The sky over Kibera: the Divine Comedy in the slum of Nairobi
Dante brought on stage by the students of the schools of one of the largest African slums. A unique project, designed by Marco Martinelli, founder of the Teatro delle Albe and promoted by AVSI.
Social Enterprise World Forum underway
SEWF 2018 returns to Edinburgh, where it began 10 years ago. From the 12th to the 14th of September over 1000 delegates coming from tens of countries around the world will gather to share insights and learn from the example of Scotland, that has a vibrant social enterprise scene
Venice, images for human rights on show
The photo exhibition “They defend our Freedoms” opens on the 15th of June at the premises of the European Inter-University Centre for Human Rights and Democratisation (EIUC)/Global Campus of Human Rights. Launched by the European Parliament together with Magnum Photos, it celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Sakharov Prize for freedom of expression. Heidi Hautala, vice-president of the European Parliament, will attend the opening of the event.
Social enterprises, it is time to be recognised and scale up
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has organised the 3rd European day of Social Economy Enterprises (SEEs) in its headquarters in Brussels. The day has gathered policy makers and actors of the sector to review the progress made in building an ecosystem for SEEs and to see what the next steps are for this enterprise model to be recognised and more widely disseminated
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Youth 28 May May 2018 1245 28 May 2018 Volunteering in Albania: a journey of discovery
Nadia Dalla Gasperina, a 19-year old student in Venice, went on a volunteering experience thanks to Aiesec.
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Education 19 May May 2018 1130 19 May 2018 EIUC, 41 universities at the forefront of human rights protection
On the occasion of the Venetian Festa della Sensa, a presentation of the activities of the European Inter-University Centre for Human Rights and Democratisation (EIUC) was made in the headquarters of the institution, at the Monastery of San Nicolò at Venice Lido. Interdisciplinary centre of excellence formed by a network of 41 renowned universities from all European Union member states, EIUC is the hub of a larger network involving 100 universities worldwide
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Health 2 May May 2018 1914 02 May 2018 Même, the cosmetics brand for women with cancer
The cosmetics brand dedicated to women who have cancer was born in Paris in 2015. Two young French entrepreneurs, Judith Levy and Juliette Couturier, have created it
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Civil society 19 April Apr 2018 1500 19 April 2018 Luca Jahier, the new president of the EESC, vows to revive civic engagement for a sustainable Europe
Elected as 32nd president of the European Economic and Social Committee, the EU body representing organised civil society, in his inaugural speech Mr Jahier invited all participants to dream with him of a re-energised Europe and to work together for a second European Renaissance.
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Events 17 April Apr 2018 1455 17 April 2018 The reform of the European Citizens’ Initiative is underway
The European Economic and Social Committee has organised in its headquarters in Brussels the 7th ECI Day to shed light on the new European Commission’s reform proposal and to make the European Citizens’ Initiative a more efficient instrument of dialogue between the EU and its citizens
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Initiatives 15 March Mar 2018 1147 15 March 2018 HIGGS, first incubator for NGOs in Greece
Founded in 2015, HIGGS is a non-profit organisation aiming to reinforce other NGOs operating in Greece, through specialised educational and training programs, activities and events. Interview with Katerina Matiatou, Manager of the HIGGS Incubator.
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Sustainability 7 March Mar 2018 1202 07 March 2018 This is how used tyres become shoes
Xinca is an Argentinian social enterprise that produces shoes recycling and reusing tyres and pieces of fabric. It includes in the production process people at risk of social exclusion, like inmates, single mothers and young people with drug problems
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Civil Society 7 February Feb 2018 1756 07 February 2018 Volunteering in Poland - A cross cultural sharing
Alessia Giorio went on a volunteering experience thanks to Aiesec.
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Projects 31 January Jan 2018 1304 31 January 2018 Cinécyclo, travelling cinema by bike
Thanks to a bike equipped with an electric power unit with pedals Vincent Hanrion with his association goes around the world bringing cinema to the most remote places
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Projects 19 January Jan 2018 1503 19 January 2018 Greece, a coding school for refugees and unemployed
It is called Revive Greece and it’s «the first non-profit initiative focusing on teaching computer programming to the most vulnerable groups in Greece», as the website says. Interview with the managing director of Revive Greece, Theodore Dimakarakos.
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Projects 10 January Jan 2018 1238 10 January 2018 Volunteering in Taiwan - Where I rediscovered myself
The experience of Federica Di Iulio, who left for a volunteering experience thanks to AIESEC Italia
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Civil Society 19 December Dec 2017 1644 19 December 2017 Volunteering in China - A different perspective
The experience of Alessio Fabbri, who left for a volunteering experience to China thanks to AIESEC Italia
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Projects 19 December Dec 2017 1311 19 December 2017 Duo for a Job, free training for young migrants
Duo for a Job matches young job seekers with an immigrant background with people over 50 years old who have a professional experience in related fields and who can accompany and support them in their job search.
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Youth 29 November Nov 2017 1612 29 November 2017 Volunteering in Serbia - The Land of new beginnings
Angelica Ignisci went on a volunteering experience with AIESEC, the world’s largest student-run organisation
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Education 29 November Nov 2017 0850 29 November 2017 Together for youth, with youth
Jacopo Bencini, an Italian Youth Ambassador for The ONE Campaign, and Nondumiso Hlophe, a Swazi One Young World Ambassador, share their experience as members of the AU-EU Plug-In Initiative and their recommendations to leaders ahead of the 5th AU-EU Summit.
