PROJECT OVERVIEW In order to encourage youth to be more active in various public spheres, the Armenian branch of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation (KAS) in collaboration with World Vision Armenia (WVA), Media Initiatives Center (MIC), and Gyumri "Youth Initiative Centre" (YIC) is implementing  “Youth in Action: Youth Empowerment and Leadership Development in Armenia” project aiming at enhancing capacities and cooperation among Armenian civil society for educating and empowering youth, developing future leaders, and enabling more active youth participation in social, political, and public life in the country. The project targets youth CSOs, youth initiatives, youth...

“Youth Initiative Centre” (YIC) invites young individuals aged 13-25 to participate in “Online Leadership Schools” which is implemented within the framework of the long-term project “Youth in Action: Youth Empowerment and Leadership Development in Armenia”. On February 23 the first two flows of the “Online Leadership Schools” were successfully completed, and as part of the continuation of the program, the 3rd and 4th flows are set to begin.    The meetings are scheduled for the following days: Third flow: March 15, 22 and 29 Fourth flow: March 16, 23 and 30   Duration: 3 weeks, one online meeting per week and up to two hours o...

Type of Contestant: Expert senior regional (Armenia based) Type of expertise: Individual Expert or Legal Entity Type of contract: Service Provision Project Duration: June Total number of working days for all components: 16 hours (2 working days) "Youth Initiative Centre" (YIC) NGO within the framework of the project "Youth in Action: Youth Empowerment and Leadership Development in Armenia" is launching a competition for a senior regional expert in the following component of the project.   Action. Capacity building process of youth CSOs and public sector stakeholders in Armenia, to encourage learning from EU context about youth policies and pr...

PLACE: Gdynia, Poland DURATION: April 13 – May 14, 2025 SENDING ORGANIZATION: “Youth Initiative Centre” (YIC) NGO HOSTING ORGANIZATION: Centrum Współpracy Młodzieży (CWM) WHO CAN PARTICIPATE: The program is for 18-30 years old, initiative, motivated young people with conversational level of English. * For the project in Poland 4 volunteers will be selected from Armenia. __________________________________ PLACE:  Gyumri, Armenia DURATION: April 16 – May 15, 2025 HOSTING ORGANIZATION: “Youth Initiative Centre” (YIC) NGO” WHO CAN PARTICIPATE: The program is for 18-30 years old, initiative, motivated young people with c...

TITLE: Winds of change PLACE:  Bydgoszcz, Poland DURATION: April 2025 –April 2026 SENDING ORGANIZATION: “Youth Initiative Centre” (YIC) NGO HOSTING ORGANIZATION: Fundacja Wiatrak AIM:  The aim is to enhance education, promote cultural values, foster creative thinking through workshops, and support social integration by strengthening community connections. WHO CAN PARTICIPATE: The program is for 18-30 years old, initiative, motivated young people with conversational level of English.  TO APPLY you need to send your CV and a motivation letter in English to evsyic@gmail.com  email address.   APPLICATION DEADLINE is February 17, 18:00...

“Youth Initiative Centre” (YIC) invites young individuals aged 13-25 to participate in “Online Leadership Schools” which is implemented within the framework of the long-term project “Youth in Action: Youth Empowerment and Leadership Development in Armenia”. “Online Leadership Schools” are scheduled starting from February 8th and will proceed through two flows as follows: First flow: February 8, 15, and 22 Second flow: February 9, 16, and 23   Duration: 3 weeks, one online meeting per week and up to two hours of in-person work. All sessions are scheduled to begin at 12:00 PM and will last 4-5 hours with breaks. Format: Online.�...

TITLE: ‘’Shades of volunteering” PLACE:  Szeged, Hungary DURATION: March 2025 – June 2025 SENDING ORGANIZATION: “Youth Initiative Centre” (YIC) NGO HOSTING ORGANIZATION: TALENTUM  FOUNDATION   AIM:  You will be invited to bring joy especially tokindergartens, schools, elderly people’s homes and disabledpeople’s houses. They appreciate your songs in your language, theywill enjoy dancing and playing with you or make handcraftworkshops with your leading. We are waiting for your proactivityand creative ideas as well. During your volunteering you would alsomake workshops, create funny outdoor activities and sportactivities. In conclus...

TERMS OF REFERENCE    Subject of Contest: Consultant/Content Writer in the Field of Youth  Type of contestant: Individual Expert or Legal Entity Type of contract: Service Provision Project Duration: 16.12.2024 – 30.06.2025 Number of Working Days: 80 hours (10 working days)   "Youth Initiative Centre" (YIC) NGO within the framework of the "Youth in Action: Youth Empowerment and Leadership Development in Armenia" project is launching a competition for a consultant/content writer in the field of youth in order to involve in the activity:   Idea Labs  Idea Labs aims to promote youth creativity, leadership, and increase youth�...

Type of Contestant: Trainer In The Field of Project Design and Management Type of expertise: Individual Expert or Legal Entity Type of contract: Service Provision Project Duration: 20.12.2024 - 30.05.2025 Total number of working days for all components: 40 hours (5 working days)   "Youth Initiative Centre" (YIC) NGO within the framework of the project "Youth in Action: Youth Empowerment and Leadership Development in Armenia" is launching a competition for a trainer in the field of project design and management in order to involve them in the following component of the project.   Action. Idea Labs Idea Labs aims to promote youth creativ...

TITLE: Green Roots: Inspiring Young Europeans for more Sustainability in Rural Area PLACE: Montecilfone, Molise, Italy DATES: 4-12  November 2024   PROJECT AIMS to raise awareness on sustainability, green business and healthy food, aiming to build greener lifestyle, and sharing innovation solutions for rural areas.   PROJECT OBJECTIVES: Share knowledge about healthcare and homemade products, Promote interculturality and EU values, Empower rural youth in developing more inclusive and sustainable societies.   PARTICIPANT COUNTRIES: Armenia, Italy, Spain, Greece.   PARTICIPANTS: The Armenian team will consist of 5 young p...