PLACE: Marseille, France DURATION: October 1st, 2017 - March 1st, 2018 (6 month) HOSTING ORGANIZATION: “ECOOPMED” NGO THE OBJECTIVE OF THE PROJECT: to raise awareness of local youth on such ideas as solidarity, education, culture, international development and humanism. VOLUNTEERS'TASKS: . to support the team of a charity shop in selecting and selling the goods (donations); . to do interventions in schools to sensibilise for the actions of the organization; . to support the organization in international charity projects. WHO CAN PARTICIPATEC: active and initiative young people aged 18-25, who have basic French knowledge, are motivated to invest their t...

TITLE: Inspire through Music PLACE: Toros, Armenia DATES: August 17-25, 2017 THE AIM OF THE PROJECT is to bring young people together in order to create their own piece of culture by merging national musical components with inter cultural dialogue and learning because music is so much more than just tunes and melodies - it is about a common language, connection, expression, celebration, culture and friendship. WHO CAN PARTICIPATE: 18-25 years old active young people and youth leaders who have musical skills (amateur/professional) Working language is ENGLISH. To apply for the project, please go through this link THE DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS: ...

On September 18, a Youth Forum took place in Yerevan and the Gyumri Youth Initiative Centre was present in the event. The aim of the forum was to contribute to the development of 2018-2022 Armenian National Youth Policy ensuring stakeholder participation in the process. The main part of the forum was held in 5 separate thematic groups. One of them, ''Youth work and lifelong learning'' group was fasilized by YIC Board Chairperson Anna Yeghoyan and YIC NGO Presedent Artur Najaryan. Beside, YIC Mobility Projects Cordinator Valya Martirosyan presented Erasmus+ Youth. Info Centre Armenia in the "International Youth Cooperation, Intercultural Dialogue and Youth Movement" ...

When: July 2017 – July 2018 Aim: To promote volunteerism and link art and intercultural learning for the empowerment and self-development of young people. Volunteer’s Tasks: To plan and run the “Handicraft” Club twice a month for the young people aged 13-30 from Gyumri and Shirak region, to support in organizational activities of "Intercultural Club" and "Friday’s Cafe", to plan, prepare and run promotional activities about volunteering called “Volunteering Month with YIC”, to organize a photo exhibition, an open air movie screenings and presentation of their culture, food, dances and so on, to design YIC’s monthly newsletter. . .        ...

TITLE: Eurovisions PLACE: Savigno (Bologna), Italy DATES: October 17-24, 2017 PROJECT AIMS at gathering young people with fewer opportunities around the topic of music and empower them with new competences to make use of their skills and abilities in labour market. The project foresees to share musical and IT skills among each other following the approaches of “peer-learning” and “learning by doing”. Participants will be able to create their own music and share their culture with each other. Special discussions will be devoted to rural life and Erasmus + programme opportunities. WHO CAN PARTICIPATE: 18-25 years old active young people and youth leaders...

On July 4, 2017 Gyumri Youth Initiative Centre NGO and Hrant Dink Foundation announced the launch of the programme ''Beyond Borders 2017-2019'': Turkey-Armenia Dialogue Programmes, Travel Grant and Fellowship Scheme, funded by UK Government’s Conflict, Stability and Security Fund. A press conference took place during which The Ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Judith Farnworth delivered opening remarks. The organizers and guests of the event spoke about Armenia-Turkey cooperation, highlighting the mutual ties between two countries in different fields: science, culture, art, youth and volunteerism, journalism, education, business, etc...

GLOW Armenia in partnership with Gyumri Youth Initiative Centre (YIC) and Komitas Action Suisse-Arménie Swiss Humanitarian Foundation (KASA) implemented the GLOW CAMP from 3-8th of July in Toros, Armenia. The camp aims at empowering young women and promoting leadership through education in a community of sisterhood. A specialized camp curriculum is developed that will enhance the confidence and leadership skills of participants. The curriculum consists of information about topics such as healthy lifestyles, environmental stewardship, gender roles, conflict resolution. The program is sponsored by: Democracy Commision ''Small Grants Program'' - U.S. Embassy Yerevan, Armeni...

On June 30, Gyumri Youth Initiative Centre hosted the leaders of IMPACT non-formal youth clubs of World Vision Armenia International Charitable Organization in Tavush Marz, who were on a study visit to YIC. During the meeting the activities of both organizations were presented and some of the volunteers from YIC shared their experiences and told about the way they passed with the organization.          See more...

On June 17, 2017 the farewell event for Christian Kensmark (Denmark) took place, who used to do volunteering in Gyumri within the framework of European Voluntary Service (EVS) program. Christian has been volunteering for ten months at Gyumri Youth Initiative Center by organizing different projects like the "Friday Café" and English teaching at Lord Byron School No. 20. During the event, EVS Coordinator Mariam Gharagyozyan awarded the volunteer with a Certificate of Appreciation and YouthPass for his work. In turn, Christian shared his impressions of Armenia and experience gained over the past ten months.              ...

Hosting organization: Talentum Foundation When: July 2017 – August 2017 Where:  Szeged, Hungary Aim: To develop local youngsters’ sensitivity of interculturalism, level of communicating in English and self-confidence. Volunteer's Tasks: To organize interactive games for young people, write a one-day-length training programme about their country including games and presentations, hold intercultural nights, organize and participate in public activities. .       ...