Supported by the European Commission, DG SANCO and by OSI’s Roma Health Project, the European Youth and AIDS seminar is the last of a series of 9 European best practice seminars organized in the framework of AIDS ACTION and INTEGRATION projects, coordinated by the NGO AIDES, Paris (France).
Goals
The goal of the seminar series is to promote the development of local, community-based HIV/AIDS NGOs in Central and Eastern Europe, especially in the new and future Member States of the European Union.
The European Youth and AIDS seminar is planned as a training and best practice exchange workshop for young activists in the field of HIV/AIDS prevention.
The seminar will include a workshop dedicated specifically to Roma youth and AIDS, with focus on:
The special situation and needs of Roma youth (crossed vulnerability, poverty, discrimination, etc.);
Cultural and health mediation as main tools of intervention, from theory to practice;
Tools and methods recommended for working with Roma youth;
Exchange of experiences and best practice models
The working languages of the seminar are English and Russian.
Who should apply
Scholarship applications are solicited from individuals with:
How to apply Interested individuals should complete and submit the attached application form by email and send it to Ms Nicoleta Dascalu no later than April 30, 2008. For further information on the seminar, eligible countries, on registration and scholarships please contact the seminar coordinators. If you want to be removed from the list serve of the Roma Health Project, please contact the OSI Secretariat. For further information Membership and active role in an organization, network or group with the capacity to implement HIV/AIDS-related projects and/or advocate on HIV/AIDS policy;
Age 18-35;
Basic knowledge of HIV/AIDS;
Young Roma are particularly encouraged to apply;
Young people living with HIV/AIDS are particularly encouraged to apply;
Priority will be given to applications from the 12 new Member States of the European Union and Turkey (see full list of [eligible countries-
