Oproep: European Youth Capital 2011 (deadline 14/4/2009)
The ‘European Youth Capital' (EYC) is a title granted to a European city for a period of one year, during which it will be given the chance to showcase its youth-related cultural, social, political and economic life and development. The EYC initiative encourages the implementation of new ideas and innovative projects with regards to the active participation of young people in society, and seeks to present a role model for the further development of other European municipalities.
The ‘European Youth Capital' title gives European cities the opportunity to present a multi-faceted programme lasting one year, which highlights the wealth, diversity and common characteristics of Europe's intergenerational approach, and the empowerment of young people throughout the continent.
The first and current European Youth Capital is Rotterdam, Netherlands (www.reyc.nl). The European Youth Forum (YFJ) has already launched the call for the second European Youth Capital, EYC 2010. The jury, composed of several relevant European institutions, civil society organisations, Rotterdam city, the YFJ and the media, awarded the title to Torino (Italy). The YFJ is now launching the call for the third European Youth Capital, EYC 2011.
This call is being launched on 4th February 2009, with an application deadline of Tuesday, 14th April 2009 (12.00 pm CET): applications received after this date will not be considered.
All applications should be sent by e-mail to eyc2011applications@youthforum.org (original [hard-copy] documents may be requested later in the selection process, where necessary). Assessment of the applications received, and selection of the successful applicant will be made by a selection jury comprised of institutional and civil society youth policy experts, and representatives from the private sector, the media, and local and regional authorities.
If you have any questions relating to the application and selection processes, please contact Magdalena Kurz, at the European Youth Forum Secretariat, magdalena.kurz@youthforum.org.
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