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 Staff 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.
Events 17 April Apr 2018 1455 17 April 2018 The reform of the European Citizens’ Initiative is underway Cristina Barbetta 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
Initiatives 15 March Mar 2018 1147 15 March 2018 HIGGS, first incubator for NGOs in Greece Cristina Barbetta 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.
Sustainability 7 March Mar 2018 1202 07 March 2018 This is how used tyres become shoes Cristina Barbetta 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
Civil Society 7 February Feb 2018 1756 07 February 2018 Volunteering in Poland - A cross cultural sharing Alessia Giorio Alessia Giorio went on a volunteering experience thanks to Aiesec.
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 Staff 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.
Events 17 April Apr 2018 1455 17 April 2018 The reform of the European Citizens’ Initiative is underway Cristina Barbetta 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
Initiatives 15 March Mar 2018 1147 15 March 2018 HIGGS, first incubator for NGOs in Greece Cristina Barbetta 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.
Sustainability 7 March Mar 2018 1202 07 March 2018 This is how used tyres become shoes Cristina Barbetta 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
Civil Society 7 February Feb 2018 1756 07 February 2018 Volunteering in Poland - A cross cultural sharing Alessia Giorio Alessia Giorio went on a volunteering experience thanks to Aiesec.
Projects 31 January Jan 2018 1304 31 January 2018 Cinécyclo, travelling cinema by bike Cristina Barbetta 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
Projects 19 January Jan 2018 1503 19 January 2018 Greece, a coding school for refugees and unemployed Cristina Barbetta 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.
Projects 10 January Jan 2018 1238 10 January 2018 Volunteering in Taiwan - Where I rediscovered myself Federica Di Iulio The experience of Federica Di Iulio, who left for a volunteering experience thanks to AIESEC Italia
Civil Society 19 December Dec 2017 1644 19 December 2017 Volunteering in China - A different perspective Alessio Fabbri The experience of Alessio Fabbri, who left for a volunteering experience to China thanks to AIESEC Italia
Projects 19 December Dec 2017 1311 19 December 2017 Duo for a Job, free training for young migrants Cristina Barbetta 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.
Youth 29 November Nov 2017 1612 29 November 2017 Volunteering in Serbia - The Land of new beginnings Angelica Ignisci Angelica Ignisci went on a volunteering experience with AIESEC, the world’s largest student-run organisation
Education 29 November Nov 2017 0850 29 November 2017 Together for youth, with youth Jacopo Bencini and Nondumiso Hlophe 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.
Projects 23 November Nov 2017 1737 23 November 2017 Visage du Maroc: the website of the most talented Moroccan women entrepreneurs Cristina Barbetta It is a platform presenting the paths of women entrepreneurs in Morocco, those who made it in their own country. The goal? Be an example to new generations, show them that doing business is possible
Youth 16 November Nov 2017 1559 16 November 2017 Educhange: a bridge between students and the world AIESEC The experience of a young student from Russia in AIESEC Italia’s project that brings to Italian schools youth from all over the world
Exclusion 16 November Nov 2017 1126 16 November 2017 Paris mobilises for homeless women Staff Against the increasing number of homeless women, the Samu Social of Paris launches the awareness campaign and donations website #LaRueAvecElles
Youth 14 November Nov 2017 1636 14 November 2017 Future of Europe: Towards a European Education Area by 2025 Staff With the debate on the future of Europe in full swing, the European Commission is setting out its vision for how we can create a European Education Area by 2025.
Environment 10 November Nov 2017 1644 10 November 2017 Clean Air Forum: better air for European cities Staff The forum will be the occasion for decision makers and stakeholders to share knowledge and assist in the implementation of European, national and local air policies.
Projects 9 November Nov 2017 1521 09 November 2017 4 European cities shortlisted for Access City Award 2018 Staff 4 European cities were shortlisted for the award that recognises and celebrates a city's willingness, capability and efforts to ensure accessibility : Ljubljana (Slovenia), Luxembourg (Luxembourg), Lyon (France), and Viborg (Denmark)
Projects 7 November Nov 2017 1422 07 November 2017 The Airbnb of the homeless Cristina Barbetta It is called Notfairbnb and it is an awareness campaign on the problems of the homeless in Brussels. Since its launch in 2016, it has had a great success and organisations from all over the world helping the homeless have asked to open Notfairbnb in their own countries
Projects 27 October Oct 2017 1504 27 October 2017 Healthy Entrepreneurs brings medicines to the four corners of the world Cristina Barbetta The organisation trains local people so that they can go in the most remote places to sell medicines and give basic information regarding health. In only 5 years the entrepreneurs of Healthy Entrepreneurs have created access to basic healthcare to over 4 million women, men, and children in 5 countries: Congo, Uganda, Tanzania, Ghana and Haiti
