Euro-Arab Meeting
This is the 8th in the series of Euro-Arab meetings which have developed from being institutional meetings between the Arab and European Regions of WOSM more to be a real sharing of experiences, knowledge and projects between both Regions.
Aims and Content
To continue the building of relationships between associations of both regions particularly in the field of
youth actions and exchanges, sharing good practices and developing new initiatives.
The theme of the event is “Simply Scouting – Arab-Europe Dialogue and Understanding”
Objectives are:
- Share information of funding opportunities
- Develop advice on youth exchanges
- Develop new projects involving a number of associations
- Share experiences of adult training
- Review the ourcomes of the 6th Euro-Arab Meeting and prepare for the 8th Meeting
Priority Areas
- Youth Programme
- Adult Resources
- External Relations
- Funding
- Scouting’s Profile
Suggested follow up by participants and their associations
Development of more local initiatives to link young people nd volunteers.
Participants Profile
Participants should be:
- Members of the national or international teams of their associations interested in strengthening relationships
- and partnerships between the Arab and European egions and developing new and existing projects.
- Able to communicate in English and/or French and of Arabic.
Venue
Kristianstad, Sweden
Accommodation will be in shared bedrooms
Dates
6-10 May 2009
Transport Hubs
Airport: Copenhagen, Denmark and then directly by train to Kristianstad, Sweden.
Costs
Participation Fee EUR 150
Travel at participants’ expense.
Information
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