Free Courses for Young People

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From: "joe" <joe@lsa-edu.org>

Date: Thu, 26 Jul 2012 17:35:40 +0100

To: <Undisclosed-Recipient>

Subject: Free Courses for Young People

Hi

I hope this finds you well.

 

I attach details of our free courses for clients aged 16 to 18 which are run on a roll-in roll-out basis. Please note that places are still available on the Summer programmes.

 

We would appreciate it if you could refer any suitable potential clients to us. Perhaps you can pass a copy of this to your colleagues who deal directly with clients.

For further information please contact Enid or Ishmael on 020 8222 6791.

Kind regards,

Joseph

Joseph Jacobs
Director
London Skills Academy (formerly Gateway Technology Centre)
123 Godolphin Road
London W12 8JN

t: 020 8749 6711         f: 020 8749 6927
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The Project ‘Metaphor in Action’ organised by Romanca Society , 20-27 July , LONDON 2012

Romanca Society

The Project 'Metaphor in Action'

LONDON 2012


The project 'Metaphor in Action' is a National Agency Youth in Action Project led by the Romanca Society and funded by the European Union and supported by the British Council.

The Romanca Society is a non- profit and non- governmental organisation established in June 2005 for Romanian people who live and work in London. It has chosen London for the project due to its unique location as a world city, cultural and artistic diversity.

The Training course will take place in West London between 20 and 27 July 2012.

The main goal of the training is for participants to improve creativity, increase knowledge , to learn inter -cultural working methods , to share experiences and to use it for social integration as a tool for educational and non-formal teaching with all age groups in their respective countries. The participants will be from Spain, UK, Latvia, Lithuania, Croatia, Bulgaria,Germany, Romania, France, Palestine and Turkey.

Please see more details on www.romanca.co.uk and our facebook group The Metaphor in Action group.

For more details please contact the Project manager Ariadna Petri on 00447438194411 and email ariadna.petri@yahoo.com

The Metaphore in action is supported by Asociatia Info Manager, Radio Tv Unirea, Ro Madrid Cultural Club, Elgin Close Resource Centre, Wimbledon Art Studio, University of Oxford, Asturian Foundation and Cercul Cultural Romano-Austriac "Unirea".


Ionela Flood
Romanca Society
www.romanca.co.uk
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Fw: The Arts as Cultural Diplomacy Conference: A Forum for Young Leaders (London, Weeklong Seminar, August 24th - 27th, 2012)

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From: Iakov frizis <frizis@culturaldiplomacy.org>

Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2012 12:42:08 +0200

To: <ionela@talktalk.net>

Subject: The Arts as Cultural Diplomacy Conference: A Forum for Young Leaders (London, Weeklong Seminar, August 24th - 27th, 2012)

 Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to you on behalf of the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy, which is an NGO based in Berlin, Germany. I attempted to speak to you on the telephone today and in view of the fact that I did not have an opportunity to speak to you personally, I am taking the liberty of sending you an email. 

Please  find below some information on our upcoming Arts Conference in London to be held on 24^th – 27^th August 2012 – entitled “Arts as Cultural Diplomacy”. 

We would be very grateful if you could forward the following information to anyone who you feel might be interested.

If you have any queries, then please do not hesitate to contact me.

Yours faithfully,

 

Jacob Frizis
Programme Co-Ordinator
Institute for Cultural Diplomacy (ICD)
Ku´damm Karree (3rd Floor/Hochhaus)
Kurfürstendamm 207-8 Berlin, Germany-10719
Phone: 00.49.(0)30.2360-7680
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- Call for Applications -

 The Arts as Cultural Diplomacy Conference

A Forum for Young Leaders

(London, weeklong seminar, August 24^th – 27^th, 2012)

www.icd-artasculturaldiplomacy.org 

 

 

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

On behalf of the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy, we are writing to you now to bring to your attention our upcoming Program hosted by us in partnership with other leading institutions. We would be grateful if you could forward the information below to anyone you feel might be interested in participating.

*****

The Arts as a Cultural Diplomacy
A Forum for Young Leaders

(London, weeklong seminar, August 24th – 27th, 2012)

www.icd-artasculturaldiplomacy.org 

The ICD Young Leaders Forums are international networks of like-minded young individuals with an interest in developing, supporting and sustaining intercultural relations. The first Young Leaders Forum was developed in 2003 and we have since developed and launched a variety of different bilateral and multilateral forums that focus on a diverse range of relationships across the world. Over the past decade the ICD Young Leaders Forum has grown to become one of Europe’s largest independent cultural exchange organizations, hosting programs that facilitate interaction among young individuals of all cultural, academic, and professional backgrounds, from across the world.

Forum Speakers >

The speakers during the conference will include leading figures and experts from international politics (including head of states and ministers), academia, the diplomatic community, civic society and the private sector, from across the world.

These speakers will include a number of individuals from the ICD Advisory Board. To learn more about our advisory board please click HERE.

Forum Participants >

The forums are open to applications young professionals and students as well as other interested stakeholders from across the world.

To apply please click HERE

We are also accepting applications for the following conferences:

The Europe Meets Latin America Conference – (Berlin, July 31st – August 3rd, 2012)

The Europe Meets Russia Conference – (Brussels, August 7th – 10th, 2012)

The Art as Cultural Diplomacy Conference - (London, weeklong seminar, August 24th – 27th, 2012)

The Europe Meets China Conference – (Berlin, September 4th – 7th, 2012)

The Cultural Diplomacy in Europe Conference – (Helsinki, September 11th – 14th, 2012)

***** 

The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy

www.culturaldiplomacy.org

The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy is an international, not-for-profit, non-governmental organization with headquarters in Berlin, Germany. Over the past decade the ICD has grown to become one of Europe’s largest independent cultural exchange organizations, whose programs facilitate interaction between individuals of all backgrounds from across the world.

Thank you for your attention and for your cooperation in sharing the news of our upcoming events. If you do not wish to receive emails from the ICD in the future, please send us an email to info@culturaldiplomacy.org indicating this.

With warmest regards,

 

Mark Donfried

Director & Founder

Institute for Cultural Diplomacy (ICD)

Ku´damm Karree (3rd Floor/Hochhaus)

Kurfürstendamm 207-8 Berlin, Germany-10719

Phone: 00.49(0)30.2360-7680

www.culturaldiplomacy.org

info@culturaldiplomacy.org

 

 

 

Fw: Special edition: ROLYMPICS @ ICR London, 15 July - 15 August events

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Date: Tue, 17 Jul 2012 18:55:31 +0100

To: 'Romanian Cultural Institute London'<office@icr-london.co.uk>

Subject: Special edition: ROLYMPICS @ ICR London, 15 July - 15 August events

 

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The ROlympics, our cultural programme during the Olympic season, is the gift Romania is making to the people of London. Curated and produced by the Romanian Cultural Institute (ICR) and set up in collaboration with numerous Romanian and British partners, it consists of 17 projects in film, theatre, visual arts, and literature that are inspired by the richness of London's identity and that aspire to create a lasting legacy. After a row of theatre, literature, dance and film events earlier on, join us for the second part of ROlympics, when we will unveil eight sculptures & public installations. Hopefully, the weather will clear up and you will have plenty of sunny days to enjoy them in the epicentres of the Olympic London!

19 July - 12 August  Trinity Square Gardens  Cultural Stations A gift of Romania to the people of London, Cultural Stations invite you to experiment a new concept of open-air relaxation that creatively combines cultural history and design. Composed of three modules, the Literary Station, the Scientific Station and the Multicultural Station, the installation responds to London's vibrant identity and to the Olympic values, aiming to create a lasting legacy for Londoners and visitors to the capital.      21 July - 12 August  Victoria Park & London Pleasure Gardens  Nature in the City: Organic Hay Sculptures by Erno Bartha Made of hay enforced with steel frames, Ernö Bartha's sculptures urge the viewer to rediscover the textures and smells of unspoiled nature. The monumental sculptures will adorn the West side lake of Victoria Park, one of the busiest parks in the Olympic boroughs, as well as the London Pleasure Gardens.      22 July, 8pm  Somerset House  Lucian Nagy at the River of Music Festival Virtuoso Lucian Nagy is Romania's choice in the Saxophone Massive section of the ethno and jazz music extravaganza River of Music that will take place on six stages along the Thames, representing the continents competing in the Olympic Games. This project is produced by Serious and is part of the London 2012 Festival.      24 July - 12 August  Victoria Park Live Site  PlayPoint Puzzle PlayPoint Puzzle is a massive interactive puzzle made of rotating parts that create images inspired by the Olympic Games. A meeting place, a playground and a conversation hub, the puzzle is designed by artist Miruna Amza and architect Liviu Zagan. Play with the pieces to reveal the surprising Olympic stories!      25 July, 6pm  Owen's Fields, Islington  Edgerunner: Paul Neagu's First Public Sculpture in London Champagne is uncorked for the first public sculpture by an artist of Romanian origin presented permanently in London. You are warmly invited to the unveiling ceremony of Edgerunner by Paul Neagu (1938 – 2004), which will take place in the presence of HE Dr Ion Jinga, the Ambassador of Romania to the Court of St James's, His Worship The Mayor of Islington, Councillor Jilani Chowdhury, Mr Dorian Branea, Director of the Romanian Cultural Institute in London, Tony Neagu, Serban Cantacuzino, Iolanda Costide – Trustees of the Paul Neagu Estate.   Ongoing Projects          Mon 25 June-Fri 3 Aug  Central Saint Martins  The Algorithms of Beauty: Vlad Tenu at the London Festival of Architecture Award-winning Romanian architect Vlad Tenu exhibits in this year's London Festival of Architecture, a citywide celebration of architectural and design talent in the UK capital. Presented by the Romanian Cultural Institute, the project is part of the British Council's International Architecture and Design Showcase 2012, a global gathering of projects that investigate architecture and design from across the world, within the London 2012 Festival.        ICR London  Meet "the ROlympians" This photographic depiction of athletic and cultural excellence celebrates our most enduring international achievements in sports and arts. The heroes of tracks and arenas meet the demigods of letters, stage and music to form an immortal community of Romanian "Olympians", blessed with talent and glory.

Romanian Cultural Institute | 1 Belgrave Square, London SW1X 8PH t: +44 20 7752 0134 | f: +44 20 7235 0383 | e: office@icr-london.co.uk | w: www.icr-london.co.uk

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Pensions and youth employment: EESC seeks a delicate balance

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Date: Fri, 13 Jul 2012 14:23:21 +0000

Subject: Pensions and youth employment: EESC seeks a delicate balance

PRESS RELEASE No 49/2012	13 July 2012
Pensions and youth employment: EESC seeks a delicate balance
On Thursday 12 July, the European Economic and Social Committee adopted two opinions on sensitive topics that are at the heart of the debate across Europe: the future of the pension systems and employment for young people. In both cases, the Committee reached a compromise solution and thus established its position for the future debate on two issues that are so vital to the idea of social Europe. The EESC opinion on the European Commission's White Paper for adequate, safe and sustainable pensions, drafted by rapporteur Petru Dandea (Workers' Group, Romania) together with co-rapporteur Krzysztof Pater (Various' Interests Group, Poland), considers carefully the range of proposals set out in the Commission document on how Member States can reform their pension systems. This is a particularly sensitive issue, and ties in closely with growth and employment policies. The Committee expresses its concern that many countries are responding to the crisis in pension systems by cutting expenditure on pensions and raising the statutory retirement age. In doing so, they are merely postponing the problem to the near future, while cuts in pension benefits are already exposing many pensioners to poverty. That said, the Committee agrees with the Commission's idea of extending working life and feels action is needed to remove the obstacles facing those who want to keep working beyond the legal retirement age. The EESC also deplores the lack of attention given to public pension systems, which need to be strengthened as an important component of the social security net. It recognises the role played by complementary private retirement schemes, provided that they are guaranteed and protected, both against speculation and against the mismanagement of savings. Finally, it recommends that standards on minimum pensions or pension income protection mechanisms be included in future legislation to protect pensioners and avoid major social problems. In the second opinion, drafted by Mr Tomasz Jasiński (Workers' Group, Poland), the EESC welcomes the Commission's Youth Opportunities Initiative and expresses its willingness to play a part in promoting and implementing it.  The Committee notes however that the EU's austerity policy and the lack of a clear and generally recognised growth policy could jeopardise the success of this new proposal, making it vital to put in place an appropriate economic and financial environment. The creation of new, high-quality jobs must remain a priority. The Youth Opportunities initiative - with its focus on young people who are not in employment, education or training - can represent a source of new opportunities but will not create any new jobs without adequate economic and financial support. Hence Mr Jasiński's suggestion that a European Youth Employment Strategy be adopted as part of the 2014-2020 financial perspective in order to ensure the availability of resources for young people under the European Social Fund. Finally the opinion calls on Member States to implement the Youth Guarantee properly, so as to ensure that young people are in a job, education or training within four months of leaving school. For more information, please contact Karin Füssl, Head of the Press Unit E-mail: karin.fussl@eesc.europa.eu Tel.: +32 2 546 8722
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Translating Rio+20 into action

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Subject: Translating Rio+20 into action

PRESS RELEASE No 48/2012	13 July 2012
Translating Rio+20 into action EESC initiates EU interinstitutional follow-up workshop
The European Economic and Social Committee played a very active role in the run-up to the Rio+20 Conference, and during the conference itself, facilitating broad civil society dialogue and input. EESC president Staffan Nilsson is determined to push implementation of the UN conference results at EU level, and to give civil society a pivotal role in framing the Sustainable Development Goals.   Since Rio, the Economic and Social Committee has wasted no time: a series of follow-up events have been held over the past few weeks, in the conviction that, as Mr Nilsson has often remarked, "the road from Rio is at least as important as the road to Rio". The EESC intends to make Rio+20 the starting point for a new world economic order, based on sustainability.   The Committee recognises the limits of the Rio+20 agreement, but is convinced that the agreed text is a good basis for EU civil society and the institutions to work on practical ways in which our economies and societies can develop sustainably. The first task here is to start to frame the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).   As Mr Nilsson said today at a European Policy Centre event in Brussels: "The EESC is ready to engage and to facilitate meaningful civil society involvement and input in framing the SDGs, just as we did in the run-up to Rio. At the same time, we want all the EU institutions to work together on the Rio+20 follow-up, so I suggest that an interinstitutional brainstorming workshop on the Rio+20 follow-up at EU level be organised in the autumn".   Janez Potočnik, EU Commissioner for Environment, welcomed the idea of a workshop of this kind and stressed at this week's EESC plenary session that "civil society and the private sector will play a fundamental role in delivering green growth and promoting sustainable consumption and production", adding that now is the time "to build on what has been agreed in Rio, and we are looking forward to the EESC's views on how this can best be done".   The EESC will continue to consult on a broad scale and involve civil society stakeholders in the Rio+20 follow-up and in sustainable development issues, through hearings, conferences and via its online platform "Go Sustainable, Be Responsible".   For more information: EESC Rio+20 Online Platform or please contact: Karin Füssl, Head of the Press Unit E-mail: karin.fussl@eesc.europa.eu Tel.: +32 2 546 8722
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