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Vis
Vid
“Picturing a
Volunteer
World From
Vision to
Video”
Youth
Exchange
In Lithuania,
Kaunas
07/10/12
–
14/10/12
TDM 2000 INTERNATIONAL invites you join the youth exchange project
"Picturing a Volunteer World - From Vision to Video"
otherwise known as
‘VisVid’!!!
This event will be held in Kaunas, Lithuania and is funded by the Youth in
Action Programme. It will gather together 40 youngsters, coming from 8
participating countries, to discuss and promote the role that media can play
among young people, with regards to voluntarism and social inclusion.
So, what more? Read on!
What the Info Pack contains:
1. Summary of the Project
4. Our partners
7. Accommodation
10. Reimbursement
2. TDM 2000 International
5. Agenda
8. How to get here
11. Useful contacts
3. Working Methods
6. About Kaunas
9. What to bring
PROJECT SUMMARY
1.
The 40 participants will gather to discuss the
role that MEDIA can play among young people,
with regards to voluntarism and social inclusion.
For 7 days, the participants will work together in
Kaunas, Lithuania, to convey the scale of social
exclusion in their countries, demonstrating who is
excluded in their communities, how and why. The
different stories of exclusion will act as inspiration
for the conception of different videos, aiming to
illustrate how the media industry can influence
young people’s attitudes, both negatively
(encouraging prejudice), and positively
(encouraging voluntary work to help build an
equal society). The videos created will be unveiled
in a final public exhibit.
3.
WORKING METHODS
The teaching method to be
used throughout this Youth
Exchange is a non-formal
style of education. These
methods
include
round
tables, brainstorming, group
work, drawing, theatre, roleplay, simulations and creative
writing
2.
ABOUT THE
ORGANISATION
TDM 2000 International is a vibrant
and passionate nongovernmental, non-partisan, notfor-profit, independent
organisation committed to
fostering cooperation across
Europe through the establishment
of a vivid network of youth
organisations. Founded in 2008 by
a group of like-minded young
people with extensive
international experience in youth
work, its formation was the
realisation of a dream that in the
following years flourished
significantly and now embraces
organisations across 19 different
countries.
Our members are not only based
throughout the European Union,
but also across the Euro-med,
South East Europe, Eastern Europe
and the Caucasus region.
Our activities are aimed at
encouraging transnational
collaboration within the youth
field in order to support the
personal and professional
development of young people
and to promote active
participation and common
democratic values.
4.
OUR PARTNERS
TDM 2000 Lithuania Trio, Lithuania
TDM 2000 Estonia, Estonia
Associazione TDM 2000, Italy
Nadácia Krajina Harmónie, Slovakia
Association Pro Futuro, Latvia
European Institute Pro Futuro Europae, Poland
ALINHAS? Associação Desportiva Juvenil, Portugal
HelloEuropa Youth, Cultural and Social Association, Hungary
5.
AGENDA
ABOUT KAUNAS
6.
Kaunas is the second-largest city in Lithuania and has historically been a leading centre in
Lithuanian economic, academic, and cultural life; this is exemplified by its strong connections to
industry, trade and services. It is located at the confluence of the two largest Lithuanian rivers,
the Nemunas and the Neris, and near the Kaunas Reservoir, the largest body of water in Lithuania.
The city of Kaunas has a number of parks and public open spaces.
Kaunas downtown area is quaint and compact enabling everyone to stroll around on foot and
capture the picturesque surroundings on camera. Prepare yourself for a great variety of sculptures on
public display. Kaunas' most famous street is fully pedestrianised and runs from the Old Town to the
Church of St. Michael the Archangel, at a near distance of 2km. Two lines of Linden trees, flower beds
and public seating run the length of the avenue. There is an excellent assortment of shops, banks,
supermarkets, restaurants, casinos, nightclubs and museums; as well as a cinema and a tourist
information office.
KAUNAS TOURIST INFORMATION


www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Europe/Lithuania/Kauno_Apskritis/Kaunas-448588/TravelGuideKaunas.html
www.way2lithuania.com/en/travel-lithuania/kaunas
7.
ACCOMMODATION
This is where we
will stay! :)
For a tranquil and creative space, we will be staying
in the beautiful Lithuanian countryside, less then 30
km from Kaunas.
Accommodation is provided in the form of a
modern resort. The complex has a number of
amenities including basketball, volleyball, and
football playing grounds. Furthermore, there is a
traditional Lithuanian sauna enjoy.
For more accommodation photo’s:
http://www.pusynostovykla.lt/lt/simpleGallery
Address: Audos Peimienės sodyba
Jadagonių km. Zapyškio sen.
Kauno raj.
HOW TO GET THERE???
Kaunas and Vilnius International Airports have Ryanair,
Wizzair, AirBaltic as well as other airline companies, so feel
free to shop around for the best flight.
(It’s up to you whether you fly to VILNIUS or KAUNAS)
From Vilnius airport you can easily take a train to Kaunas,
where we will meet.
8.
1. Presentation about your NGO
There'll be a special moment in which
participants will have the opportunity to
present their sending organisations. You can
do this through an oral presentation, a
PowerPoint presentation or bring some visual
aids, such as leaflets, brochures, videos or any
other promotional materials you deem
suitable.
The main idea behind this presentation is for all
of us to get to know your association a bit
better, so that we can keep in touch and
possibly cooperate on future projects.
9.
WHAT TO BRING…
2. Presentation about your country
Have you ever heard of an Intercultural
evening? Global Village? Country
presentations?
Well, in order for us to get to know each other
better and to discover more about our
different countries, we will organise a small
event to celebrate our diversity. We will have
the opportunity to exhibit physical tokens
representative of our country and culture
(space for this will be provided). We’re talking
about food, music, dancing, drinks, images,
videos…etc. So please don’t forget to bring
your flag and any or all of the things listed that
may allow us to see, listen or taste your culture.
3. Clothing
Please bear in mind that we are staying in the
countryside, so make sure to take with you a
pair of comfortable shoes and warm socks. We
will be organising some parties and will have a
night out in Kaunas, so please make sure you
pack some evening clothes as well :) We will
also have the opportunity to enjoy a Lithuanian
sauna; so don’t forget to take your swimming
suit too!!
4. Other
Don’t leave your camera at home; take it with
you to capture every moment!
Towels are provided. Unfortunately, we cannot
provide hair-dryers, so take one if it’s needed.
Keep in mind that October in Kaunas
can be a rainy month, so don’t forget
to take a raincoat and some warm
clothes :)
Average high: 10.8°C / 51.4°F
Average low: 4°C / 39°F
10.
REIMBURSEMENT
As you know, this project is co-funded by the European Commission, which means we can only
partially cover your travel expenses. We will be able to reimburse 70% of your travel costs, however if
you exceed the travel budget for your country we will only cover expenses up to the 70% limit of your
allowed budget.
Travel expense limit for EACH COUNTRY:
Organisation Name
Number of
From
To
Means of Transport
Persons
Travel Costs
Total amount that
(100%)
can be reimbursed
(70%)
125,00€
87,50€
2.500,00€
1.750,00€
600,00€
420,00€
Plane, Bus
2.500,00€
1.750,00€
Kaunas
Train, Plane, Bus
2.500,00€
1.750,00€
Kaunas
Bus
300,00€
210,00€
Katowice
Kaunas
Train, Bus
600,00€
420,00€
Matosinhos
Kaunas
Plane, Bus
2.500,00€
1.750,00€
TDM 2000 Lithuania Trio
5
Vilnius
Kaunas
Bus
HelloEuropa Youth, Cultural and
5
Balatonfüred
Kaunas
Train, Plane, Bus
TDM 2000 Estonia
5
Tartu
Kaunas
Bus
Associazione TDM 2000
5
Cagliari
Kaunas
Nadácia Krajina Harmónie
5
Žilina
Association Pro Futuro
5
Riga
European Institute Pro Futuro
5
5
Social Association
Europae
ALINHAS?
For us to reimburse you please provide the following:
1. The original invoice of your flight booking, with the cost clearly highlighted. This invoice should
be addressed to yourself or your organisation.
2. If you have electronic tickets, please ensure that they contain the date of purchase, the price
and the confirmation of payment (usually the last 3 numbers of the credit card and the credit
card holder).
3. ALL(!) the boarding passes as well as the original train/bus/other tickets.
PLEASE NOTE: only the cheapest means of transport/fares are subject to reimbursement.
Transfers by TAXI will NOT be refunded unless authorized by the organisers.
Angelica Perra
Project Manager
+393280706485
Elena Jakunaite
Project assistant
+370 62044045
http://tdm2000international.org/
http://www.facebook.com/tdm2000international
In the meantime, to communicate with us
please use this e-mail:
[email protected]
USEFUL CONTACTS
11.