Civic Forum is planning to hold a training course entitled “GO 4 iNGO” which will take place on 5-13 June 2014 in Yerevan, Armenia. The training course will bring together 37 young people from 11 countries including Armenia, Poland, Bulgaria, Georgia, Lithuania, Moldova, Slovenia, Ukraine, Belarus, Italy and Romania.
The project is aimed at promoting the effective usage of the new social media tools seeking to strengthen the capacities and efficiency of non-governmental organizations. The objectives include:
• to promote development of theoretical knowledge and practical skills on new social media tools,
• to encourage the usage of the social media tools in their everyday activities, including intra-net communication, project management, fundraising, branding, etc.,
• to raise awareness on on-line volunteering as a tool for active citizenship and civic activism,
• to create an informal network between the partner organizations serving as a framework and platform for future cooperation.
The project will be based on non-formal education methods and learning principles so the participants will have their participation and contribution in each phase of the project. They will share best practices, discuss the opportunities and challenges concerning the social media, reflect on their local realities and come with solutions to common current issues on the field. The training will include a wide range of activities such as sessions, discussions, workshops, teamwork, team building activities, debriefings and reflection groups. All the activities are designed to meet the needs and expectations of the participants based on comprehensive needs analysis.

We are looking for 3 motivated youngsters able to communicate in english and over 18 years old, available places left: 3 – Participation fee for each project is 30% of the travel costs, plus the annual membership fee 2014 (30€). For any questions, you can contact us by email at part3tdm2000@gmail.com.