1. Oslo, 7 - 9 June 2012 EAPN General Assembly 2012
Dynamo International
BECAUSE THE STREET EXISTS
Presentation by
Mari Fresu
Policy and Communication Officer

2. Dynamo International WHO WE ARE
An international NGOs network committed
to STREET WORK in the areas of:
Street children and young people
Education and training
Fight against poverty and social exclusion
Defense of human rights

3. Dynamo International BACKGROUND
A BIT OF HISTORY
Dynamo International was created in March 2001 (NGO as from 2004) by the non-profit organisation « Dynamo AMO  » - a Belgian association providing support to youngsters in open environment - to give an international dimension to the work realised by street workers.
STREET WORK’S FEATURES
No universal theoretical framework in this area
Innovative approach focused on proximity : work in close contact with populations living in street situation
Values​​: a strong ethic based on respect and tolerance for the benefit of those most excluded

4. Fight against poverty and social exclusion: the invaluable value of street work
Street workers are often front-line witnesses of a situation that is constantly deteriorating, particularly in times of financial crisis.
The issue
In most large European cities, the number of children and families in street situations has increased considerably.
Promoting social inclusion and coping discrimination
People living is street situation have the right to be included in society and to be given the opportunity for a new start in life.
Holistic approach to social inequalities
Life in the street is not just economic poverty. Cultural, environmental, educational and political factors play a major role and must be addressed.

5. Our challenge: « Think globally, act locally and mobilise internationally»
42 countries
Albania, Austria, Belgium, Benin, Bolivia, Brazil, Burundi, Burkina Faso, Chad, Congo Brazzaville, Czech Republic, D.R.C., Egypt, England, France, Gambia, Germany, Guadeloupe, Haiti, Italy, Mali, Morocco, Martinique, Mexico, Nepal, Nicaragua, Norway, Netherlands, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Quebec, Romania, Senegal, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Togo, Vietnam

6. Dynamo International STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
1. training, good practice exchange and pedagogical tools
2. ADVOCACY AND RAISING AWARENESS ON STREET WORK ISSUES

7. Dynamo International WHAT WE DO
Coordination of the International Network of street workers (PROGRESS programme): exchanges of practices on street work; training activities for street workers; advocacy actions on EU and international level.
Lifelong learning and Training: for, with and about street workers - based on needs analysis, grass-root group and individual work
Development cooperation and awareness raising: development education and sensitization actions in southern countries, in open environment with street children and youth in difficulty.
European Voluntary Service and International Mobility: targeted actions to support the youth international mobility and promote active citizenship

8. International meetings of Street Workers
Montréal 2001
Bruxelles 2002
Thiès 2005
Lisbonne 2008
Lisbonne 2005
ROUEN 2012
Roubaix 2004
Lisbonne 2003
Le Lamentin 2004
Kinshasa 2006
Marseille 2008
Bruxelles 2005
Kinshasa 2009
Mexico city 2007

9. GUIDES & PUBLICATIONS
Social street work and communication towards the media International guide on Street Work methodology 2011 Defending children´s rights in Europe Street Work: Recommendations Proceedings Words from Street II Training Curriculum and Skills

10. PROGRESS Work Plan KEY ACTIVITIES 2012
Advocacy initiatives at EU level
Responding to Commission consultations on poverty issues (child poverty, active inclusion, social services)
Influencing national and local governments on child rights of street children
Information and communication
Dissemination of information and development of communication tools (website, publications, newsletter, mailing)
Organisation of events: Roma people and Street Work (EP, 16 October), Brussels Freedom Festival (18 October), International Pilot Group meeting (22-27 October)
Capacity building and methodological tools
Production of methodological guides on community and collective street work
Running of European projects (Roma people, male prostitution)
Establishment of the Street Work Training Institute
Based in Lisbon, Europe-wide (and beyond) dimension
Training workshops: social participation, human rights and vulnerable populations, social marketing
Network development
Membership to international and EU platforms (CRIN, EAPN, Social Platform)
Building alliances and liaising with relevant organisations (e.g. PROGRESS networks meeting)

11. For more information Dynamo International Offices
22 Rue de l’Etoile, 1180 Brussels
Tel:
Website:
Dynamo International:
International Network of Street Workers: