travelling tomorrow to Armenia to prepare everything together with Artur, so that things are ready and cozy for your arrival!

And Lorenzo takes care of the people travelling with mashrutka from Georgia. I have done that travel several times and it is a great opportunity to catch some scenic views from the lower Caucasus.

Btw, don't forget to follow us also on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/341195985965024/

See you very soon in Armenia!
MarCus