Dragi prieteni,
REC Regional Environmental Center for Central and Eastern Europe, anunta
lansarea a doua stagii de instruire in cadrul programului "Training for
Young Environmental Leaders", adresate exclusiv participantilor din
Romania si Republica Moldova.
Programul beneficiaza de sprijinul financiar al Coca-Cola HBC Romania si
se deruleaza in limba engleza.
Termenele limita pentru exprimarea interesului sunt: 10 August pentru
stagiul organizat intre 3 -28 Septembrie si 5 Octombrie pentru cel
organizat intre 5 - 30 Noiembrie.
Mai multe detalii puteti gasi in textul de mai jos.
Training for Young Environmental Leaders
from Central and Eastern Europe
Overview
*A** leading role*
The Regional Environmental Center for Central and Eastern Europe (REC),
with the financial assistance from Coca-Cola HBC Romania, launches its
Training for Young Environmental Leaders programme for participants from
Romania and Moldova. The programme provides advanced training in
organisational development, project management and environmental topics
in a stimulating international atmosphere. Each training session
consists of three weeks of theoretical training focused on organisation
and project management, and one week of practical experience at
different locations (e.g. national parks, reserves, waste plants, energy
plans, and other environmental NGOs). Theoretical training takes place
in a multicultural setting at the REC's head office in Szentendre,
Hungary. The practical component (conducted at various locations in and
outside of Hungary) focuses on the latest environmental methods to deal
with such issues as preserving protected areas, sustainable agriculture,
water resources, waste management and energy efficiency.
*Focus*
Theoretical training at the REC head office involves interactive group
work and individual activities that produce tangible results. Topics
include: NGO and project management, campaign strategies, media
relations, PR and communications, fundraising, business plans for NGOs,
public participation in environmental decision making, NGOs and civil
society, legal advocacy, and much more. Participants develop products
tailored to their own needs, such as project proposals, funding
strategies, press releases and community action plans.
Participants also receive expert training in: preserving protected
areas, national parks and reserves; water resource management;
sustainable agriculture and eco-tourism; waste management and cleaner
production; animal and wildlife protection; foodstuff certification;
energy efficiency; air quality and pollution; and transport and traffic.
The actual focus itself depends on particular group needs.
*International exposure*
Following the theoretical training, the practical training sessions
demonstrate particular issues or actual environmental action (depending
on group orientation), such as: how progressive farms employ sustainable
agricultural practices; how national parks protect biodiversity; and how
recycling plants sort, recover and pass on materials. Participants then
have an opportunity to observe NGOs in Hungary carrying out
environmental campaigns and organising projects within the context of EU
regulations. The young leaders are invited to contribute to actual
environmental protection programmes, and thereby gain valuable
experience and build contacts for future cooperation.
*Eligibility and funding*
The REC invites young environmentalists from Romania and Moldova to
apply for the 2007 programme sessions. Applicants should be between 20
and 30 years of age, display a strong commitment to the environment in
their countries and the CEE region, work at an environmental NGO,
possess citizenship from either of the two countries, and have good
command of written and spoken English.
The REC will cover all costs related to travel, food, training fees and
accommodation.
*Selection process*
The REC will screen all applications from potential participants. Brief
telephone interviews will then be conducted with selected participants
for final selection. Successful applicants will be notified of their
selection no later than three weeks after being interviewed.
*Application*
To apply for the training programme, please provide the information
requested and send it to Adriana Craciun via e-mail
<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, fax or post.
Please also attach a letter of support from the director/chairperson of
your NGO, explaining the reasons for recommending you for the training
and how the NGO expects to benefit. The application must include ALL of
the items listed below.
*Personal information*
* Surname and first name(s)
* Mailing address and permanent/residential address (if different)
* Daytime telephone number (with country and city code)
* Mobile telephone number and e-mail address
* Nationality
* Date and place of birth
* Passport number (date of issue, expiry date, issuing authority)
* Highest level of education attained and field of specialisation
* Work and other relevant experience
* Computer skills (please specify)
* Knowledge of English and other foreign languages ('good', 'fair',
or 'poor'
*Information about your NGO*
* Name, address, telephone number and fax number of NGO
* Information about the NGO's activities and focus
* Your role in the NGO (please provide details)
*Choice of topics and methods*
To help us to gear the training to your needs, please choose three of
the topics listed below that most interest you:
* Preserving protected areas, national parks and reserves
* Water resource management
* Sustainable agriculture and eco-tourism
* Waste management, cleaner production
* Animal/wildlife protection
* Foodstuff certification
* Energy efficiency
* Transport/traffic
*Motivation and expectations*
* What are your motives for applying to this programme?
* What do you hope to achieve from your participation?
* Identify a project you wish to develop for your NGO during the
training period, and provide details about it
*Schedule for 2007*
*Training Period* *Application deadline*
September 3--28, 2007 August 10, 2007
November 5--30, 2007 October 5, 2007
*Supported by Coca-Cola HBC Romania.
*
*Application and more information
*Please send your completed application, in English, following the
directions provided. Should you need further information, please do not
hesitate to contact Adriana Craciun at the REC.
*Adriana Craciun*
Senior Project Manager
Education and Capacity Building Programme
Regional Environmental Center for Central and Eastern Europe
Ady Endre ut 9-11
2000 Szentendre, Hungary
Tel. (36-26) 504-068
Fax (36-26) 311-294
E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
