Call for Summer Camp Participants 2023
The Federation of Young European Greens (FYEG) announces an open call for participants for the summer camp ‘Writing the Green Stories’, an international activity that will take place in Våxtorp, Sweden from 15 to 20 July 2023 (arrival on 14 July morning, departure on 21 July).
The summer camp will take place over 6 days. The programme created by the Preparatory team, with special contributions of experts and trainers, will focus on political narrative building.
We will be trained in the basics of campaigning and how to frame complex issues through clear messages and powerful stories. We will explore the most prominent topics in the present European debate – security, democratic processes, climate crisis, and more. Following this narrative-based approach, participants will be guided by two experts to develop the foundational document that outlines the winning story and messages to influence policy at election time as a young Green activist. The concrete objectives are to:
Explore prominent political narratives.
Equip participants with practical skills in the context of building political narratives and spreading the Young Green message.
Build a common European green message and narrative.
FYEG aims to bring together a diverse group of young people who will help create a green narrative for young campaigners across Europe - from Dublin to Tbilisi, from Oslo to Nicosia. To do this, we need you. Our diverse and unique lived experiences, perspectives, and beliefs are what make us green. Help us define what Europe's future should look like and what we should do to get there.
One day at the summer camp will be dedicated to Peace and Security, thanks to the Summer School: The Green Narrative on Peace and Security organised in collaboration with the Green European Foundation.
The learning space will be designed for young activists (15-35) from across Europe. In 2023, it is impossible to discuss any event without mentioning security – in every sense of the word.
The three sessions, organised by GEF with the support of FYEG, will facilitate learning about what security is and what it can mean in different regional contexts in Europe, in the light of past conflicts, crises, and current trends. The session will be led by carefully selected experts/moderators. Following this, space will be given to those directly affected by the recent conflict in Ukraine to share their thoughts, experiences, and ideas for moving forward. After the Summer School, participants will be able to talk about security in an informed and holistic way. The participants will get a chance to apply the learnings in practice in their committee work.
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IMPORTANT: Once you have registered your interest, you will be emailed the official application form, which you must complete by midnight on 23 April 2023 to complete your application.
Participants: We are looking for 50 young people between 15-35 years old, residing in one of the Council of Europe member states, Belarus, Russia and Kosovo*. We welcome applications reflecting diversity in all forms and we encourage applications from those who identify as women*, LGBTQIA+, POC, or with a disability or other health impairment.
Language: The main language of this activity will be English, but not being comfortable interacting in English should not stop you from applying. We are sure you speak English better than you think!
Costs: Your costs of participation in the event - including lodging (accommodation in multi-bed rooms, vegan food), visa - will be fully covered by the organisers. Additionally, travel costs will be covered up to a given amount based on actual travel costs from your place of residence to Sweden. Participants will be asked to combine the most economic and environmentally friendly way of travelling (lowest price + travel time + CO2 emissions).
Participation fee: In exchange, FYEG asks you to contribute with a participation fee depending on your country of residence and your means, as follows:
Category 1 (North and West region countries): EUR 155 (base fee) or 240 (solidarity fee)
Category 2 (South and Centre region countries): EUR 110 (base fee) or 175 (solidarity fee)
Category 3 (East region countries): EUR 65 (base fee) or 110 (solidarity fee)
An overview of the categories for each country is available HERE.
Please assess whether you would like to pay the base or the solidarity fee based on your financial situation. The solidarity fee is in place for applicants who have the means to contribute a bit more in solidarity with others. Applicants for whom paying the fee is an obstacle for participation should still apply. FYEG will try to find a solution together with the applicant when the selection is finalised.
Covid guidelines: Following FYEG COVID guidelines, we are only accepting participants who are fully vaccinated. Those who are ineligible for vaccination due to health conditions and have a medical report that proves it are also welcome to join. We may require all selected participants to present a negative self-test taken before leaving your respective country. More information on Covid requirements will be sent to selected participants.
DEADLINE for filling in the online application form: April 23, 2023 at 23:59 CEST. You will be informed about the results of the selection in the second week of May.
SHOW YOUR INTEREST TO PARTICIPATE HERE!
IMPORTANT: Once you have registered your interest, you will be emailed the official application form, which you must complete by midnight CET on 23 April 2023 to complete your application.
“Summer Camp: Writing the Green Stories” is the second activity of FYEG’s Young Green Election Stories project, supported by the European Youth Foundation of the Council of Europe, the European Green Party, and the Green European Foundation.
*All references to Kosovo, whether to the territory, institutions or population, in this text shall be understood in full compliance with the United Nations Security Council Resolutions 1244 and without prejudice to the status of Kosovo.
The work of the Federation of Young European Greens (FYEG) is co-funded in part by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of FYEG only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or European Commission. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
**This event is organized with financial support of the European Parliament. Sole responsibility remains with the author.