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YOUTH CAN Youth Culture in Action Network What is Youth CAN? Youth CAN (Youth Culture in Action Network) is an international network composed of non governmental and non profit organizations working with and for young people, active in the area of intercultural dialogue. Youth CAN offers a structure of wider cooperation and representation while protecting organizations' identities. vers le haut History BRITISH COUNCIL & GSM PARTNERSHIP “Workshop on Definitions”, November 2007 Organizations adopted common concepts related to intercultural dialogue, learnt each other’s approaches and decided to establish a network. “Advisory Board Meeting”, February 2008 Idea to establish a legally based network in Turkey acting as a bridge for intercultural dialogue “Training on Networking”, May 2008 Organizations learnt the methodology to establish and operate networks, a Working group of 5 organizations is established to implement the following steps for the establishment of a legally based network. vers le haut Civil society dialogue programme (August 08 – August 09) “Working Group Meeting”, November 2008 The WG organizations drafted a Mission Statement and Constitution to be discussed at the Establishment Meeting. “Youth CAN Establishment Meeting”, January 2009 Organizations discussed and voted the Mission Statement and Constitution of the Network. They signed the statutory documents for the registration in Turkey. An Executive Committee to represent Youth CAN is elected. “Youth CAN: Turning Point”, April 2009 Organizations now know why they have established this network. This meeting was the first step to work concretely on “how” we will accomplish the common objectives. New project proposals are discussed and the task division is made. vers le haut Vision Youth CAN’s vision is of a world where cultural diversity becomes a wealth achieved through active participation of young people. vers le haut Mission YOUTH CAN is an international network that concentrates on : The awareness and understanding of cultural diversity as a wealth linking generations within and beyond borders Participation of young people as agents of change shaping policies in the formal and non formal educational processes in decision making on communitarian and political levels. Youth CAN’s perception of cultural diversity is based on the concept of plural, dynamic and multiple identities, the involvement of stakeholders in self reflection, influencing their world vision and attitude to other cultures. vers le haut Objectives Youth CAN’s organizational objectives are to provide : a space of exchange of ideas, expertise, cultural and volunteering projects, common initiatives, partnerships and knowledge; a space for capacity building; a space for advocacy and raising awareness as well as a wider representation at international level in order to achieve greater impact in advocacy; a wider visibility and recognition of activities, approaches and methodologies at international level; technical and sustainable cooperation with like-minded organizations at local, national, regional and international level. vers le haut Activities Youth CAN’s actions include all types of activities, such as cultural and volunteering projects, festivals, work camps, exhibitions, tournaments, advocacy, and awareness raising activities, communication initiatives, visual, artistic and academic activities, research, publications, capacity building, training, seminars, conferences, campaigns, which contribute to the social and cultural development of young people at local, regional, national and international level, supporting Youth CAN’s objectives. The actions have to be based on or refer to or take into account local communities’ needs. vers le haut Uniqueness of Youth CAN Effects that a youth intercultural dialogue project might have on one’s life (from the Regensburg Study) Nice to have effect, Mosaique, Domino, Turning point effect. discovery of self and others opportunity to test new ways and find new answers responsibility towards society capacity to act Youth CAN will draw from the experience and encounter of its members to compare, develop and study aspects such as the following : how to determine a good mix of groups and profiles, what to consider for the prep and evaluation sessions of Youth CAN projects how to train the people responsible for a project on the aspects enhancing chances for intercultural learning and participation, how to prepare / work with the local communities where a project will take place, how to determine the degree of intercultural competence and self confidence of participants and communities in the beginning and how to measure the progress made thanks to the project, how to create an atmosphere of trust, which incites people to open up during a project? How to develop the degree of self confidence and sense of initiative of participants Agrandir l'image ici Uniqueness of Youth CAN is to work on all the levels of intercultural dialogue and learning. vers le haut How to access membership? Agrandir l'image ici vers le haut Profile of Full Members Disposing of a legal personality in the country where they are registered and prove that its activities and objectives are proper to the Constitution, Empowering young people and promoting intercultural dialogue, Organizing projects at local, regional, national and/or international level; Supporting the development of young people through nonformal and/or formal education; Being transparent on financing, decision-making and outcomes; Continuity in democratic functioning and organizational capacity. vers le haut Profile of Observers Institutions, agencies and other structures, not eligible for full membership, which have an interest in the working areas of the association and which can support activities and functioning of the association, can obtain observer status. vers le haut Structure of Youth CAN Agrandir l'image ici vers le haut The EC of Youth CAN President Vice-President President Mr. George McCane – Yellow House UK Vice-President for External Relations Mr. Andrei Mehedintu– ORICUM Romania Treasurer Ms. Öyküm Baðcý – GENÇEV Turkey General Secretary Mr. Evren Ergeç – TOG Turkey vers le haut Founder Members of Youth CAN 19 founder organisations o Young Researchers of Serbia o TOG o Blue Sky Youth Network o TGBDER o GSM o GENÇEV o Citizens in Action o Turkey Youth Federation o AEGEE – Ankara o REDS o ADP – ZID o Oricum o Cypriot Youth Platform o UNAREC o IKU Sweden o Lunaria o South East European Youth Network o Yellow House o Romankara 14 countries France Turkey Greece Cyprus Bosnia&Herzegovina Republic of Macedonia Sweden Italy Montenegro Romania UK Spain Serbia vers le haut Next Steps of Youth CAN Registration in Turkey before the national authorities First General Assembly ( June 2009) Upcoming projects : ICU Everyday : A two year project to build capacities of Youth CAN and develop own approach and materials, Youth CAN Speak : an e-magazine developed by young people from various countries (YiA), Come and : An international youth carneval in Liverpool where young people will prepare performances on the spot (YiA and private financing) Living in peace : A dialogue project between Cyprus, Greece and Turkey including pax from other conflict areas, focusing on the individual processes of intercultural understanding (YiA and EYF). vers le haut Future of Youth CAN Ordinary GA meeting each two years in November Youth CAN activities (discussed and agreed at the GA and including at least 3 members) Application to operating grants (CoE, Culture programme etc.) Application to umbrella organizations (EYF, CoE Advisory Council on Youth) vers le haut THANK YOU! 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