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Annual General Meeting of the Informal Network – Associazione Joint

Editorial Staff — Wed, 02 Dec 2020 15:14:55 +0000

The Annual General Meeting of the Informal Network, that manages the Youthnetworks platform, returns also this year. Associazione Joint, based in Milan, is organising a meeting for the organisations of the network that, this year, takes place online on the Zoom platform.

Associazione Joint has been operating in the not-for-profit sector for more than 15 years now. Since then, it has been offering international mobility and learning opportunities in non-formal contexts to young people.

The Annual General Meeting of the Informal Network is on Wednesday 9th December 2020 and it covers the day from 10 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. (CET time) with a rich schedule. All the organisations partners of YouthNetworks are more than welcomed to participate. A broad participation is crucial as the meeting represents a fruitful opportunity to build together future projects and initiatives, also related to the Youthnetworks platform.

The schedule is:

10 – 11 am / time to know each other;
11.15 am – 12.30 pm / project results presentation;
2.00 – 3.00 pm / future projects, evaluation and closing;
3.00 – 4.30 pm / online conference on Solidarity Alliance.

The aim of presenting projects’ results and future projects is to let the organisations build up possible partnerships among them.

Lastly, the Solidarity Alliance is a conference that this year focuses on solidarity among not-for-profit organisations all over the world.

If your organisation wants to take part in the meeting, write to youthnetworks@youthnetworks.net.

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Do you want to reconnect with yourself again…? Unlock the emotional connection: Sensory Labyrinth Theatre as a tool for connection

Editorial Staff — Mon, 17 Feb 2020 14:34:55 +0000

Training Course “Invisible Power: Unlock the Emotional Connection” was a project promoting Sensory Labyrinth Theatre as a method used for creating meaningful relationships and building inclusive communities.

The programme included exercises inspired by Contact Improvisation, Theatre, Mindfulness, Sensory Journey and other techniques designed to awaken different senses, connect with the body and emotions and give space for exploring the meaning of a relationship with ourselves and the other. Participants went on a journey of reconnecting with their bodies and emotions so that they can understand more and respond better to the needs of the community, especially youngsters who no longer use their bodies as a primary source of information. The method is a tool for reconnecting with the physical part of self and relearning the importance and role of our senses in developing meaningful relationships.

Sensory Labyrinth Theatre is a form of a theatre where performers and audience share the journey of discovering and creating a community where trust, connection, solidarity, and creation are the key values.

Read more about the method in the following toolkit HERE

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Advocacy grants for Latin American non-profits

Editorial Staff — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 20:56:37 +0000

If your nonprofit is based in Latin American countries, take a look at the ongoing advocacy grants funded by Open Society Foundations. The Latin America Program addresses rights and governance issues in Latin America and the Caribbean through grant making, network building, and collaboration with partners. They focus on supporting the nonprofits efforts to defend democracy and increase governmental transparency, protect minority rights, reduce homicides, and reform drug policy.

How to apply for the advocacy grant

One-to two-page letters of inquiry or concept notes can be sent to latinamerica@opensocietyfoundations.org.
Your letter should include:
1 A paragraph about your organization and its mission
2 A description of the project(brief summary of the main objectives and proposed strategies)
3 The total amount of support being sought for the project, and the proposed duration of the project.
4 The letters of inquiry can be submitted in English, Spanish or Portuguese
5 There’s no deadline. The applications are reviewed on ongoing basis
6 Most noteworthy the Latin America Program makes every effort to review letters of inquiry within six weeks
7 If you have not received a response from us after that time, please assume that your letter of inquiry is not being considered.
8 Furthermore, only those inquiries that staff members consider will receive a response.

What types of grants do the Open Society Foundations award?

Every year, Open Society awards grants for a wide range of activities, everything from small project grants to general operating support.
In some circumstances, the organizations flexibility in how they use the funding, while in others situation, they can offer grants for specific projects. Even more, another type of grants is the one dedicated to individuals, rather through scholarships and fellowships. Even more, Open Society is able to make recommendations to the Open Society Policy Center for 501(c)(4) grants in support of policy advocacy (lobbying).

Profile of the organisations

Formally established organisations can access funding directly. Seems like the informal organizations or networks can receive grants through intermediaries (fiscal sponsors, fiscal agents). Each program within the Open Society Foundations has its own strategy and process for selecting grantees. Organizations or individuals whose values, goals, and work align with their strategies may inquire with the relevant program.

Search more calls here or read more about the program here.

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