This slogan on a presentation made me ask myself, why – this phrase means “Little ducks - time to start”. Antonina, who was the creator of this presentation, simply answered – to draw attention. Our seminar definitely drew attention. The title may be not so creative, “Volunteering and volunteer projects”, but on our call we received over 30 applications and numerous calls and requests after the deadline was due. Details...

On 27th April, at 14.30, YTNF volunteers from AVI-Moldova, forgathered in the Central Park of Chisinau. There is a fountain in the middle of the park where people usually sit on the sides, lots of alleys where people go for walk or stop and take a seat on the benches. In the middle of this wonderful atmosphere, YTNF Moldova volunteers organized a Free Hugs event. At the beginning we splat in small teams, consisting of 2-3 persons. Wearing our “YTNF” tee-shirts, we took our “Free hugs posters” and started our “Free Hugs campaign”. There were many people very likely to receive hugs : ). The quaintest occurrence was when two police officers approached and asked what political party we represent. Details...

From 07-16th May and from 13th to 22nd May SCI Germany is organising group leader training courses for PMT members from Moldova, Belarus and the Ukraine in Haunetal & Halle respectively. All three groups will also be hosted for three days by SCI´s local group in Berlin. The courses are possible thanks to generous support from the German Ministry for Youth Affairs. Details...

International workcamps are still one of the most popular & good value ways for people of all ages to travel, meet new friends, get deeply aquainted with different cultures, practice a foreign language and, last not least,  make a meaningful contribution to social development, international understanding and peace.  Most workcamps last 2-3 weeks and combine useful & interesting work (5-6 hours per day on average) with lively discussions, fun & games as well as excursions to places of local interest. Details...

During one week, 1st - 7th March, in Chisinau, Republic of Moldova, took place the Group Leadership Training. The training has been organized by AVI-Moldova in the frame of YTNF project.  It brought together 28 participants from 10 different countries who had the opportunity to gain new skills, new knowledge and new experience in the field of leadership. The training provided different kind of activities: workshops, brainstorms, reflecting groups, discussions, video and slideshow presentations. During the activities the participants had the opportunity to know each other and the represented organisations, to exchange their views on what means to be a leader. Details...

On the 1st – 7th of March 2007 I was a participant of Group Leadership Training, which took place in Chisinau, Republic of Moldova and was organized by AVI-Moldova. During this training I've got new theoretical information about leadership, motivation, team building, communication, conflict management and practical skills how to do presentations, to communicate with different people and to develop own leadership qualities. As for me all of workshops were organized in a good way, they combined lectures, brain storms, discussions and practical work in small and big groups. These groups were different every time, so it was possible to know all participants better and to improve our communication skills. Details...

We took care of keeping in plus and positive with tea and good discussions. 12 activists met in Artemovsk during the week-end of 24-25 of February, to discuss latest developments, share impressions of Poznan Feedback Seminar, and make planning for 2007 and behind. As an outcome, we made Plan of Action till the end of 2007, discussed in detail activities of the coming 3 months and their preparation, divided responsibilities, planned summer workcamps and activities and talked about cooperation and joint activities with partners in YTNF project. Details...

Dear AVI members and YTNF volunteers, AVI Moldova would like to announce the contest of selecting one active member/volunteer who will represent the organisation while job shadowing in the Netherlands and Germany. Details...

Call for participants for a *Multiplier Training Course on "Peer education"*, which will be organized in the frame of the project "Youth Transcending New Frontiers". It will take place in *Buryatia, **Ulan-Ude* from *the 1st till 6th of May 2007. * The training course is hosted by Siberian Creative Group (scg@hotbox.ru) The course will be led by a professional trainer(s) and will focus on methods of educating peers (or how people can sensitize, motivate & teach other people of a similar age to become active as volunteers). Details...

The first international YTNF Feedback Seminar was held in snowbound Poznan, Poland from 23-29th January 2007 hosted by One World Association - SCI Poland. It brought together 28 participants from 12 different countries. The first three days were devoted to an intensive evaluation of the first year of the project and produced many interesting results and conclusions. One discovery was that altogether 24 different projects(!) had taken place in CIS-countries in the frame of our project, including workcamps, trainings, seminars, volunteer days, exhibitions and many other colourful activities. Many thanks  to our trainer, Zaneta, who had prepared some excellent working methods to capture everyone's interest and stimulate our thinking. Details...

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