Information Booklet for Euro-active in Podlasie

Information Booklet

Parliamentary Session Euro-active in Podlasie Supraśl 201 3

Fundacja OKNO NA WSCHÓD ul. Zwycięstwa 8/216 15-703 Białystok www.onw.org.pl fundacja@onw.org.pl

Europejski Parlament Młodzieży EYP Poland ul. Nowogrodzka 31 00-511 Warszawa info@eyppoland.com www.eyppoland.com

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Welcome Letter Dear Participants, In just couple of weeks you will congregate in Supraśl, in the astonishing surroundings of Podlasie region, to debate, get to know people of similar interests, learn and educate others. You are facing a fantastic opportunity to gain new skills and experience, and I truly hope you are as excited about the project as we are to welcome you!

Soon you will be introduced to the topics that are to be worked on during the event and steps on how to prepare yourself to what is ahead of you. To begin with, we will however present you who we are and what you can expect from this four-day-packed programme of discussions, exchanging ideas and pleasure!

Enjoy the read and slowly open your mind for what is approaching!

Weronika J. Myck President of EYP Poland on behalf of the organisres

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Who are we?

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Fundacja Okno na Wschód We are a dynamic non-governmental organisation that works towards a multidimensional development of cooperation between the European Union and its eastern neighbours.

Foundation was established in 2008 with a main aim of “building a window” on the eastern border of the integrated Europe, so that the border does not turn into a wall dividing people living on its sides. Those involved in the organisation define this “window” as a live, carried out by all involved parties dialogue, which enables formation of mutual, trans border initiatives in the fields of education, economy, culture and science.

Since the day of its creation, the foundation has carried out number of projects that had an impact locally, nationally and internationally, continually taking actions to popularise the ideas that brought it into existence. Integrating new people into these challenges, wellmatched team increases with next members, who with passion and energy are ready to bring into life initiatives in constantly different spheres – both geographical and subject matters.

European Youth Parlament EYP Poland The EYP is a non-partisan and independent educational project which is tailored specifically to the needs of the young European citizen.

The EYP encourages independent thinking and socio-political initiative in young people and facilitates the learning of crucial social and professional skills.

Since its inauguration, many tens of thousands of young people have taken part in regional, national and international sessions, formed friendships and made international contacts across and beyond borders. The EYP has thus made a vital contribution towards uniting Europe.

Today the EYP is one of the largest European platforms for political debate, intercultural encounters, political educational work and the exchange of ideas among young people in Europe. The EYP consists of a network of 36 European associations and organisations in which thousands of young people are active in a voluntary capacity. The entire network organises about 200 events every year.

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Programme

Sunday // 21 .07.201 3 Participants' arrival Teambuilding Lunch Teambuilding Dinner Opening Ceremony Welcoming Party

Teambuilding – indoor and outdoor activities aimed at bonding ateam, a combination of ice-breakers, trust and problem solving games.

Opening Ceremony an official opening of the event.

Monday // 22.07.201 3 Breakfast Teambuilding Coffee Break Committee Work Lunch Committee Work Dinner Euroconcert

Tuesday // 23.07.201 3 Breakfast Committee Work Coffee Break Committee Work Lunch Committee Work Dinner Farewell Party

Committee Work – a committee debating time, delegates share their ideas onthe given topic trying to find solutions to the problems introduced by the topic, aimedat writing a motion for resolution. Motion for resolution is a document that presentsboth points of introduction to the issue discussed and points of solutions to theproblem introduced.

Euroconcert – the night when talents are discovered!

Wednesday // 24.07.201 3 Breakfast General Assembly Preparation General Assembly Coffee Break General Assembly Lunch Closing Ceremony Departures

General Assembly – time for debating over the motions forresolutions prepared by all the committees, based on the speech-debate combination.