Aims of the seminar and introduction to the programme Nina Hojjat-Apostolidis Austrian National Agency Grundtvig & Study Visits Grundtvig Contact Seminar „Intercultural Dialogue and Political Learning“ September 2008

2 Aims of the seminar find partners with common interests define the aims, objectives and methodology of a future Partnership; define partner roles, responsibilities and tasks within a future Partnership; develop a work plan for a future Partnership, including methods for monitoring, evaluation and dissemination; complete the joint Partnership application form.

3 The European social challenge social inclusion  together in diversity promote intercultural dialogue  European Year of the Intercultural Dialogue raise awareness  Active European Citizenship

4 Adult Learning Concrete actions of the European Commission to reduce poverty and social exclusion to increase the integration of migrants to increase participation in lifelong learning (hospital learning, prison learning)

5 Grundtvig Grundtvig: it is always a good time to learn! Grundtvig addresses the teaching and learning needs Grundtvig: all forms of learning: formal, non-formal and informal Why the name „Grundtvig Nikolai Frederik Severin Grundtvig ( )

6 Grundtvig actions for institutions Learning partnerships bring institutions together are a framework for co-operation activities trainers and learners from at least 3 participating countries work together develop together methods and approaches Multilateral projects New Actions: Senior Volunteering Projects Workshops

7 Grundtvig actions for individuals Mobility of individuals- In service staff for adult education staff and preparatory visits for learning partnerships New Actions Visits and exchanges Assistenships

8 Other Grundtvig actions Thematic Networks Accompanying Measures

9 Thank you for your attention!

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