Rude Awakening: Game on in Bitola, North Macedonia
Macedonians got their game on, during the promotion of the video game Rude Awakening in Bitola. On the 15. of September 2021, the Македонский центр фотографии organized a multimedia promotional event in the newly restored Manaki Cinema in the historical center of the city. The idea? Raising awareness and knowledge on World War I, and the game developed during the “Rude Awakening” Project.
“We made an educative videogame about the First world war without firing a single bullet” as said during the presentation, the game sends a message of peace not war. The event was organized on the anniversary of the Battle of Dobro Pole, that changed the course of the WW1 on the Balkan territory. The date was symbolically chosen in order to remember the past while looking at the future.
“We made an educative videogame about the First world war without firing a single bullet” as said during the presentation in Bitola
Respecting the sanitary measures, the Manaki cinema was filled with total of 45 persons, from which 30 youngsters, representatives of the Museum of Bitola, the State Archive, different CSOs working in the field of WW1 and finally the Mayor of Bitola, Natasa Petrovska.
After a screen presentation of the project and the game, youngsters were divided in groups and were able to try the game on the computers. Even though the game seamed easy at the beginning youth generations had tough time to finish it and gradually getting more exited the more they played.
This event attracted major media coverage and picked the interest of many institutions and organizations. The Manaki cinema continued to organize game sessions with the local elementary schools and high schools, and several institutions in North Macedonia are interested to feature the game in their activities.
Starting in September, the game will be available in all museums of project partners in Austria, Slovenia and North Macedonia. It will be available in five languages: English, Italian, French, German and Macedonian, with four levels of play for five hours. The game will be available online in early 2022
ALDA is very much glad to be part of this project, to spur young generations to increase their knowledge on key historical facts… without forgetting to have fun!
Lavarone welcomed the partners of the project The Rude Awakening and Desire!
From the 24th to the 26th of September, the municipality of Lavarone welcomed European partners of the project DESIRE and the Rude Awakening.
→ The Грубое пробуждение project is ending on a high note.
We are glad to have been able to meet even if it was for the first and last time in the framework of the project. Indeed the project started in January 2019 and 2 months after the World health crisis started. The project has been run in an online mode. Today, all the partners are happy to have collaborated together to create a great tool: a video game.
Do you want to know more about the project
→ A good start for the Проект DESIRE
It was the first time for the partners to meet together face-to-face and share the local activities already done. On this occasion, the project website has been presented to all the partners. Now, all the information regarding the project is gathered in one website. Discover the DESIRE website soon! Keep it posted.
This international event was the opportunity to exchange ideas and best practices among the partners of both projects. It was a time of exchange and of learning from each other.
Partners of The Rude Awakening and Desire together in Lavarone
→ О проекте DESIRE
Декларация Шумана: Инициатива по возрождению Европы (DESIRE) - это проект, финансируемый Европой для граждан. Проект направлен на повышение осведомленности людей, особенно молодежи, об исторической важности и значении Декларации Шумана для ЕС. Цель состоит в том, чтобы активно вовлекать молодежь в проактивный подход к истории. Посредством совместного создания художественных инструментов, таких как видео, театр, игры, аудио-рассказы, партнеры будут сопровождать группы молодых граждан в переосмыслении истории и обсуждении ценностей ЕС, таких как межкультурный диалог, мир и солидарность. Консорциум возглавляет Comune di Lavarone (Италия) и состоит из Fondazione Belvedere-Gschwent (Италия), Союза болгарских черноморских властей (Болгария) Municipio de Valongo (Португалия) Дунай 1245 (Сербия) Zdruzenie Institut za razvoj na zaednicata Бывшая Югославская Республика Македония Administration Communale de Grez-Doiceau (Бельгия), Fundacio de la Comunitat Valencia de Patrimoni Insdustrial i (Испания), Kulturni centar Osijek Хорватия ALDA (Франция).
→ О проекте «The Rude Awakening»
«The Rude Awakening - мультимедийное путешествие по следам повседневной жизни фронтовиков» - это европейский проект, направленный на повышение осведомленности и интереса молодого поколения (от 13 до 20 лет) к теме войны и мира. Благодаря поддержке цифрового и аудиовизуального контента, основанного на историях солдат Первой мировой войны, «The Rude Awakening» хочет показать новый образовательный и эмоциональный взгляд на войну и мир, благодаря которому посетители будут учиться на собственном опыте, как они занимают место солдата во время посещения музея, что позволяет лучше понять воспоминания о войне и солдатскую жизнь благодаря технологиям. Это проект, софинансируемый программой Европейского Союза MEDIA, подпрограммой Creative Europe, которая объединила Fondazione Belvedere-GschwenН в качестве ведущего партнера и партнеров проекта: Comune di Lavarone (Италия), ALDA, 101 Percento, Mémoire pour la vie, Gornjesavski Muzej Jesenice, Danube Connect, Мир НПО и Македонский центр фотографии.
Для получения дополнительной информации о проекте и о том, как к нему присоединиться, обращайтесь к художественному директору г-ну Ренцо Карбонера: progetti@fortebelvedere.org progetti@fortebelvedere.org
3 STEPS – Let’s discover the project
Celia, Project manager at ALDA, with colleagues joined the 3 STEPS event!
A presentation of the 3 STEPS project was made by ALDA FRANCE’s team to members and volunteers of different associations working with migrants on the topic of inclusion and integration of young (low-skilled) migrants and refugees, on 25 September in the Lieu d’Europe.
Participants were presented with both methods that the project aims to adapt in France – “Basic Education Classes" и "TANDEM NOW” – selected as best practices by the European Commission in 2017. It was followed by an exchange on the programme of the future training of teachers/educators on intercultural competence, inclusion and shared values, and training of mentors on the above-mentioned subject through a ‘blended mentoring approach’ to develop their social and professional skills.
3 STEPS: sharing experiences in working toward the inclusion and integration of young people
Similarly, those that joined the event shared their experiences in working toward the inclusion and integration of young people and gave back feedback on the methods and tools presented by the project team.
This exchange serves as a basis for the implementation of future trainings for trainers/educators and mentors within the 3 STEPS project by ALDA before the end of the year; to which participants expressed their interest.
It has been a great event, and many more are on the way!
ALDA Secretary General will join the second Marmara Urban Forum (MARUF)
In October 2021, ALDA Secretary General – Antonella Valmorbida – will join the second Marmara Urban Forum (MARUF). Organised by the ALDA Member Союз муниципалитетов Мармара, the event gathers experts and professionals from all over the world to discuss the necessity of rethinking the urban space and policies in the aftermath of COVID-19.
In lights of recents events, such as the health crisis and forced migration, reconsidering the urban spaces, reflecting on the cities in relation to their people and communities are crucial aspects that need to be discussed at international level. Therefore, based on the six axes, which are “healthy,” “inclusive,” innovative,” “resilient,” “sustainable,” and “creative” cities, Marmara Urban Forum will serve as a platform of mutual learning and exchange of knowledge on these important issues.
Выпуск этого года под названиемCities Developing Solutions: Re-Think, Co-Act”, and in line with the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the forum is addressing daily issues from climate change and local development; to public health and infrastructure. Over 90 partners – be they international organisations, universities, NGOs – will join the second edition of MARUF. Just to mention a few, together with ALDA, also UN-Habitat, the Turkish Ministry of Environment and Urbanization, Energy Cities, CDP, WRI, UNDP will be present at the event.
Ms. Valmorbida, as been invited as keynote speakers in two different sessions.
Beginning on October 1st (15.00 UCT+3), the first discussion she will join in entitled: “City Networks: Keep calm and meet globally“.
Sitting with her at the virtual table:
- Anna Lisa Boni, Secretary General, EUROCITIES
- Floriane Cappelletti, Communications&Overall Coordination, Energy Cities
- Júlia López Ventura, European Regional Director, C40
- Karen Vancluysen, Secretary General, POLIS
Moreover, with a special focus on “Local Administration Reform Project III” – (LAR III), Antonella Valmorbida will also participate at the session taking place on October 3rd at 14.30 (UCT+3), together with:
- Neslihan Yumukoğlu – Project Manager, Local Administration Reform Phase III Project, UNDP
- Metehan Gültaşlı – Senior Expert, LAR-3 Project, UNDP
- Erbay Arıkboğa – Prof., Faculty of Political Sciences, Marmara University
- Muhittin Acar – Prof., Political Science and Public Administration, Hacettepe University
- Hüseyin Gül – Prof., Political Science and Public Administration, Süleyman Demirel University
ALDA is very much glad to be part of this great initiative, while sharing its expertise and knowledge with other stakeholders.
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To register MARUF21: https://www.marmaraurbanforum.org/kayit
For more information on MARUF21: www.marmaraurbanforum.org
New course on “Project Cycle Management - the development of the project idea"
After the training on European Funding, it’s now time to better understand the project cycle management!
Starting in November 2021 the course will focus on “development of the project idea”. The course will be delivered online and in Italian. During the 4 days course attendees will be provided with concrete examples and professional insights on how to developed a project. Take a look at the the agenda and infopack here
WHY OUR COURSES?
Based on its long lasting experience, being actively operating within the sector of European democracy support and project development for more than 20 years, ALDA + is able to provide valuable and professional courses on several topics, mostly related to European funding, Policy Analysis and Project Development.
WHAT WILL PARTICIPANTS GET?
By joining the course participants will get:
- Practical knowledge to be able to understand and recognised the differences among the European funding programmes
- Writing and Reporting Workshop during which participants will see how to write a project and manage its budget
- Teaching materials will be provided during course, providing concrete examples of projects implemented
- Support after the training is available! Our staff will answers questions and doubts also after the course
- Certificate of attendance will be given at the end of the course
- Professional Trainers will guide participants through the course
TRAINERS
Марко Боариа is the Head of ALDA’s Resources and Development Unit, since 2004. With more than 15 years of experience, he has developed projects in different areas, based on different programs of the European Union (and beyond), interacting with different DGs of the European Commission. He has worked as project coordinator, with particular focus on issues such as democracy, participation, youth and has assumed the role of external supervisor in European projects developed by public and private entities. His specialization as a trainer mainly concerns the following topics/areas: project cycle management, European funds, participatory methods, non-formal education, youth.
Anna Ditta has 10 years of experience in the field of project development and implementation, particularly with reference to European Union funding programs. She holds a degree in International Political Science from the University of Padua and a Master in European Studies and Project Management from Brussels. She worked for several years for the Veneto Region, Brussels Directorate, dealing specifically with cooperation with the Balkans. At ALDA she deals with fundraising and project development, focusing on active citizenship, youth, cooperation with third countries in the field of participatory democracy and good local governance.
USEFUL INFORMATION
TIMETABLE:
12 November 2021 15.00-18.00
19 November 2021 15.00-18.00
26 November 2021 15.00-18.00
3 December 2021 15.00-18.00
COSTS:
300 euro (10% discount for ALDA members and students under 26 years old)
REGISTRATION:
Please register at the following link
Read the agenda here
CONTACT:
Please email Eleonora Bertin for any further question or call +39 0444 54 01 46
OUR REALITY
Attendees will be involved within a reality that has more than 20 year of experiences, established in 1999 at the initiative of the Советом Европы to coordinate and support the network of Local Democracy Agencies (LDAs), which are self- sustainable, locally registered NGOs acting as promoters of good governance and local self-government, with which ALDA collaborates in many activities. Our history and activities in a glance:
2500 Partners
350 Members
450 Projects
43 Million euro budget
Course on “European Funding: new programming and new opportunities”
After the summer break it is time to start courses and trainings again… Hurry up, only 3 spots are still available!
Starting in October 2021 the online course will focus on “European Funding: new programming and new opportunities”- Italian version. During the course attendees will be provided with experience-based, good tips and insights useful to know when approaching this topic (course infopack here).
WHY OUR COURSES?
Based on ALDA’s long lasting experience, being actively operating within the sector of European democracy support and project development for more than 20 years, ALDA + is able to provide valuable and professional courses on several topics, mostly related to European funding, Policy Analysis and Project Development.
WHAT WILL PARTICIPANTS GET?
By joining the course participants will get:
- Practical knowledge to be able to understand and recognised the differences among the European funding programmes
- Teaching materials will be distributed during course, providing concrete examples of projects implemented
- Support after the training is available! Our staff will answers questions and doubts also after the course
- Certificate of attendance will be given at the end of the course
- Professional Trainers will guide participants through the course
TRAINERS
Marco Boaria is the Head of ALDA’s Resources and Development Unit, since 2004. With more than 15 years of experience, he has developed projects in different areas, based on a variety of programs of the European Union (and beyond), interacting with different DGs of the European Commission. He has worked as project coordinator, with particular focus on issues such as democracy, participation, youth and has assumed the role of external supervisor in European projects developed by public and private entities. His specialization as a trainer mainly concerns the following topics/areas: project cycle management, European funds, participatory methods, non-formal education, youth.
Anna Ditta has 10 years of experience in the field of project development and implementation, particularly with reference to European Union funding programs. She holds a degree in International Political Science from the University of Padua and a Master in European Studies and Project Management from Brussels. She worked for several years for the Veneto Region, Brussels Directorate, dealing specifically with cooperation with the Balkans. At ALDA she deals with fundraising and project development, focusing on active citizenship, youth, cooperation with third countries in the field of participatory democracy and good local governance.
Lavinia Traina works in the Programmes and Development Department of ALDA and she is in charge of the development of projects funded by the European Union. Interested in the issues of good governance, human rights, social inclusion, active citizenship, youth, environment and sustainable development, she is involved in the drafting of projects within the ERASMUS+, Europe for Citizens, LIFE, IMCAP and Creative Europe programs of the European Union. She has worked in the management of projects dealing with human rights, with particular attention to the defense of vulnerable people such as women, indigenous peoples, migrants and homeless with experiences in Italy and abroad.
USEFUL INFORMATION
ONLINE TIMETABLE:
14October 2021 17.00-19.00
21 October 2021 17.00-19.00
28 October 2021 17.00-19.00
4 November 2021 17.00-19.00
COSTS:
200 euro (10% discount for ALDA members and students under 26 years old)
AGENDA & REGISTRATION:
Please register at the following link
Read the agenda here
INFORMATION:
Please contact Eleonora Bertin for further information
UPCOMING NEXT
Do not miss the next course on “Project Cycle Management – the development of the project idea“. Find out more and be among the participants!
The course will start in November 2021.
OUR REALITY
Attendees will be involved within a reality that has more than 20 year of experiences, established in 1999 at the initiative of the Советом Европы to coordinate and support the network of Local Democracy Agencies (LDAs), which are self- sustainable, locally registered NGOs acting as promoters of good governance and local self-government, with which ALDA collaborates in many activities. Our history and activities in a glance:
2500 Partners
350 Members
450 Projects
43 Million euro budget
50xcento: Young Contributing Leaders wanted!
“I don’t want young people to change country,
I want young people to change the country.”
(Rinaldo Sidoli)
ARC Research Centre of the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore of Milan, Alliance for Social Generativity, with the support of Fondazione Cattolica are looking for 50 young leaders to share ideas and energies and become the real engine of our country, through Social Generativity.
On 30 September in Vicenza, participate in 50xcento, a free training and activation experience on the theme of Social Generativity, a new paradigm for the development of a territory and its community, aimed at a heterogeneous group of 50 young people from the Vicenza area.
But what is Social Generativity?
Social generativity is a new way of thinking and acting, both personal and collective, which describes the possibility of a type of socially oriented, creative, connective, productive and responsible action, capable of having a positive impact on the forms of producing, innovating, living, caring, organising and investing, by injecting new life.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE – who are the young contribution leaders
50 young people aged 20 to 40 years, resident and/or domiciled in the territory of Vicenza and its Province, who wish to take up the challenge of the “50xcento” and share the logic of contribution, to be active protagonists of a new season of development, local and national, with people at the centre, starting from the spaces and opportunities for growth offered and present in the territory of Vicenza.
Together to be the real engine of Italian development, through Social Generativity
HOW – Learning by doing: theory at the service of practice.
Overall, the 50xcento day can be thought of as an articulated collective performance, which begins with a traditional conference setting and evolves progressively, in a crescendo.
Through the use of different and integrated languages, making the most of the performative aspects in the group work, the participants will be presented with the theme and the pillars of Social Generativity and proposed a performative action:
? 1st Pillar – Desire: Reflection and dialogue on the following questions: What is blocking the future today? What prevents us from looking beyond? What inhibits desire in my area?
? 2nd Pillar – Bringing into the world: constructing and generating elements that are considered to be positive for one’s own city, future and society
? 3rd Pillar – Taking care: having lunch together to underline the importance of conviviality as a value for building sustainable and productive social dynamics.
? 4th Pillar – Letting go: the performative action to be carried out involves leaving the elements built in the second pillar in a point considered significant in one’s own territory, and taking a photo.
At the end of the training day, the young participants in the 50xcento will have the opportunity to participate in the presentation of the European project CAP- PERI (CAP – Peer Education Resources in Italy), co-funded by the European Union Programme IMCAP, in which the following organisations participate ALDA – Association of Local Democracy Agencies (Vicenza), IRS -Институтом социальных исследований (Milan), Сеть повторов (Rome), ISBEM – Euro Mediterranean Biomedical Scientific Institute (Mesagne) and CESIE – European Centre of Studies and Initiatives (Palermo).
Join the free training! Fill in the форму.
SKILLS AND SKILLS – The 50xcento for my growth
Through this initiative, participants will acquire various soft skills that will enable them to generate and seize opportunities for development and change in their local contexts and become cultural promoters around social generativity, initiating supra-local relations and networks of exchange of reflections and generative practices with other territories.
Participation in the CAP-PERI conference offers a concrete example of the development of a project idea and also provides an opportunity to meet and exchange ideas with experienced organisations and to draw inspiration, stimuli and ideas.
REGISTRATION FORM AND DEADLINE
To join the free training please fill in the форму.
Deadline to apply: 20 SEPTEMBER 2021
INFORMATION
Membership of the event is free of charge, there is no cost to participate.
Lunch is included.
Timetable: 9.00 – 18.00
Venue: ALDA – European Association for Local Democracy – Viale Milano 36 – Vicenza
Contact: Nadia Di Iulio (ALDA) nadia@alda-europe.eu или (+39) 324 6257381
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50Xcento продвигается ARC, Исследовательским центром Университета Каттолика дель Сакро Куоре в Милане, и Alliance for Social Generativity, постоянно расширяющимся национальным проектом, рожденным движением, разработанным внутри ARC, которое объединяет различные организации, особенно предприятия, продвигающие генеративная культура в стране. 50xcento спонсируется Fondazione Cattolica.
DEVOTEd meeting in Zonguldak - back in presence!
Recently ALDA colleagues, Giulia and Lea from Middle East and Africa Department joined the DEVOTE meeting in Zonguldak, Turkey. Yet, what was it about?
Teams from the 6 partner organizations attended a hybrid transnational meeting on September 15. and 16. in Zonguldak, Turkey and through the Zoom platform online. It was the occasion to finally meet in person, but also to discuss the progress made after one year of project’s implementation and to talk about the future steps to be taken.
Zonguldak was the occasion to finally meet in person, but also to discuss the progress made
What we achieved so far:
- The publication of our report of primary research and literature review outlining the current situation of the integration of students with migrant backgrounds into schools.
The very next step:
- The publication of the Educational content translated in all 6 languages of our partner organizations – coming soon
DEVOTE – Developing the Competencies of Teachers to Integrate Students from Migrant Background into European Schools, is a project funded by the Erasmus+ Programme and implemented by a consortium of 6 organizations from France, Slovenia, Turkey, Greece, Italy and Belgium.
The aim of the project? Equipping teachers and educators with skills and tools to strengthen the inclusion of students with migrant backgrounds and to improve their success in education.
With great enthusiasm, the DEVOTE project is making great steps forward, and this meeting Zonguldak, Turkey, encouraged once more partners and people involved in keeping on with this initiative, supporting students and teachers in Europe and beyond!
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Посетите сайт DEVOTE’s website, subscribe to its newsletter and follow the project on social medias if you want to know more:
Joining the European Meetings on Participation in Amiens
ALDA colleague Morgane Egerton has been participating in the event Проект «European Meetings on Participation – Inventing together the democracy of tomorrow”
The five day event, which took place all over the city of Amiens (France) for the first three days and held online for the last two, was a sizable gathering of many different people. Every day was filled with various activities, like workshops, tours and talks, that functioned as learning experiences as well as moments to socialise and network, all in the name of citizen participation. Participants were encouraged to choose from an array of possibilities to fill their day with as many informative and constructive opportunities as they wished.
In Amiens, inventing together the democracy of tomorrow
The main focus that brought everyone together was the one sentence at the heart of the event «Imaginer ensemble la démocratie de demain».
During the three days of in-person debates on citizen participation, many speakers – coming from different structures – were able to share their ideas, opinions on different topics linked to the main focus, and thus provided an opportunity for all participants to reflect on their own practices, learn and share new and more effective ones and then bring that knowledge home.
Thanks to Morgane’s participation in this event, ALDA is certain that learning about this amazing experience from her will be greatly beneficial to our cause and future plans concerning citizen participation.