Final International Workshop 'Europe for Citizens' Programme Projects under measure 3 'Support for projects initiated by civil society organisations' of Action 2 'Active civil society in Europe' Final International Workshop Vicenza, 24 June 2011

PARTNERS INSIEME SOC. COOP. SOCIALE (IT) ADELANTE SOC. COOP. SOCIALE (IT) PRIMSS (SLO) VZW DE VALSPIT (B) TERRA III (RO) ASSOCIAZIONE ARIANOVA (IT)

PROJECT NUMBER 509723-EFC-1-2010-1-IT-EFC-CSP PROJECT DURATION START: 01.09.2010 END: 31.08.2011

BACKGROUND OF THIS PROJECT RE-LIFE Project and its outcomes, mainly addressed to the common need to further promote opportunities for exchange, reflection, debate and action on new and innovative daily practices that may facilitate and promote social inclusion and sustainable development, especially at the grass-root level. http://eco-lyfe.eu/

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME EUROPE FOR CITIZENS RELEVANT FOR THE PROJECT Giving citizen the opportunity to interact and participate in constructing a tighter-knit Europe, which is democratic and world-oriented, united and enriched by its cultural diversity, thus developing citizenship of the European Union. Developing a sense of European identity, based on common values, history and culture. Fostering a sense of ownership of the European Union among its citizens. Enhancing tolerance and mutual understanding between European citizens, respecting and promoting cultural and linguistic diversity, while contributing to intercultural dialogue. Encouraging interaction between citizens and civil society organisations from all participating countries.

GENERAL OBJECTIVE To raise citizens awareness about the responsibilities each citizen should bear, by actively participating within the life of the local community and by adopting sustainable life-styles, for the well-being of the whole society.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES Promoting public participation at the local level, promoting the importance of citizens’ active role in social inclusion and sustainable development practices and policies at the local and European level. Fostering reflection and debate at European level on social inclusion and sustainable development issues, encouraging new lifestyles to promote sustainable development in Europe. Providing opportunities for exchange on social inclusion and sustainable development issues and lifestyles. Developing Participated workshops at the local level in order to develop lifestyles leading to an environmental sustainability, and social cohesion. Drafting recommendations to be submitted to local and European decision makers

WORKING PROGRAMME 7 STEPS PREPARATION MEETING (Bassano del Grappa, 22-23 October 2010)  DEFINITION OF LOCAL WORKSHOPS LOCAL WORKSHOPS “VIRTUAL SHARING SPACE” INTERNATIONAL FINAL WORKSHOP (Vicenza, 24-25 June 2011) FINAL PRODUCTS (Publications and DVDs) EVALUATION AND FOLLOW-UP

contribute to a sustainable development and to social inclusion LOCAL WORKSHOPS ”How can each citizen, in his daily life, contribute to a sustainable development and to social inclusion in Europe and in the whole earth?”

min 25 people attending each workshop, 18 national + 7 international LOCAL WORKSHOPS 5 LOCAL WORKSHOPS: Vicenza - Italy Vlad Tepes Commune, Calarasi County - Romania Koper - Slovenia Scherpenheuvel – Belgium Bassano del Grappa – Italy min 25 people attending each workshop, 18 national + 7 international

"Innovative and New Tools for Enhancing Life" FINAL WORKSHOP "Innovative and New Tools for Enhancing Life"

VISIBILITY Media Newsletter and mailing list Web-site ( http://eco-lyfe.eu/ ) Events Partners, networks, platforms

WEB-SITE: http://eco-lyfe.eu/ FINAL PUBLICATION DVD OUTPUTS WEB-SITE: http://eco-lyfe.eu/ FINAL PUBLICATION DVD

INSIEME COOPERATIVA SOCIALE ONLUS Contacts INSIEME COOPERATIVA SOCIALE ONLUS Ms Anna Olivo sociale@insiemesociale.it