Youth Council of Slovakia Study visit June 2006 Bratislava Study visit June 2006 Bratislava

Study visit, June 2006, Bratislava Youth Council of Slovakia we associate more than 30 children and youth organizations (over 70,000 young people) we are a national youth council we defend the interests of young people we are the official partner of the Ministry of Education of the Slovak Republic in the field of youth policy we represent Slovakia in the European Youth Forum and various international institutions we associate more than 30 children and youth organizations (over 70,000 young people) we are a national youth council we defend the interests of young people we are the official partner of the Ministry of Education of the Slovak Republic in the field of youth policy we represent Slovakia in the European Youth Forum and various international institutions

Program goals we shape the legislative and political environment we form the financial environment in support of working with children and youth we advocate the interests of youth we help organizations develop themselves we appeal at the international level we shape the legislative and political environment we form the financial environment in support of working with children and youth we advocate the interests of youth we help organizations develop themselves we appeal at the international level Study visit, June 2006, Bratislava

Program goals We shape the legislative and political environment we take part in creating legislation related to children, youth and the third sector we support volunteer work as a means for young people to learn we initiate cooperation between young people and the local government in the area of public life we take part in creating legislation related to children, youth and the third sector we support volunteer work as a means for young people to learn we initiate cooperation between young people and the local government in the area of public life Study visit, June 2006, Bratislava

Program goals We form the financial environment in support of working with children and youth we participate in improving the financial conditions in the area of youth related free time activities we bring attention to the importance of educating children in their free time and in supporting education we dedicate ourselves to third-sector financing issues, fundraising, philanthropy and Corporate Social Responsibility we participate in improving the financial conditions in the area of youth related free time activities we bring attention to the importance of educating children in their free time and in supporting education we dedicate ourselves to third-sector financing issues, fundraising, philanthropy and Corporate Social Responsibility Study visit, June 2006, Bratislava

Program goals We advocate the interests of youth we furnish up-to-date information through our public information portal we communicate critical topics about youth to the public we point out good practice examples of communication between local government, the private sector and youth organizations we furnish up-to-date information through our public information portal we communicate critical topics about youth to the public we point out good practice examples of communication between local government, the private sector and youth organizations Study visit, June 2006, Bratislava

we offer children and youth organizations expert consulting and advisory services we provide children and youth organizations with internet support, web hosting and setup we inform and enable people to get involved in activities with our member organizations we offer children and youth organizations expert consulting and advisory services we provide children and youth organizations with internet support, web hosting and setup we inform and enable people to get involved in activities with our member organizations Program goals We help organizations develop themselves Study visit, June 2006, Bratislava

we are involved in youth politics at the European and international level we participate in European Youth Forum meetings and activities we work with a variety of partners abroad we are involved in youth politics at the European and international level we participate in European Youth Forum meetings and activities we work with a variety of partners abroad Program goals We appeal at the international level Study visit, June 2006, Bratislava

Roundtables and discussion groups, conferences on current topics in youth politics “Most“ ( The Bridge) - an RMS award recognizing the work that aims at supporting children and youth Public information portal “ with daily updates on youth related activities “Zoom-m, focused on youth“ – a periodical on current events in the youth sector – a project aimed at helping children and youth organizations with internet communication Educating in the area of youth policy and working with children and youth Publication of expert and methodical guide books Roundtables and discussion groups, conferences on current topics in youth politics “Most“ ( The Bridge) - an RMS award recognizing the work that aims at supporting children and youth Public information portal “ with daily updates on youth related activities “Zoom-m, focused on youth“ – a periodical on current events in the youth sector – a project aimed at helping children and youth organizations with internet communication Educating in the area of youth policy and working with children and youth Publication of expert and methodical guide books Activities Study visit, June 2006, Bratislava

Members: AMAVET DOMKA – Association of Salesian Youth Dúha eRko Inex Slovakia KDMS – Christian – Democratic Youth of Slovakia Laura Young Social Democrats ODM – Civic – Democratic Youth Scouting Slovakia SEM – Association of Lutheran Youth Hungarian Youth Community Strom života (Tree of Life) Úsmev ako dar (Smile as a Gift) YMCA Slovakia ZKSM –Association of Christian Youth Communities ZMM – Association of Marian Youth Hungarian Scouts Association in Slovakia Members: AMAVET DOMKA – Association of Salesian Youth Dúha eRko Inex Slovakia KDMS – Christian – Democratic Youth of Slovakia Laura Young Social Democrats ODM – Civic – Democratic Youth Scouting Slovakia SEM – Association of Lutheran Youth Hungarian Youth Community Strom života (Tree of Life) Úsmev ako dar (Smile as a Gift) YMCA Slovakia ZKSM –Association of Christian Youth Communities ZMM – Association of Marian Youth Hungarian Scouts Association in Slovakia Regional Youth Council of Trnava Region Regional Youth Council of Bratislava Region Regional Youth Council of Prešov Region Regional Youth Council of Žilina Region Regional Youth Council of Trenčín Region Regional Youth Council of Nitra Region Regional Youth Council of Trnava Region Regional Youth Council of Bratislava Region Regional Youth Council of Prešov Region Regional Youth Council of Žilina Region Regional Youth Council of Trenčín Region Regional Youth Council of Nitra Region Observers: Aiesec Slovakia Ozvena – The Girls Choir Young Christian Workers Štúdio zážitku Nodam Montessori center Samaritan Youth of Slovak National Party Young Roma Association Observers: Aiesec Slovakia Ozvena – The Girls Choir Young Christian Workers Štúdio zážitku Nodam Montessori center Samaritan Youth of Slovak National Party Young Roma Association Members & observers Study visit, June 2006, Bratislava

the potential of young people to grow and be self- sufficient and responsible the individuality of young people as future leaders in society the ability of young people to solve problems, find solutions and make responsible decisions the value of relationships where a young person is an equal partner the potential of young people to grow and be self- sufficient and responsible the individuality of young people as future leaders in society the ability of young people to solve problems, find solutions and make responsible decisions the value of relationships where a young person is an equal partner We believe in Study visit, June 2006, Bratislava

we are an umbrella organization associating children and youth civic organizations RMS has been operating in Slovakia for more than 15 years, serving organizations without regard to political, national or ethnic background we comprise the most significant part of the non- governmental non-profit sector representing children and young people in the Slovak Republic we are an umbrella organization associating children and youth civic organizations RMS has been operating in Slovakia for more than 15 years, serving organizations without regard to political, national or ethnic background we comprise the most significant part of the non- governmental non-profit sector representing children and young people in the Slovak Republic Youth Council of Slovakia Study visit, June 2006, Bratislava

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